Eagle Scout Orientation Calumet Council BSA Agenda Please

Eagle Scout Orientation Calumet Council, BSA

Agenda Please Register and Pick Up Your Eagle Packet Handout We will do the following v Review Eagle Requirements (15 Mins) v Leadership Skills Review (15 Mins)

Agenda v Project Selection v Idea for Projects (10 Mins) v Project Planning & Approval (45 Mins) v Carrying Out the Project ( 5 Mins) v Questions & Answers (10 Mins)

Purpose v Encourage & Explain why YOU need to be an Eagle Scout v Provide you with usable information on how to do your Project

Eagle Scout Orientation Calumet Council, BSA

Requirements for Eagle Scout 1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at least 6 months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout

Requirements for Eagle Scout v Does it have to be continuous? – NO. Any six month period since your Life Board of Review is sufficient. – It does NOT have to be the most recent six months.

Requirements for Eagle Scout 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life. List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf.

Requirements for Eagle Scout v What does this mean? – – – Personal Growth Citizenship Leadership Development

Requirements for Eagle Scout v How is personal growth measured? v By what a Scout learns how to do v By using his hands as well as learning from a text book v By how he does his part in his unit v By how he does his part in his daily life v By how he does his part in his community, his nation, & his world

Requirements for Eagle Scout 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned. (Also list the unit)

Required Badges Camping Citizenship in the Nation, Community, and World Communication Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving Cycling or Hiking or Swimming Personal Management First Aid Environmental Science Personal Fitness Family Life

Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58 -728) ) Merit Badges: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: v _____________Merit Badge Earned: _________ Unit: __________ v _____________Merit Badge Earned: _________ Unit: __________ v _______Merit Badge Earned: _____ Unit: _____

Requirements for Eagle Scout 4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility. List only those positions after Life board of review date.

Requirements for Eagle Scout 5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community.

Requirements for Eagle Scout 6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose v Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills and honors and awards received v Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your unit leader.

Requirements for Eagle Scout 7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.

Leadership Skills

Leadership Skills Communication v 25% is Verbal v 75% is Non-Verbal

Leadership Skills Knowing and Using the Resources of the Group v Who has the right skills? v Carpenter

Leadership Skills Understanding the Characteristics and Needs of the Group v Who are they v Hunger, Tired v Playtime v Encouragement

Leadership Skills Planning

Leadership Skills Teaching v Demonstrate v Practice v Test or Evaluate If Ok Then Learn new Else Learn Old

Leadership Skills Delegation v Your still responsible v Hold others accountable

Leadership Skills Controlling the Group Performance

Leadership Skills Setting the Example v Acting Mature v Knowing Your Job v Following Directions

Leadership Skills Representing the Group

Leadership Skills Evaluate v Before v During v After

Leadership Skills Counseling v Walk in the other guys shoes v No Advice v Provide multiple Choices v Listen

Eagle Project

The Project Requirement 5. While a Life Scout, PLAN, DEVELOP, and GIVE LEADERSHIP to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. Project Selection

Limitations v Not Routine Labor v Not BSA property or activities v Not a Business or Commercial nature v Not a Fundraiser v Not maintenance

How Big? v No Specific requirement v Typical is 125 -400 hours including planning v Should be a challenge to the Scout v Must demonstrate Leadership of Others

Project Examples from our District v Oak Ridge Prairie v Sandridge Nature Preserve v Hoosier Prairie v Isaac Walton League v Nursing home Picnic Tables v Landscaping for your Church

Project Examples from our District v Park Benches, Signs, Playground Equipment v Planting trees & shrubs v Griffith Animal Shelter v All Park Districts v Hammond Warming Shelter v Books for a Library

Project Examples from our District v Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic Church v Bird Houses for Parks v Painting for your Church v Trail Improvements and Additions (NOT maintenance)

Benches & Landscaping

Landscaping

Picnic Bench & Shelter

Trail

Park Signs & Landscaping Tree Planting

Flag Pole and Dedication

Approval Criteria The project IDEA and PLAN must be approved by your: Sponsor Scoutmaster Troop Committee District Specialist BEFORE YOU START !

Approval Criteria You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook in meeting this requirement.

Approval Criteria v Who will benefit? v How will they benefit? v Who from that group will be providing guidance in planning the project? v How many people will be recruited to carry out the project? v What cost are there? How will you raise funds?

Project Planning v Written Plan v Paying for Materials v Determine the Tasks – – Determine the Equipment / Persons / Materials Reqd Determine how long it is going to take to do the task v Approval Signatures – What is being approved

Project Planning Materials Tasks to be performed Reqd People Time Reqd for Task Total Task Time 0 0 0 TOTAL 0

Project Planning v Give a copy of the project plan to u. Group Benefited u. District Advancement Specialist

Project Planning

Introduction v Define the Project v Planning the Project v Scheduling the Project v Getting Project Approval v Controlling the Project v Completing the Project

Define the Project v Review with the Benefited Group v Review with the Scoutmaster v Take notes v Overview – Give the big picture of the project v Don’t Spend anytime planning!

Define the Project v Gathering Information v Review of Work Areas v Review of Schedule v Review of Costs v Visit Work Area v Hold a Review Meeting

Project Description

Define the Project Gathering Information v How is the Owner going to Benefit? v What does the project involve? v What are the risks? v What are the challenges?

Define the Project Review of Work Areas v Gather or Make Drawings or Sketches v Take Pictures v Determine when it needs to be done by v Special access requirements?

Define the Project Review of Schedule v Discuss time frame with the Owner v Discuss work sequence order. v Do NOT get approval from owner at this time. – It could take a month to get concept approval and plan the project.

Define the Project Review of Costs v Will the owner provide funds or materials? v Will you get donations? v Will you do a fund raiser to get funds? v Discuss how much it is going to cost?

Define the Project Visit the Work Area v Take a camera or video v Take notes v Visit must take place before a project is scheduled, since you may identify situations that will impact the schedule. v Pay attention to: – – access resource requirements

Define the Project Hold a Review Meeting v Discuss with your Scoutmaster v Review all materials collected v Will this project work? v Does this meet project acceptance criteria? v Call Advancement Chairman with questions!

Define the Project Hold a Review Meeting v Ask enough questions to help adequately plan the project! v Special Conditions – – – Transportation Needs Special Equipment Needs Safety Requirements

Introduction v Define the Project v Planning the Project v Scheduling the Project v Getting Project Approval v Controlling the Project v Completing the Project

Project Details and Approvals

Planning the Project v Begins after the Concept Review Meeting

Planning Definition v Complete scope of work that you are responsible for: v all general tasks related to the project v all areas, and the tasks related to individual areas v all resources required for the project based upon skill v duration of each task

Planning the Project Identify the Tasks v General Project Tasks v Implementation Tasks v Completion Tasks v Group Tasks Use a Computer

Project Planning Materials Tasks to be performed Reqd People Time Reqd for Task Total Task Time 0 0 0 TOTAL 0

Planning the Project General Project Tasks v Plan/Schedule v Meetings v Making Handouts v Phone Calls v Material Gathering v Tools Gathering v Fund Raising

Planning the Project Implementation Tasks v Training v Safety v Materials Preparation v Area Preparation v Assembly v Installation v Breaks

Planning the Project Completion Tasks v Cleanup v Follow-up v Walk-through with owner v Benefited Group Acceptance

Planning the Project Identify the Tasks v Break down Group Tasks into smaller Tasks v This identifies different areas v Different Areas may require different talents and tools v Use a tasking log (ie Computer)

Project Planning Materials Tasks to be performed Reqd People Time Reqd for Task Total Task Time 0 0 0 TOTAL 0

Planning the Project Identify Resources v Each task requires resources v Who can do the work v How many does it take to do the work v What materials are required v What tools are required

Planning the Project Identify Resources v Will help you delegate the project. v Take advantage of experience and expertise

Planning the Project Identify Duration v Duration may vary based upon – – – Skill Level Experience Training v Should be of a manageable size v Typically for your project should be in minutes

Planning the Project Identify Duration v Use your resources to identify Duration v Do a Time Study

Introduction v Define the Project Concept v Planning the Project v Scheduling the Project v Getting Project Approval v Controlling the Project v Completing the Project

Scheduling the Project v Sequence the Tasks v Determine when multiple tasks can be done at the same time. v Determine finish times

Scheduling the Project v Check Sequence backwards v Check to be sure items needed are completed before this task is executed. v Training requires training preparation time.

Scheduling the Project Finalize the Schedule v Look for slack v Slack allows flexibility v Avoid putting too many people in one area

Scheduling Problems v Not Enough Time v Bring the problem to the Benefited Group and discuss v Not enough People v Too many People

Introduction v Define the Project Concept v Planning the Project v Scheduling the Project v Getting Project Approval v Controlling the Project v Completing the Project

Getting Project Approval The project IDEA and PLAN must be approved by your: Sponsor Scoutmaster Troop Committee District Specialist

Getting Project Approval Sponsor v Setup a meeting v Review the plan v Review Cost v Review Owner’s Responsibilities v Get the Sponsor’s Approval

Getting Project Approval Scoutmaster v Setup a meeting v Review the plan v Fit it into the troop’s schedule v Review Responsibilities v Review Safety v Get the Scoutmaster’s Approval

Getting Project Approval Troop Committee v Get on the agenda v Sell the plan v Confirm the Troop’s Involvement & Support v Discuss Safety and Transportation Issues v Get the Committee’s Approval

Getting Project Approval District Specialist v Setup a meeting v Review the plan v Review criteria for acceptable project v Get Approval

Introduction v Define the Project Concept v Planning the Project v Scheduling the Project v Getting Project Approval v Controlling the Project v Completing the Project

Controlling the Project v Give a copy of the project plan to u. Group Benefited u. District Advancement Specialist

Controlling the Project v Use the Plan v Use specific Time Goals v Use encouragement v Delegate Areas or Parts and Pieces

Obstacles to Success Optimism v Pessimism v Procrastination v Lack of Money v Job Too Big v Job Too Small v Poor Technique v Failure to Prepare v Not Focusing v

Introduction v Define the Project Concept v Planning the Project v Scheduling the Project v Getting Project Approval v Controlling the Project v Completing the Project

Carrying Out the Project

Completing the Project Recording Activity v Try to enter each day’s activity that day – Begin with early thoughts about project selection all the way thru completion of your project

Completing the Project Total Hours v With each activity that you enter also record the time spent v All workers hours are to be recorded v A manageable project will include 125 to 400 total hours

Completing the Project Deviations from the Plan v Record any positive or negative deviations and explain

Completing the Project Insert Dates v Start of Project v End of Project Final Signatures v Signature of Applicant v Scoutmaster, and v Recipient of project

Changes and Completion

Completing the Process v Scoutmaster’s Conference v Examine all paper work for accuracy v Final check all dates on application v Sign application in appropriate spots v Turn completed form into the Council Office v Turn project into District Adv Specialist

Board of Review v Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by one of the District Advancement Specialists to schedule the BOR v Relatives or SM cannot be member of the BOR SM can observe the BOR v Any other adult can be a member of the BOR - Normally 3 -6 people

Board of Review v Neat Appearance v Full Uniform v You are already prepared

Board of Review v After approval by the BOR, The Eagle Application, & Advancement Report are turned into the Council Office v Wait for the approval of National prior to scheduling your Court of Honor – – Typically 3 -6 weeks until they reply Then 3 -6 weeks more until the Court of Honor

Internet Sites v National Website – http: //www. bsa. scouting. org – http: // www. eaglescout. org – http: //home. flash. net/~smithrc/eagleprj. htm v Scouting Forms – http: //usscouts. org/eagle/index. html u plenty of helpful links here – http: //www. pacsky. org/scouting/forms/f. html v General Sites – http: //inetl 1. com/bsa/index. htm

Question & Answer Session

Project Workbook

Project Details and Approvals

Carrying Out the Project

Changes and Completion