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Life to Eagle SeminarAdopted byThe Advancement CommitteeOrange County CouncilBoy Scouts of AmericaJanuary 09, 201201/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County Council AdvancementCommittee1

Notice This presentation is NOT an officialpublication of the Boy Scouts of Americanor the Orange County Council; howeverthe contents have been reviewed andapproved by three members of the theNational Council AdvancementCommittee.It is prepared to assist Scouts, Parents, andScout Leaders.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee2

Introduction Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is aspecial event. Only around 5% ofScouts earn this distinction each year. In the history of the United States ofAmerica, over 2 million Scouts haveearned the Eagle Rank since 1912.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee3

To Achieve the Eagle Scout Rank a Scout Must Earn five prior Scouting Ranks Meet 60 achievement requirements Satisfactorily complete 1,255 different tasks Be reviewed by Adult Scouters at the Unit,District, Council and National level at least70 times01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee4

Purpose of this Seminar Review the 12 steps from Life to Eagle Review the requirements for the EagleScout Explain the procedures used inOrange County Council Review the Eagle Scout LeadershipService Project Requirements01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee5

Target Audiences Star and Life Rank Boy Scouts Parents Scout Leaders Unit Leaders Unit Advancement Chairs Unit Committee Members01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee6

Who Sets Eagle Scout Requirements? Set by BSA National Committee Orange County Council AdvancementCommittee implements policies andprocedures of BSA National andCouncil01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee7

The 7 Eagle Scout Requirements1. Be active for six (6) months after Life rank.2. Live by the Scout Oath and Law3. Earn at least 21 Merit Badges (including the 12required for the Eagle Scout rank)4. Hold a position of responsibility for aperiod of 6 months after earning Life rank5. Complete an Eagle Scout Service Project6. Take part in a Unit Leader Conference7. Successfully complete an Eagle ScoutBoard of Review01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee8

Be Aware NO Council, District, Unit orIndividual has the authority to ADD toor SUBTRACT from any BSAadvancement requirement01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee9

Reference Guide to Advancement, 2012, #33088, revised yearlyBoy Scout Requirements, #33216, 2012 printingBoy Scout Handbook, #33105Eagle Scout Application, #512-728, 2011 printingEagle Scout Service Project Workbook, #512-927, 2011printing01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee10

How Do I Get From Life to Eagle?It takes 12 steps01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee11

12 Steps from Life to Eagle1. Fill out Eagle Scout Application Form Obtain the most current application formavailable from the Council Website athttp://adv.counciltraining.net/LifetoEagle.html All dates must be correct Complete requirements as specified2. Complete Eagle Scout Service Project(use Workbook 2011 White Cover version at the link above)3. Do Eagle Scout rank requirements#1-6 before your 18th birthday01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee12

12 Steps from Life to Eagle4. Submit Eagle Scout Application Form Be sure to use latest revision: 2011 Must be completely filled out (with thesignatures of Unit Leader and UnitCommittee Chair) NO exceptions Submit completed application to yourDistrict’s Eagle Scout Chairperson ordesignee Five or six letters of recommendation arerequested and are to be sent to yourDistrict’s Eagle Scout Chairperson ordesignee01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee13

12 Steps(Continued)5. Your application is taken to Councilby the District for verification OCC informs the District’s Eagle ScoutCommittee that application is ready Board of Review is authorized6. District will: Maintain critical path information Verify Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook Collect letters of recommendation01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee14

12 Steps(Continued)7. District Eagle Scout Committee receivesthe verified application from OCCprepares the Eagle Scout Board of Reviewpacket8. Board of Review arranged by DistrictEagle Scout Chairman (3 to 6 members)9. The Eagle Scout Board of Review is held 01/09/12 7:30 PMUnit Leader introduces candidate to the membersbut is not a board memberRequires unanimous decisionOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee15

12 Steps(Continued)10.Board of Review signs off if the EagleScout rank is passed. Applicationand advancement report is taken toCouncil for processing.11.Council Scout Executive signsapplication.12.Application is sent to National whichverifies and authorizes award (Doneelectronically within 2 weeks, in some cases; target 6 weeks)01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee16

Requirement #1 –Be ActiveBe active in your troop, team, ship orcrew for a period of at least six (6)months after you earned the rank ofLife Scout. See Guide to Advancement section 4.2.3.1. Any six (6) month period, not necessarilyconsecutive 3 sequential tests to determine if requirementshas been met: Scout is registered Scout is in good standing (not dismissed for disciplinary reasons) Scout meets the unit’s reasonable expectations; or if not, a lesserlevel of activity is explained (other positive endeavors)01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee17

Requirement #2 –Scout SpiritDemonstrate that you live by theprinciples of the Scout Oath and Law inyour daily life.This requirement is NOT for how you actin your Unit, but how you live your life!See Guide to Advancement section 4.2.3.1.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee18

Live by Oath & Law Continued This is NOT Troop spirit This is NOT counting the number ofmeetings This is NOT wearing the uniform This IS about “everyday life”Does the Scout abide by the principles of the Oathand Law in his everyday life?01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee19

Requirement #3 –Earn 21 Merit BadgesEarn a total of 21 Merit Badges (4 required, 6 total for STAR: 3 requires, 11 totalfor Life Scout) including the following:1.2.3.4.5.6.7.First AidCitizenship in theCommunityCitizenship in the NationCitizenship in the WorldCommunicationsPersonal FitnessEmergency PreparednessOR Lifesaving **01/09/12 7:30 PM8. Environmental Science9. Personal Management10. Swimming OR Hiking ORCycling **11. Camping12. Family Life(** You must choose only one ofthese merit badges. If you haveearned more than one of thebadges listed, choose one and listthe remaining badges to makeyour total of 21)Orange County CouncilAdvancement Committee20

Merit badges must be . APPROVED in advance by the Unit Leader EARNED with approved Merit BadgeCounselors REPORTED to Council by the UnitRepresentativeNOTE: Keep your MERIT BADGE ADVANCEMENTCARDS, They are your proof of completion!01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee21

Merit Badges and Scouts with Disabilities There are special exceptions for Scoutswith disabilities Contact the District AdvancementChairman for guidanceSee Guide to Advancement section 10.0.0.0 or visit the OCCAdvancement site: 9/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee22

REQUIREMENT #4 –Position ofResponsibilityWhile a Life Scout, serve actively for a periodof six (6) months in one or more qualifiedpositions of responsibility. List only thosepositions served after your Life Board ofReview date.Note: The Eagle rank does not accept a Unit Leader created position ofleadership (i.g.: Den Chief Trainer, Physicians Aid, Record Keeper, Etc.) onlythose clearly indicated in the handbook and on the Eagle Scout Applicationare acceptable. (See next page for acceptable positions). Guide toAdvancement section 4.2.3.4.1.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee23

Eagle Scout Rank Eligible PositionsBoy Scout troop. Patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, seniorpatrol leader, Venture patrol leader, troop guide, Order of the Arrowtroop representative, den chief, scribe, librarian, historian,quartermaster, junior assistant Scoutmaster, chaplainaide, instructor, Webmaster, or Leave No Trace trainerVarsity Scout team. Captain, co-captain, program manager,squad leader, team secretary, Order of the Arrow teamrepresentative, librarian, historian, quartermaster, chaplain aide,instructor, den chief, Webmaster, Leave No Trace trainerVenturing crew/ship. President, vice president, secretary,treasurer, quartermaster, historian, den chief, guide, boatswain,boatswain’s mate, yeoman, purser, storekeeper, Webmaster, orLeave No Trace trainer01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee24

Serve Actively in your Position of Responsibility Time carried on the unit records in the position isall that may be required. Scout does not have to hold one position for six (6)months. Scout does not have to hold the position for six (6)consecutive months. Scout may meet this requirement any time while aLife Scout prior to his 18th birthday.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee25

Performance in the Position of Responsibility A Scout may not be held to an extraordinary standardof performance. The standard of performance used to measure thisrequirement shall be the same as that applied to otherStar, Life or Eagle Scout candidates. No unit may set a standard of performance other thantime in position. If no unit expectations are given to Scout, an he makesa reasonable effort to perform for the specified time, theScout fulfills this requirement. Unit leaders may not expect any Scout to meet anundefined or unknown standard of performance.See Guide to Advancement section 4.2.3.4.3-501/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee26

Requirement #5 –Eagle Scout Service ProjectWhile a Life Scout,plan, develop, and giveleadership to others ina service projecthelpful to any religiousinstitution, anyschool, or yourcommunity.Guide to Advancement section 9.0.2.001/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee27

Requirement #6 –Unit Leader Conference Take part in a Unit Leader conference with yourUnit Leader. A Unit Leader conference is a positive experience,the objective of which is to help a Scout evaluatehis accomplishments and set new goals. Even goalsbeyond the rank of Eagle Scout and/or the age of18.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee28

Unit Leader Conference(continued) A Unit Leader conference may be conducted at therequest of an Eagle Scout candidate, or be initiatedby the Unit Leader. When there is a reason to believe that an EagleScout candidate will not be qualified to achieve theEagle Scout award within the six month periodprior to his eighteenth birthday, the unit leader isobligated to initiate a counseling session, on atimely basis, so as to give the Eagle Scoutcandidate every reasonable opportunity to becomequalified.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee29

What if I have a problem?Get HELP:(Quickly, no not wait for it to get better on its own)1. Talk to your Scoutmaster, Team Coach, ShipSkipper, or Venture Crew Advisor.2. Talk to your Unit Advancement Chairperson.3. Talk to your Unit Committee Chairperson.4. Talk to your District AdvancementChairperson.01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee30

Have a Problem?What can I do if I am having aproblem with my Unit Leaderor any other Adult Leader?01/09/12 7:30 PMOrange County CouncilAdvancement Committee31