troop 61 – may 13, 2015. overview of eagle requirements merit badges leadership motivational...
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Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class Many requirements. If you show up, you advance. Star, Life Merit Badges, Show Leadership, 6 months each, 6 hours of service Eagle 21 Merit Badges (13 Required) Hold a Leadership Position Service Project Active in the Troop for six month after Life Four recommendationsTRANSCRIPT
60 MINUTES TO EAGLEMIKE HAUMAN AND RICK TOURTILLOTT
Troop 61 – May 13, 2015
AGENDA Overview of Eagle Requirements Merit Badges Leadership Motivational Help and Tips The Eagle Project
OVERVIEW Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class
Many requirements. If you show up, you advance. Star, Life
Merit Badges, Show Leadership, 6 months each, 6 hours of service
Eagle 21 Merit Badges (13 Required) Hold a Leadership Position Service Project Active in the Troop for six month after Life Four recommendations
MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED1. Swimming / Hiking /
Cycling2. Camping3. Environmental
Science or Sustainability
4. Lifesaving / Emergency Preparedness
5. Communications6. First Aid
7. Personal Fitness8. Family Life9. Personal
Management10. Citizenship in
Community11. Citizenship in Nation12. Citizenship in World13. Cooking
MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Five/Six are offered at Summer Camp
Swimming Camping Environmental Science Lifesaving Cooking Emergency Preparedness – must be
coordinated in advance of Summer camp (see Doc)
MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Two are offered at Friday Meetings
First Aid Offered once a year Taught over 3-4 meetings
Communications Offered once a year Taught over 5-6 “Open Advancement” meetings
MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Three have 90 day recording requirements
Personal Fitness Design and Track an exercise program for 90 days Can be done as part of a school sport Must be checked weekly/bi-weekly by counselor
Personal Management Design and Track a budget for 90 days Must be checked weekly/bi-weekly by counselor
Family Life Design and Track a home chore plan for 90 days Must be checked weekly/bi-weekly by counselor Carry out a project that you do around the home that benefits your
family Plan and carry out a project that involves the participation of your
family
MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Three are Citizenship MBs
Citizenship in Community, Nation, & World Much work can be done at home Work with friends at Friday meetings Meet one-on-one with Counselor after
homework is complete
MERIT BADGES: TIPS Two MBs offered through Council Clinics
First Aid Winter and Fall clinic at Three Harbors
headquarters Scout needs to make a First Aid Kit
Personal Management Fall clinic at Three Harbors headquarters Still need to complete the 90 day program
MERIT BADGES: COUNSELORS Camping
Joe Hagen/Tom Pelt Environmental Science
Joel Gebhard Tim Urbaniak
Swimming Pat Morse Paul Roback
Life Saving Paul Roback Pat Morse
MERIT BADGES: COUNSELORS First Aid
Rick Tourtillott Doc
Communications Mike Hauman
Cooking Jasha Walters Brian Mosicki
MERIT BADGES: COUNSELORS Personal Fitness
Zach Groeschl Gary Hoffman
Citizenships Don Redman Paul Roback Jim Sullivan
Personal Management Pat Morse
Family Life Mike Hauman Jeff Saeger
MERIT BADGES: COUNSELOR TIPS Read the Merit Badge Pamphlet
They are in the office. Free. (Please return when done.) Call the Counselor and make an appointment
You can meet anytime – not just a Friday meeting Meet at scout house, or counselor’s preferred location Off hours meetings must be attended by a parent
All Merit Badges can be earned outside the Troop List of Council Merit Badge Counselors is in the office Complete the requirements then make an appointment
All Merit Badge requirements and workbooks are on the Web. Use Google.
ACTIVE IN TROOP: AFTER GRADE SCHOOL Meetings
Don’t need to come to all Help is needed on “Open Advancement” nights to teach
younger scouts Outings
Should make effort to attend Help especially needed at Summer Camp High Adventure Trip should not be only outing of the year
Service Projects Should make effort to attend – 6hrs needed for Star and
Life
LEADERSHIP Patrol Leader Senior Patrol Leader Instructor (more than 1 position) Den Chief (more than 1 position) Troop Guide (more than 1 position) Troop Librarian Troop Historian Quarter Master Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
TIPS AND MOTIVATIONS Parents can and should nudge
The scout must be motivated, but parents still have a role
Start the 90 day programs ASAP This is the single hardest part to complete! It can take 4 years to complete 90 days
Put plans on the Refrigerator Get the whole family involved in reminders
EAGLE PROJECT Rick Tourtillott - Eagle Project Coach Project must be approved by Troop
Committee (Eagle coach), Scoutmaster, Benefactor, and District Advancement Chairman
Troop can provide some funds if needed (up to $200)
Can start project after earning Life Must be planned and run by scout Must involve scouts from Troop Must benefit Community
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE EAGLE PROJECT COACH?
To advise and counsel an Eagle candidate through the process of developing and executing the Eagle Service Project.
Help the scout by:Providing information, motivation and
guidanceShowing how the pieces of the puzzle fit
together without taking over the project
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ROLE OF THE EAGLE PROJECT COACH (CON’T)
Help the Scout by:
Identifying barriers and, when appropriate, guiding the Scout around them
Communicating the importance of developing a detailed plan and exercising leadership
Guiding him to a BSA-compliant project of value to the community
Help to identify safety concerns
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WHERE DOES THE EAGLE PROJECT COACHFIT IN THE PROCESS?
I will be involved in all phases:
Candidate’s selection of projectProposal developmentDetailed planning developmentProject executionPreparation for final Eagle Board of Review
The Eagle Candidate Owns the Project, Not the Eagle Coach
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THE GREATEST PITFALL IS THE “TAKEOVER”
Provide the leadership training, not the leadership!
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Parents/Scout Leaders
If the scout stumbles or doesn’t get out of first gear
We should…Provide encouragement and guidance through
open-ended questionsEncourage Scout to come up with his own ideasAvoid temptation to take the lead
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THE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK
THE EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PHASES:
Project Selection:
Religious, school, community/of the worldPlan, Develop, Lead (example: Landscaping project)What are the restrictions
No minimum hoursNo routine labor (ie – weeding soccer fields)Project can’t be a fundraiser. You can do a
fundraiser to support your project (obtain materials)One candidate per projectNo BSA properties or entitiesMust involve other scouts from troop. Others can
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THE EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PHASES:
Project Proposal (pgs 7 – 10):
State how the project meets the requirements of an Eagle project
Indicate how the project is feasible and realisticPresent any potential safety issues and how they will
be treatedPresent key steps to ensure that the plan will have
enough detail to be carried out successfully.Proposal write up must use official BSA Workbook (the
official BSA Electronic version is the only document to be used: No. 512-927 found at www.scouting.org, do not use any other source)
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Giving Leadership – Number of people needed, where recruiting from.? What will be the most difficult in leading them? Project Description –
How is it help to the beneficiary and why needed? How long to complete?
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Eagle Workbook Page 8
Materials and Supplies – Reasonable idea of what is needed. If not needed, respond “Not Applicable”
Tools and Permits and Permissions - What tools will be needed? How many will be needed? Are permits needed? How long will it take to secure them? Who is securing them?Preliminary Cost Estimate - Reasonable estimate – even if donated – replacement cost
Project Phases and Logistics - List the phases, don’t make it overly complicated. What are the logistics for transporting or storing materials or supplies.
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Eagle Workbook Page 9
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Candidates Promise - Signed before approvals are granted. Scout acknowledges that he has read all of the information.
Eagle Workbook Page 10 (top)
Safety Issues and Further Planning - What type of hazards may there be, what safety steps will be taken? Describe action steps that will be taken to complete the final plan.
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Proposal Signatures Required BEFORE Project Start!
Eagle Workbook Page 10 (bottom)
THE EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PHASES:
Project Final Plan (pgs 11-16):
Contains detailed steps, work processes, material lists, funding, expenses, and project planning
The Project Plan provides a framework for constructing the planning details that are essential for project success and leadership development.
Must be completed before project starts. Allow yourself 1-2 weeks.
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Eagle Workbook Page 12
Present Condition or Situation - Before pictures, biggest challengesProject Phases – More details from the proposal, include timing
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Project Description and Benefit - How is project different from proposal? Is it more or less helpful?
Comments from Your Proposal Review - What comments or suggestions were made when the project was approved?
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Permits and Permissions - Construction or building activity? How long to get a permit? Is a tour permit needed? Obtain proper permission from organization. If nescessary notify local authorities.Materials -
Items to build with, and total cost. Even if items were donated.Work Processes - What needs to be done…step by step. Pictures, drawings, maps etc. This is where a coach can assist.
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Eagle Workbook Page 14
Supplies - Tarps, tape, nails, screws, etc. Total cost even if donated.
Tools - What will be needed? Where will they come from? Who will be using? Refer to Guide to Safe Scouting and Age Guidelines for Tool Use.Expenses - Contributions from beneficiary, family, etc. Cumulative value adding materials, supplies, tools, other expenses = total.
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Eagle Workbook Page 15
Giving Leadership - Project workforce, youth, adults, task assignments.Briefings and communications with others
Logistics - How to get there workers and materials to project? Meals/food for workers?Restrooms?
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Logistics (con’t)- What will be done with left over materials and supplies? What will be done with tools
Safety - If very important, what type of hazards? First Aid kit? List how problems, accidents or injuries can be prevented. Is a safety briefing needed? Check Guide to Safe Scouting for guidelines.
Contingency Plans - What could cause cancellation? What will be done if this happens?Eagle Project Coach Comments – Feed back from the Eagle Project Coach can be made
THE EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PHASES:
Project Fundraising Application (pgs 17-18):
Projects that involve fundraising require this form to be filled out and approved by the Council
Forms can be dropped off at either council offices – Attention: Charlie Tinsley
Allow 2 weeks for approval
The troop can provide some funds if needed (up to $200). You must appear in front of the Committee at a monthly committee meeting
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Eagle Workbook Page 17 & 18
Council Approval required - - Approximately 2 week timeline for processing
Fundraising Procedures - - Project cannot be a fundraiser - Beneficiary must be identified - Monies tendered to beneficiary’s account - Contracts signed by responsible adults - Funds for Eagle Scout Project ONLY - Excess funds tendered to beneficiary at end of project
THE EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PHASES:
Project Final Report (pgs 19-20):(Eagle Board approval required):
Prepared after the project is completedSummarize how the project wentAny changes, staffing numbersHow Leadership demonstration
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Eagle Workbook Page 19
Summary - What went well; what was challenging?Changes – What changes had to be made as the project proceeded?
Leadership - - How was leadership demonstrated?- What was the most difficult?- What was the most rewarding?- What was learned to further leadership skills?
Materials, Supplies, Tools - How did the planning go for these? What effect did it have on the project?
Completed AFTER project has been concluded - Useful for preparing for Eagle Board of Review
Candidate’s Promise - Signs attesting that he was the leader of the service projectCompletion Approvals – Signature of the Beneficiary and the Unit leader. They are attesting that Eagle Scout requirement 5 was met
Funding - Fundraising efforts, amount collected, how much was spent, excess donations. Donors Thanked!!
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Eagle Workbook Page 20
Photos and other Documentation - - Before and after pictures- Letters, maps, handouts or other items that
might be helpful in Eagle Board of ReviewService Project Data - - Number of workers and total number of hours worked.- These are the hours that are reported to National.- No requirement on the minimum hours that must be met
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Eagle Workbook Page 21
EAGLE PROJECT: EXAMPLES Gather relief supplies for US troops Gather relief supplies for victims of natural disasters or poverty Build a nature trail at school Build and place bird / bat houses Build and place benches on a community trail Build boat landing or trail restoration at Summer Camp Beachfront and camp restoration at Summer Camp Paint the kitchen at school Paint hall at church Landscaping for a church or school Replace fence at cemetery Build Little Libraries for a neighborhood association
QUESTIONS?
RICK TOURTILLOTT771-4728
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING GROW THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW!
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