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Life to Eagle Presentation. Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647 District Advancement Chair Mr. Keith Pasch (630)-554-0560 District Advancement Co-Chair. Calumet Council, BSA. Agenda. Our plan is to discuss the following: Review Eagle Scout Rank Requirements - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Life to EagleLife to EaglePresentationPresentation
Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647Mr. Robert Drawz (630)-556-3647District Advancement ChairDistrict Advancement Chair
Mr. Keith Pasch (630)-554-0560Mr. Keith Pasch (630)-554-0560District Advancement Co-ChairDistrict Advancement Co-Chair
Calumet Council, BSA
AgendaAgenda
Our plan is to discuss the following:Our plan is to discuss the following: Review Eagle Scout Rank RequirementsReview Eagle Scout Rank Requirements How Parents & Leaders can supportHow Parents & Leaders can support Explain what a Leadership Project isExplain what a Leadership Project is Selecting a Leadership Service ProjectSelecting a Leadership Service Project Who benefits from the Project?Who benefits from the Project? Where do I start?Where do I start? Past Project IdeasPast Project Ideas Project Planning and ApprovalsProject Planning and Approvals
AgendaAgenda
Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out the Project Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills Project Write-upProject Write-up Paperwork NeededPaperwork Needed Potholes to AvoidPotholes to Avoid Board of ReviewBoard of Review Court of Honor - RecognitionCourt of Honor - Recognition Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers
PurposePurpose
Encourage & Explain the process of Encourage & Explain the process of becoming an Eagle Scout and why becoming an Eagle Scout and why this should be your goalthis should be your goal
Provide you with usable information Provide you with usable information on how to do your Projecton how to do your Project
Explain how to properly use the Explain how to properly use the Eagle Leadership Project Eagle Leadership Project WorkbookWorkbook
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, 1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at crew, or ship for a period of at least 6 months after you have least 6 months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scoutachieved the rank of Life Scout
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
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 Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
2. Demonstrate that you live by the 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life. Law in your daily life.
List the names of individuals who List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be know you personally and would be willing to provide a willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf.recommendation on your behalf.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout What does this mean?What does this mean?
– Personal Growth– Citizenship– Leadership Development– Religious Obligations
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout How is personal growth measured?How is personal growth measured? By what a Scout learns how to doBy what a Scout learns how to do By using his hands as well as By using his hands as well as
learning from a text booklearning from a text book By how he does his part in his unitBy how he does his part in his unit By how he does his part in his daily lifeBy how he does his part in his daily life By how he does his part in his By how he does his part in his
community, his nation, & his worldcommunity, his nation, & his world
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned. (Also list the badge was earned. (Also list the unit)unit)
Required BadgesRequired Badges
Camping
Citizenship in the
Nation,
Community,andWorld
Personal Fitness
First Aid
Communication
Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
Personal Management
Cycling orHiking orSwimming
Family Life
Environmental Science
Eagle Scout Application WorksheetEagle Scout Application Worksheet(information contained here to be transferred to (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) )Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) )
Merit Badges:Merit Badges: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices:Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
4. While a Life Scout, serve actively 4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of more of the following positions of responsibility. responsibility.
List only those positions after Life List only those positions after Life board of review date.board of review date.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, 5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or religious institution, any school, or your community. your community.
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
6. Attach statement of your 6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose ambitions and life purpose
Include a list of positions held that Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills and demonstrated leadership skills and honors and awards receivedhonors and awards received
Take part in a Scoutmaster Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your unit leader.conference with your unit leader.
7. Successfully complete an Eagle 7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. Scout board of review.
* This requirement is the only * This requirement is the only one that can be performed one that can be performed after the candidate’s 18after the candidate’s 18thth birthdaybirthday
Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout
Adult Support SystemAdult Support System
ScoutmasterScoutmaster– ConferencesConferences– Merit Badge ApprovalMerit Badge Approval– Project ApprovalProject Approval– LeadershipLeadership
Life to Eagle Mentor and/or LeadersLife to Eagle Mentor and/or Leaders– Offers GuidanceOffers Guidance– Shows SupportShows Support– MentorMentor
Troop CommitteeTroop Committee– Asks Constructive QuestionsAsks Constructive Questions– Shows Committee Support Shows Committee Support – Works hand in hand with ScoutmasterWorks hand in hand with Scoutmaster
Adult Support SystemAdult Support System
ParentsParents– EncouragementEncouragement– SupportSupport– GuidanceGuidance– UnderstandingUnderstanding
District Advancement TeamDistrict Advancement Team– Offers SuggestionsOffers Suggestions– Show SupportShow Support– Asks Questions to make the scout think Asks Questions to make the scout think
Eagle ProjectEagle Project
The Project RequirementThe Project Requirement
5. While a Life Scout, 5. While a Life Scout, PLAN, PLAN, DEVELOPDEVELOP, and , and GIVE GIVE LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP to others in a to others in a service project helpful to any service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or religious institution, any school, or your community. your community. Project SelectionProject Selection
LimitationsLimitations
Not Routine LaborNot Routine Labor Not BSA property or activitiesNot BSA property or activities Not for a BusinessNot for a Business Not Commercial natureNot Commercial nature Not a FundraiserNot a Fundraiser
How Big?How Big?
No Specific requirementNo Specific requirement Should be a challenge to the ScoutShould be a challenge to the Scout Must demonstrate Leadership of Must demonstrate Leadership of
OthersOthers
Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Waubonsee Prairie RestorationWaubonsee Prairie Restoration Kendall County Forest Preserve TrailsKendall County Forest Preserve Trails KC Outdoor Education Center RelocationKC Outdoor Education Center Relocation Nursing Home Picnic TablesNursing Home Picnic Tables Landscaping for your ChurchLandscaping for your Church Baseball Dug-outs for SchoolBaseball Dug-outs for School KC Fairgrounds Stairs and Access RampKC Fairgrounds Stairs and Access Ramp
Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Park Benches, Signs, Playground Park Benches, Signs, Playground
EquipmentEquipment Planting trees & shrubsPlanting trees & shrubs Animal Shelter KennelsAnimal Shelter Kennels All Park Districts All Park Districts Bookshelves for a LibraryBookshelves for a Library Storage Closet at a ChurchStorage Closet at a Church Bus Stop Benches and ShelterBus Stop Benches and Shelter
Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic
ChurchChurch Bird Houses for ParksBird Houses for Parks Painting for your ChurchPainting for your Church Trail Improvements and Additions Trail Improvements and Additions
(NOT maintenance)(NOT maintenance) Storage Shed for CemeteryStorage Shed for Cemetery
Benches & LandscapingBenches & Landscaping
LandscapingLandscaping
Picnic Bench & ShelterPicnic Bench & Shelter
TrailTrail
Park Signs & LandscapingPark Signs & Landscaping
Tree PlantingTree Planting
Flag Pole and DedicationFlag Pole and Dedication
Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria
You must use the Eagle Scout You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook in Service Project Workbook in meeting this requirement.meeting this requirement.
Project WorkbookProject Workbook
Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria
Who will benefit?Who will benefit? How will they benefit?How will they benefit? Who from that group will be Who from that group will be
providing guidance in planning the providing guidance in planning the project?project?
Describe the Project Describe the Project
Discuss with your Scoutmaster Discuss with your Scoutmaster Review all materials collectedReview all materials collected Will this project work?Will this project work? Does this meet project acceptance Does this meet project acceptance
criteria?criteria?
Where do I Start?Where do I Start?
Review with the Benefited GroupReview with the Benefited Group Review with the ScoutmasterReview with the Scoutmaster Take notesTake notes Overview Overview
– Give the big picture of the projectGive the big picture of the project Get Verbal Approvals from both Get Verbal Approvals from both
partiesparties Don’t Spend anytime planning!Don’t Spend anytime planning!
Project DescriptionProject Description
Project DescriptionProject Description
What do you propose to do?What do you propose to do? Who will benefit? How?Who will benefit? How? What does the project involve?What does the project involve? What are the risks? Challenges?What are the risks? Challenges? When was the concept discussed?When was the concept discussed?
Project Details and Project Details and ApprovalsApprovals
Project DetailsProject Details
Complete scope of work that you are Complete scope of work that you are responsible for:responsible for:
all general tasks related to the projectall general tasks related to the project all areas, and the tasks related to all areas, and the tasks related to
individual areasindividual areas all resources required for the project all resources required for the project
based upon skillbased upon skill duration of each taskduration of each task
Project Details Project Details Review of Work AreasReview of Work Areas
Gather or Make Drawings or Gather or Make Drawings or SketchesSketches
Take PicturesTake Pictures Determine when it needs to be Determine when it needs to be
done bydone by Special access requirements?Special access requirements?
Project Details Project Details Review of ScheduleReview of Schedule
Discuss time frame with the OwnerDiscuss time frame with the Owner Discuss work sequence order.Discuss work sequence order. Do NOT get approval Do NOT get approval
from owner at this time.from owner at this time.– It could take a while to get concept It could take a while to get concept
approval and plan the project.approval and plan the project.
Project DetailsProject Details
Ask enough questions to help Ask enough questions to help adequately plan the project!adequately plan the project!
Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions– Transportation Needs – Tour PermitTransportation Needs – Tour Permit– Special Equipment NeedsSpecial Equipment Needs– Safety RequirementsSafety Requirements– J.U.L.I.E.J.U.L.I.E.
Project Details Project Details Visit the Work AreaVisit the Work Area
Take a camera or videoTake a camera or video Take notesTake notes Visit must take place before a project is Visit must take place before a project is
scheduled, since you may identify scheduled, since you may identify situations that will impact the schedule.situations that will impact the schedule.
Pay attention to:Pay attention to:– accessaccess– resource requirementsresource requirements
Project DetailsProject Details Identify the TasksIdentify the Tasks
Break down Group Tasks into Break down Group Tasks into smaller Taskssmaller Tasks
This identifies different areasThis identifies different areas Different Areas may require Different Areas may require
different talents and toolsdifferent talents and tools Make a Time Line Make a Time Line
Project DetailsProject Details
Sequence the TasksSequence the Tasks Determine when multiple tasks can Determine when multiple tasks can
be done at the same time.be done at the same time. Determine finish timesDetermine finish times
Project DetailsProject DetailsIdentify Time LineIdentify Time Line
Use your resources to identify Use your resources to identify DurationDuration
Do a Time StudyDo a Time Study
Project DetailsProject DetailsIdentify DurationIdentify Duration
Duration may vary based uponDuration may vary based upon– Skill LevelSkill Level– ExperienceExperience– TrainingTraining
Should be of a manageable sizeShould be of a manageable size Typically for your project should be Typically for your project should be
in minutesin minutes
Project Details – Materials Project Details – Materials ListList
Spreadsheet
Description of Materials Needed Quantity Needed
Total Cost
Project Details Project Details Review of CostsReview of Costs
Will the owner provide funds or Will the owner provide funds or materials?materials?
Will you get donations?Will you get donations? Will you do a fund raiser to get Will you do a fund raiser to get
funds?funds? Discuss how much it is going to Discuss how much it is going to
cost?cost?
Project Details - ResourcesProject Details - Resources
Spreadsheet
Description of Item Quantity
Who Will Supply
Project DetailsProject DetailsIdentify ResourcesIdentify Resources
Each task requires resourcesEach task requires resources Who can do the workWho can do the work How many does it take to do the How many does it take to do the
workwork What materials are requiredWhat materials are required What tools are requiredWhat tools are required
Project DetailsProject Details
Safety HazardsSafety Hazards Contingency PlanContingency Plan Contact ListContact List How will I show LeadershipHow will I show Leadership Helpers / VolunteersHelpers / Volunteers FacilitiesFacilities Food / SnacksFood / Snacks
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval SponsorSponsor Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Review CostReview Cost Review Owner’s ResponsibilitiesReview Owner’s Responsibilities
Get the Sponsor’s ApprovalGet the Sponsor’s Approval
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval Scoutmaster Scoutmaster Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Fit it into the troop’s scheduleFit it into the troop’s schedule Review ResponsibilitiesReview Responsibilities Review SafetyReview Safety
Get the Scoutmaster’s ApprovalGet the Scoutmaster’s Approval
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval Troop CommitteeTroop Committee Get on the agendaGet on the agenda Sell the planSell the plan Confirm the Troop’s Involvement & Confirm the Troop’s Involvement &
SupportSupport Discuss Safety and Transportation Discuss Safety and Transportation
IssuesIssues
Get the Committee’s ApprovalGet the Committee’s Approval
Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval District AdvancementDistrict Advancement Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Review criteria for acceptable Review criteria for acceptable
projectproject TAKE NOTES!!!TAKE NOTES!!!
Get ApprovalGet Approval
Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria
The project The project IDEAIDEA and and PLANPLAN must be must be approved by your: approved by your:
SponsorSponsor
ScoutmasterScoutmaster
Troop CommitteeTroop Committee
District SpecialistDistrict Specialist
BEFORE YOU START BEFORE YOU START !!
Project DetailsProject Details
Now you may begin working the Now you may begin working the ProjectProject
DonationsDonations Buy MaterialsBuy Materials Collect ResourcesCollect Resources
Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out the Project
Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Recording ActivityRecording Activity Try to enter each day’s activity Try to enter each day’s activity
that daythat day– Begin with early thoughts about Begin with early thoughts about
project selection all the way thru project selection all the way thru completion of your projectcompletion of your project
Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Total HoursTotal Hours With each activity that you enter With each activity that you enter
also record the time spentalso record the time spent All All workersworkers hours are to be hours are to be
recordedrecorded A manageable project will include A manageable project will include
125 to 400 total hours125 to 400 total hours
Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project
Insert Dates Insert Dates Start of ProjectStart of Project End of ProjectEnd of Project
Final SignaturesFinal Signatures Signature of Applicant Signature of Applicant Scoutmaster, and Scoutmaster, and Recipient of project Recipient of project
Changes and CompletionChanges and Completion
Project ChangesProject Changes
Deviations from the PlanDeviations from the Plan Record any positive or negative Record any positive or negative
deviations and explaindeviations and explain
Project Completion – Project Completion – Materials ListMaterials List
Spreadsheet
Description of Materials Used Quantity Used
Total Cost
Project Completion - Project Completion - DonationsDonations
Spreadsheet
What was Donated By Whom Amount Donated
TOTAL
Obstacles to SuccessObstacles to Success
OptimismOptimism PessimismPessimism PROCRASTINATIONPROCRASTINATION Lack of MoneyLack of Money Job Too BigJob Too Big Job Too SmallJob Too Small Poor TechniquePoor Technique Failure to PrepareFailure to Prepare Not FocusingNot Focusing
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
CommunicationCommunication 25% is Verbal25% is Verbal 75% is Non-Verbal75% is Non-Verbal
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Knowing and Using Knowing and Using the Resources of the Resources of the Groupthe Group
Who has the right Who has the right skills?skills?
CarpenterCarpenter
Understanding the Understanding the Characteristics Characteristics and Needs of the and Needs of the GroupGroup
Who are theyWho are they Hunger, TiredHunger, Tired PlaytimePlaytime EncouragementEncouragement
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Representing the Representing the GroupGroup
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
EvaluateEvaluate BeforeBefore DuringDuring AfterAfter
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
PlanningPlanning
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Controlling the Controlling the Group Group PerformancePerformance
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
CounselingCounseling Walk in the other Walk in the other
guys shoesguys shoes No Advice No Advice Provide multiple Provide multiple
ChoicesChoices ListenListen
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
DelegationDelegation Your still Your still
responsibleresponsible Hold others Hold others
accountableaccountable
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
Setting the ExampleSetting the Example Acting MatureActing Mature Knowing Your JobKnowing Your Job Following Following
DirectionsDirections
Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills
TeachingTeaching DemonstrateDemonstrate PracticePractice Test or Test or
EvaluateEvaluateIf Ok If Ok
Then Learn newThen Learn new
Else Learn OldElse Learn Old
Completing the ProcessCompleting the Process
Scoutmaster’s ConferenceScoutmaster’s Conference Examine all paper work for accuracy Examine all paper work for accuracy Final check all dates on applicationFinal check all dates on application Sign application in appropriate spotsSign application in appropriate spots Turn completed form into Troop Turn completed form into Troop
Advancement ChairAdvancement Chair DO NOT Turn project and paperwork DO NOT Turn project and paperwork
into Council Officeinto Council Office
Board of ReviewBoard of Review Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by
the District Advancement Chair to the District Advancement Chair to schedule the BORschedule the BOR
Relatives or SM cannot be member of Relatives or SM cannot be member of the BORthe BORSM can observe the BORSM can observe the BOR
Any other adult can be a member of Any other adult can be a member of the BOR - Normally 3-6 people (21 yrs the BOR - Normally 3-6 people (21 yrs old)old)
Board of ReviewBoard of Review
Neat AppearanceNeat Appearance Full UniformFull Uniform You are already preparedYou are already prepared
Board of ReviewBoard of Review
After approval by the BOR, The Eagle After approval by the BOR, The Eagle Application, & Advancement Report Application, & Advancement Report are turned into the Council Officeare turned into the Council Office
Wait for the approval of National prior Wait for the approval of National prior to scheduling your Court of Honorto scheduling your Court of Honor– Typically 3-6 weeks until they replyTypically 3-6 weeks until they reply– Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of
HonorHonor
Internet SitesInternet Sites National WebsiteNational Website
– http://www.bsa.scouting.orghttp://www.bsa.scouting.org– http:// www.eaglescout.orghttp:// www.eaglescout.org– http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htmhttp://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm
Scouting FormsScouting Forms– http://usscouts.org/eagle/index.htmlhttp://usscouts.org/eagle/index.html
plenty of helpful links hereplenty of helpful links here
– http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/f.htmlf.html
General SitesGeneral Sites– http://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htmhttp://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htm
Question & Answer Question & Answer SessionSession