Eagle Scout Orientation

Eagle Scout OrientationEagle Scout Orientation

Calumet CouncilCalumet Council

Calumet Council, BSA

AgendaAgenda

Please Register and Pick Up Your Please Register and Pick Up Your

Eagle Packet Handout Eagle Packet Handout

We will do the followingWe will do the following Review Eagle RequirementsReview Eagle Requirements (15 (15

Mins)Mins) Leadership Skills ReviewLeadership Skills Review (15 Mins)(15 Mins)

AgendaAgenda

Project SelectionProject Selection (10 Mins)(10 Mins) Idea for ProjectsIdea for Projects (10 Mins)(10 Mins) Project Planning & ApprovalProject Planning & Approval

(45 Mins)(45 Mins) Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out the Project ( 5 Mins)( 5 Mins) Questions & AnswersQuestions & Answers (10 Mins)(10 Mins)

PurposePurpose

Encourage & Explain why YOU Encourage & Explain why YOU need to be an Eagle Scoutneed to be an Eagle Scout

Provide you with usable Provide you with usable information on how to do your information on how to do your ProjectProject

Eagle Scout OrientationEagle Scout Orientation

Calumet CouncilCalumet Council

Calumet Council, BSA

Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout

1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, 1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at crew, or ship for a period of at least 6 months after you have least 6 months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scoutachieved the rank of Life 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.


2. Demonstrate that you live by the 2. Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life. Law in your daily life.

List the names of individuals who List the names of individuals who know you personally and would be know you personally and would be willing to provide a willing to provide a recommendation on your behalf.recommendation on your behalf.

Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout What does this mean?What does this mean?

– Personal Growth– Citizenship– Leadership Development

Requirements for Eagle Requirements for Eagle ScoutScout How is personal growth measured?How is personal growth measured? By what a Scout learns how to doBy what a Scout learns how to do By using his hands as well as By using his hands as well as

learning from a text booklearning from a text book By how he does his part in his unitBy how he does his part in his unit By how he does his part in his daily lifeBy how he does his part in his daily life By how he does his part in his By how he does his part in his

community, his nation, & his worldcommunity, his nation, & his world


3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned. (Also list the badge was earned. (Also list the unit)unit)

Required BadgesRequired Badges

Camping

Citizenship in the

Nation,

Community,andWorld

Personal Fitness

First Aid

Communication

Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving

Personal Management

Cycling orHiking orSwimming

Family Life

Environmental Science

Eagle Scout Application WorksheetEagle Scout Application Worksheet(information contained here to be transferred to (information contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) )Eagle Scout Application (BSA#58-728) )

Merit Badges:Merit Badges: Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices:Eagle Scout Candidate’s choices: _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________ _____________Merit Badge _____________Merit Badge Earned:_________ Unit:__________Earned:_________ Unit:__________


4. While a Life Scout, serve actively 4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of more of the following positions of responsibility. responsibility.

List only those positions after Life List only those positions after Life board of review date.board of review date.


5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, 5. While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or religious institution, any school, or your community. your community.


6. Attach statement of your 6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life purpose ambitions and life purpose

Include a list of positions held that Include a list of positions held that demonstrated leadership skills and demonstrated leadership skills and honors and awards receivedhonors and awards received

Take part in a Scoutmaster Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your unit leader.conference with your unit leader.

7. Successfully complete an Eagle 7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review. Scout board of review.


Leadership SkillsLeadership Skills


CommunicationCommunication 25% is Verbal25% is Verbal 75% is Non-Verbal75% is Non-Verbal


Knowing and Using Knowing and Using the Resources of the Resources of the Groupthe Group

Who has the right Who has the right skills?skills?

CarpenterCarpenter

Understanding the Understanding the Characteristics Characteristics and Needs of the and Needs of the GroupGroup

Who are theyWho are they Hunger, TiredHunger, Tired PlaytimePlaytime EncouragementEncouragement



PlanningPlanning


TeachingTeaching DemonstrateDemonstrate PracticePractice Test or Test or

EvaluateEvaluateIf Ok If Ok

Then Learn newThen Learn new

Else Learn OldElse Learn Old


DelegationDelegation Your still Your still

responsibleresponsible Hold others Hold others

accountableaccountable


Controlling the Controlling the Group Group PerformancePerformance


Setting the ExampleSetting the Example Acting MatureActing Mature Knowing Your JobKnowing Your Job Following Following

DirectionsDirections


Representing the Representing the GroupGroup


EvaluateEvaluate BeforeBefore DuringDuring AfterAfter


CounselingCounseling Walk in the other Walk in the other

guys shoesguys shoes No Advice No Advice Provide multiple Provide multiple

ChoicesChoices ListenListen

Eagle ProjectEagle Project

The Project RequirementThe Project Requirement

5. While a Life Scout, 5. While a Life Scout, PLAN, PLAN, DEVELOPDEVELOP, and , and GIVE GIVE LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP to others in a to others in a service project helpful to any service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or religious institution, any school, or your community. your community. Project SelectionProject Selection

LimitationsLimitations

Not Routine LaborNot Routine Labor Not BSA property or activitiesNot BSA property or activities Not a Business or Commercial Not a Business or Commercial

naturenature Not a FundraiserNot a Fundraiser Not maintenanceNot maintenance

How Big?How Big?

No Specific requirementNo Specific requirement Typical is 125-400 hours including Typical is 125-400 hours including

planningplanning Should be a challenge to the ScoutShould be a challenge to the Scout Must demonstrate Leadership of Must demonstrate Leadership of

OthersOthers

Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Oak Ridge PrairieOak Ridge Prairie Sandridge Nature PreserveSandridge Nature Preserve Hoosier PrairieHoosier Prairie Isaac Walton LeagueIsaac Walton League Nursing home Picnic TablesNursing home Picnic Tables Landscaping for your ChurchLandscaping for your Church

Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Park Benches, Signs, Playground Park Benches, Signs, Playground

EquipmentEquipment Planting trees & shrubsPlanting trees & shrubs Griffith Animal ShelterGriffith Animal Shelter All Park Districts All Park Districts Hammond Warming ShelterHammond Warming Shelter Books for a LibraryBooks for a Library

Project Examples from our Project Examples from our DistrictDistrict Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic

ChurchChurch Bird Houses for ParksBird Houses for Parks Painting for your ChurchPainting for your Church Trail Improvements and Additions Trail Improvements and Additions

(NOT maintenance)(NOT maintenance)

Benches & LandscapingBenches & Landscaping

LandscapingLandscaping

Picnic Bench & ShelterPicnic Bench & Shelter

TrailTrail

Park Signs & LandscapingPark Signs & Landscaping

Tree PlantingTree Planting

Flag Pole and DedicationFlag Pole and Dedication

Approval CriteriaApproval Criteria

The project The project IDEAIDEA and and PLANPLAN must be must be approved by your: approved by your:

SponsorSponsor

ScoutmasterScoutmaster

Troop CommitteeTroop Committee

District SpecialistDistrict Specialist

BEFORE YOU START BEFORE YOU START !!


You must use the Eagle Scout You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook in Service Project Workbook in meeting this requirement.meeting this requirement.


Who will benefit?Who will benefit? How will they benefit?How will they benefit? Who from that group will be providing Who from that group will be providing

guidance in planning the project?guidance in planning the project? How many people will be recruited to How many people will be recruited to

carry out the project?carry out the project? What cost are there? How will you What cost are there? How will you

raise funds?raise funds?

Project PlanningProject Planning

Written PlanWritten Plan Paying for MaterialsPaying for Materials Determine the TasksDetermine the Tasks

– Determine the Equipment / Persons / Determine the Equipment / Persons / Materials ReqdMaterials Reqd

– Determine how long it is going to take to Determine how long it is going to take to do the taskdo the task

Approval SignaturesApproval Signatures– What is being approvedWhat is being approved


Spreadsheet

Tasks to be performed

Materials

Reqd

People

Reqd

Time for

Task

TotalTaskTime

0

TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0


Give a copy of the project plan toGive a copy of the project plan to Group BenefitedGroup Benefited District Advancement SpecialistDistrict Advancement Specialist


Introduction Introduction

Define the ProjectDefine the Project Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project

Define the ProjectDefine the Project

Review with the Benefited GroupReview with the Benefited Group Review with the ScoutmasterReview with the Scoutmaster Take notesTake notes Overview Overview

– Give the big picture of the projectGive the big picture of the project Don’t Spend anytime planning!Don’t Spend anytime planning!

Define the ProjectDefine the Project

Gathering InformationGathering Information Review of Work AreasReview of Work Areas Review of Schedule Review of Schedule Review of CostsReview of Costs Visit Work Area Visit Work Area Hold a Review MeetingHold a Review Meeting

Project DescriptionProject Description

Define the Project Define the Project Gathering InformationGathering Information

How is the Owner going to Benefit?How is the Owner going to Benefit? What does the project involve?What does the project involve? What are the risks?What are the risks? What are the challenges?What are the challenges?

Define the Project Define the Project Review of Work AreasReview of Work Areas

Gather or Make Drawings or Gather or Make Drawings or SketchesSketches

Take PicturesTake Pictures Determine when it needs to be Determine when it needs to be

done bydone by Special access requirements?Special access requirements?

Define the Project Define the Project Review of ScheduleReview of Schedule

Discuss time frame with the OwnerDiscuss time frame with the Owner Discuss work sequence order.Discuss work sequence order. Do NOT get approval Do NOT get approval

from owner at this time.from owner at this time.– It could take a month to get concept It could take a month to get concept

approval and plan the project.approval and plan the project.

Define the Project Define the Project Review of CostsReview of Costs

Will the owner provide funds or Will the owner provide funds or materials?materials?

Will you get donations?Will you get donations? Will you do a fund raiser to get Will you do a fund raiser to get

funds?funds? Discuss how much it is going to Discuss how much it is going to

cost?cost?

Define the Project Define the Project Visit the Work AreaVisit the Work Area

Take a camera or videoTake a camera or video Take notesTake notes Visit must take place before a project is Visit must take place before a project is

scheduled, since you may identify scheduled, since you may identify situations that will impact the schedule.situations that will impact the schedule.

Pay attention to:Pay attention to:– accessaccess– resource requirementsresource requirements

Define the Project Define the Project Hold a Review MeetingHold a Review Meeting

Discuss with your Scoutmaster Discuss with your Scoutmaster Review all materials collectedReview all materials collected Will this project work?Will this project work? Does this meet project acceptance Does this meet project acceptance

criteria?criteria? Call Advancement Chairman with Call Advancement Chairman with

questions!questions!

Define the Project Define the Project Hold a Review MeetingHold a Review Meeting Ask enough questions to help Ask enough questions to help

adequately plan the project!adequately plan the project! Special ConditionsSpecial Conditions

– Transportation NeedsTransportation Needs– Special Equipment NeedsSpecial Equipment Needs– Safety RequirementsSafety Requirements


Define the ProjectDefine the Project Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project

Project Details and Project Details and ApprovalsApprovals

Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project

Begins after the Concept Review Begins after the Concept Review MeetingMeeting

Planning DefinitionPlanning Definition

Complete scope of work that you are Complete scope of work that you are responsible for:responsible for:

all general tasks related to the projectall general tasks related to the project all areas, and the tasks related to all areas, and the tasks related to

individual areasindividual areas all resources required for the project all resources required for the project

based upon skillbased upon skill duration of each taskduration of each task

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify the TasksIdentify the Tasks

General Project TasksGeneral Project Tasks Implementation TasksImplementation Tasks Completion TasksCompletion Tasks Group TasksGroup Tasks

Use a ComputerUse a Computer


Spreadsheet


Materials

Reqd

People

Reqd

Time for

Task

TotalTaskTime

0

TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectGeneral Project TasksGeneral Project Tasks

Plan/SchedulePlan/Schedule MeetingsMeetings Making HandoutsMaking Handouts Phone CallsPhone Calls Material GatheringMaterial Gathering Tools GatheringTools Gathering Fund RaisingFund Raising

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectImplementation TasksImplementation Tasks

TrainingTraining Safety Safety Materials PreparationMaterials Preparation Area PreparationArea Preparation AssemblyAssembly InstallationInstallation BreaksBreaks

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectCompletion TasksCompletion Tasks

CleanupCleanup Follow-upFollow-up Walk-through with ownerWalk-through with owner Benefited Group AcceptanceBenefited Group Acceptance

Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Identify the TasksIdentify the Tasks

Break down Group Tasks into Break down Group Tasks into smaller Taskssmaller Tasks

This identifies different areasThis identifies different areas Different Areas may require Different Areas may require

different talents and toolsdifferent talents and tools Use a tasking log (ie Computer) Use a tasking log (ie Computer)


Spreadsheet


Materials

Reqd

People

Reqd

Time for

Task

TotalTaskTime

0

TOTAL

0

0

0

0

0

0

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify ResourcesIdentify Resources

Each task requires resourcesEach task requires resources Who can do the workWho can do the work How many does it take to do the How many does it take to do the

workwork What materials are requiredWhat materials are required What tools are requiredWhat tools are required

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify ResourcesIdentify Resources

Will help you delegate the project.Will help you delegate the project. Take advantage of experience and Take advantage of experience and

expertiseexpertise

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify DurationIdentify Duration

Duration may vary based uponDuration may vary based upon– Skill LevelSkill Level– ExperienceExperience– TrainingTraining

Should be of a manageable sizeShould be of a manageable size Typically for your project should be Typically for your project should be

in minutesin minutes

Planning the ProjectPlanning the ProjectIdentify DurationIdentify Duration

Use your resources to identify Use your resources to identify DurationDuration

Do a Time StudyDo a Time Study


Define the Project ConceptDefine the Project Concept Planning the ProjectPlanning the Project Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project Getting Project ApprovalGetting Project Approval Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project

Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the Project

Sequence the TasksSequence the Tasks Determine when multiple tasks can Determine when multiple tasks can

be done at the same time.be done at the same time. Determine finish timesDetermine finish times

Scheduling the Project Scheduling the Project

Check Sequence backwardsCheck Sequence backwards Check to be sure items needed are Check to be sure items needed are

completed before this task is completed before this task is executed.executed.

Training requires training Training requires training preparation time.preparation time.

Scheduling the ProjectScheduling the ProjectFinalize the ScheduleFinalize the Schedule

Look for slackLook for slack Slack allows flexibilitySlack allows flexibility Avoid putting too many people in Avoid putting too many people in

one areaone area

Scheduling ProblemsScheduling Problems

Not Enough TimeNot Enough Time Bring the problem to the Benefited Bring the problem to the Benefited

Group and discussGroup and discuss Not enough PeopleNot enough People Too many PeopleToo many People



Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval

The project The project IDEAIDEA and and PLANPLAN must be must be approved by your: approved by your:

SponsorSponsor

ScoutmasterScoutmaster

Troop CommitteeTroop Committee

District SpecialistDistrict Specialist

Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval SponsorSponsor Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Review CostReview Cost Review Owner’s ResponsibilitiesReview Owner’s Responsibilities

Get the Sponsor’s ApprovalGet the Sponsor’s Approval

Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval Scoutmaster Scoutmaster Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Fit it into the troop’s scheduleFit it into the troop’s schedule Review ResponsibilitiesReview Responsibilities Review SafetyReview Safety

Get the Scoutmaster’s ApprovalGet the Scoutmaster’s Approval

Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval Troop CommitteeTroop Committee Get on the agendaGet on the agenda Sell the planSell the plan Confirm the Troop’s Involvement & Confirm the Troop’s Involvement &

SupportSupport Discuss Safety and Transportation Discuss Safety and Transportation

IssuesIssues

Get the Committee’s ApprovalGet the Committee’s Approval

Getting Project Getting Project ApprovalApproval District SpecialistDistrict Specialist Setup a meetingSetup a meeting Review the planReview the plan Review criteria for acceptable Review criteria for acceptable

projectproject

Get ApprovalGet Approval



Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project

Give a copy of the project plan toGive a copy of the project plan to Group BenefitedGroup Benefited District Advancement SpecialistDistrict Advancement Specialist

Controlling the ProjectControlling the Project

Use the PlanUse the Plan Use specific Time GoalsUse specific Time Goals Use encouragementUse encouragement Delegate Areas or Parts and PiecesDelegate Areas or Parts and Pieces

Obstacles to SuccessObstacles to Success

OptimismOptimism PessimismPessimism ProcrastinationProcrastination Lack of MoneyLack of Money Job Too BigJob Too Big Job Too SmallJob Too Small Poor TechniquePoor Technique Failure to PrepareFailure to Prepare Not FocusingNot Focusing



Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out the Project

Completing the ProjectCompleting the Project

Recording ActivityRecording Activity Try to enter each day’s activity Try to enter each day’s activity

that daythat day– Begin with early thoughts about Begin with early thoughts about

project selection all the way thru project selection all the way thru completion of your projectcompletion of your project


Total HoursTotal Hours With each activity that you enter With each activity that you enter

also record the time spentalso record the time spent All All workersworkers hours are to be hours are to be

recordedrecorded A manageable project will include A manageable project will include

125 to 400 total hours125 to 400 total hours


Deviations from the PlanDeviations from the Plan Record any positive or negative Record any positive or negative

deviations and explaindeviations and explain


Insert Dates Insert Dates Start of ProjectStart of Project End of ProjectEnd of Project

Final SignaturesFinal Signatures Signature of Applicant Signature of Applicant Scoutmaster, and Scoutmaster, and Recipient of project Recipient of project

Changes and CompletionChanges and Completion

Completing the ProcessCompleting the Process

Scoutmaster’s ConferenceScoutmaster’s Conference Examine all paper work for accuracy Examine all paper work for accuracy Final check all dates on applicationFinal check all dates on application Sign application in appropriate spotsSign application in appropriate spots Turn completed form into the Council Turn completed form into the Council

OfficeOffice Turn project into District Adv Turn project into District Adv

SpecialistSpecialist

Board of ReviewBoard of Review

Your Scoutmaster will be contacted Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by one of the District Advancement by one of the District Advancement Specialists to schedule the BORSpecialists to schedule the BOR

Relatives or SM cannot be member Relatives or SM cannot be member of the BORof the BORSM can observe the BORSM can observe the BOR

Any other adult can be a member Any other adult can be a member of the BOR - Normally 3-6 peopleof the BOR - Normally 3-6 people


Neat AppearanceNeat Appearance Full UniformFull Uniform You are already preparedYou are already prepared


After approval by the BOR, The Eagle After approval by the BOR, The Eagle Application, & Advancement Report Application, & Advancement Report are turned into the Council Officeare turned into the Council Office

Wait for the approval of National prior Wait for the approval of National prior to scheduling your Court of Honorto scheduling your Court of Honor– Typically 3-6 weeks until they replyTypically 3-6 weeks until they reply– Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of

HonorHonor

Internet SitesInternet Sites National WebsiteNational Website

– http://www.bsa.scouting.orghttp://www.bsa.scouting.org– http:// www.eaglescout.orghttp:// www.eaglescout.org– http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htmhttp://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm

Scouting FormsScouting Forms– http://usscouts.org/eagle/index.htmlhttp://usscouts.org/eagle/index.html

plenty of helpful links hereplenty of helpful links here

– http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/http://www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/f.htmlf.html

General SitesGeneral Sites– http://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htmhttp://inetl1.com/bsa/index.htm

Question & Answer Question & Answer SessionSession

Project WorkbookProject Workbook

Project Details and Project Details and ApprovalsApprovals

Carrying Out the ProjectCarrying Out the Project

Changes and CompletionChanges and Completion

Documents

Eagle Scout Orientation