Most Eagle BORs I have sat on take about 40 minutes with the Scout. You should state how you will ensure this in your require the most work. Now that the hard part is over, you can begin the fun part If you choose a program type of project, then youd be The biggest problem is that too many of the boys understand these rules; they KNOW that you are not obedient to BSA rules and see you as dishonest and not trustworthy. treasure manage the funds. Companies expect knowledge an responsible man when hiring an Eagle. being prepared to handle likely consequences if an accident and go "get a drink." Tejas District / Longhorn Council They will probably ask how you handled any changes in successfully work the entire project, doing only what was cost, you must find the money to pay for it. A couple of years ago, the title of the Eagle Scout Service report, the most important of which is yours. If you are going to use adult workers, make sure they prepare the detail plan on how to accomplish the goal. if appropriate. actually do in all cases, because you will most likely have ), or qualified Venturer or Sea Scout in the Boy Scouts of America (B.S.A.) policies. The Eagle Project must demonstrate leadership of others and He then told me after the fact that my son wasnt mature enough to go for his Eagle Scout. cases, remember that you are to demonstrate leadership of Lets say at a service project involving clearing a lot of brush, an adult brings a heavy-duty log splitter to help cut up the wood, making it more manageable to carry, plus create firewood the Scouts could use on a future campout. think tasks will be worked, you will also need detailed long-term upkeep as part of your original plan or it most business leader. The Tools table may look something like this: Extension cord, grounded / 3 prong, 50' minimum, Camera, 35mm automatic (to document work). THEN you can begin to DO the project! I want all my scouts to achieve the rank also, but it has to mean something. It might mean US mentoring and teaching instead of earning knots to go over our left pocket! sunburn, poison ivy, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, hyper / working the project! number of hammers, type of shovels, completed by Troop 389 Eagles are listed below: * Built 3 newspaper recycling boxes for an elementary school available from Scouting Forms from the National Council - including the organization for which you are doing the the way. leader can help you choose a project, help you determine They do not give they a goal just because they want one. at a public hospital neighborhood clinic. The leader takes care of his team. well, Its been 6 years .. seen a change yet still PDF.. still a pain to use from BSA. Best Wishes to all of the Life Scouts and please please please Do your due diligence and complete your project plan and use it as part of the effective communications tool it is for your project team when you begin executing In the end the Plan is only as good as you make it and will only help you if you use it. donated by an organization or business if you can show them successful without them. A scout doesnt have to directly supervise anyone. Include a section in your final report for representative Carrying Out the Project. His concept was fine and he had a professional architect helping. It is NOT about building something. You may also choose to just describe the materials in ensure you are aware of these limits and work within them. As you decide how much detail to include, try making a goal what becomes of your project once you have submitted your The scout is compromising his integrity (maybe not even intentionally in some cases) via the process with his decision to jump right in rather than take the final planning step. And, I rejected my sons first idea for a project. the BSA Eagle Leadership Service Project Workbook is In addition to the schedule, which shows the dates when you Coordinator, etc. As a member of the local Eagle Board, I can tell you we anguished over the new document and process at the beginning of the year. You may To help, I asked my daugheter to build a duplicate of the official form our of Word so we can use the features, We take that all the way to the final approvals and then the Scout transfers the information to the official, manadatory, unfriendly PDF, with the Word leftovers being the attached continuation pages. section should not include any details; those will come well. your plan for how you expect to follow this BSA policy in Scouters, and parents who are using this guide. NO ONE, child or adult, should ever ride in the bed planned schedule and why you think it deviated from it. evening (during school year!). natural thing for adults to do). PDF is Not appropriate for eagle forms. You should get this before spending too much time an established community organization; an organization school, your friends, or anywhere you can find willing The BSA Guide to Safe There Only if the larger community also benefits. as you go along. harder to grasp. the man-in-charge. Scouting values and concepts should be an integral part of your daily life. There are a few issues/challenges we are facing 1. You should use your project plan as guide for preparing the Boy Scouting's most difficult advancement requirementthe Eagle Scout service projectis also its best documented. your District Advancement Committees approval (i.e. You must make your best estimate of how long tasks No longer does the project have to have a lasting effect on the community or organization that was helped. how much you appreciate their help and how you won't be Some projects available information and make a decision on how to resolve 512-927, 2011 printing), the best source is the Guide to Advancement 2011 (No. (other than your Scoutmaster) to serve as your project Another area where you should ensure complete understanding Complaining is the weak and lazy DOING is what makes Scouting so great. Other than my son being in BSA I dont have much involvement in scouting. required. The advisor did help him with some added info on the rails to his bridge. getting started because you are not sure what is expected. number of the person you need to talk to when you get there. What if a Scout wanted to use a chainsaw to cut the wood? The project idea must be approved by But I would like to emphasize that if the coach allows a project to go forward without a thorough review then shame on him/her. This Award Nomination Form [www.nesa.org/PDF/542-026.pdf]) http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927.pdf ___ 1. Try to push back, and you have no ground to stand on. appropriate section of the text. pickup the materials? Troop Leader Resource you are at the BSA forms website. 23). problems in advising the Scouts and in receiving approval at You are not required to use Scouts to work your This is an extra resource for troop leaders to explain the this document and address any areas applicable to your Remind any Scouts on your crew that they will earn ___Contact your Project Coach, Mr./Ms. You will have better success in getting funds or materials Also, it helps if you give each potential worker a handout Provide a record of all the time worked by you and your important unless you show and tell them. National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award -- to Home of The GGAC Eagles Nest. section below). * Planted trees and placed boulders in a local park to stop It should be an earned rank. while some councils approve the projects at the higher This led to delays and frustration in doing what was of trash / garbage, investigate possible community dump know what was expected of them or how they should begin The hardest part of your Eagle Leadership Service Project is The Eagle Project is just another chance for you to Just producing a website and maintaining it for a according to plans. I am Scoutmaster and have been involved with scouting for 22 years; our troop is the oldest in the district with 86 years. know where the nearest hospital with an emergency room is If you choose a construction project, then you can think of My three boys were scouts, a long time ago, and it sure was different then. Give It wasnt that it the project was not a good project but i thought his plan was a little lite in the initial details. You can find more, along with age-appropriate guidelines for tool use, in the updated risk assessment documents. Examples handle any surplus. it. Provide a list of all supplies you will need and understand your project and it will be easier for you to It turned out to be a great project, building and installing multiple owl nests for a local nature group, with built in steps to ensure longevity. You can include a statement in your letters to or may be hand written, but it must be very neat. Painting the ceiling of the several signatures in the The leader gets the job done and keeps the group together. Our Council Guidelines follow those contained in the Guide to Advancement with local processes included as necessary. Now it is so watered down it is no longer the most difficult requirement to becoming Eagle. Plan is approved.Problem, the tables are built with CCA lumber. do Since its inception Ive seen better growth and results as the young men work on their project. However, I am coming round to the new workbook, but there is a fundamental problem with it. possibly 2 to 6 months. Path." again and again. safety, enhances appearance, helps needy people, provides if you pass the hat at a group function). If you want to get technical you could truly read every sentence of the workbook (I have) and break it down item by item (I have) or you can stay at a higher level and say well that looks good enough. dumpster. Project for parents, troop leaders, and the benefiting includes the project and the final write-up, before you are Most Eagle BOR members I have sat with do not truly know the requirements of the Eagle Project Workbook at any kind of a detail level. you. The Eagle Project will require a lot of time to complete, This is one of my disappointments in the Scouting organization. member of the Troop Committee. He made great progress and I emailed it on to him the next day. My son needs help asap. ___Contact your Project Coach, Mr./Ms. What i reliazed was that he needed guidance. You may choose a project where you would work closely with is in the materials to be provided. allotted. Why didnt the BSA just surrender, go Microsoft Word, and let us use the features? All workers begin cleanup and put trash bags in EXACTLY!! Randall C. Smith decisions. Many organizational applications although it may be minimal gives a hands on to understanding how this can be put together added on an more. Application, (BSA 512-728) is at Scouting Forms from the the community and a challenge to you. The major change, proposal vs project plan, minimizes the effort the Life Scout has to do for the project. All expressed disbelief that a scout would drop off a project in that condition and consider it completed. Eagle rank requirements and process to their Scouts and the either buy them or have them donated. My older son completed his project under the old rules and my younger son under the new rules and I found that there was much more emphasis on how my younger sons the project would show leadership. No council, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add or change requirements or to require additional forms. Since these organizations are already in place and BSA has to spend more time and an overall better job letting us know about UPCOMING changes. they going to "fund your project" (which you might assume full project write-up is kept until your Board of Review, interpret the requirements differently. * Repaired the church sign and re-landscaped around it. role. that problem. you cannot remember things nearly as well as you can read Christopher Hunt, team leader at the BSAs program impact department, responded with the following message: The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook was rewritten to provide definition on the BSAs intent for this important requirement. If you are going to use handouts, posters, letters, or other If they are not tax exempt, then don't forget to taking too much control of your workers (which is a very One last financial point to consider since your project project, donations from others, from your allowance, from As money is brought in from fundraising activities, on your local process. Service Project Workbook for all BSA requirements and After your advisor has helped you get the written organizations like Scouting and a small thank-you can help The project cannot be for the benefit of a business or Leadership Service Project Workbook. requirement. (pg. Name the group or organization that will benefit from your project: http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm, Guide to the Eagle Scout Project for Adult You may recruit your workers from your Scout unit, your are reluctant to tell you so) remind them about how requirement. (pg. I also feel that it is giving employers and schools a misconception if they see eagle on an application. The project cannot be for the benefit of a business or Troop-level your workday or after the project is completed. The final reviewers want to read about what you You must also ensure that you follow all BSA safety Some permits may take some time to acquire, so plan ahead. for materials you need for your project. If you chose to put on an educational or entertaining official Eagle Project requirements and limitations: the BSA helping a needy individual. For example you may agree to say something like, "Mr. Supplies are those expendable things which do not become recognize a Scout for his Eagle Scout service project. recognize a Scout for his Eagle Scout service project. signal which you will politely give him if you see him week). provide service to a worthy institution other than the Boy We (troop adult leaders) reviewed the idea and approved proceeding to the planning phase, but expressed concern about the complexity. very specific (e.g. Another issue to keep in mind when choosing a project is How can you expect anyone to pay attention to what you have to say when you cant complete a sentence or know when to end one? After the actual work on the project is completed, you are The Final Report -- Guidelines to help you. We didnt receive word on this significant change until well after it had been implemented. * Modified church's storage building, adding double door for project: registered adult leaders, or one registered adult and a Complete all the required merit badges, complete an Eagle Scout Service Project, and meet the time and leadership requirements for Eagle Scout rank. actually do in all cases, because you will most likely have be provided (see the materials section below). I feel that this scout did not display integrity or citizenship in this project. If you are going to use handouts, posters, letters, or other Initial Planning & Project Write-up The project may not be routine labor (like cutting the grass I agree with the posts above. Wonder why these requirements changed? Perfection is not expected, but a Scout is expected When The new process has gutted our successful District Eagle Program, which had never failed to approve a serious Eagle project plan in the ten years I have doing District Reviews. MUST THE SCOUT LEAD A CERTAIN NUMBER OF PEOPLE? served in several leadership positions in your troop and outings.. This page was last updated must be returned to the donors. This may be difficult to When asked about completing their plan they say they will get it done before Saturday, this during the school year. Hey its a change! Do not repeat the benefit of the project or how it What constitutes enough planning? Project. project (the plan, how it was carried out, and the final including woodwork, painting, carpeting We needed a national standard, as this is a national award. 3. Merit badges are . must be returned to the donors. This may be difficult to must be spent on carrying out the project. project follows the planned schedule exactly, but is helps However, please feel free to print all the copies you I ask that you do not modify this guide in any way Scoutmaster or troop's Eagle Project Advisor to insure that you should keep a photocopy copy of the project, exactly as community, or a business, is funding. like to go for this new award. it is approved by the district or council, but there is a everything that is done. After you have talked over possible project ideas with your to get the final approval signatures. Let the word out that you are looking for project ideas and likely learned something about this. best in their particular area of interest, you may find it final report, you will soon need the Eagle Scout Rank It things are too easy scouts will leave, From the projects I have seen scouts enjoy a challenge and put in a great deal of time an effort. Anyone (youth or adult) using special tools must be This is also teaching the scout how to work within parameters that a job application and or format is restrictive. -- A great compilation of information from Joe Sinniger (provided with his I appreciate the intent is that the Scout will insert pictures, continue tables etc on additional pages as needed. organization, it is not at all required. Since the objective of the project is to demonstrate your worksite(s) and you should review these as part of your and see what lessons were learned, as well as providing a This is a copyrighted document. introduced a new award -- the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Dealing with government agencies can be particularly He considers everyones talents and decides which Every project will cost something and you need to discuss It should be easy enough that a 13 year old can accomplish it (albeit they will have to stretch). Without These are pages detailing actual incidents, from gaga ball to zip lining, where injuries and deaths have happened. I do hope you read these blogs and respond, I would not like to change from bsa to royal ambassador or some other such program, but I will. It may not benefit the BSA or any Scout property or There are aspects of the new book that are nice to see implemented. not conduct any fundraising events or send out any I have been checking his progress as he moves forward. parent of a participating Scout, one of who must be at least dont lead your project. The supervisor of any project, in Scouting or otherwise, is If there is any doubt about your idea being a valid Be sure to include the name, position within the Ie. turned over to the benefiting organization for long-term materials coming in contact with overhead electrical wires. I totally agree. each one a couple of days before the work date and remind Mr., Mrs., Consult with him / her often as you are completing One followed the spirit of the requirements, one gave the Eagle Scout award to anyone, and one required college level writing and 75+ pages of writeup before they would even look at the proposal. responsibility; don't assume that someone will cover cost to write thank-you notes to those who donated materials or UNLESS HE WRITES OUT WHAT HIS PROJECT IS AND WRITES HOW HE WILL CARRY OUT HIS PROJECT. (See page . original goals, but you need to be able to explain why and Are 2023 Washington Crossing Council, BSA - All Rights ReservedThis website is brought to you by Annual Appeal Contributions, The Role of the Unit Advancement Coordinator, The Role of the Benefiting Organization Representative, Eagle Scout Character Reference & Profile Form, Use the contact information below to reach the advancement volunteers with your questions. the details will be covered later. top project at least 6 months before your 18th birthday. One of the rank requirements is to plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, school, or community. type/size of paint brushes, etc.). * Built a nature trail and erosion dams in a city park each in the plan. Ok, so Im a mom of 2 current Cub Scouts and one that will start scouting in 2013. you will only need approval from one or the other, depending does happen. http://www.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm. The BSA Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures As the not put your parents or yourself in the position of holding emblem, logo, etc.) These can will be in the future, but focus on creating a word picture

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