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Life to Eagle

 

Note: this page talks about particular topics for boys seeking the Eagle Scout rank.  For information on the particular procedures for advancing to ranks : Click HERE

 

1. As soon as you reach Life Rank: 

  •  obtain a position of responsibility from the SPL & Scoutmaster if you currently do not have a responsibility assignment. 

  • attend a LIFE TO EAGLE SEMINAR- check the COUNCIL WEBSITE for dates and times HERE 

  • Request a history report from Sue Meyer at the Scout Council office at: 218-729-5811

  • Request Individual HISTORY AND PARTICIPATION reports from the Troop 9 Advancement Chair (Barb Kleinert). 

  • Cross reference the council and troop records using your scout handbook and merit badge slips

  • report any changes to the advancement chair prior to submitting the Eagle application. 


2. Eagle Project:

  • purchase from the council OR download from their web site The Eagle Leadership Project  Workbook.  

  • Go to: www.vac-bsa.org – Resources – Forms/Printed Material-  advancement related forms – Eagle Scout Workbook. 

  • Here's an up-to-date LINK  that leads to the workbook. 

  • ALL EAGLE PROJECTS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED  BY THE SCOUTMASTER.

  • You MUST meet with a Troop 9 Committee Member to review your Eagle Project PRIOR to starting the project. Complete the project description, equipment needs, safety list and "before" pictures prior to schedule a meeting. All pages in the Eagle Project Notebook must be typed on the computer.



3. When all of the Eagle requirements have been met, (merit badges, Eagle Project, Position of Responsibilty):

  • go to the www.vac-bsa.org website to download a copy of the Eagle Rank Application. The new  version is now available. Once you have all of the necessary information, fill in the application and print a clean copy.

  • Here's an up-to-date link for the application: HERE

 

 

4. Requirement #6 Eagle application  – Life Statement  (DON’T FORGET TO SIGN IT!)

 

  • Please add the following information in the upper right hand corner:

       Arrowhead District-Voyageur Area Council–Troop 9.

5. Prior to your Scout Master Conference:

  •  meet  with  the Advancement Chair to review your records. Arrange a Scoutmaster Conference*. Be sure to obtain the necessary signatures: Scoutmaster, Committee Chairman and your own on the application.


6.  Give the completed (and signed), application to the Advancement Chair. 

  • They will be send it to the council for verification.


7. Once the Eagle Application has been approved:

  • the Advancement Chair will pick it up from the council and send out your Eagle Recommendation Letters (Requirement #2 – Eagle Application).  All contacts will receive a written letter informing them of the date by which the letter should be sent to AC, usually one month from the date they are mailed. Three letters are required for the Board of Review to be scheduled.


8.    When 3 letters have been received:

  • The Advancement Chair will contact you. Please make arrangements to bring the Eagle notebook and requirement #6 to the next meeting OR make arrangements to drop it off to AC. 


9. The Advancement Chair will contact the scout to arrange the date and time most convenient for all of the board of review members. 

  • The Eagle Candidate should remembe: -Bring the Scout Handbook and pen/ pencil

  • Wear the full scout uniform including sash, green pants, belt and neckerchief with slide.

 

(* Note:  Here's advice about uniforms, taken from the Parent Information section:

Official scout pants & belt/buckle are added at the Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review for the ranks of Star, Life and Eagle. (Scoutmaster Conference and/or Board of Review can be deferred until the scout presents himself in compliance with the appropriate dress code))

 

10. The merit badge sash is added for:

  • Courts of Honor and other formal events, or

  • Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review for Scouts seeking Star, Life or Eagle rank. (Scoutmaster Conference and/or Board of Review can be deferred until the scout presents himself in compliance with the appropriate dress code)

 

 

Eagle Ceremony Planning Tips

 

Where you have your ceremony and what program format you follow, is very individual. 

The Scout Master has a book that you may borrow that gives tips on planning your Eagle Ceremony complete with program ideas.  Its title is ‘The Eagle Court of Honor Book…The complete guide to Scouting’s greatest moment’ by Mark Ray.  Another resource is the "Troop Program Resources" guidebook available on-line and at either the VAC Scout Shop or via the BSA on-line store. Attending the Eagle Court ceremonies of your fellow scouts is also a good way to gain ideas for your own Eagle court.  (The same holds true for Eagle Projects…go to help out to get an idea of what an Eagle project is like.)

The troop will order & pay for the: 
Eagle badge & pin with ribbon 
Eagle slide & neckerchief 
Eagle parents pins
The troop will reimburse you for the cost of:
Eagle cake (a prior request must be made to the Scout Master) 
napkins
plates
tablecloth
balloons          (provide copies of receipts please)
invitations       (card purchase only)

You will be responsible for:
Printing invitations,
Purchasing and printing programs
 
Invitations should be mailed to: 
1) Tradition is that you mail an invitation to the entire membership of Troop # 9.
2) Voyageurs Area Council has a list titled ‘Council Scouters Who Should Be Invited To An Eagle Court of Honor’.  The Scout Master of Troop # 9 can get you a copy of this.  Typically this list includes the Council President and President Elect etc. as well as the Arrowhead District Executive, Chairman etc.
3) Family & Friends
 

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