Eagle Scout Orientation
Calumet Council
Calumet Council, BSA
Agenda
Please Register and Pick Up Your
Eagle Packet Handout
We will do the following
 Review Eagle Requirements (15 Mins)
 Leadership Skills Review
(15 Mins)
Agenda
 Project
Selection
(10 Mins)
 Idea for Projects
(10 Mins)
 Project Planning & Approval
(45 Mins)
 Carrying Out the Project
( 5 Mins)
 Questions & Answers
(10 Mins)
Purpose
 Encourage
& Explain why YOU need to
be an Eagle Scout
 Provide you with usable information on
how to do your Project
Eagle Scout Orientation
Calumet Council
Calumet Council, BSA
Requirements for Eagle Scout
1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew,
or ship for a period of at least 6 months
after you have achieved the rank of Life
Scout
Requirements for Eagle Scout
 Does
it have to be continuous?
– NO. Any six month period since
your Life Board of Review is
sufficient.
– It does NOT have to be the most
recent six months.
Requirements for Eagle Scout
2. Demonstrate that you live by the
principles of the Scout Oath and Law in
your daily life.
List the names of individuals who
know you personally and would be
willing to provide a recommendation
on your behalf.
Requirements for Eagle Scout
 What
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–
does this mean?
Personal Growth
Citizenship
Leadership Development
Requirements for Eagle Scout
 How
is personal growth measured?
 By what a Scout learns how to do
 By using his hands as well as
learning from a text book
 By how he does his part in his unit
 By how he does his part in his daily life
 By how he does his part in his
community, his nation, & his world
Requirements for Eagle Scout
3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges
(required badges are listed). List the
month, day, and year the merit badge
was earned. (Also list the unit)
Required Badges
Camping
Citizenship in the
Nation,
Community,
and
World
Communication
Emergency Preparedness
or Lifesaving
Cycling or
Hiking or
Swimming
Personal Management
First Aid
Environmental Science
Personal Fitness
Family Life
Eagle Scout Application Worksheet
(information contained here to be transferred to
Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) )
Merit Badges:
Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices:
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
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_____________Merit Badge Earned:_________
Unit:__________
Requirements for Eagle Scout
4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a
period of 6 months in one or more of
the following positions of
responsibility.
List only those positions after Life
board of review date.
Requirements for Eagle Scout
5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and
give leadership to others in a service
project helpful to any religious
institution, any school, or your
community.
Requirements for Eagle Scout
6. Attach statement of your ambitions
and life purpose
 Include
a list of positions held that
demonstrated leadership skills and
honors and awards received
 Take
part in a Scoutmaster conference
with your unit leader.
Requirements for Eagle Scout
7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout
board of review.
Leadership Skills
Leadership Skills
Communication
 25% is Verbal
 75% is Non-Verbal
Leadership Skills
Knowing and Using
the Resources of the
Group
 Who has the right
skills?
 Carpenter
Leadership Skills
Understanding the
Characteristics and
Needs of the Group
 Who are they
 Hunger, Tired
 Playtime
 Encouragement
Leadership Skills
Planning
Leadership Skills
Teaching
 Demonstrate
 Practice
 Test
or Evaluate
If Ok
Then Learn new
Else Learn Old
Leadership Skills
Delegation
 Your still
responsible
 Hold others
accountable
Leadership Skills
Controlling the Group
Performance
Leadership Skills
Setting the Example
 Acting Mature
 Knowing Your Job
 Following
Directions
Leadership Skills
Representing the
Group
Leadership Skills
Evaluate
 Before
 During
 After
Leadership Skills
Counseling
 Walk in the other
guys shoes
 No Advice
 Provide multiple
Choices
 Listen
Eagle Project
The Project Requirement
5. While a Life Scout, PLAN, DEVELOP,
and GIVE LEADERSHIP to others in a
service project helpful to any religious
institution, any school, or your
community.
Project Selection
Limitations
 Not
Routine Labor
 Not BSA property or activities
 Not a Business or Commercial nature
 Not a Fundraiser
 Not maintenance
How Big?
 No
Specific requirement
 Typical is 125-400 hours including
planning
 Should be a challenge to the Scout
 Must demonstrate Leadership of Others
Project Examples from our
District
 Oak
Ridge Prairie
 Sandridge Nature Preserve
 Hoosier Prairie
 Isaac Walton League
 Nursing home Picnic Tables
 Landscaping for your Church
Project Examples from our
District
 Park
Benches, Signs, Playground
Equipment
 Planting trees & shrubs
 Griffith Animal Shelter
 All Park Districts
 Hammond Warming Shelter
 Books for a Library
Project Examples from our
District
 Recovering
Kneelers at a Catholic
Church
 Bird Houses for Parks
 Painting for your Church
 Trail Improvements and Additions
(NOT maintenance)
Benches & Landscaping
Landscaping
Picnic Bench & Shelter
Trail
Park Signs & Landscaping
Tree Planting
Flag Pole and Dedication
Approval Criteria
The project IDEA and PLAN must be
approved by your:
Sponsor
Scoutmaster
Troop Committee
District Specialist
BEFORE YOU START !
Approval Criteria
You must use the Eagle Scout Service
Project Workbook in meeting this
requirement.
Approval Criteria
 Who
will benefit?
 How will they benefit?
 Who from that group will be providing
guidance in planning the project?
 How many people will be recruited to
carry out the project?
 What cost are there? How will you
raise funds?
Project Planning
 Written
Plan
 Paying for Materials
 Determine the Tasks
–
–
Determine the Equipment / Persons /
Materials Reqd
Determine how long it is going to take to
do the task
 Approval
–
Signatures
What is being approved
Project Planning
Materials
Tasks to be performed
Reqd
People Time
Reqd
for
Task
Total
Task
Time
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
Project Planning
 Give
a copy of the project plan to
Group
Benefited
District Advancement Specialist
Project Planning
Introduction
 Define
the Project
 Planning the Project
 Scheduling the Project
 Getting Project Approval
 Controlling the Project
 Completing the Project
Define the Project
 Review
with the Benefited Group
 Review with the Scoutmaster
 Take notes
 Overview
–
Give the big picture of the project
 Don’t
Spend anytime planning!
Define the Project
 Gathering
Information
 Review of Work Areas
 Review of Schedule
 Review of Costs
 Visit Work Area
 Hold a Review Meeting
Project Description
Define the Project
Gathering Information
 How
is the Owner going to Benefit?
 What does the project involve?
 What are the risks?
 What are the challenges?
Define the Project
Review of Work Areas
 Gather
or Make Drawings or Sketches
 Take Pictures
 Determine when it needs to be done by
 Special access requirements?
Define the Project
Review of Schedule
 Discuss
time frame with the Owner
 Discuss work sequence order.
 Do NOT get approval
from owner at this time.
–
It could take a month to get concept
approval and plan the project.
Define the Project
Review of Costs
 Will
the owner provide funds or
materials?
 Will you get donations?
 Will you do a fund raiser to get funds?
 Discuss how much it is going to cost?
Define the Project
Visit the Work Area
 Take
a camera or video
 Take notes
 Visit must take place before a project is
scheduled, since you may identify
situations that will impact the schedule.
 Pay attention to:
–
–
access
resource requirements
Define the Project
Hold a Review Meeting
 Discuss
with your Scoutmaster
 Review all materials collected
 Will this project work?
 Does this meet project acceptance
criteria?
 Call Advancement Chairman with
questions!
Define the Project
Hold a Review Meeting
 Ask
enough questions to help
adequately plan the project!
 Special Conditions
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–
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Transportation Needs
Special Equipment Needs
Safety Requirements
Introduction
 Define
the Project
 Planning the Project
 Scheduling the Project
 Getting Project Approval
 Controlling the Project
 Completing the Project
Project Details and Approvals
Planning the Project
 Begins
after the Concept Review
Meeting
Planning Definition
 Complete
scope of work that you are
responsible for:
 all general tasks related to the project
 all areas, and the tasks related to
individual areas
 all resources required for the project
based upon skill
 duration of each task
Planning the Project
Identify the Tasks
 General
Project Tasks
 Implementation Tasks
 Completion Tasks
 Group Tasks
Use a Computer
Project Planning
Materials
Tasks to be performed
Reqd
People Time
Reqd
for
Task
Total
Task
Time
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
Planning the Project
General Project Tasks
 Plan/Schedule
 Meetings
 Making
Handouts
 Phone Calls
 Material Gathering
 Tools Gathering
 Fund Raising
Planning the Project
Implementation Tasks
 Training
 Safety
 Materials
Preparation
 Area Preparation
 Assembly
 Installation
 Breaks
Planning the Project
Completion Tasks
 Cleanup
 Follow-up
 Walk-through
with owner
 Benefited Group Acceptance
Planning the Project
Identify the Tasks
 Break
down Group Tasks into smaller
Tasks
 This identifies different areas
 Different Areas may require different
talents and tools
 Use a tasking log (ie Computer)
Project Planning
Materials
Tasks to be performed
Reqd
People Time
Reqd
for
Task
Total
Task
Time
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
Planning the Project
Identify Resources
 Each
task requires resources
 Who can do the work
 How many does it take to do the work
 What materials are required
 What tools are required
Planning the Project
Identify Resources
 Will
help you delegate the project.
 Take advantage of experience and
expertise
Planning the Project
Identify Duration
 Duration
–
–
–
may vary based upon
Skill Level
Experience
Training
 Should
be of a manageable size
 Typically for your project should be in
minutes
Planning the Project
Identify Duration
 Use
your resources to identify Duration
 Do a Time Study
Introduction
 Define
the Project Concept
 Planning the Project
 Scheduling the Project
 Getting Project Approval
 Controlling the Project
 Completing the Project
Scheduling the Project
 Sequence
the Tasks
 Determine when multiple tasks can be
done at the same time.
 Determine finish times
Scheduling the Project
 Check
Sequence backwards
 Check to be sure items needed are
completed before this task is executed.
 Training requires training preparation
time.
Scheduling the Project
Finalize the Schedule
 Look
for slack
 Slack allows flexibility
 Avoid putting too many people in one
area
Scheduling Problems
 Not
Enough Time
 Bring the problem to the Benefited
Group and discuss
 Not enough People
 Too many People
Introduction
 Define
the Project Concept
 Planning the Project
 Scheduling the Project
 Getting Project Approval
 Controlling the Project
 Completing the Project
Getting Project Approval
The project IDEA and PLAN must be
approved by your:
Sponsor
Scoutmaster
Troop Committee
District Specialist
Getting Project Approval
Sponsor
 Setup
a meeting
 Review the plan
 Review Cost
 Review Owner’s Responsibilities
 Get
the Sponsor’s Approval
Getting Project Approval
Scoutmaster
 Setup
a meeting
 Review the plan
 Fit it into the troop’s schedule
 Review Responsibilities
 Review Safety
 Get
the Scoutmaster’s Approval
Getting Project Approval
Troop Committee
 Get
on the agenda
 Sell the plan
 Confirm the Troop’s Involvement &
Support
 Discuss Safety and Transportation
Issues
 Get
the Committee’s Approval
Getting Project Approval
District Specialist
 Setup
a meeting
 Review the plan
 Review criteria for acceptable project
 Get
Approval
Introduction
 Define
the Project Concept
 Planning the Project
 Scheduling the Project
 Getting Project Approval
 Controlling the Project
 Completing the Project
Controlling the Project
 Give
a copy of the project plan to
Group
Benefited
District Advancement Specialist
Controlling the Project
 Use
the Plan
 Use specific Time Goals
 Use encouragement
 Delegate Areas or Parts and Pieces
Obstacles to Success
Optimism
 Pessimism
 Procrastination
 Lack of Money
 Job Too Big
 Job Too Small
 Poor Technique
 Failure to Prepare
 Not Focusing

Introduction
 Define
the Project Concept
 Planning the Project
 Scheduling the Project
 Getting Project Approval
 Controlling the Project
 Completing the Project
Carrying Out the Project
Completing the Project
Recording Activity
 Try to enter each day’s activity that day
–
Begin with early thoughts about project
selection all the way thru completion of
your project
Completing the Project
Total Hours
 With each activity that you enter also
record the time spent
 All workers hours are to be recorded
 A manageable project will include 125
to 400 total hours
Completing the Project
Deviations from the Plan
 Record any positive or negative
deviations and explain
Completing the Project
Insert Dates
 Start of Project
 End of Project
Final Signatures
 Signature of Applicant
 Scoutmaster, and
 Recipient of project
Changes and Completion
Completing the Process
 Scoutmaster’s
Conference
 Examine all paper work for accuracy
 Final check all dates on application
 Sign application in appropriate spots
 Turn completed form into the Council
Office
 Turn project into District Adv Specialist
Board of Review
 Your
Scoutmaster will be contacted by
one of the District Advancement
Specialists to schedule the BOR
 Relatives or SM cannot be member of
the BOR
SM can observe the BOR
 Any other adult can be a member of the
BOR - Normally 3-6 people
Board of Review
 Neat
Appearance
 Full Uniform
 You are already prepared
Board of Review
 After
approval by the BOR, The Eagle
Application, & Advancement Report
are turned into the Council Office
 Wait for the approval of National prior
to scheduling your Court of Honor
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–
Typically 3-6 weeks until they reply
Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of
Honor
Internet Sites
 National
Website
– http://www.bsa.scouting.org
– http:// www.eaglescout.org
– http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm
 Scouting
Forms
– http://usscouts.org/eagle/index.html

plenty of helpful links here
– http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/f.html
 General
Sites
– http://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htm
Question & Answer Session
Project Workbook
Project Details and Approvals
Carrying Out the Project
Changes and Completion