The Eagle Scout Process Michigan Crossroads Council, BSA Council Advancement Committee

The Eagle Scout ProcessThe Eagle Scout Process

Michigan Crossroads Council, Michigan Crossroads Council, BSABSA

www.michiganscouting.orgwww.michiganscouting.org

Council Advancement Council Advancement CommitteeCommittee

Advisor/MentorAdvisor/Mentor

After a boy earns the rank of After a boy earns the rank of Life Scout, it is a good idea to Life Scout, it is a good idea to assign him the guidance of a assign him the guidance of a mentor or Eagle Advisor to mentor or Eagle Advisor to support him and be a sounding support him and be a sounding board as he works his way board as he works his way through the Eagle process.through the Eagle process.

Eagle Scout Mentor or Eagle Scout Mentor or AdvisorAdvisor

Who is he/she? Who is he/she?

What are the responsibilities?What are the responsibilities?

Eagle Scout Mentor/AdvisorEagle Scout Mentor/Advisor

An Eagle Advisor is an adult who is willing to An Eagle Advisor is an adult who is willing to spend time mentoring (not helping) a Life spend time mentoring (not helping) a Life Scout as he Scout as he works his way toward becoming works his way toward becoming an Eagle Scout. an Eagle Scout. It’s more than just the projectIt’s more than just the project,, It is an adult who understands and supports It is an adult who understands and supports the goals and methods of BSA. the goals and methods of BSA.

Preferably it should be someone who has been Preferably it should be someone who has been through the Eagle process, perhaps as a Scout through the Eagle process, perhaps as a Scout or with their own son, and knows what is or with their own son, and knows what is expected.expected.


This person could be a member of the unit This person could be a member of the unit committee, a member of the unit committee, a member of the unit leadership, an adult Eagle Scout still with leadership, an adult Eagle Scout still with the troop, or a concerned parent, the troop, or a concerned parent, particularly a parent of one of the unit’s particularly a parent of one of the unit’s earlier Eagle Scouts.earlier Eagle Scouts.

For the Scout’s overall development it should For the Scout’s overall development it should not be not be the Scout’s own the Scout’s own parent or close parent or close relative.relative.

Eagle Scout Mentor/AdvisorEagle Scout Mentor/AdvisorThink “Trail Clearer/Clarifier” Think “Trail Clearer/Clarifier”

rather than “Trail Blazer”.rather than “Trail Blazer”. Helps keep the Scout on track for Helps keep the Scout on track for

completion of all merit badges well in completion of all merit badges well in advance of his 18advance of his 18thth birthday – especially birthday – especially those with 90 day time requirements.those with 90 day time requirements.

Encourages him to start looking now for all Encourages him to start looking now for all his merit badge “blue cards”his merit badge “blue cards” while there is while there is plenty of time to act on any that are plenty of time to act on any that are missing. These should be stored in a safe missing. These should be stored in a safe place as they may be needed later.place as they may be needed later.

Eagle Scout Mentor/AdvisorEagle Scout Mentor/Advisor Review Scout’s Eagle Scout Leadership Review Scout’s Eagle Scout Leadership

Project proposal and make suggestions. Project proposal and make suggestions. This may best be accomplished by asking This may best be accomplished by asking questions, especially about things to which questions, especially about things to which the boy may have given little or no the boy may have given little or no thought. Doing it this way will continue to thought. Doing it this way will continue to let the Scout be the one making the let the Scout be the one making the decisions.decisions.

Provide advice on being a leader. Provide advice on being a leader. Willing to let the Scout “have his head” Willing to let the Scout “have his head”

and willing to let him make mistakes.and willing to let him make mistakes.


Help guide the Scout through all the Help guide the Scout through all the paperwork.paperwork.

A person to go to when overwhelmed A person to go to when overwhelmed or just needing some quality advice.or just needing some quality advice.

The Eagle Scout The Eagle Scout RequirementsRequirements

Requirements for Eagle ScoutRequirements for Eagle Scout

1. Be active in your troop and patrol for 1. Be active in your troop and patrol for at least six months as a Life Scout.at least six months as a Life Scout.

Does it have to be continuous? NO. Any six month period since your Life Board of Review is sufficient, and It does NOT have to be the most recent six months.


2. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the 2. Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in Scout Oath (Promise) and Scout Law in your everyday life.your everyday life.

The key here is not how he lives up to The key here is not how he lives up to the Scout Oath and Law during Scout the Scout Oath and Law during Scout activities, that’s to be expected, but activities, that’s to be expected, but how he lives up to them in all how he lives up to them in all otherother facets of his life.facets of his life.

Requirements for Eagle ScoutRequirements for Eagle Scout3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (10 more than

required for Life), including the following:required for Life), including the following:

Camping

Cit. in Nation,

Citizenship in the Community,

Cit. in World

Communications

Emergency Preparedness

Cycling or Hiking or

Swimming

Personal Management

First Aid

Environmental Science

Personal Fitness

Family LifeOr Lifesaving

Cooking Or Sustainability


Several of the Eagle required merit Several of the Eagle required merit badges say a Scout must do something badges say a Scout must do something for a period of three months. Scouts for a period of three months. Scouts have tendency to put these badges off have tendency to put these badges off until last. If the Scout has not yet until last. If the Scout has not yet earned any of these badges, he should earned any of these badges, he should be encouraged to start on these soon be encouraged to start on these soon after becoming a Life Scout so they after becoming a Life Scout so they don’t become an overwhelming task at don’t become an overwhelming task at the end of the Eagle trail. the end of the Eagle trail.


4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a 4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more of period of 6 months in one or more of the designated positions of the designated positions of responsibility.responsibility.

Note: NOT all positions within the Patrol, Troop, Crew, Team, or Ship qualify.

See the Eagle Scout Rank Application.

Requirements for Eagle ScoutRequirements for Eagle Scout5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give 5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give

leadership to others in a service project helpful leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your to any religious institution, any school, or your community.community.

““The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project provides the The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project provides the opportunity for Eagle Scout candidate to demonstrate the opportunity for Eagle Scout candidate to demonstrate the

leadership skills he has learned in Scouting.”leadership skills he has learned in Scouting.” ((ACP&P)ACP&P)

Almost all Life Scouts make the project the last thing Almost all Life Scouts make the project the last thing they do on their Eagle Scout quest. It does not have to they do on their Eagle Scout quest. It does not have to be that way. The project can be carried out at any time be that way. The project can be carried out at any time after becoming a Life Scout.after becoming a Life Scout.


Most scouts see the outcome of the project as Most scouts see the outcome of the project as the most important goal when in fact it is the the most important goal when in fact it is the leadership that went into it that is most leadership that went into it that is most important.important.

The Scout’sThe Scout’s first consideration of every aspect first consideration of every aspect of his project should be; “How does this show of his project should be; “How does this show leadership?” The project is not the end in itself leadership?” The project is not the end in itself but rather the means to the end of showing what but rather the means to the end of showing what Scouting has taught about leadership.Scouting has taught about leadership.

The Project RequirementThe Project RequirementThe Scout must use the Eagle Scout The Scout must use the Eagle Scout

Leadership Service Project Workbook Leadership Service Project Workbook (current edition) in meeting this (current edition) in meeting this requirement. requirement.

If he chooses to use the paper copy, make If he chooses to use the paper copy, make sure it is the most current edition.. sure it is the most current edition..

It isIt is recommended he use the electronic recommended he use the electronic version downloadable from the version downloadable from the Scouting.org website (PDF file only) Scouting.org website (PDF file only) so so sections can be adjusted to his project. sections can be adjusted to his project. It is It is important to ensure that important to ensure that allall the pages are the pages are downloaded.downloaded.

Project LimitationsProject LimitationsThe project may not be:The project may not be:

routine labor routine labor (a job or service normally rendered). (a job or service normally rendered).

done on BSA property or for BSA activities.done on BSA property or for BSA activities. for a Business or of a Commercial nature.for a Business or of a Commercial nature. for an Individualfor an Individual

(unless approved ahead of time). (unless approved ahead of time). performed for a political party or performed for a political party or

candidate. candidate.

Project LimitationsProject Limitations

Fundraiser.Fundraiser. ““Fund-raising is permitted only for securing materials needed Fund-raising is permitted only for securing materials needed so carry out the project. Donors to Eagle Scout projects must so carry out the project. Donors to Eagle Scout projects must be made aware of what entity is benefiting from the project, be made aware of what entity is benefiting from the project, and that it and that it clearlyclearly is not the Boy Scouts of America” (ACP&P) is not the Boy Scouts of America” (ACP&P)

Sources of donated funds must be Sources of donated funds must be documented in the workbook. documented in the workbook. ““Any funds raised for an Eagle Scout project that is not used Any funds raised for an Eagle Scout project that is not used for the purchase of project materials must be returned to the for the purchase of project materials must be returned to the Benefactor” (ACP&P)Benefactor” (ACP&P)

Where this is not practical, provisions must Where this is not practical, provisions must be made for an acceptable way to disperse be made for an acceptable way to disperse any excess funds at the conclusion of the any excess funds at the conclusion of the project.project.

SizeSize No specific requirements in terms of No specific requirements in terms of

minimum or maximum number of minimum or maximum number of hours.hours.

““The amount of time spent must be sufficient The amount of time spent must be sufficient for the Scout to clearly demonstrate for the Scout to clearly demonstrate leadership skills” (ACP&P)leadership skills” (ACP&P)

The project should not be compared The project should not be compared to other projects. Each Scout has his to other projects. Each Scout has his own particular capabilities. The own particular capabilities. The project should be a CHALLENGE to the project should be a CHALLENGE to the Scout within his capabilities.Scout within his capabilities.

Project Examples Project Examples Redecorated nursery room for church. Replaced Redecorated nursery room for church. Replaced

hardware, painted wall mural and walls. Also hardware, painted wall mural and walls. Also repaired toys.repaired toys.

Planned, obtained material, and landscaped a Planned, obtained material, and landscaped a Church yard.Church yard.

Designed and constructed a Wooden Foot Bridge Designed and constructed a Wooden Foot Bridge over a Creek in the local County Park.over a Creek in the local County Park.

Collected Children's Books and Toys and set up a Collected Children's Books and Toys and set up a Play Area at a Public Hospital Neighborhood Clinic. Play Area at a Public Hospital Neighborhood Clinic.

Placing signs on trees, or cementing them on the Placing signs on trees, or cementing them on the ground next to plants or shrubs, identifying what ground next to plants or shrubs, identifying what they are, for city park.they are, for city park.

Project TimingProject Timing

The project may take several The project may take several months to plan, get all the months to plan, get all the approvals, and carry out. The approvals, and carry out. The Scout must allow enough time to Scout must allow enough time to complete his project and complete complete his project and complete all other requirements, including all other requirements, including his Scoutmaster’s conference, his Scoutmaster’s conference, BEFOREBEFORE his 18 his 18thth birthday. birthday.

The Proposal - What should be in The Proposal - What should be in it?it?

Project DescriptionProject Description Describe the project fully and accurately.Describe the project fully and accurately. Include correct organization information.Include correct organization information. Who will benefit and how must be clearly Who will benefit and how must be clearly

stated.stated. Who are we dealing with (contact info).Who are we dealing with (contact info).

Advise the Scout toAdvise the Scout to make make sure the person he talks to sure the person he talks to has the authority to OK his has the authority to OK his project.project.

Project DetailsProject Details He needs to explain:He needs to explain:

– What is going to be done? What is going to be done? – Where is it going to be done? Where is it going to be done? – How will it be done?How will it be done?

Provide any diagrams that may beProvide any diagrams that may be required.required.

Include aInclude a complete lists materials, supplies, complete lists materials, supplies, andand equipment - size, quantity, unit cost, and total cost equipment - size, quantity, unit cost, and total cost forfor each. each. Is fund raising part of the project, if so, that mustIs fund raising part of the project, if so, that must be included in the proposalbe included in the proposal

Project DetailsProject Details

Some of the questions that need to be Some of the questions that need to be addressed are:addressed are:

Where will all materials, supplies, and Where will all materials, supplies, and equipment come from?equipment come from?

Will there be food and beverages?Will there be food and beverages?

Will restroom facilities be available?Will restroom facilities be available? Where is the nearest medical facility / Where is the nearest medical facility /

emergency room?emergency room?

Project DetailsProject Details

How many people will he need for his project?How many people will he need for his project? Who will he get to help him? Who will he get to help him? Friends from school, Friends from school,

church or other activities can be used. However, church or other activities can be used. However, strong consideration should be given to having strong consideration should be given to having Scout’s from his own Troop help. This allows Scout’s from his own Troop help. This allows younger Scouts to learn about Eagle projects and younger Scouts to learn about Eagle projects and possibly earn service hours for rank advancement. possibly earn service hours for rank advancement.

Projects that use primarily parents and siblings will Projects that use primarily parents and siblings will make it difficult for the Scout to demonstrate make it difficult for the Scout to demonstrate leadership. leadership.

Project DetailsProject Details The Scout should have a backup plan for each The Scout should have a backup plan for each

part of his project. Scout’s often don’t consider part of his project. Scout’s often don’t consider that things may not go as originally planned.that things may not go as originally planned.

If it is a building project, detailed building If it is a building project, detailed building plans are required. Just a statement that he is plans are required. Just a statement that he is going to build a “xxxx” will not be sufficient to going to build a “xxxx” will not be sufficient to show adequate planning. If it is small enough, show adequate planning. If it is small enough, encourage him to build a prototype. encourage him to build a prototype.

Have pictures, diagrams, and/or drawings to Have pictures, diagrams, and/or drawings to show what and where things go (as show what and where things go (as applicable).applicable).

Project ApprovalsProject Approvals The project must be approved at all levels before The project must be approved at all levels before

work on the actual project begins .work on the actual project begins . STARTING WORK BEFORE APPROVED BY THESTARTING WORK BEFORE APPROVED BY THE

DISTRICT WILL RESULT IN THE PROJECT DISTRICT WILL RESULT IN THE PROJECT BEING DISQUALIFIEDBEING DISQUALIFIED

Signatures are required by the following:Signatures are required by the following:1)1) Project BeneficiaryProject Beneficiary2)2) Unit Leader Unit Leader 3)3) Unit CommitteeUnit Committee4)4) District Advancement CommitteeDistrict Advancement Committee

The first three signatures must be in place before the project is The first three signatures must be in place before the project is taken to the District Advancement Committee for approval and taken to the District Advancement Committee for approval and signature.signature.

Project ApprovalsProject Approvals

This is SCOUT’S project, once the first This is SCOUT’S project, once the first three signatures are in place, three signatures are in place, HEHE is is

responsible for contacting the responsible for contacting the appropriate District Advancement appropriate District Advancement

person and scheduling a meeting to person and scheduling a meeting to review and approve the project.review and approve the project.

The Final ReportThe Final Report

Once work on the project itself is finished Once work on the project itself is finished Scouts often experience a let down and Scouts often experience a let down and procrastinate on completing the final procrastinate on completing the final write up. This is a time when they may write up. This is a time when they may need some prodding to finish that final need some prodding to finish that final piece of the project. The project is not piece of the project. The project is not complete until the signatures of the unit complete until the signatures of the unit leader and the benefactor and Board of leader and the benefactor and Board of Review is complete.Review is complete.


6a. Write a statement of your 6a. Write a 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, demonstrated leadership skills, honors, and awards received both in honors, and awards received both in and out of Scouting .and out of Scouting .

In Great Lakes Field Service Area, this is NOT In Great Lakes Field Service Area, this is NOT submitted with your application. It will be submitted with your application. It will be reviewed at the Scout’s Scoutmaster Conference reviewed at the Scout’s Scoutmaster Conference and his Board of Review. and his Board of Review.


6b. Take part in a Scoutmaster 6b. Take part in a Scoutmaster conference.conference.

This takes place AFTER all other requirements are completed. It is the last thing before you submit your application to Council.

The Eagle Scout Rank The Eagle Scout Rank ApplicationApplication

Eagle Scout Rank ApplicationEagle Scout Rank Application

The Scout will likely need help in The Scout will likely need help in completing the blank Eagle Scout Rank completing the blank Eagle Scout Rank Application.Application.


Get a Blank Eagle Scout Rank Application or Get a Blank Eagle Scout Rank Application or download one from the GLC website. If you download one from the GLC website. If you download the application, remember it is a two download the application, remember it is a two sided document. It is best to print the two sided document. It is best to print the two pages back-to-back to avoid separation during pages back-to-back to avoid separation during processing. processing.

If you are filling in a paper version, make a If you are filling in a paper version, make a copy first. Complete your rough draft on the copy first. Complete your rough draft on the copy. When you are satisfied that there are no copy. When you are satisfied that there are no mistakes, complete the final version on your mistakes, complete the final version on your original. There should be no erasures or white-original. There should be no erasures or white-out on the copy submitted to council.out on the copy submitted to council.

Eagle Scout Rank ApplicationEagle Scout Rank Application The Scout should work with the unit The Scout should work with the unit

advancement chair to ensure all the dates advancement chair to ensure all the dates filled in on the Eagle application agree with filled in on the Eagle application agree with those in the Scout’s advancement Records.those in the Scout’s advancement Records.

Be conscious of the following:Be conscious of the following:– Place ONE letter or number per box.Place ONE letter or number per box.– Use only the Scout’s full legal name, no Use only the Scout’s full legal name, no

nicknamesnicknames– Leave a blank box between names.Leave a blank box between names.– Enter dates for Merit Badges in U.S. form Enter dates for Merit Badges in U.S. form

(May 1, 2002 = 05/01/02).(May 1, 2002 = 05/01/02).– Cross off the merit badges that don’t apply for Cross off the merit badges that don’t apply for

#6 & #9. Remember to enter a “unit number” #6 & #9. Remember to enter a “unit number” for for eacheach badge. badge.

Eagle Scout Rank ApplicationEagle Scout Rank Application Be conscious of the following:Be conscious of the following:

– Provide the required references.Provide the required references.Remind him to check with the Remind him to check with the prospective reference before listing prospective reference before listing them. On the application. them. On the application. (see next slide)(see next slide)

– List only positions of responsibility List only positions of responsibility AFTER becoming a Life Scout.AFTER becoming a Life Scout.

– Two positions need to be listed only if Two positions need to be listed only if each was less than 6 months.each was less than 6 months.

– Write in the Title of the Project and the Write in the Title of the Project and the Total Man-Hours, (Remember to include Total Man-Hours, (Remember to include the Scout’s time in this total).the Scout’s time in this total).

Eagle Scout Rank ApplicationEagle Scout Rank ApplicationAll references must be complete on the

Eagle Scout Rank Application. Only the “employer” reference may be omitted if the candidate has no employer.

For the For the educationaleducational reference, if the Scout is home-schooled, the reference, if the Scout is home-schooled, the person listed can be a parent/guardian, but a youth group leader, person listed can be a parent/guardian, but a youth group leader, coach, etc. is preferred.coach, etc. is preferred.

For the For the religiousreligious reference, if the Scout is not part of an organized reference, if the Scout is not part of an organized religion, a statement that he is not currently affiliated with an religion, a statement that he is not currently affiliated with an organized religion but that he does have a belief in God (or Higher organized religion but that he does have a belief in God (or Higher Form of Being), may be mentioned in the parent’s letter of Form of Being), may be mentioned in the parent’s letter of reference, or another person that can so attest should bereference, or another person that can so attest should be used. used.

A letter requesting a reference is available and can be downloaded from the GLC website.

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The Eagle Candidate may hand deliver the request for a reference letter, but must not be involved beyond that.

The Letters of Reference must not be mailed to the Scout or to the Council Office. Your District Advancement person will tell you where to mail them, preferably to your unit’s advancement person.

Providing Pre-Addressed Stamped Envelopes is recommended.

Letters of Reference:


When all signatures –When all signatures – the the candidate’s, the unit leader’s, and candidate’s, the unit leader’s, and the committee chair’s, are in place the committee chair’s, are in place along with dates are on the along with dates are on the application, it is ready to be sent to application, it is ready to be sent to the GLC field service office for the GLC field service office for verification.verification.

Verifying The ApplicationVerifying The Application

Verifying the ApplicationVerifying the Application

The primary purpose of the verification is to The primary purpose of the verification is to check that all rank advancement and Merit check that all rank advancement and Merit Badge dates have been entered into Badge dates have been entered into ScoutNet (the internal BSA database). ScoutNet (the internal BSA database). Since EVERY unit can access this same Since EVERY unit can access this same information through Online Advancement, it information through Online Advancement, it is imperative that this data be checked prior is imperative that this data be checked prior to submitting the application to Council. to submitting the application to Council. Dates that are missing or in error can be Dates that are missing or in error can be corrected using the Online Advancement corrected using the Online Advancement system. This will system. This will greatlygreatly ease the task of ease the task of getting the application verified. getting the application verified.

Verifying the ApplicationVerifying the Application

The Eagle Scout Rank Application must be The Eagle Scout Rank Application must be filled out completely up to the Local Council filled out completely up to the Local Council Certification line.Certification line.

Fax, E-mail, or take a COPY of the Fax, E-mail, or take a COPY of the completed application to the Council office completed application to the Council office along with a cover sheet indicating the unit along with a cover sheet indicating the unit adult contact name and phone number.adult contact name and phone number.

Detroit Fax (313-897-1970)Detroit Fax (313-897-1970)

Processing your ApplicationProcessing your Application

While paperwork may be processed While paperwork may be processed through either office, once started, all through either office, once started, all paperwork must be processed through the paperwork must be processed through the same same office.office.

Allow at leastAllow at least one week for the Registrar one week for the Registrar to process the paperwork.to process the paperwork.

The unit contact person will be informed The unit contact person will be informed by the registrar if any information or by the registrar if any information or clarification is needed.clarification is needed.

The Eagle Board of ReviewThe Eagle Board of Review

Board of ReviewBoard of Review Upon completion of all Eagle Scout Upon completion of all Eagle Scout

requirements and Council verification, requirements and Council verification, the unit advancement person will the unit advancement person will contact the District Advancement contact the District Advancement Committee to schedule the Board of Committee to schedule the Board of Review.Review.

The The Unit AdvancementUnit Advancement person will work person will work with the District person to select a date with the District person to select a date for for

the Board of Review.the Board of Review.

Board of ReviewBoard of Review The Board of Review:The Board of Review: - Will include 3-6 people who are at least 21 years - Will include 3-6 people who are at least 21 years

old, at least one of whom will be a Districtold, at least one of whom will be a District

Advancement representative.Advancement representative.

- Current and former Scoutmasters & Assistant- Current and former Scoutmasters & Assistant

Scoutmasters cannot serve on the board.Scoutmasters cannot serve on the board.

- Scoutmaster may observe, but not participate in, - Scoutmaster may observe, but not participate in, the the

Board of Review. Board of Review.

- Members don’t need to be registered Scouters but- Members don’t need to be registered Scouters but

should be familiar with the Scouting program.should be familiar with the Scouting program.

- Relatives and other scouts MAY NOT attend. - Relatives and other scouts MAY NOT attend.

- Composition of the Board is a troop committee - Composition of the Board is a troop committee decision.decision.

Board of ReviewBoard of Review The Board Chairman or District The Board Chairman or District

representative must bring, representative must bring, unopenedunopened, the , the letters of reference for those people cited on letters of reference for those people cited on the front page of Eagle Scout Rank the front page of Eagle Scout Rank application. The Scout can not see or receive application. The Scout can not see or receive a copy of these letters. a copy of these letters.

The Board will meet to discuss your The Board will meet to discuss your application , the Eagle project, and the application , the Eagle project, and the reference letters before the candidate is reference letters before the candidate is invited in.invited in.

If the required paperwork is not present or If the required paperwork is not present or hasn’t been verified, the Board of Review hasn’t been verified, the Board of Review cannot take placecannot take place..

Board of ReviewBoard of Review

Since all required paperwork has already Since all required paperwork has already been turned in, the Eagle candidate need been turned in, the Eagle candidate need only bring his Scout Handbook to the Board only bring his Scout Handbook to the Board of Review. of Review.

The Eagle Board of Review is similar to those The Eagle Board of Review is similar to those the Scout has had before. It is not a question the Scout has had before. It is not a question and answer session with right or wrong and answer session with right or wrong answers. It is a answers. It is a discussiondiscussion of the Scout, his of the Scout, his experiences in Scouting, his leadership, his experiences in Scouting, his leadership, his project, and his goals for the future. project, and his goals for the future.


When the members of the Board of When the members of the Board of Review feel they have enough Review feel they have enough information, the candidate and his information, the candidate and his unit leader will be asked to leave the unit leader will be asked to leave the room while they discuss candidate’s room while they discuss candidate’s qualifications.qualifications.

If a positive, unanimous decision is If a positive, unanimous decision is not reached, then two possibilities not reached, then two possibilities exist:exist:

Board of ReviewBoard of Review1) 1) If the Scout is not yet 18 and is If the Scout is not yet 18 and is

missing requirements, or requirements missing requirements, or requirements have not been completed to the have not been completed to the Board’s satisfactionBoard’s satisfaction , the Board of , the Board of Review may adjourn and then Review may adjourn and then reconvene at a later date and continue reconvene at a later date and continue the Board of Review.the Board of Review.

Sufficient time must exist for the Scout Sufficient time must exist for the Scout to complete the missing or to complete the missing or unsatisfactory requirements prior to unsatisfactory requirements prior to his 18his 18thth birthday. birthday.

See black box on pg 30 of ACP&PSee black box on pg 30 of ACP&P


2)2) If the final vote of the board was to If the final vote of the board was to not approve the Eagle rank, then not approve the Eagle rank, then the Scout will be informed on his the Scout will be informed on his options for appealing the decision options for appealing the decision and the how to go about it.and the how to go about it.

Only the Scout or his Only the Scout or his parents/guardians may appeal the parents/guardians may appeal the decision of the board.decision of the board.


Since every Board of Review, Since every Board of Review, including the one for Eagle Scout including the one for Eagle Scout rank, is a closed meeting, nothing rank, is a closed meeting, nothing discussed during a Board of discussed during a Board of Review, whether the candidate is Review, whether the candidate is affirmed or denied, is to be affirmed or denied, is to be discussed outside the closed discussed outside the closed meeting. meeting.


An appeal must start with the An appeal must start with the District level.District level.

If resolution is not attained there, it If resolution is not attained there, it is escalated to the Council is escalated to the Council Advancement Committee.Advancement Committee.

ONLY after failure at this level may ONLY after failure at this level may it be escalated to the National it be escalated to the National office.office.


If the Board approves the candidate’s If the Board approves the candidate’s application, the Board Chairman and application, the Board Chairman and District Representative will sign the District Representative will sign the application, and initial the Scout’s application, and initial the Scout’s handbook.handbook.

Board of ReviewBoard of Review Upon approval from the Board of Review, both Upon approval from the Board of Review, both

Eagle Scout Rank Application are taken to the Eagle Scout Rank Application are taken to the council office by someone from the unit for council office by someone from the unit for processing.processing.

The Eagle project materials are returned to the The Eagle project materials are returned to the Eagle Scout.Eagle Scout.

All of the reference letters are given to the All of the reference letters are given to the District Representative to be destroyed.District Representative to be destroyed.

Wait for the official approval of the National Wait for the official approval of the National office before scheduling a Court of Honor. office before scheduling a Court of Honor. Typically it takes 2-6 weeks for a reply.Typically it takes 2-6 weeks for a reply.

Question & Answer Question & Answer SessionSession

Documents

The Eagle Scout Process Michigan Crossroads Council, BSA Council Advancement Committee