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The Path to�Eagle Rank

Boy Scout Troop 73

Alameda, CA

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June 8, 2017

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Introduction

  • In the history of the United States of America, over 2.2 million Scouts have earned the Eagle Rank since 1912.
  • Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a special event. Less than 5% of Scouts earn this distinction.
  • In this presentation, we will review:
    • The Eagle Rank Requirements
    • The Steps from Life to Eagle

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Eagle Rank Requirements

Per the Scout Handbook:

  1. Be active for 6 months after Life rank
  2. Live by the Scout Oath and Law
  3. Earn at least 21 Merit Badges (including the 13 required for the Eagle Scout rank)
  4. Hold a position of responsibility for a period of 6 months after earning Life rank
  5. Complete an Eagle Scout Service Project
  6. Scoutmaster Conference
  7. Eagle Scout Board of Review

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Rank Requirements – Notes

  1. Be active for 6 months after Life rank:
    • Any 6 month period
    • Need not be consecutive
  2. Live by Scout Oath & Law:
    • How you act in life, not just at Troop activities
  3. 21 Merit Badges:
    • 13 Required MB: Camping, Citizen in Community, Nation & World, Communications, Cooking, E-Science, Family Life, First Aid, Personal Fitness, Personal Management AND
      • Either E-Prep or Lifesaving AND
      • Either Swimming or Hiking or Cycling
    • Three Required MB Have 90-Day Requirements: Family Life (chores), Personal Fitness (exercise), and Personal Management (cash in/out). Plan accordingly.

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Rank Requirements – Notes

  1. Hold a position of responsibility for a period of 6 months after earning Life rank:
    • Examples: SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leader and others as listed
    • Scout does not have to hold one position for six (6) months
    • Scout does not have to hold the position for six (6) consecutive months
    • Scout may meet this requirement any time while a Life Scout prior to his 18th birthday.
    • The goal is to have a Scout demonstrate the leadership the leadership skills he has acquired
    • The standard of performance used to measure this requirement shall be the same as that applied to any other Star, Life or Eagle Scout candidates.

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Rank Requirements – More Notes

5. Complete an approved Eagle Scout Service Project:

    • May start planning your project after achieving Life rank
    • All work must be undertaken while you are a Life Scout and completed before your 18th birthday.
    • Provides opportunity to demonstrate leadership skills learned in Scouting.
    • The Scout must plan the work, organize the personnel needed, and direct the project to completion.
    • Beneficiary outside of Scouting
    • Routine maintenance should not be considered
    • There is NO minimum or maximum number of volunteers or hours of work needed
    • Written approvals must be obtained before you begin. Fundraising requires separate approval

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Rank Requirements – More Notes

5. Eagle Scout Service Project, continued:

    • Help Choosing a Project:
      • What are our your current interests outside Scouting?
      • What are your best skills?
      • What school, churches or community organizations have influenced you?
    • The Eagle Project Workbook:
      • Proposal (requires Parent Committee presentation/approval)
      • Plan
      • Report

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The Steps from Life to Eagle

  1. Complete Eagle Scout rank requirements #1-6 before your 18th birthday
  2. Complete the Eagle Scout Application Form
      • Use the current version of form
        • All dates must be verified & correct (check with Neal)
      • Letters of Reference
        • General process
        • Religious
      • Essay (statement of goals & ambitions)
  3. Submit the Eagle Package to Council Office:
      • Application Form
      • Essay
      • Eagle Project Workbook

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The Steps from Life to Eagle

4. The Council will:

      • Verify dates per Application (or seek any corrections)
      • Gather letters of reference
      • Advise T73 once BOR can be scheduled

5. Eagle Board of Review:

      • Panel interview lasting approx. 90 minutes
      • Approximately 6 adults
      • Requires unanimous vote
  • Application Form:
      • Following BOR, signed by T73, Council Rep & Scout Exec.
      • Sent to BSA National for approval

7. Eagle Court of Honor

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Your 18th Birthday!!

Most people receive about 18 years advanced warning of their 18th birthday. It is NOT an emergency or an unexpected event.

If you’re nearing 18….

    • Work hard to complete your requirements
    • Talk to your leaders now so that they can help you and help resolve problems
    • Know your deadlines in advance
    • Remember that adult leaders have busy lives

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In Summary…

If YOUR GOAL is to earn Eagle Scout:

    • Plan
    • Make progress
    • Accomplish your goal

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