Eagle Scouts

Important Notes:

• Eagle Project :You do not need to have completed all the other requirements to start thinking about your project, but before beginning actual work:

  • • You must have completed Life rank and 

    • You must receive District approval for your planned project.

• Important Timing Note: All listed requirements except the Board of review need to be completed before your 18th birthday, so plan ahead.

Eagle Application Package Contents:

• Completed, Signed, Eagle Application Form. 

• Complete Eagle Project Workbook (All three parts), with all signatures (both proposal and report.)

• Life Purpose Statement 

• Pictures from Eagle Project

• Be sure references have been requested through https://www.eaglerefs.org/, and are complete.

Details on these items are included in the guides linked below:

Life-To Eagle Resources

Troop 451 Life-To-Eagle Guide

Occoneechee Council Life-To-Eagle Guide

"Scoutmaster Speech #7"

• Remember, you are Leading, which is different from working.

  • It's good to help out with the tasks, but don't get lost in them - Supervise!

  • Float and make sure everyone has what they need, offer guidance, and make sure everyone has something to do, especially new scouts.

  • Safety and supervision are also important - Make sure everyone takes breaks and stays hydrated.

• Pay attention to problems that crop up, and they will! 

  • Your board of review will ask you "What went wrong? What did you do about it? What did you learn from it?" Be sure you have answers for them.

  • It's OK if things aren't perfect - dealing with adversity, and being able to change plans on the fly when necessary is part of leadership.

  • "Everything went perfectly - On time and Under Budget..." is a boring story." Be ready to tell your board an interesting story.

• Remember, in the end it's not really about clearing a trail, or building benches, it's about planning and organizing a group of your peers to do something real.

  • There's no telling what you will do in your life, but odds are good you won't become a professional [Insert thing here] builder. (Unless you do... then great!)

  • But the leadership skills, and the confidence in yourself that you learn from this will be useful whatever you do, wherever you go.