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Life To Eagle Procedures Note: BSA policy prohibits direct links to external websites which are not under their direction. You may view the useful resources referenced on this page by copying the highlighted reference into a web browser. Underlined references are directly linked and may be clicked. Council Life-to-Eagle Guide and Advancement Contacts
The BAC Guide to the Life-to-Eagle Trail, known as the ‘The Guide’, serves as the primary map for Scouts as they navigate along the trail to Eagle. This Council-wide guide standardizes the Eagle advancement process across districts and provides a single reference to the numerous resources required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Scouts and unit leaders should review The Guide, information and web references listed on this page. If after reviewing the material you still have questions, please contact your unit’s advancement chair, Eagle advisor or email your district advancement chair. Project Idea Resource
Many Scouts wonder what types of projects might be acceptable or what type of project might fit their skills and interest. Section 2.3 of The Guide provides the acceptable criteria and some limitations for Eagle projects. The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook ‘Examples’ section lists sample projects performed by other Scouts which are representative of the level of scope required to adequately demonstrate leadership.The following web sites list typical projects;http://eaglescout.org/project/select.html and Buckskin Council. Developing a similar project should provide ample opportunity to demonstrate leadership, however project approval will be based on the written plan described in the Scout’s Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook. Project Plan Development
The project plan must be documented using the 2009 version of the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook. The Guide indicates that the ‘Project Details’ section of the workbook should be described with enough detail that it would be possible for another Scout to take over and execute the project without further input from the author. Sections 4.0 through 4.4 of The Guide discuss in detail the content necessary to satisfactorily describe a project idea. The web page ‘The Path’ at http://eaglescout.org/path/path.html provides many helpful hints and suggestions for developing a thorough project write-up. The ‘Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Planning Guide’ at http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm provides an excellent example of a properly developed plan.
Most Scouts use the DOC version of the workbook which allows them to document their project using a word processor. They will find that a number of revisions are required including a final revision after the project work is complete. Before and after photographs should be included in the final revision.
Many Scouts have difficulty placing high resolution pictures and scanned images within their workbook document as the file becomes too large to email. The ‘Managing Document Size’ instruction listed below provides guidance on managing images.
An adult instruction ‘Guide to the Eagle Scout Project for Adult Leaders and Benefiting Organization Representatives’ at http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm provides Unit leaders, Benefiting Organization Representatives and parents new perspective regarding BSA’s goals for Eagle projects and suggests ways that adult participation can support learning and leadership opportunities for Life Scouts. Application Resources
A number of documents must be prepared, reviewed by the unit and then assembled for submission. An Eagle advancement application package is submitted to the Help Desk and an Eagle board of review binder is provided for the Board of Review. Section 6 of The Guide provides additional guidance regarding this phase of the LTE trail. The following forms are required : BAC Guide To The Life-To-Eagle Trail(as a PDF file) Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, 2009 printing(as a DOC file) Eagle Scout Rank Application, 512-728, 2009 printing (as a PDF file) Ambition and Life Purpose Form (as a DOC file) Eagle Scout Rank Award Confidential Reference Request (as a DOC file) Unit Leader Comments (as editable DOC file) BAC Project Description Form(as editable DOC or PDF file) For a full list of forms, also check out the Eagle Scout Forms webpage of this site. Eagle Board of Review
The primary purpose of the Eagle Board of Review is to verify that the candidate “While a Life Scout, planned, developed, and gave leadership to others in a service project helpful to a religious institution, school, or community”. Many Scouts find ‘Preparing for Your Board of Review’ at http://eaglescout.org/finale/bor.html useful. Eagle Court of Honor Resources
The Eagle Court of Honor should be a special occasion that the Scout and his family will remember for the rest of their lives. A number of useful planning resources can be found on the web, one notable link is ‘The Court of Honor’ at http://www.eaglescout.org/finale/coh/coh.html. Many Scouts request Eagle Congratulatory Letters from dignitaries and may include them in their ceremony. A list of dignitaries can be downloaded as a PDF file. Scouts or units may choose to purchase a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol through their congressional representative for use at or for presentation at the Eagle Court of Honor. Contact Senator Mikulski at http://mikulski.senate.gov/ConstituentServices/FlagRequests/index.cfm or Senator Cardin at http://cardin.senate.gov/services/flag.cfm. Special Needs
BSA recognizes that certain youth may have physical or learning disabilities that limit their ability to advance in the Scouting program. Opportunities exist for substituting alternatives to rank and merit badge requirements, as well as seeking time extensions for the completion of requirements. The website at www.wwswd.org provides numerous resources. Request for consideration should be submitted by the unit using the Alternate Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges 58-730- 2008 form (as editable DOC file). A special needs request may be submitted at any time during a Scouts career but must be received prior to a Scouts 18th birthday. Eagle Scout Scholarship Opportunities
Eagle Scouts scholarship forms may be downloaded from the following sites or obtained at the Baltimore Area Council Help Desk. National Eagle Scout Association at http://www.nesa.org/ National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution at http://www.sar.org/ Scholarship page at http://www.Scouter.com Help Desk Location and Hours of Operation
Eagle documentation should only be delivered to the Baltimore City Help Desk which operates from the Scout Shop which is located in the ground floor of the Steiff-Silver building located at the following address. While visiting the Scout shop many Scouts, parents and units use the opportunity to look at the special Eagle Scout products that are available for purchase. 800 Wyman Park Drive
Baltimore, MD 21211
443-573-2525
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday - 9 AM - 7 PM
Saturday - 10 AM - 3 PM
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