1	Life to Eagle Journey
2	Agenda Please Register and Pick Up Your Eagle Packet Handout Review Eagle Requirements (15 Mins) Project Selection (15 Mins) Idea for Projects ( 5 Mins) Carrying Out the Project ( 5 Mins) Questions & Answers (10 Mins)
3	Purpose Encourage & Explain why YOU need to be an Eagle Scout Provide you with usable information on how to do your Project
4	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
5	Requirements for Eagle Scout 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.
6	Requirements for Eagle Scout Demonstrate Scout spirit by living the Scout Oath and Scout Law in your everyday life. List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf.
7	Requirements for Eagle Scout What does this mean? Personal Growth Citizenship Leadership Development
8	Requirements for Eagle Scout How is personal growth measured? By what a Scout learns how to do By using his hands as well as learning from a text book By how he does his part in his unit By how he does his part in his daily life By how he does his part in his community, his nation, & his world
9	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)
10	Required Badges
11	Eagle Scout Application Worksheet (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) ) Merit Badges: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________
12	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.
13	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.
14	Requirements for Eagle Scout 6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills and honors and awards received Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your unit leader.
15	Requirements for Eagle Scout 7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review.
16	Eagle Project
17	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
18	Limitations Not Routine Labor Not BSA property or activities Not a Business or Commercial nature Not a Fundraiser Not maintenance
19	How Big? No Specific requirement Typical is 100-300 hours including planning Should be a challenge to the Scout Must demonstrate Leadership of Others
20	Potential Project Sources Local Church County / State Parks Community Charities Community Service Organizations Nursing homes Schools
21	Approval Criteria The project IDEA and PLAN must be approved by your: Scoutmaster Troop Committee Benefiting Organization District Advancement Committee BEFORE YOU START !
22	Approval Criteria You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook in meeting this requirement.
23	Approval Criteria Who will benefit? How will they benefit? Who from that group will be providing guidance in planning the project? How many people will be recruited to carry out the project? What costs are there? How will you raise funds?
24	Project Planning Written Plan Paying for Materials Determine the Tasks Determine the Equipment / Persons / Materials Reqd Determine how long it is going to take to do the task Approval Signatures What is being approved
25	Supplemental Project Information Define the Project Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Controlling the Project Completing the Project
26	Define the Project Review with the Benefited Group Review with the Scoutmaster Take notes Overview Give the big picture of the project Don’t Spend anytime planning!
27	Define the Project Gathering Information Review of Work Areas Review of Schedule Review of Costs Visit Work Area Hold a Review Meeting
28	Project Description
29	Define the Project Gathering Information How is the Owner going to Benefit? What does the project involve? What are the risks? What are the challenges?
30	Define the Project Review of Work Areas Gather or Make Drawings or Sketches Take Pictures Determine when it needs to be done by Special access requirements?
31	Define the Project Review of Schedule Discuss time frame with the Owner Discuss work sequence order. Do NOT get approval from owner at this time. It could take a month to get concept approval and plan the project.
32	Define the Project Review of Costs Will the owner provide funds or materials? Will you get donations? Will you do a fund raiser to get funds? Discuss how much it is going to cost?
33	Define the Project Visit the Work Area Take a camera or video Take notes Visit must take place before a project is scheduled, since you may identify situations that will impact the schedule. Pay attention to: access resource requirements
34	Define the Project Hold a Review Meeting Discuss with your Scoutmaster Review all materials collected Will this project work? Does this meet project acceptance criteria? Call Advancement Chairman with questions!
35	Define the Project Hold a Review Meeting Ask enough questions to help adequately plan the project! Special Conditions Transportation Needs Special Equipment Needs Safety Requirements
36	Supplemental Project Information Define the Project Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Controlling the Project Completing the Project
37	Project Details and Approvals
38	Planning the Project Begins after the Concept Review Meeting
39	Planning Definition Complete scope of work that you are responsible for: all general tasks related to the project all areas, and the tasks related to individual areas all resources required for the project based upon skill duration of each task
40	Planning the Project Identify the Tasks General Project Tasks Implementation Tasks Completion Tasks Group Tasks
41	Project Planning
42	Planning the Project General Project Tasks Plan/Schedule Meetings Making Handouts Phone Calls Material Gathering Tools Gathering Fund Raising
43	Planning the Project Implementation Tasks Training Safety Materials Preparation Area Preparation Assembly Installation Breaks
44	Planning the Project Completion Tasks Cleanup Follow-up Walk-through with owner Benefited Group Acceptance
45	Planning the Project Identify the Tasks Break down Group Tasks into smaller Tasks This identifies different areas Different Areas may require different talents and tools Use a tasking log (ie Computer)
46	Project Planning
47	Planning the Project Identify Resources Each task requires resources Who can do the work How many does it take to do the work What materials are required What tools are required
48	Planning the Project Identify Resources Will help you delegate the project. Take advantage of experience and expertise
49	Planning the Project Identify Duration Duration may vary based upon Skill Level Experience Training Should be of a manageable size Typically for your project should be in minutes
50	Supplemental Project Information Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Controlling the Project Completing the Project
51	Scheduling the Project Sequence the Tasks Determine when multiple tasks can be done at the same time. Determine finish times
52	Scheduling the Project Check Sequence backwards Check to be sure items needed are completed before this task is executed. Training requires training preparation time.
53	Scheduling the Project Finalize the Schedule Look for slack Slack allows flexibility Avoid putting too many people in one area
54	Scheduling Problems Not Enough Time Bring the problem to the Benefited Group and discuss Not enough People Too many People
55	Supplemental Project Information Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Controlling the Project Completing the Project
56	Getting Project Approval The project IDEA and PLAN must be approved by your: Scoutmaster Troop Committee Benefiting Organization District Advancement Committee
57	Getting Project Approval Sponsor Setup a meeting Review the plan Review Cost Review Owner’s Responsibilities Get the Sponsor’s Approval
58	Getting Project Approval Scoutmaster Setup a meeting Review the plan Fit it into the troop’s schedule Review Responsibilities Review Safety Get the Scoutmaster’s Approval
59	Getting Project Approval Troop Committee Get on the agenda Sell the plan Confirm the Troop’s Involvement & Support Discuss Safety and Transportation Issues Get the Committee’s Approval
60	Getting Project Approval District Advancement Committee Setup a meeting Review the plan Review criteria for acceptable project Get District Advancement Committee Approval
61	Supplemental Project Information Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Controlling the Project Completing the Project
62	Controlling the Project Use the Plan Use specific Time Goals Use encouragement Delegate Areas or Parts and Pieces
63	Obstacles to Success Optimism Pessimism Procrastination Lack of Money Job Too Big Job Too Small Poor Technique Failure to Prepare Not Focusing
64	Supplemental Project Information Define the Project Concept Planning the Project Scheduling the Project Getting Project Approval Controlling the Project Completing the Project
65	Carrying Out the Project
66	Completing the Project Recording Activity Try to enter each day’s activity that day Begin with early thoughts about project selection all the way thru completion of your project
67	Completing the Project Total Hours With each activity that you enter also record the time spent All workers hours are to be recorded A manageable project will include 100 to 300 total hours Your hours planning and actual work Everyone else’s actual hours worked
68	Completing the Project Changes from the Plan Record any positive or negative changes and explain
69	Completing the Project Insert Dates Start of Project End of Project Final Signatures Signature of Applicant Scoutmaster, and Recipient of project
70	Changes and Completion
71	Completing the Eagle Process Scoutmaster’s Conference Examine all paper work for accuracy Final check all dates on application Sign application in appropriate spots Turn completed forms and project book into the Gulf Ridge Council Office
72	Board of Review Your Unit Leader will be contacted by one of the District Advancement Committee to schedule the BOR Relatives, SM or ASM cannot be member of the BOR SM can observe the BOR Any other adult can be a member of the BOR - Normally 3-6 people – Must be at least 21 years old
73	Board of Review Neat Appearance Full Uniform Scout Handbook You are already prepared
74	Board of Review After approval by the BOR, The Eagle Application, & Advancement Report are turned into the Council Office 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
75	Internet Sites National Website http://www.scouting.org http://www.eaglescout.org/index.htm http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm Scouting Forms http://usscouts.org/usscouts/eagle.asp plenty of helpful links here http://www.pacsky.org/resources/forms/forms.html General Sites http://www.inet1.com/bsa/main.htm
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