Eagle Scout Project

Documentation

Rich Alden

Blue Jacket Advancement

September 12, 2013

Major Eagle Documents

• Project Workbook

• Eagle Application

• Statement of Ambitions and Life Purpose

• Letters of Recommendation

General Guidelines

• Your Eagle project is just like the most important project you will

ever do in high school – treat it with due respect

• Start the process early, fill in and check data as it is available

• Keep everything in a ring binder, not a folder

• Fill out the forms completely

• Get all other signatures before calling the district/council

representative

• Fillable pdf’s may not e-mail – print/scan if you need to send them

• While hand-written workbooks are officially acceptable, computer-

generated ones are easier to read

Project Workbook

Major Sections/Steps

• Contact Information

• Project Proposal

• Final Plan

• Fundraising Application

• Report

“If it’s blue, it’s up to you.”

•Fill in data and pictures

•Be thorough but brief

•Refer to attachments, if needed

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Project Coach

• Must be registered with BSA (in any position) and must have current Youth Protection

• Should be familiar with the Eagle process and the skills required for project execution

• Represents the perspective of the District and Council

• Meets with the Scout after proposal approval but before work begins

• Reviews the Final Project Plan and discusses strengths, weaknesses, risks and critical improvements

• Has no approval authority but can be very helpful

Supplemental Material

• Before/after/during pictures – the best, not a whole album

• Dimensioned sketches of the project area, structures to be built, etc. –

aerial photos, maps, documents from web searches

• CAD drawings or other computer-generated documents

• Estimates from Lowe’s, Home Depot, other material sources

• Copies of requests for help with the project, invitations, correspondence

with beneficiary

• Copy of beneficiary’s tax exempt form

Eagle Application

Statement of Ambitions

and Life Purpose

Statement of Ambitions

and Life Purpose

• Do not take this one lightly – it is often a key part of the Board of Review

• Roadmap for the rest of your life• Talk to a mentor before writing• Start early, revise often as you think over your plan• Should reflect your ambitions and values – don’t just write what

you think others want to hear• One to two pages, double spaced; name and date• Consider: personal goals, education, career, avocation, family,

Scouting, giving goals

Letters of Reference

Letters of Reference

• Recruit volunteers early – 5/6 letters required

• Letters should be written (typed or handwritten), e-mails can be spoofed

• Religious letter is important

• Teachers are often asked to do a lot of letters at certain times of the year - have backup references ready

• Letters are only to be opened at the Board of Review

• Letters are not returned and may not be read at Courts of Honor

Questions?