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Compliments of:
(the links below will
open in a new window from EagleScout.Org)
If you are a Life
Scout, or just about to become one, this information is for you!
Within is the collected wisdom of many an Eagle Scout who has taken
the path before you. We are not here to do your thinking for you,
but rather to help you have the best possible experience while
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Planning for success
-- Getting started and keeping on track is key to your success.
Requirement 1
-- Be active in your troop, team, crew, or ship for a period of at
six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout.
Requirement 2
-- Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath
and Law in your daily life. List the names of individuals who know
your personally and would be willing to provide a recommendation
on your behalf.
Requirement 3
-- Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed on
the application). List the month, day, and year the merit badge
was earned.
Requirement 4
-- While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of six months
in a position of responsibility.
Requirement 5
-- Plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service
project. WOW! We have collected lots of information to help you
get this daunting task accomplished. Everything from selecting a
project to documenting it.
Requirement 6
-- Statement of ambitions and life purpose; hold Scoutmasters
conference.
Planning Guide -- A great
compilation of information from Joe Sinniger (included with his
permission)
Once you have all six
requirements done, look here for your next steps.
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Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork
-- Compiling your information, filling out your application, and
submitting your material.
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Preparing for your Board of Review
-- We know that an Eagle Scout is an Eagle Scout, no matter where
they earned their rank. However, each Council, District, and/or
Scout Unit might have differences in expectations and
implementation of BSA national policy. Here is what we use - it
should help you prepare!
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Planning a world-class Court of
Honor -- A complete Eagle Court of Honor
book in electronic form! Tips to help you get started and be
successful, and lots of resources including ceremony templates,
poems, charges, pledges, prayers, complete scripts, and more
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Hey, have some input?
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The Eagle Badge
-- where did it come from?
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1911, Handbook for Boys,
reprint
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1934, September, Handbook for Boys,
revised edition, twentieth printing.
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1940, December, Handbook for Boys,
revised edition, thirty-third printing.
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1950, April, Handbook for Boys,
fifth edition, third printing.
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1961, August, Boy Scout Handbook,
sixth edition, third printing.
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1963, Boy Scout Handbook Supplement,
Revised Rank Requirements, optional use until 1965.
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1972, June, Scout Handbook,
eighth edition, first printing
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