Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
Workbook 2012 Printing
Blackhawk Area Council Advancement Committee
Dr. Roland J. Barnes, Committee Member & Life to Eagle Co-Chair
Michael R. Lumpp, Committee Member & Life to Eagle Co-Chair
Rev 09/24/13
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 There
was a Scout young and simple. Then
he grew up.
 When he was young he was eager to learn.
 Now he can’t wait to tell you what to do.
 In the last encounter we can get even.
 We hand him the Eagle Project Workbook.
 There was silence; and confusion swept over
the face.
 And we saw that it was good.
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Don’t forget the help of your Scoutmaster, Life to
Eagle Coordinator, and Advancement Chair.
Speak to all of them.
 Pick an Eagle Coach from your unit, your district,
or your council to aid and guide you in the
planning of your project. Preferably with expertise
in the area that your project is concentrated.
 This individual becomes your safety net
throughout the process. Do not be afraid to use
him/her.
 We at council also stand behind you to serve your
unit and you. If your unit or you have need of us we
are only a phone call away.
 Read everything before doing anything!

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Remember Scouting is fun
with a purpose. It is an
adventure. Like so many
things getting them started
is the hardest step. Out of
fear and doubt comes
courage and determination.
The final metamorphosis
begins. If it was easy
everyone would be doing it.
That’s why roughly 4 out of
every 100 are still standing
when they close this
workbook. Now for those
who dare, let’s open it.
Your name here
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Mr. Brock speaks about
what you have done so far
in scouting and about what
you are about to undertake.
A new skill set. That of
providing leadership to
others through a service
project the “ultimate
application phase.” You will
lead through the planning,
gaining approvals, the
carrying out, and the
completion of your project.
Special Note
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This workbook can only be
downloaded from the
following websites:
http://www.nesa.org/trail/m
anual.html. This links
through to the National
website. The National BSA
website is:
http://www.scouting.org/file
store/pdf/512-927.pdf. You
may fill it out by hand or you
may complete it on your
computer. It can also be
obtained from your local
council service center.
Remember to download the
latest revision of item #512927.
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/Advancementsand
resources.aspx
Awards/resources.aspx
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At the top appears the
definition of requirement 5
as it appears on the Eagle
Scout Application. The
purpose of an Eagle Project
is to develop leadership by
providing service; “to help
other people at all times.”
Choosing a project to
benefit any religious
institution, any school, or
your community including
the “community of the
world.” Watch for the
restrictions at the bottom of
the page. No changes are
authorized to the workbook!
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The workbook includes
four forms: a proposal, a
final plan, a fundraising
application, and a project
report. Before you
complete any of the forms
National directs that the
Scout and his parents or
guardians read the
“Message to Scouts and
Parents or Guardians on
page 4-5 and the “Excerpts
and Summaries From the
Guide to Advancement on
page 4-6. Remember you
cannot begin your project
until all approval
signatures are obtained.
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 Scouts
need to complete the Project
Proposal and Project Report sections.
 The Final Plan section is not a
requirement but is STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED!!!
 Coaches are highly recommended but it
is the Scout’s option to have one.
 Coaches are there to “coach” not
“manage.”
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 The
following are important examples of
ways in which the coach can influence a
Scout’s project:
1. Meet with a Scout after his proposal has been
approved but before work begins on the final
plan.
2. Ask the Scout to describe how he will plan the
project, then offer him advice accordingly.
3. Emphasize those elements of a plan that, if
ignored, could stop work or create health and
safety issues.
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 The
following are important examples of
ways in which the coach can influence a
Scout’s project:
Remind the Scout to share his plan with the project
beneficiary; the beneficiary should be fully aware
of what will be done. Note that a final plan for an
Eagle Scout service project is between the Scout
and the beneficiary. Coaches do not approve final
plans.
5. Be available to the Scout as a consultant, should he
have questions about the planning process.
4.
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 The
following are important examples of
ways in which the coach can influence a
Scout’s project:
6. Meet with the Scout to review his final plan;
discuss its strengths, weaknesses, and risks;
and suggest critical improvements.
7. Discuss the project report with the Scout and
offer advice on how to make a strong
presentation at his board of review.
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This is a complete list of all
of the contact information
that you will need. It looks
intimidating but it really
isn’t. All of the contact
information that you will
need will be kept here in
one spot for reference. The
BSA PID No. is found on
each Scout and Scouter’s
membership card. It is also
on the unit’s charter. If at
any time you have a
question stop and ask it. If
you need clarification, seek
it. This approach will solve
a lot of problems along the
way.
Blackhawk Area Council
2820 McFarland Road
Rockford
www.blackhawkscouting.org
Blackhawk Area Council
2820 McFarland Road
Rockford
www.blackhawkscouting.org
IL
815-397-0210
61107
1-815-397-0210
61107
IL
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The next four pages of this
section cover the project
proposal form. It is
required. Information is
asked for under specific
headings. If you need more
room than is provided you
may attach as many
additional pages as you
need. Just make sure that
everything is labeled
according to the topic
heading so that proposal
reviewers and members of
the Board of Review can
follow your logic.
Your
Your name
name here
here
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Your name here
Your name here
Follow each section carefully
and provide the information
that is asked for. This is the
beginning of your planning.
The beginning of your
demonstration of taking
responsibility and showing
your leadership in the
service of others. Remember
you must be able to show that
your proposal passes the five
tests listed on page 1-5.
Remember that whatever you
put in this workbook must be
neat and legible. It reflects
on you and your character.
If you need more room than what is provided by a boxed
area avoid cramming information into the space. You may
attach as many additional pages as you need.
If you need more room than what is provided by a boxed area
avoid cramming information into the space. You may attach as
many additional pages as you need.
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Suggestion: from the first time
that you talk about your
project idea keep a journal. It
will be a running time line of
how many hours are put in on
your project. In it keep who
you talked to, what was
discussed, where and when
you met, and how long you
met. Any time that you did
anything with the project and
how long you did it should be
logged in this journal. This
will prove to be invaluable as
you tie any loose ends up as
you complete your project.
Fund raising application?
Fundraising application?
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Check Guide to Safe Scouting and the “Sweet 16 of
BSA Safety.”
Here is one of the two most
important pages in the
workbook. As you complete
this section for your project
proposal here is where you
find your approval
signatures. The first is yours.
You are signing a promise; a
contract. The others are the
same as before, sort of. Here
those who sign must
understand exactly what it is
they are signing and by
doing so committing to.
Without these signatures
your project goes no further!
The order presented is
recommended.
Check Guide to Safe Scouting and the “Sweet 16 of BSA Safety.”
First
First
Second
Second
Third
Third
Fourth
Fifth and LAST
Fourth
Fifth and LAST
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 Since
an Eagle Scout service project is a
unit activity, unit leadership has the same
responsibility to assure safety in conducting
a project as with any other unit activity.
 Guide to Safe Scouting #34416

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/GSS
/toc.aspx .
 Sweet 16 of BSA Safety
 http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/swe
et16.aspx .
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Use this final plan section as
a tool for your use. Even
though it does not need to
be approved or signed its
proper completion will
significantly help you in
successfully completing
your Board of Review. This
shows how you have done
the required planning and
development. Therefore you
are strongly encouraged to
complete the final plan and
go over it with your project
coach.
Your
Yourname
namehere
here
start
start
finish
finish
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As you fill in these sections,
like before, if you need more
room you may attach as
many pages as you need.
You should have sufficient
detail such that if you
provided the final plan to
someone that you have
never met before that that
individual could complete
your project as you had
envisioned it.
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From the project phases on
the previous page now you
move on to the actual stepby-step chronology or
methodology. Attach any
plans, diagrams, pictures,
etc., that will help you to
succeed. Investigate
permits and permissions
and finally list your
materials.
The fundraising application is not necessary for
contributions from the candidate, his parents or
relatives, his unit or its chartered organization,
parents or members of his unit, or the
beneficiary. All money left over, regardless of
the source, goes to the beneficiary.
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Starting with your materials
list and on through your
supplies, tools, expenses,
and revenue raised you are
creating a complete
accounting for your project.
For the solicitation of
potential donors a
Solicitation Letter is
suggested. This helps to
show your leadership skills.
Do not underestimate the
importance of this
information.
Recommend Solicitation
Letter for potential
donors.
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Now you are being asked to
show your individual
leadership to specific
instances like briefings and
assigning tasks. Show how
you will handle the logistics
required for the planning,
development, and
completion of your project.
Recommend Solicitation
Letter for potential
donors.
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Safety is critical. National
wants to see how you plan to
provide safe working
conditions for your
volunteers and what you plan
to do if an unforeseen event
happens. Be prepared! Also
show your “Plan B.” Your “just
in case” scenario. Include
here any comments from
your project coach.
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Before completing this
section National wants you
to read the “Procedures and
Limitations on Eagle Scout
Service Project Fundraising”
on page 3-8. You must
obtain approval from the
project beneficiary to raise
money on their behalf. You
also need approval from
your unit leader and
Council. This form must be
submitted two weeks before
your fundraising efforts are
to start.
Youth cannot sign contracts!
Youth cannot sign contracts!
First
First
Second
Second
Third
Third
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This fundraising application
must be used in securing
donation of materials as well
as raising monies from
outside sources. Make sure
that the seven standards
listed are met. This
application is not necessary
for contributions from the
candidate, his parents or
relatives, his unit or its
charted organization,
parents or members of his
unit, or the beneficiary. All
left over funds, regardless of
the source, goes to the
beneficiary upon
completion.
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Your name here
This section is required. The
next four pages of this form
are completed at the
conclusion of your project.
Provide the information
asked for and be prepared to
discuss your responses with
the members of your Board
of Review.
Your name here
start
finish
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Your name here
The Changes and
Leadership sections have
been a traditional point of
focus for the Board of
Review. Be prepared!
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The Service Project Data is
collected by National. This is
used to show how BSA is
achieving its good
citizenship aim. Attach any
after photographs here and
any other documentation that
you think would be helpful
for your Board of Review.
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 Any
Scout or Scouter who participates in
a service project—Eagle Scout service
projects included—that has a significant
impact on the community in any one of
the following three dimensions may
qualify as a “Messenger of Peace” and
wear the Messenger of Peace ring patch
available from Scout shops.
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1. The personal dimension: harmony,
justice, and equality.
2. The community dimension: peace as
opposed to hostility or violent conflict.
3. Relationships between humankind and
its environment: security, social and
economic welfare, and relationship with
the environment.
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Since Eagle Scout service projects are
conducted for religious institutions, schools, or
the community—and would thus directly or
indirectly impact one of the three dimensions—
almost all Eagle projects would certainly qualify
as Messenger of Peace projects.
 Thus, when reporting project hours through the
Journey to Excellence service hours website,
“Messengers of Peace” should be selected as
one of the categories for the project description.
 For more information about Messengers of
Peace, please visit
www.scouting.org/messengersofpeace.
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First
This is the second most
important page in the
workbook. Your
completion signatures are
found here. Your signature,
the beneficiary’s and your
unit leader’s are required.
Second
Third
First
Second
Third
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National provides this
information here to
demonstrate that this is what
is being provided to
everyone involved. It serves
to level the playing field and
ensure that all the
requirements are applied
fairly to all Scouts. It also
gives a heads up as to what
an Eagle Scout Candidate
should expect as his Life to
Eagle process unfolds. The
responsibility for success
belongs to the Scout and the
final evaluation is left to the
Board of Review.
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This information is provided
by National to address some
of the most common
questions that arise. It also
serves to define terms and
expectations. Overall
National has tried to take a
process which had become
very subjective and make it
more objective and by so
doing place the rank of
Eagle Scout back where it
belongs.
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Eagle Scout projects must be evaluated primarily
on impact, benefit, and the leadership provided.
 There must also be evidence of planning and
development.
 In rare instances, the unit leader or project
beneficiary may choose not to approve a
completed project.

• The Eagle candidate may be requested to do more or
start over with a new project.
• The Scout may choose to meet these requirements, or to
complete an Eagle Rank application and submit his
project workbook without final approval.
• He must be granted a Board of Review, should he request
it.
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 If
a youth foresees that, due to no fault or
choice of his own, he will be unable to
complete the Eagle Scout rank
requirements before age 18, he may
apply for a limited time extension.
 These are rarely granted and reserved
only for work on Eagle.
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1. The member joined or rejoined—or
became active again after a period of
inactivity—but not in time to complete all
requirements before turning 18.
• The Boy Scouts of America will welcome Scouts back
after periods of inactivity.
• However, all time-oriented requirements must still be
met.
2. A circumstance came to exist that now
precludes completion before the deadline.
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3. The circumstance is totally beyond the
control of the youth member.
4. The circumstance is severe and not the
norm of the Scout’s life.
• In most cases, Scouts are expected to overcome life’s
ordinary trials.
• Cause for an extension normally requires an
extraordinary circumstance uncommon to the youth.
• Scouts with permanent and severe disabilities such as
those described in section 10, “Advancement for
Members With Special Needs,” have the opportunity to
be registered beyond the age of eligibility.
 They do not need to request an extension.
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5. The circumstance could not have been
planned for or anticipated.
•
If it is health-related, it should have been
unforeseen and of recent onset, or a complication
or intensification of an ongoing issue.
 These
are not precise tests.
 Each case is considered individually.
 “Request for Extension of Time to Earn Eagle
Scout Rank,” 11.2.0.0. found in appendix.
• See steps for filing and processing an appeal 8.4.0.1.
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 Email:
Advancement.team@scouting.org
 Mail:
• National Advancement Team
• Program Impact Department, S209
• 1325 West Walnut Hill Lane
• P.O. Box 152079
• Irving, TX 75015-2079
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Guide to Advancement 2013, No. 33088
Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33099
Boy Scout Handbook, No. 33105
Boy Scout Requirements Book, No. 616-334
Guide to Safe Scouting, No. 34416:
www.scouting.org/scoutsource/healthandsafety/GSS.aspx .
“Sweet 16 of BSA Safety”:
www.scouting.org/scoutsource/healthandsafety/sweet16.aspx .
Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook (Latest
Revision available only online), No. 512-927
Eagle Scout Rank Application (Latest Revision available only
online), No. 512-728
BSA National Website: www.scouting.org
NESA Website: www.nesa.org
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Arrowhead
Sycamore
Wanchanagi
Wetassa
White Eagle
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 Arrowhead District Advancement
• Daniel M. Frommelt
 Phone: 608-732-8536
 Email: Danielmfrommelt@gmail.com
Chair
 Arrowhead
District Life to Eagle
Coordinator
• Chris Brunette
 Phone: 608-315-0042
 Email: Brunette@mhtc.net
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 Sycamore
District Advancement Chair
• Grace Esche
 Phone: 847-846-3454
 Email: gesche_scouts@sbcglobal.net
 Sycamore
District Life to Eagle
Coordinator
• Same
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 Wanchanagi
District Advancement Chair
• Connie Snyder
 Phone: 815-234-5417
 Email: hpybeingmom@yahoo.com
 Wanchanagi
District Life to Eagle
Coordinator
• Ida Bolen
 Phone: 815-239-2634
 Email: eaglecoordinator@wanchanagi.org
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 Wetassa
District Advancement Chair
• Liz Hollis
 Phone: 815-233-4870
 Email: bigmamaholliz@yahoo.com
 Wetassa
District Life to Eagle
Coordinator
• Same
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 White
Eagle District Advancement Chair
• Ray Gruber
 Phone: 815-732-6807
 Email: rggruber@yahoo.com
 White
Eagle Life to Eagle Coordinator
• Deb Slager
 Phone: 815-946-2255
 Email: deborah-slager@comcast.net
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•Blackhawk Area Council Advancement
Committee & Life to Eagle Co-Chair
–Dr. Roland J. Barnes
•Phone: 815-344-9118
•Email: mouthdr5@gmail.com
•Blackhawk Area Council Advancement
Committee & Life to Eagle Co-Chair
–Michael R. Lumpp
•Phone: 815-344-1088
•Email: mlumpp@adclp.com
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rjb (SCTEF) 2008
Revised 09/24/13
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