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EAGLE SCOUT EAGLE SCOUT

LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP SERVICE SERVICE

PROJECT PROJECT

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Information I provide here is subordinate to Information I provide here is subordinate to

Official BSA and/or Council policy. I make Official BSA and/or Council policy. I make

every effort to stay current with the latest every effort to stay current with the latest

BSA information. However, in the event BSA information. However, in the event

there are errors or outdated information, the there are errors or outdated information, the

policy, direction and guidance found in policy, direction and guidance found in

Official BSA publications will take Official BSA publications will take

precedence. precedence.

DISCLAIMERDISCLAIMER

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• Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project WorkbookEagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook (BSA (BSA Publication number 18-927, most current printing)Publication number 18-927, most current printing)

• Eagle Scout Rank ApplicationEagle Scout Rank Application (BSA Publication number 58-728, (BSA Publication number 58-728, most current printing)most current printing)

• Application For Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit BadgesApplication For Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges (BSA Publication number 58-730, most current printing)(BSA Publication number 58-730, most current printing)

• Advancement Committee Policies and ProceduresAdvancement Committee Policies and Procedures (BSA (BSA Publication number 33088, most current printing)Publication number 33088, most current printing)

• The Boy Scout HandbookThe Boy Scout Handbook (BSA Publication number 33105, (BSA Publication number 33105, most current printing)most current printing)

• Gulf Coast Council Eagle Advancement PolicyGulf Coast Council Eagle Advancement Policyhttp://gulfcoastcouncil.org/forms/Eagle_Advancement_Policy_Final_2008.pdfhttp://gulfcoastcouncil.org/forms/Eagle_Advancement_Policy_Final_2008.pdf

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICABOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAPUBLICATIONSPUBLICATIONS

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WHENWHEN

• As soon as a Scout is awarded the Life Scout rankAs soon as a Scout is awarded the Life Scout rank

– The Unit gives the new Life Scout the The Unit gives the new Life Scout the Eagle Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project WorkbookScout Leadership Service Project Workbook

• There is no minimum age requirementThere is no minimum age requirement

• There is a maximum age - 18There is a maximum age - 18

• There is no requirement or restriction to wait until he There is no requirement or restriction to wait until he has earned all the requisite 21 merit badges to begin has earned all the requisite 21 merit badges to begin or complete his Eagle Scout project. or complete his Eagle Scout project.

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THE "ABSOLUTES"THE "ABSOLUTES"

Be a Life Scout. Be a Life Scout.

The Eagle Scout project is an The Eagle Scout project is an individualindividual matter matter

Follow the requirements and format (to the Follow the requirements and format (to the letter) of the latest edition of the Eagle Scout letter) of the latest edition of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project WorkbookLeadership Service Project Workbook

Has the Scout read, and does he understand, all of the Has the Scout read, and does he understand, all of the Eagle Scout Project Workbook, including "The 12 Eagle Scout Project Workbook, including "The 12 Steps From Life To Eagle"?Steps From Life To Eagle"? (Back Cover) (Back Cover)

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• Work done by the Scout toward his Eagle Scout project Work done by the Scout toward his Eagle Scout project before he officially becomes a Life Scoutbefore he officially becomes a Life Scout

• Any work done by the Scout toward his Eagle Scout Any work done by the Scout toward his Eagle Scout project before his project plan is approved project before his project plan is approved ANDAND signed signed by the four people who have to preapprove the project:by the four people who have to preapprove the project:

– Religious institution, school or community Religious institution, school or community representativerepresentative

– Scoutmaster / Coach / AdvisorScoutmaster / Coach / Advisor– Unit Committee MemberUnit Committee Member– Council or District Advancement Committee Council or District Advancement Committee

MemberMember

SOME "NO, NO'S"SOME "NO, NO'S"

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An Eagle Scout Leadership Service An Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project will take a significant amount of Project will take a significant amount of time for the Scout to plan, write up, time for the Scout to plan, write up, obtain approvals, and carry out the obtain approvals, and carry out the project. The Scout must not make the project. The Scout must not make the mistake of waiting until the last minute mistake of waiting until the last minute before his 18th birthday to begin before his 18th birthday to begin thinking about his project. thinking about his project.

WARNING!!WARNING!!

Procrastination or lack of planning on the Procrastination or lack of planning on the Scout’s part Scout’s part DOES NOTDOES NOT constitute an constitute an EMERGENCYEMERGENCY on anyone else's part!!! on anyone else's part!!!

Procrastination or lack of planning on the Procrastination or lack of planning on the Scout’s part Scout’s part DOES NOTDOES NOT constitute an constitute an EMERGENCYEMERGENCY on anyone else's part!!! on anyone else's part!!!

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THE LEADERSHIPTHE LEADERSHIPSERVICE PROJECTSERVICE PROJECT

• Write-up should reflect the work of a potential Eagle Write-up should reflect the work of a potential Eagle Scout. Scout. Mediocrity is not acceptable!Mediocrity is not acceptable!

– Write-up should be grammatically correct - Write-up should be grammatically correct - spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, overall spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, overall "flow" of the paragraphs, etc."flow" of the paragraphs, etc.

– Write-up should be in the "first-person"Write-up should be in the "first-person"

A poorly thought-out and written report will cast A poorly thought-out and written report will cast doubt on the quality of the overall project and doubt on the quality of the overall project and

the Scout’s ability to carry it out. the Scout’s ability to carry it out.

A poorly thought-out and written report will cast A poorly thought-out and written report will cast doubt on the quality of the overall project and doubt on the quality of the overall project and

the Scout’s ability to carry it out. the Scout’s ability to carry it out.

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• Provide a service project that is helpful to the Scout’s religious Provide a service project that is helpful to the Scout’s religious institution, school or communityinstitution, school or community

– Routine labor (a job or service normally rendered) should Routine labor (a job or service normally rendered) should not be considerednot be considered

– Work involving BSA Council property or other BSA Work involving BSA Council property or other BSA activities is not permittedactivities is not permitted

– The project may not be performed for a businessThe project may not be performed for a business

– The project may not be of a commercial natureThe project may not be of a commercial nature

– The project may not be a fund-raiserThe project may not be a fund-raiser

• Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials or Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials or supplies needed to carry out the project. It should not supplies needed to carry out the project. It should not be a majority of the project.be a majority of the project.

TWO MAIN GOALS TWO MAIN GOALS

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• Demonstrate LeadershipDemonstrate Leadership

– The Eagle Scout service project provides The Eagle Scout service project provides the opportunity for the Eagle Scout the opportunity for the Eagle Scout candidate to demonstrate the leadership candidate to demonstrate the leadership skills he has learned in Scouting.skills he has learned in Scouting.

– The amount of time spent by the Scout in The amount of time spent by the Scout in planning his project and the actual working planning his project and the actual working time spent in carrying out the project time spent in carrying out the project should be as much as necessary for him to should be as much as necessary for him to DEMONSTRATE HIS LEADERSHIP OF DEMONSTRATE HIS LEADERSHIP OF OTHERSOTHERS

TWO MAIN GOALS TWO MAIN GOALS

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WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?

Leadership is the process of influencing the Leadership is the process of influencing the

activities of an individual or a group in efforts activities of an individual or a group in efforts

toward goal advancement in a given toward goal advancement in a given

situation. Thus the leadership process is a situation. Thus the leadership process is a

function of the leader, the follower, the goals, function of the leader, the follower, the goals,

and the situation at the time. It is active, and the situation at the time. It is active,

exerts influence, requires effort, and is exerts influence, requires effort, and is

related to goals.related to goals.

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LEADERSHIP SKILLS LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• CommunicatingCommunicating– Communicate to give and receive information. Say Communicate to give and receive information. Say

what you mean.what you mean. • Controlling Group PerformanceControlling Group Performance

– A group that is out of control will not accomplish its A group that is out of control will not accomplish its goal.goal.

• Counseling (Listening)Counseling (Listening)– Listening is needed for effective counseling or else Listening is needed for effective counseling or else

you are just talking.you are just talking. • Effective TeachingEffective Teaching

– Teaching is not effective unless something is Teaching is not effective unless something is learned.learned.

• EvaluatingEvaluating– Without evaluation, you do not know if you are Without evaluation, you do not know if you are

accomplishing your goal.accomplishing your goal.• Knowing And Using The Resources Of The Knowing And Using The Resources Of The

GroupGroup– You must depend on what other members of the You must depend on what other members of the

group can do as well what you can do in order to group can do as well what you can do in order to accomplish your goal.accomplish your goal.

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LEADERSHIP SKILLS LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• PlanningPlanning– Without a plan, a group has no direction.Without a plan, a group has no direction.

• Representing the GroupRepresenting the Group– You represent your group to others, and others to You represent your group to others, and others to

your group.your group.

• Setting the ExampleSetting the Example– What you are and what you do speak louder than What you are and what you do speak louder than

what you say.what you say.

• Sharing LeadershipSharing Leadership– Without sharing leadership, no one will be trained Without sharing leadership, no one will be trained

to take over.to take over.

• Understanding The Characteristics And Understanding The Characteristics And Needs Of The Group And Its MembersNeeds Of The Group And Its Members– Different backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses; Different backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses;

all must be understood and considered.all must be understood and considered.

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"A PICTURE IS WORTH"A PICTURE IS WORTHA THOUSAND WORDS" A THOUSAND WORDS"

• "Before" and "After", where applicable"Before" and "After", where applicable

• No set number of picturesNo set number of pictures

• "Action" shots of the Scout’s workforce at work"Action" shots of the Scout’s workforce at work

• "Action" shots of the Scout leading and directing the work "Action" shots of the Scout leading and directing the work

efforts of othersefforts of others

• "Action" shots of the Scout actively participating in doing some "Action" shots of the Scout actively participating in doing some

of the work of the work

• Label or identify what each picture depictsLabel or identify what each picture depicts

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• Use a computerized, or "electronic", version of the Use a computerized, or "electronic", version of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project WorkbookEagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook

– The actual Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project The actual Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook does not provide enough physical space within Workbook does not provide enough physical space within its pages on which to write the Eagle Scout project and all its pages on which to write the Eagle Scout project and all its facets. its facets.

– Electronic versions require "typing", which makes the Electronic versions require "typing", which makes the

Eagle Scout project write-up easier to readEagle Scout project write-up easier to read

– A computer with a good text editor allows the Scout to A computer with a good text editor allows the Scout to quality control his typed information through the use of a quality control his typed information through the use of a spell checker, grammar editor and thesaurus. It also spell checker, grammar editor and thesaurus. It also provides for the selection of font sizes, styles and colors, provides for the selection of font sizes, styles and colors, layout of the text on the page, and the importation and use layout of the text on the page, and the importation and use of graphics and photos - all of which will enhance the of graphics and photos - all of which will enhance the "aesthetics" of his write-up. "aesthetics" of his write-up.

ELECTRONIC PREPARATIONELECTRONIC PREPARATION

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– Just make sure the "electronic" version you use is Just make sure the "electronic" version you use is exactly the same as the current "Official" one, which is exactly the same as the current "Official" one, which is BSA Publication number 18-927, most current printing. BSA Publication number 18-927, most current printing. Computerized, or "electronic", versions of the Eagle Computerized, or "electronic", versions of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook in Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook in Microsoft Word (.doc), Rich Text (.rtf), or Adobe (.pdf) Microsoft Word (.doc), Rich Text (.rtf), or Adobe (.pdf) format that are the "Official" electronic versions are format that are the "Official" electronic versions are available from: available from:

http://www.nesa.org/trail/manual.htmlhttp://www.nesa.org/trail/manual.html

– Computerized or "electronic" versions of the Eagle Computerized or "electronic" versions of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook from any Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook from any other source are not "Official" versions and therefore other source are not "Official" versions and therefore are not authorized to be used. are not authorized to be used.


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• Use of a computerized or "electronic" version of the Use of a computerized or "electronic" version of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook does not give the Scout license to modify, deviate or does not give the Scout license to modify, deviate or otherwise be "creative" with the format of the Eagle otherwise be "creative" with the format of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook. While Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook. While the Scout is encouraged to use his own style of the Scout is encouraged to use his own style of writing in filling out the requisite parts of the Eagle writing in filling out the requisite parts of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, he Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, he must strictly adhere to the existing format of the must strictly adhere to the existing format of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook and provide the information required in each section and provide the information required in each section of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook.Workbook.


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"Describe the project you plan to do.""Describe the project you plan to do."

• Brief synopsis (no more than a paragraph or two) of Brief synopsis (no more than a paragraph or two) of the projectthe project

• "High-level" overview of what the project is going to "High-level" overview of what the project is going to bebe

• General terms about the present situation and what General terms about the present situation and what the Scout proposes to do to correct, improve, or the Scout proposes to do to correct, improve, or enhance it through his projectenhance it through his project

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONPROJECT DESCRIPTION

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"Describe the project you plan to do.""Describe the project you plan to do."

• Background information on the organizationBackground information on the organization

– Street or area map of where the project is locatedStreet or area map of where the project is located

– Photograph that is representative of the Photograph that is representative of the organizationorganization


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"What group will benefit from the project?""What group will benefit from the project?"

• List only the information asked forList only the information asked for

• Self-explanatory Self-explanatory


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"My project will be of benefit to the group "My project will be of benefit to the group because:"because:"

• Explain the reasons why the project is of benefit to Explain the reasons why the project is of benefit to the organization for whom the Scout is doing the the organization for whom the Scout is doing the project.project.


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"The concept was discussed with my unit "The concept was discussed with my unit leader on:"leader on:"

• Date the Scout discussed what he wanted to do with Date the Scout discussed what he wanted to do with his unit leaderhis unit leader

– Preferably the ScoutmasterPreferably the Scoutmaster

• NOTNOT the date of the Unit Committee’s approval the date of the Unit Committee’s approval


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• The "heart", or the "meat" of the proposalThe "heart", or the "meat" of the proposal

• Describe, in great detail, all the aspects that the Scout can think of Describe, in great detail, all the aspects that the Scout can think of that it will take to complete the projectthat it will take to complete the project

– Describe the Describe the present conditionpresent condition, the , the methodmethod, , materialsmaterials to be to be used, project used, project helpershelpers, a , a time scheduletime schedule for carrying out the for carrying out the project, the project, the estimated costestimated cost of the project, and how the needed of the project, and how the needed fundsfunds will be obtained. Describe any will be obtained. Describe any safety hazardssafety hazards that might that might be faced, and be faced, and how you will ensure the safetyhow you will ensure the safety of those carrying of those carrying out the project.out the project.

• First-person future tense - "I will...", or "I plan to..." First-person future tense - "I will...", or "I plan to..."

• Include the "Before" pictures, where applicableInclude the "Before" pictures, where applicable

PROJECT DETAILSPROJECT DETAILS

Note:Note: After completion of his project, a Scout must answer the question "In After completion of his project, a Scout must answer the question "In what ways did you demonstrate leadership of others?" It may be helpful in what ways did you demonstrate leadership of others?" It may be helpful in meeting this requirement if the Scout discusses how he proposes to meeting this requirement if the Scout discusses how he proposes to "demonstrate leadership of others" in this section of the project workbook."demonstrate leadership of others" in this section of the project workbook.

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• What, Where, When, How and WhoWhat, Where, When, How and Who

– Materials, manpower, time frames, sequence of events, Materials, manpower, time frames, sequence of events, alternative plans, etc.alternative plans, etc.

• It is in this section that the Scout will want to identify It is in this section that the Scout will want to identify who he expects will provide tools or materials, and what who he expects will provide tools or materials, and what specifically it is he expects them to provide.specifically it is he expects them to provide.

• FundingFunding

– Will the organization be providing the money for the Will the organization be providing the money for the materials, will the Scout will seek material donations from materials, will the Scout will seek material donations from local business, or a combination of both?local business, or a combination of both?

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• WorkforceWorkforce

– Specify where the Scout will be recruiting them Specify where the Scout will be recruiting them from (fellow Scouts from your unit, Scouts from from (fellow Scouts from your unit, Scouts from other units, family members, friends, or relatives)other units, family members, friends, or relatives)

– Specify the number of helpers he will needSpecify the number of helpers he will need

– Specify the approximate "mix" (adults and youth)Specify the approximate "mix" (adults and youth)

• Photographs, layouts, drawings, or other visual aidsPhotographs, layouts, drawings, or other visual aids

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• Approval Signatures Approval Signatures (in this order)(in this order)

– Religious institution, school or community Religious institution, school or community representative representative

– Scoutmaster / Coach / Advisor Scoutmaster / Coach / Advisor

– Unit Committee Member Unit Committee Member

– Council or District Advancement Council or District Advancement Committee MemberCommittee Member

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• Council or District Advancement Committee Council or District Advancement Committee

– Will require a formal meeting with the ScoutWill require a formal meeting with the Scout

– Review and discuss the project with the ScoutReview and discuss the project with the Scout

• The Scout should be attired in his complete Scout The Scout should be attired in his complete Scout "Class A" uniform"Class A" uniform

– "First impressions" are extremely important"First impressions" are extremely important

• Contact Contact Mary Snell, District Advancement Committee Chairman Mary Snell, District Advancement Committee Chairman (850-897-0718; (850-897-0718; [email protected] ) to set up a District ) to set up a District Advancement Committee panel meeting or to work with a Advancement Committee panel meeting or to work with a District Advancement Committee Eagle Advisor.District Advancement Committee Eagle Advisor.

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• DO NOTDO NOT come to the appointment with the District come to the appointment with the District Advancement Committee and already have the first Advancement Committee and already have the first workday scheduled for a day or two from that workday scheduled for a day or two from that appointmentappointment

• The Eagle Scout Project write-up should reflect the The Eagle Scout Project write-up should reflect the very best effort - very best effort - Mediocrity is not acceptable!Mediocrity is not acceptable!

• When it comes time for the Eagle Scout Board of When it comes time for the Eagle Scout Board of Review, at least one District or Council Review, at least one District or Council Advancement representative Advancement representative MUSTMUST be on the Eagle be on the Eagle Scout BoardScout Board

ADDITIONAL INFOADDITIONAL INFO

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A NOTE OF CAUTIONA NOTE OF CAUTION

Although the Scout acquires the four signatures of Although the Scout acquires the four signatures of

approval, these signatures are only a "preapproval" approval, these signatures are only a "preapproval"

to do the project. This preapproval of the project to do the project. This preapproval of the project

does not mean that the Eagle Board of Review will does not mean that the Eagle Board of Review will

approve the way the project was carried out, or that approve the way the project was carried out, or that

the final write-up of how the Scout accomplished his the final write-up of how the Scout accomplished his

project is sufficient and acceptable. project is sufficient and acceptable. The Eagle Board The Eagle Board

of Review decides whether or not the completed of Review decides whether or not the completed

project meets the standards and is officially project meets the standards and is officially

accepted and approved as an Eagle Scout accepted and approved as an Eagle Scout

Leadership Service Project. Leadership Service Project.

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Only when you have Only when you have

ALLALL four signatures may the four signatures may the

Scout actually begin Scout actually begin

carrying out his Eagle Scout carrying out his Eagle Scout

Leadership Service Project!Leadership Service Project!

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• As the work on the project progresses, keep notes of As the work on the project progresses, keep notes of

what happens. Either during or immediately after what happens. Either during or immediately after

each work-day, record what progress was made. How each work-day, record what progress was made. How

many workers showed up? What work was many workers showed up? What work was

accomplished? What went right? What went wrong? accomplished? What went right? What went wrong?

What caused a change in plans? Why? What was What caused a change in plans? Why? What was

done about it? Why?done about it? Why?

• Take lots and lots of picturesTake lots and lots of pictures

WHILE CARRYING OUTWHILE CARRYING OUTTHE PROJECTTHE PROJECT

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• "Record the progress of your project""Record the progress of your project"

– The technical side of everything (how and what) The technical side of everything (how and what) that was done to complete the projectthat was done to complete the project

– The Scout must answer the question "In what The Scout must answer the question "In what ways did you demonstrate leadership of others?"ways did you demonstrate leadership of others?"

– The Scout must give examples of how he directed The Scout must give examples of how he directed the project rather than doing the work himself.the project rather than doing the work himself.

CARRYING OUTCARRYING OUTTHE PROJECTTHE PROJECT

It may behoove the Scout to create a written narrative that addresses these It may behoove the Scout to create a written narrative that addresses these topics and insert it under this workbook heading. Other options may include, topics and insert it under this workbook heading. Other options may include, but not be limited to photographic or video documentation that accurately but not be limited to photographic or video documentation that accurately recorded the progress of the project from start to finish. The alternative is to recorded the progress of the project from start to finish. The alternative is to be prepared to discuss these topics, in depth, during the Scout’s Eagle Board be prepared to discuss these topics, in depth, during the Scout’s Eagle Board of Review.of Review.

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• The action words should now be first-person past The action words should now be first-person past tense - "I did..."tense - "I did..."

• Write in the same sequence or order as was done in Write in the same sequence or order as was done in the the Project DetailsProject Details section section

• Include and identify the "After" picturesInclude and identify the "After" pictures

– Photographs of the completed projectPhotographs of the completed project

• A "nice touch" here is also the inclusion of a A "nice touch" here is also the inclusion of a picture, or pictures of the Scout, in his picture, or pictures of the Scout, in his complete Scout "Class A" uniform, at, and complete Scout "Class A" uniform, at, and showing off the completed project. showing off the completed project.


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"Hours I Spent Working on the Project""Hours I Spent Working on the Project"

• Keep a record of the time Keep a record of the time THE SCOUTTHE SCOUT spent on the spent on the project. He will need to keep separate track of:project. He will need to keep separate track of:

– How much time How much time THE SCOUTTHE SCOUT spent "planning" the spent "planning" the projectproject

– How much time How much time THE SCOUTTHE SCOUT spent actually spent actually working on the project.working on the project.

• Add these two times together and it is the total Add these two times together and it is the total amount of time amount of time THE SCOUTTHE SCOUT spent on the entire spent on the entire project.project.


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"Hours Spent by Scouts, Venturers, or Other "Hours Spent by Scouts, Venturers, or Other Individuals Working on the Project" Individuals Working on the Project"

• Keep a record of the time others spent helping the Keep a record of the time others spent helping the Scout on the project.Scout on the project.

– Have a "Sign-In/Sign-Out" log at the project Have a "Sign-In/Sign-Out" log at the project worksite, and ask that the helpers document worksite, and ask that the helpers document their time.their time.

• List the names, dates, and number of hours List the names, dates, and number of hours worked by the helpers in this part of this section.worked by the helpers in this part of this section.


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Grand Total Number Of HoursGrand Total Number Of Hours

• "Hours I Spent Working on the Project""Hours I Spent Working on the Project"

• "Hours Spent by Scouts, Venturers, or Other "Hours Spent by Scouts, Venturers, or Other Individuals Working on the Project"Individuals Working on the Project"

• Grand total number of hours it took to complete Grand total number of hours it took to complete the project the project


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"Materials Required to Complete the Project""Materials Required to Complete the Project"

• Keep a record of what materials were used, where Keep a record of what materials were used, where the materials came from, and how much each of the the materials came from, and how much each of the materials costmaterials cost

• Some, if not all the material may be donated, but Some, if not all the material may be donated, but there still needs to be a list the materials and specify there still needs to be a list the materials and specify "Donation" for the cost "Donation" for the cost


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"Changes""Changes"

• Compare what the Scout thought he was Compare what the Scout thought he was going to do (as specified in the going to do (as specified in the Project Project DetailsDetails section) section) with what he actually did with what he actually did in carrying out the projectin carrying out the project..

• Write a paragraph on each of the changes Write a paragraph on each of the changes the Scout had to deal with as opposed to the Scout had to deal with as opposed to lumping all the changes into one large lumping all the changes into one large paragraph. paragraph.


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"Approvals for Completed Project""Approvals for Completed Project"

• The "Start" date of the project is the date the Scout got his The "Start" date of the project is the date the Scout got his Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor’s approval to do the initial Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor’s approval to do the initial proposal write-up.proposal write-up.

• The "Completion Date" is the date the Scout completed all the The "Completion Date" is the date the Scout completed all the paperwork pertaining to his completed project.paperwork pertaining to his completed project.

• Sign and date the completed project.Sign and date the completed project.

• Reverse the listed order of signaturesReverse the listed order of signatures

– Religious institution, school or community representative's Religious institution, school or community representative's signature and date.signature and date.

– Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor’s signature and date.Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor’s signature and date.


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CONGRATULATIONS!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!

The Scout has finished his EagleThe Scout has finished his EagleScout Leadership Service Project.Scout Leadership Service Project.

REMINDERREMINDER:: The Eagle Board of Review decides whether The Eagle Board of Review decides whether or not the project and associated project documentation or not the project and associated project documentation meets the standards and is officially accepted and meets the standards and is officially accepted and approved as an Eagle Scout Service Project. approved as an Eagle Scout Service Project.

YOU’RE DONEYOU’RE DONE

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QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

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Mary SnellMary Snell

District Advancement Committee ChairmanDistrict Advancement Committee Chairman

850-897-0718850-897-0718

[email protected]@aol.com

CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

http://troop553.com/http://troop553.com/

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1 EAGLE SCOUT LEADERSHIP SERVICE PROJECT As of: August 10, 2008