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Quick Guide for Life to Eagle Rank

​Congratulations on your advancement to a Life Scout! Life Scouts are expected to fully participate in the Troop, with an emphasis being placed on leadership, teaching skills to younger Scouts will be the major focus of Troop participation. Scouting concepts, spirit and values should be a fundamental part of your daily life. At this point, you should be starting to "give back to Scouting" through leadership, training of other Scouts, recruiting and keeping Scouts active in the program. When you make the decision to take that next step to earning the Eagle rank, the most important thing to remember is leadership.

  • The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines leadership as “the capacity to lead”, what does that mean to you? Leadership often gets dropped from our vocabulary when discussing "the project". The word "LEADERSHIP" appears first in the official title because it's the primary focus of the required project. The BSA’s aim for the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project is to be boy led. The Eagle Scout Leadership Project is not about you or your family doing the work but your capability to "LEAD" others in a project benefiting others.
 

 
Prerequisite Steps:
  1. Talk with the Troop 985 Advancement Chairperson Mr. Lewis to see if you have the required number of Merit Badges completed and/or if you will have them completed before your 18th birthday.
  2. Check to see if you have a Position of Responsibility that qualifies for an Eagle rank and you will be active (if you are approaching the age of 18) for at least six months in that position. If so, you can continue, if not, please speak with the Scoutmaster and Life to Eagle Advisor.
 

Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Getting Started
 
  1. Idea:
  • Brainstorm an idea for your project. The Eagle Project is supposed to be conceived, planned, and executed by you, the Eagle candidate.
  • If you can't come up with a project, you may ask your Charter Organization Representative, Scout leaders, religious leaders, local non-profit organizations (i.e. library, park & rec. department, etc.) or leaders of groups you belong to and see if they have a list of projects that need to be done.
  • Choose a project that you are passionate about or you have a connection with.  
 
https://meritbadge.org/wiki/images/5/56/Sample_Eagle_Project_Ideas.pdf
 
https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Eagle_Scout_Leadership_Service_Project

      2.   Beneficiary Understanding:
  • Talk with the beneficiary and get feedback on the project idea.
  • Brainstorm and refine the idea, estimate how much your project will            cost, and talk about funding.
  • Be sure that the beneficiary fully understands your plans and is in   agreement. Also, make sure that they understand what is expected of you to become an Eagle Scout.
 
      3.   Pre-Approval:
  • The idea for your project must be pre-approved before you start the project. First, schedule a meeting with the Troop 985 Eagle Advisor, Dr. Rodriguez to get feedback and verbal pre-approval. Bring all notes regarding the project, including information on how it will be carried out, cost, funding, etc.
  • Next, start filling out the Eagle Scout Service Project Proposal form. Schedule meetings and get approval signatures from the beneficiary, the Troop Scoutmaster Mr. Warren, the Troop Committee Chairman  Mr. Pratt and  finally the District Eagle Project Chairman, Mr. Mosqueda.
  • Lastly, you need to present your idea in front of a group of Troop Eagle Scouts who are there to guide you and provide feedback.
 
 
       4.   Carry out your project:
  • Plan, Develop, and LEAD the project! This does not mean you are doing all the work yourself.
  • Get volunteer help and experts to provide guidance. All aspects of the Eagle Project must show LEADERSHIP!
  • Obtain necessary permits.
  • Keep track of all the volunteers’ time from the start.
  • Take before and after pictures and keep documentation of the project, including receipts.
  • Minor changes in scheduling, materials, personnel, or work assignments that do not materially affect the project scope or outcome do not require further approval. However, if a major change is needed, you should contact the Eagle Advisor immediately for guidance.

      5.   Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook:
  • It is your responsibility to make sure that you are using the most current Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook. The book contains different sections, Proposal, Plan, and Report.
  • Keep notes in pencil as your project comes to form. Once you are done you can sit down and type out the form on line neatly, complete with details. Include pictures with labels.
  • Use a 3-ring binder with protective plastic sleeves for all of the documents. This binder will become your Eagle Scout Information Book.
 
      6.    Final Approval:
  • After completing the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, meet with the Eagle Advisor for feedback and approval.
  • There is no district approval required at this time; however, the workbook will be reviewed at the Eagle Board of Review.
  • The board has the right to reject the project if it was not fully completed, was drastically changed without approval, or was not lead by the Eagle candidate.
  • Obtain final approval signatures from the beneficiary and the Scoutmaster.
  • Next, schedule a meeting with the District Eagle Project Chairperson for review.

Important Contacts
 
Dr. Rodriguez: Troop 985 Eagle Rank Advisor
 
Mike Warren: Troop 985 Scoutmaster mcwyoming@yahoo.com
 
Phil Pratt: Troop 985 Committee Chairman
 
Shawn Lewis: Troop 985 Advancement Chairperson B
 
Bob Mosqueda: Pio Pico District Eagle Project Chairman jamminjamboree1@aol.com

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