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Eagle Scout Application Worksheets (information contained here intended to be transferred to and used with the 2014 Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) A training support package of the U. S. Scouting Service Project, Inc. (http: //www. usscouts. org)

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Purpose: This set of Power. Point ™ slides are designed for a two-fold purpose: z to allow Eagle Scout candidates the opportunity to track their personal progress toward the Eagle Scout rank; and z to allow those training and coaching District and unit Advancement chairs to explain completely what information is required and where should the candidate obtain that information. When complete, the Eagle Scout candidate can copy this information onto the official BSA Eagle Scout application for transmittal, verification, and awarding of the highest award in the Boy Scouting program to the candidate.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Purpose: These slides are divided according to the layout within the actual Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728): y Registration Data: Dates and Information needed to verify that the Scout is a member of a registered BSA unit (Troop, Team, Crew, Ship), did not reach age 18 before he completed all requirements for the Eagle Scout Rank, and some “nice to know” data for the BSA’s Registration Service. y Ideals: Names, addresses and phone numbers of individuals whom can attest to and certify the Scout’s adherence to the Scout Oath or Promise and Laws. y Merit Badges: A listing of the 21 merit badges, including the 13 required merit badges (and their options) for Eagle by name, date earned, and unit number where earned.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Purpose: These slides are divided according to the layout within the actual Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728): y Unit-level leadership: A description of which position(s) the Eagle Scout candidate participated in and the dates of the service y Eagle Scout Service Project data: when did the Eagle Scout complete his service project to the community, agency or individuals outside of the BSA and the local Council y Life goals statement and ways he has advanced toward meeting your life goals; and the other awards, achievements and recognitions he has received from organizations outside of Scouting. y Certifications: signatures and dates signed for various individuals

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Registration Data: y. Full legal name: Many Scouts go by a “nickname” or other name than their birth name; for instance, a Scout may go by “Skip” since birth but his legal name is Martin; when a potential employer attempts to verify Skip’s Eagle Scout status as listed in Skip’s resume, the National Eagle Scout Service will not be able to immediately verify that this is indeed the same “Martin” whom now calls himself “Skip. ” This is why the application requests the full legal name of the Eagle Scout candidate. Use one block per letter on the application. _____________ Print full legal name This same needs to be on the top of the second page of the application. Use one block per letter on the application

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Registration Data: y. Address and Unit information: My MAILING ADDRESS IS: ___________________________ City ____________, State_______ ZIP _____ Telephone with area code ___________ The UNIT I am REGISTERED with is (circle): Troop Team Crew Ship Local Number_______City ____________, State ____ Zip_____ The LOCAL NUMBER is the number the local Council assigns to the unit and is the one used on the unit’s flag and other correspondence to and from the unit. Lone Scouts do NOT have a unit number – print “LS” on the form This information is important for the Eagle Scout Service to properly verify the registration status of the unit as well as to imprint upon the Eagle Scout Award certificate and card.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Registration Data: The Scout should complete ONLY those lines which apply to his particular registration status. A Scout does NOT have to become a Varsity Scout nor Venturer to meet the requirements for Eagle. Likewise, a Venturer does NOT have to be a registered Boy Scout at the time of application. y. I joined a Boy Scout Troop on: y. I became a Varsity Scout on: y. I became a Venturer on: (month)_____ (day)____ (year)____ (“Venturer” includes Sea Scouting as currently defined by the Venturing Division, Boy Scouts of America. If the Scout is a member of a Sea Scout Ship, he places the date of his membership in that Ship in the above line. )

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Registration Data: z A boy registered in a Boy Scout Troop or Varsity Scout Team may earn Eagle by first earning Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life Scout ranks in either the Troop or Team setting. In order for a Venturer to become an Eagle Scout, he must have previously earned the Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class ranks as a Boy or Varsity Scout. A boy registered in either a Troop or Varsity Scout Team AND in a Venturing unit may earn the Star, Life and/or Eagle ranks in either unit. A boy registered solely in a Venturing unit may earn the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks only as a member of that Venturing unit. The Scout should either find and copy the date listed on his First Class and Star Award recognition (pocket) cards, verify the following through official records from his Boy Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, Venturer Crew or Sea Scout Ship, or verify the following through official records maintained at the local Council office in which he was a member of (the date of the Board of Review is the date which should be also on the card or within the database or advancement report): y. I became a First Class Scout on: y. I became a Star Scout on: (month)_____ (day)____ (year)____

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Registration Data: These next questions are solely to provide additional information to the members of your Eagle Scout Board of Review, the BSA’s National Court of Honor, and the BSA’s Registration and Statistical Team. If you are NOT SURE about the answers to these questions, consult your parents or the official records of your unit which may have this information: z Were you a Cub Scout? z Were you a WEBELOS (Cub) Scout? z Did you earn the Arrow of Light Award? YES NO NO (the Arrow of Light Award is Cub Scouting’s highest rank and is the only rank insignia from Cub Scouting which can be worn by Boy/Varsity Scouts and Venturers. The Award looks like the one illustrated at the left. Neither the WEBELOS Award nor the Compass Points badge are the “Arrow of Light”. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is likewise NOT the “Arrow of Light. ”) z Had you complete the fifth grade upon becoming a Boy Scout? YES NO

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Registration Data: These final two questions are perhaps two of the most important questions asked on the application. You must complete ALL requirements for the Eagle Scout Award less participation in an Eagle Board of Review BEFORE your 18 th birthday. Boy Scout advancement ends on the 18 th birthdate of the Scout. The Board of Review can take place within three months of the Scout's 18 th birthday with no explanation. After that, Local Councils have another three month “grace period” in which to conduct an Eagle Scout Board of Review for the Scout or Venturer, but a statement by an adult must be attached to the application explaining the delay. A Board of Review more than six months after the member’s 18 th birthday may be held under exceptional circumstances only with permission from the BSA’s national Advancement Team. A Scout or Venturer must be active in his unit for at least six months after the awarding of the Life Scout rank; the six months begin with the successful completion of the Board of Review for the Life Scout rank. Verification comes from the date listed on the Life Scout recognition (pocket) card, or from official records of the unit or the local Council. z I was born ____ (month) ____ (day) _____ (year) z I became a Life Scout _____ (month) _____ (day) _____ (year)

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Go back and double-check all dates, insure that your full name is spelled the way you wish for it to appear on official BSA certificates and records. You are now ready to go to the next part of the application: the Ideals portion.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout must provide the full names, addresses and phone numbers of five or six individuals -- z z z his parents or guardians his religious leader, advisor or teacher his educational leader, advisor or teacher his employer (if working) and two other individuals who knows the Scout personally and can attest to his adherence to the Scouting ideals (the Scout Oath or Promise, the Scout Law and his daily execution of those principles over time known) and his personal character.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout should not solicit recommendations or letters of reference from these individuals; this is the responsibility of the unit, District or Council’s Advancement committee to obtain and secure these letters and recommendations. Letters from the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters and other BSA leaders are normally NOT permitted; these should be individuals (neighbors, church members, friends) who know you as a individual and know of you and your strengths and weaknesses as a person. You may choose to list individuals younger than 21 or list individuals residing outside the community in which you reside. They must be able to be reached either by telephone, fax, electronic mail, or US Postal mail to provide the Board of Review with appropriate character information on the Eagle Scout candidate.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout must provide the full names, addresses and phone numbers of five or six individuals -- z his parents or guardians Name________________ Address _______________ Telephone ______________ Email ________________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout must provide the full names, addresses and phone numbers of five or six individuals -- z his religious leader, advisor or teacher Name________________ Address _______________ Telephone ______________ Email ________________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout must provide the full names, addresses and phone numbers of five or six individuals -- z his educational leader, advisor or teacher Name________________ Address _______________ Telephone ______________ Email ________________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout must provide the full names, addresses and phone numbers of five or six individuals -- z his employer (if working) Name________________ Address _______________ Telephone ______________ Email ________________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout must provide the full names, addresses and phone numbers of five or six individuals -- z and two other individuals (Personal Reference: ) Name________________ Address _______________ Telephone ______________ Email ________________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Ideals: The Scout must provide the full names, addresses and phone numbers of five or six individuals -- z and two other individuals (Personal Reference: ) Name________________ Address _______________ Telephone ______________ Email ________________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Go back and double-check all names, addresses, phone numbers and other information. As a courtesy, please ask each reference you listed in advance if they would be willing to respond to a request for references from members of the Board of Review. Remember that these individuals will be called upon or send a personal letter to talk about YOU; therefore, make sure that you get their name right and that they are available and willing to talk about your personal character. You are now ready to go to the next part of the application: the Merit Badge portion.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Merit Badges: z 21 merit badges, including 13 from a listing of required merit badges and their alternates, are required to qualify for the Eagle Scout Badge. List each merit badge with the date that the badge was earned and the unit number in which the badge was earned in or as a part of. The best way to verify the badges earned is with the merit badge certificate (card) presented to the Scout; the second best way to verify is by matching up the dates earned here with the unit or local Council copies of the BSA Advancement Report form. Alternative ways include checking against computerized or manual recordkeeping systems and checkoffs in the Scouts’ Boy Scout Handbook.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Merit Badges: z 21 merit badges, including 13 from a listing of required merit badges and their alternates, are required to qualify for the Eagle Scout Badge. Merit badges earned at any time since becoming a Boy Scout, Varsity Scout or Venturer may be used to meet this requirement. One of the alternatives in three categories - either Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving; either Environmental Science or Sustainability; and either Cycling, Swimming or Hiking - must be used toward Eagle. The others, if earned, may be used as an elective merit badge if desired by the Scout. The SCOUT OR VENTURER, nobody else, determines which badges will be used to meet the elective merit badge requirements for Eagle. If however one or more of the alternates was used to meet the Star and/or Life requirement, it MUST be listed on the application either as a required or one of the elective merit badges.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Merit Badges: z 21 merit badges, including 13 from a listing of required merit badges and their alternates, are required to qualify for the Eagle Scout Badge. On the actual application, as on the following page, place a line through the choices between Emergency Preparedness and Lifesaving; between Environmental Science and Sustainability; and between Hiking, Cycling and Swimming to denote which badge you have chosen in that category. If you choose to use any of those merit badges as an elective merit badge, you must write in the name of that merit badge on the space provided. See example below: z Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Merit Badges: Required for Eagle Scout (line out ones not used): z Camping Earned: _____ z z z v z z z Unit: _____ Citizenship in the Community Earned: _____ Unit: _____ Citizenship in the Nation Earned: _____ Unit: _____ Citizenship in the World Earned: _____ Unit: _____ Family Life Earned: _____ Unit: _____ Communications Earned: ______ Unit: ______ Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving Earned: _____ Unit: _____ Cooking Earned: _____ Unit: _____ Environmental Science or Sustainability Earned: _____ Unit: _____ First Aid Earned: _____ Unit: _____ Cycling or Hiking or Swimming Earned: _____ Unit: _____ z Personal Management Earned: _____ Unit: _____ z Personal Fitness Earned: _____ Unit: _____

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Merit Badges: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: z _____________Merit Badge Earned: _________ Unit: __________ z _____________Merit Badge Earned: _________ Unit: __________

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Go back and double-check all names, dates, and unit numbers of each merit badge listed. Also cross-check the dates against the certificate cards or other methods of date checking. You must list all merit badges you used to advance to Star and Life. Your Eagle application must show at least 4 merit badges from the 17 on the required list, (and at least 6 merit badges total), earned before the Star Board of Review date, and at least 7 merit badges from the 17 on the required list (and at least 11 merit badges total) earned before the Life Board of Review date. All 11 merit badges used to earn Star and Life must be listed on the application. It does NOT matter whether you earned the Cooking merit badge before or after it became a required merit badge; the fact that you have earned the merit badge is most important. The merit badge part of the application is VERY important, as the local Council and the BSA’s Eagle Scout Service DOES perform some checking and verification of the dates and unit in which the merit badge was earned. Errors cause delays in the application process and in some cases, forces the application back to the local Council for clarification. You are now ready to go to the next part of the application: the Unit - level Leadership portion.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Unit-level Leadership: A description of which position(s) the Eagle Scout candidate participated in and the dates of the service: z While a Life Scout, serve actively for at least six months in one or more of the following leadership positions; you cannot substitute a mentor-assigned leadership project for this requirement: Boy Scout Troop: Patrol Leader, Venture Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, Order of the Arrow Troop Representative, Den Chief, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Webmaster, Leave No Trace trainer. Varsity Scout Team: Captain, Co-Captain, Program Manager, Squad Leader, Secretary, Order of the Arrow Team Representative, Librarian, Historian, Quartermaster, Chaplain Aide, Instructor, Den Chief Lone Boy Scout: Leadership responsibility in his school, religious organization, club or elsewhere in his community

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Unit-level Leadership: A description of which position(s) the Eagle Scout candidate participated in and the dates of the service: z While a Life Scout, serve actively for at least six months in one or more of the following leadership positions; you cannot substitute a mentor-assigned leadership project for this requirement: Venturing Crew/Sea Scout Ship: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Boatswain’s Mate, Yeoman, Purser, Storekeeper, Guide, Historian, Quartermaster, Den Chief Keep in mind that a Boy or Varsity Scout registered also as a member of a Venturing Crew or Sea Scout Ship may use EITHER OR BOTH Troop/Team or the Crew/Ship positions of responsibility to meet this requirement. The time periods, however must be sequential – the dates cannot overlap.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Unit-level Leadership: A description of which position(s) the Eagle Scout candidate participated in and the dates of the service: z While a Life Scout, serve actively for at least six months in one or more of the following leadership positions; you cannot substitute a mentor-assigned leadership project for this requirement; The dates listed for each leadership position must start on or after the date of your Life Scout Board of Review (even if you served in that position while a Star Scout): The application only provides space for TWO leadership positions. I became a Life Scout on (Month)____ (Day)_____ (Year) _______ I served as (name of leadership position) _______________ from (Month)_______ (Day)____ (Year)_______ to (Month)_______ (Day)____ (Year)_______ I also served as (name of leadership position) ______________ from (Month)_______ (Day)____ (Year)_______ to (Month)_______ (Day)____ (Year)_______

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Go back and double-check all positions and dates for each leadership position and be prepared to discuss those positions, what you enjoyed and did not enjoy during your Eagle Board of Review. The dates of service must total at least 6 months; if you served in two or more positions, the dates of service cannot overlap; and must start on or after the date of the Life Board of Review. The date used for the Life Scout advancement MUST match the previous date listed (see slide 9). Additionally, many Scouts and Ventures get their application rejected because their leadership experience was less than six months in length. Errors cause delays in the application process and in some cases, forces the application back to the local Council for clarification. You are now ready to go to the next part of the application: the Service Project portion.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Eagle Scout Service Project data: DO NOT WRITE information dealing with the specifics of your Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project on this application! That information MUST be contained within the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook (BSA#512 -927) to meet this requirement. z On (month) _____ (day)_____ (year)______, I completed my Eagle service project, which was__________ taking ______ hours to complete. My completed Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook is ready to be attached to this worksheet and later to the actual Eagle Scout application.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Go back and double-check the date of your Eagle Scout Service Project against the date on the final page of your Service Project Workbook. The Service Project Workbook is reviewed by the Eagle Scout Board of Review but does NOT get reviewed by the National Court of Honor. Therefore, if the dates of the Service Project completion are different between the Eagle Scout application and the Service Project Workbook, you can count on a question or two why those dates are not the same! You are now ready to go to the final part of the application: the Life Goals/Scoutmaster’s Conference portion.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Life Goals: You must reflect upon what you wish to do with your life, and how Scouting has helped you toward that goal (or not). This statement will be read by the members of your Eagle Board of Review as well as by the members of the BSA’s National Court of Honor in reviewing your application for the Eagle Scout Badge. Try to be brief as possible, but if you run out of space, use a separate sheet of paper and explain your life’s intentions. Also list on that separate sheet of paper any community, club or athletic awards or honors -- and don’t forget those additional leadership opportunities you have participated in such as Chapter or Lodge Order of the Arrow Chief, camporee youth staff, and summer camp staff member. z My primary adult mentor (my Scoutmaster, Coach, Advisor, or Skipper) held a Conference with me on (Month)_____ (Day)_____ (Year)______ in advance of my appearance before my Eagle Board of Review.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) You’re NOT DONE!: Don’t forget when completing the application: z When complete, the Eagle Scout candidate can copy his information neatly onto the official BSA Eagle Scout application z Do not forget to SIGN AND DATE YOUR Eagle Scout application! (That date does NOT have to be before your 18 th birthday. ) z Insure that your adult mentor (Scoutmaster, Coach, Advisor or Skipper) and the chair of your Unit’s Committee both sign and date the application. (Those dates also do NOT have to be before your 18 th birthday. ) z Insure that attached to the application are the Life Goals information as well as the completed and signed Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) You’re NOT DONE!: Don’t forget when completing the application: z Insure that someone makes TWO photocopies of the completed application for you (and if you like, two photocopies of these worksheets with the actual dates and information. The ones you should photocopy have an flying Eagle logo in the upper righthand corner). z Insure that the original application and attachments are turned in to your BSA local council office for processing and review, and then forwarded to the Chairman of your Eagle Board of Review so the Board of Review can be scheduled. z Last, but certainly not least, ATTEND your Eagle Board of Review. Dress neatly, preferably in your uniform, bring your merit badge sash and handbook, be courteous, and answer all the questions you are asked honestly and completely.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Now You’re DONE!: The Eagle Scout badge is the highest youth award granted by the BSA to Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts; and is the highest Boy Scout rank which male Venturers and Sea Scouts may earn. (Of course, Venturers/Sea Scouts of both sexes may earn the Bronze, Gold, Silver, Ranger , Trust, and Quest awards and all Sea Scouts can earn the Apprentice, Ordinary, Able, and Quartermaster ranks). Eagle is the most respected award in this nation and those Scouts whom have earned it have met a set of demanding requirements which over the years has not been “watered down”. The number of Scouts earning Eagle are few -- a few more today than before - but still a very small pool of potential leaders and problemsolvers as we move forward in this new century. Get busy, find those dates and data, fill in these worksheets and complete the application -- America NEEDS LEADERS LIKE YOU!

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Design and materials based upon the BSA Eagle Scout Application (BSA #512 -728, 2014 edition) US Scouting Service Project team: Gary Hendra, President Mike Bowman, Vice President Paul Wolf, Advancement Webmaster Mike Walton, Worksheet Designer Copyright © 1999/2014 U. S. Scouting Service Project, Inc. (http: //www. usscouts. org) Identifiable BSA® indicia, insignia and illustrations © ® Boy Scouts of America. Thanks to Meritbadge. com for sharing their color merit badge scans and the “Question mark” merit badge used in this material.

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Notes

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#512 -728) ) Notes