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The ‘Life to Eagle’ The ‘Life to Eagle’ Process Process

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ScoutmastersScoutmasters Eagle Coaches Eagle Coaches Asst. ScoutmastersAsst. Scoutmasters Committee MembersCommittee Members ParentsParents

Definition of CoachingDefinition of Coaching

Adults and the “Life to Adults and the “Life to Eagle” ProcessEagle” Process1.a Beneficiary, SM, Eagle Coach1.b Unit Adv Chr, Cmte Chair,

Treasurer1.c Asst Scoutmasters, Parents

2-7. Between “Life” and 182-7. Between “Life” and 182.a Active Tenure in Unit2.b Leadership Positions2.c 21 Merit Badges

3. Project Standards

4. Eagle ProjectEagle Project 4.1 Concept Approval 4.2 Project Proposal 4.3 Unit & District Approvals 4.4 Funding

4.5 Final Plan4.6 Carrying Out the Project4.7 Project Report

5. Letters of Recommendation6. Eagle Application7. Scoutmaster Conference

Before Before oror After Age 18 After Age 188. The Eagle Packet 9. The Eagle Board of Review10. Determining Eagle Rank11. The Eagle Court of Honor

Special Needs Special Needs 12a-b Special Needs Designation12c Alternate Merit Badges

Contact UsContact Us

Definition of CoachingDefinition of Coaching

When we accept positions of leadership, we have a responsibility to listen, to pay attention, and attempt to understand what is needed.

Honest LISTENING is the key to building a relationship that will be beneficial to all.

Coaches provide task direction and overall vision. They should ask open-ended questions that will help Scouts understand their role in the process. They may help with keeping interim and end-dates in the Scout’s mind, finding needed resources, supplying focus (cajoling!) and energy as-needed, and recognize interim and ultimate goals reached.

For the purposes of attaining Eagle Rank, Coaches should be individuals whose sons have been through the process or who have been Unit Leaders, so they understand the complete Life-to-Eagle path. They should be willing to work with Scouts in their Unit, or, if called upon, to work with Scouts in nearby Units as well.

Coaches should convey Aims and Methods of the BSA through their actions.

Many Waters’ Advancement Team members will work with any Scout who cannot find an Eagle Coach in their own Unit or in a nearby Unit.

With the changes to the Eagle process that

occurred in late 2011, it is

necessary for Units and

Districts to supply Eagle Coaches to help Scouts

on the path from Life-to-Eagle.

All Scouts should be working with a Coach who is not

their parent/ guardian or their

Scoutmaster.

1a Adults in the “Life to Eagle” 1a Adults in the “Life to Eagle” ProcessProcess

Throughout, please note WHO? should be involved. The Scout alwaysalways comes first; nothing should be done without his attention.

Adults are involved every step of the way. Remember to guide but not direct. Roles adults should play:

Beneficiary Helps Scout with plan, stays in contact, provides documentation. May attend Work Days.

Scoutmaster Guides, supports, provides signatures. Knowledge of process necessary. Attends Work Days. Does NOT act as Eagle Coach!

Eagle Coach Encourages, challenges (cajoles?!), knowledge of process necessary. May attend meetings and Work Days. Should NOT be parent or Scoutmaster.

Continued . . .

All Adults should be aware of,

and work to fulfill, the Aims and Methods of Scouting.

1b Adults in the “Life to Eagle” 1b Adults in the “Life to Eagle” ProcessProcess

Adv. Chair Provides info on current status of Merit Badges and Leadership Positions. May attend Work Days. May act as Eagle Coach.

Cmte Chair May meet with Scout and SM to discuss project, may work with Scout before Committee and District approvals. Provides signatures. May attend Work Days. May act as Eagle Coach.

Unit Treasurer Keeps track of funds raised and disbursed. May provide checks for supplies. Sends any funds remaining to Beneficiary after project is complete. May attend Work Days. May act as Eagle Coach.

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1c Adults in the “Life to Eagle” 1c Adults in the “Life to Eagle” ProcessProcess

Asst. SM’s Help Scout with logistics and Scout Skills. May attend Work Days. May act as Eagle Coach.

[Parents] - Read whole Eagle Packet and Project Workbook (especially pp. 3-6 and 21-22).

- Provide moral support, mild cajoling.

- Take direction from Scout (!)

- Listen to Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach advice.

- Drive Scout to meetings, estimating trips.

- Help Scout figure out Funding; try not to provide major portion.

- May provide food, beverages on Work Days.

- Don’t act as son’sson’s Eagle Coach, but may certainly coach other Scouts in Unit!

High Adventure Outdoor Program . Community Service

Sports . Building a GPA . Religious Growth . Friends

Growth in the family . Lifelong Interests . Driving . Girls

. . .

The Purpose of the Eagle Scout AwardThe Purpose of the Eagle Scout AwardFirst major life goal. The Scout learns Determination,

Persistence:

Between ‘Life’ and Age 18Between ‘Life’ and Age 18

Concern for others Uses Skills learned during Rank Advancement and Merit

Badges Lives and Works Responsibly and Cooperatively Maintains Physical, Mental, and Moral fitness Growth in Leadership

2a Active Tenure in Unit2a Active Tenure in Unit

WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Committee ChairAdvancement Chair*

A Scout is considered to be “active” in his Unit if:

He is Registered

Has good standing

Meets the Unit’s reasonable expectations*

* See “Advancement Guide” [BSA #33088 Rev. 2011] pp. 20-22 (4.2.3.1) for more information about what “Active” means

2b Leadership Positions2b Leadership Positions

WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Asst. Scoutmaster, Advancement ChairThe Scout must hold a Leadership Position for at least six months as a Life Scout

Eligible Positions Senior Patrol Leader Asst. Senior Patrol Leader

Jr. Asst. Scoutmaster Patrol Leader

Chaplain Aide Order of the Arrow Troop Rep.

Instructor Librarian

Historian Troop Guide

Scribe Webmaster

Den Chief Quartermaster

‘Leave no Trace’ Trainer

Ineligible Positions

Asst. Patrol Leader Bugler

2c Merit Badges2c Merit Badges

Required12 from the list of 15

Camping, Cit/Community, Cit/Nation, Cit/World, Communications, Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving, Environmental Science, Family Life, First Aid, Cycling or Hiking or Swimming, Personal Management, Personal Fitness

3 have a specific time requirement: Personal Management Family Life Personal Fitness

Elective 9 or more from over 125

For a full list, see “Boy Scout Requirements” booklet, or look in the back of a current Merit Badge booklet, or go to www.meritbadge.org

WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Advancement Chair21 or more Merit Badges must be earned beforebefore the Scout’s 18th Birthday

3a Eagle Project3a Eagle Project

WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

The Scout must demonstrate leadership outside of Scouting.

Eagle Scout Requirement #5: “While a Life Scout, plan, develop, and give leadership to

others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or your community. (The Project must benefit an organization other than Boy Scouting.) A Project Proposal must be approved by the organization benefiting from the effort, your Unit Leader and Unit Committee, and the Council or District before you start. You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927, in meeting this requirement.”

Scouts MUST use the latest revision [BSA #512-927 © 2012] at:scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927 _fillable.pdf

Also available on Northern Star Council’s Advancement pages at www.northernstarbsa.org or on Many Waters District’s Advancement pages at www.manywaters.nsbsa.org

3b Eagle Scout Service Project3b Eagle Scout Service Project

Leaders should download the Workbook and have it nearby while reading this Leaders should download the Workbook and have it nearby while reading this Orientation.Orientation.

3c The National Standards3c The National Standards

Eagle Projects must not benefit the BSA in any way.

The Project Must:

Provide a significant contribution to the beneficiary

Be special; challenge the skills of the Scout

Demonstrate significant leadership

There is no requirement for a minimum number of

hours.

If a Scout has been told that he must meet a minimum,

he may contact District Advancement for help to resolve

the issue.

The Scout may not do work for a business, or conduct a fundraiser.

An Eagle Project may not involve routine labor.

4.1 Concept Approval

WHO? Scout, Beneficiaries, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

Scout researches 2-3 ideas. Thinks about what he enjoys doing.

Calls and/or meets possible Beneficiaries to:• See what might be needed• Would his idea be a ‘good fit’ (as well as close to home...?)

Discuss ideas with Scoutmaster – It may take a while for the Scout to realize that HE is driving the process!

Contact Many Waters District Advancement for Verbal Concept Approval [Via Phone, Email, or at RoundTable Eagle Approvals]

Concept Approval should happen before the Scout begins the “Project Proposal” portion of the Workbook (pp 7-10).

Important: District Advancement teams know that the Eagle process: from considering Concept ideas to approval of the Project Proposal and to completion of the Final Plan before actually beginning the work days commonly takes Scouts 2-4 months, not counting a little procrastination. Coaches should help Scouts plan accordingly…. Especially if the Scout is between 17 and 18. Completing the Project Report and Eagle Rank Application, gathering people’s addresses for recommendations, etc., commonly takes at least a month.

See “The

Navigator” J/F

2012 for notes

on Northern

Star Council’s

Eagle Project

Process.

4.2a Project Proposal Standards

WHO? Scout, Benefiting Organization, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

After getting approval that the Concept is good, the Scout must read the whole Eagle Workbook, cover to cover. His Eagle Coach and Parents should do the same, especially pp. 2-5 and 21-22. The Scout then works on the Project Proposal,Project Proposal, pp. 7-10.

Standards The project should provide opportunities for planning, development,

leadership, and a positive experience!

The Scout works out how his project will benefit a church, school, or other community location.

The Scout must show that he can complete the project (not too much work, or work that he has no idea how to do…)

Safety issues must be addressed.

His proposal must include Action Steps showing how he will move from the proposal to the Final Plan.

If the Scout will be filling in the Workbook by hand, he must use a blue or black ink pen.

WHO? Scout, Benefiting Organization, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

Elements of the Project ProposalProject Description and Benefit: Project Description and Benefit: Short description, + present condition of site . How it will help Beneficiary . When to begin . How long to complete . “Before” photos . Proportional layout of the area . Give approximate size

How will Scout “Demonstrate Leadership of Others?”How will Scout “Demonstrate Leadership of Others?” How many people will the Scout need, where will he find workers, what instructions might be needed for workers?

Materials: Materials: Reasonable idea of needs: lumber, nails, cement, plants...

Expendable Supplies:Expendable Supplies: Tape, glue, food, cleanser, gas...

Tools:Tools: Shovels, power tools, gloves...

Permits/Permissions:Permits/Permissions: Permits; who will get? Cost? How long to get?

4.2b Project Proposal

Many Waters

asks that

Scouts work out

funding so

families may be

asked to donate

only small items

such as use of

tools, and

bringing

refreshments

WHO? Scout, Benefiting Organization, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

Elements of the Project ProposalPreliminary Cost Estimate:Preliminary Cost Estimate: Approx Cost . Funds from? - Beneficiary - Chartered Org. - Church - Local Business - Fundraising Event (see pp. 17-18: Submit Application to District Advancement Chair)

Logistics:Logistics: Gathering supplies, transportation, and contingencies for weather, etc.

Schedule / Work Day Plans Schedule / Work Day Plans No dates. Need to see – plans for each work day. Would be great to see –idea of hours, helpers, materials, equipment needed.

Workers: Workers: Who will help

Adult Supervision: Adult Supervision: Power tools, etc.

First Aid PrecautionsFirst Aid Precautions

Further Planning: Further Planning: A list of Action Steps to complete the Final Plan. .

4.2c Project Proposal, con’t

4.3 Approvals

WHO? Scout, Benefiting Organization, Eagle Coach, Scoutmaster, Unit Committee, [Parent]

Approval must be obtained before Final Plan, Fundraising and/or the work days begin. The Scout signs just above the approvals boxes on p. 10.

In no particular order: Benefiting Organization Scoutmaster Unit Committee

LAST!! District Advancement Committee, usually at District RoundTable

We will be happy to schedule a special meeting if necessary* – we never turn a Scout away.

* Necessary:Necessary: Accident, weather event, 1-time school event other than sports, family emergency, very close to 18th birthday (within 2-3 months).

Non-necessary:Non-necessary: school sports, work schedule.

Scouts should “Be Prepared” to take notes at their Proposal

approval meeting, so they may answer

questions posed in the Final

Plan portion of the Workbook.

4.4a Fundraising

WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, Troop Treasurer, [Parent]

The Eagle Project is meant to help the Scout gain confidence and show leadership. One of the main ways to do this is at the fundraising stage.

He and his mentors must think of ways to secure the funding. This may be a “mental stretching exercise” for Scouts, but they have already done the basics during their Scouting career: remind them to think about the Troop’s popcorn, wreath, candy, flower sales... Fundraising is permitted only for securing materials or

supplies needed to carry out the project. Materials may be donated to the project by anyone. Examples:

flowers, shrubs, trees, wood & metal scraps, wood chips, paint, cloth, books, food, snacks, and other like materials.

Family members, friends, Unit members, and the Chartered Org. may make donations for Eagle Projects, but should not be the primary source of funds.

Common Funding Sources

Benefiting Organization has budgeted

for project

Letters to area businesses and civic groups to

solicit donations of materials,

gift cards, etc.

Local Banks and other businesses

often have a mandate

to help community

4.4b Fundraising, con’t

Common Funding Sources,

con’t

Church Members

Community Organizations

Car Wash , Bake Sale,

Garage Sale

For Fundraising events, Scouts now need to read p. 18, and fill in the Fundraising Application on p. 17. This must be submitted to the District Advancement Chair for approval. Please do NOT go to Council, even though that is mentioned in the Workbook. (Northern Star Council has 1 Eagle Registrar who sees between 7-800 Eagle Projects a year – no time to approve funding requests.)

All Eagle Project Funds should be kept in the Unit’s Eagle Account. The Scout should turn in receipts and be reimbursed. All remaining funds are donated to the Beneficiary.

WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, Troop Treasurer, [Parent]

4.5a The Final Plan

WHO? Scout, Benefiting Organization, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

The National BSA re-ordered the Eagle process in late 2011, to put less emphasis on the first meeting between District Advancement and the Scout. This places more responsibility for the completion of the Final Plan and the Project Report on the Scout and his Unit. The BEST ways to ensure that the Scout will have a clean Eagle Board of Review:

Work with an Eagle Coach who is not his Scoutmaster or his parents. There are several locations in the Workbook to make notes or gather signatures to show that he is following directions laid out at the beginning of the Workbook.

Move quickly, while the Proposal information and notes from District Advancement are fresh in his mind, to complete the Final Plan portion of the Workbook, pp. 11-16.

If Fundraising is needed, read p. 18, complete p. 17, and contact the District Advancement Chair, as it may take a week or so to get this approval.

4.5b The Final Plan, con’t

WHO? Scout, Benefiting Organization, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

Changes to this portion of the Workbook will make it easier for the Scouts to visualize and complete this segment. Changes from the Proposal Changes from the Proposal – The Scout should keep track of

changes from what was approved in the Proposal. Project Phases Project Phases – The Scout should copy/paste the Proposal

phases here, and then edit them as he fills in the detail in the Work Processes, Materials, Supplies, Tools, Expenses, Logistics, Safety, and Contingency segments.

Giving LeadershipGiving Leadership – A great new segment with more direction to help the Scout figure out how to provide Leadership on his Work Days.

Eagle Coach CommentsEagle Coach Comments – This segment will provide some great insight to the project at the Eagle Board of Review.

Many Waters Advancement is

more than happy to fulfill

the Eagle Coach function for Units who have no one

designated to work with Eagle

Candidates.

4.6 Carrying Out the Project

WHO? Troop, Friends, Family, School & Church Volunteers, Mentors, anyone who wants to help!

Scout should “clearly demonstrate leadership skills” while carrying out the Work Days.

Scout should follow the approved plan. All modifications should be noted. If the project deviates from the approved proposal so far that it has become unrecognizable, the Scout should access the following “Chain of Command” to ask for help to resolve the problem:

1. Eagle Coach

2. Scoutmaster, Unit Advancement Chair

3. District Advancement

4.7a Project Report

WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

The next step is completing the Project Report. Again, this new segment will be much easier for the Scout. It contains prompts to help with gathering information. Reading these later segments in the Workbook before beginning the process will show the Scout what types of info the Board of Review will be looking for.

Summary . Changes . Evidence of Leadership

Materials . Supplies . Tools – Overages, shortages, etc. No estimated and actual cost reports are needed.

Hours: Candidate’s hours to plan and carry out; BSA youth, other youth, BSA adults, and other adults, etc.

Funding: All funds should be managed by the Unit, and any

remainder should be donated to the Beneficiary.

4.7b Project Report, con’t

WHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, [Parent]

“After” photos, maps, hand-outs, fundraising letters...

Scout’s signature stating he was the leader of the project.

Benefiting Organization’s signature, and letter of approval (letter is optional but highly encouraged.)

Scoutmaster’s signature verifying that the Eagle Project is complete.

5. Letters of Recommendation

WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster

Candidate gives Scoutmaster information noted on front of Eagle Application for: Parent or Guardian Religious: anyone at church who knows Scout. [Scout or

Parent may also write statement of Reverence.] Educator Employer (if any). Only letter that is not necessary. Two non-family references who know Scout personally.

1. Scoutmaster may submit Packet to Council Registrar even if all letters are not included. Letter(s) may be added to packet before the Eagle Board of Review.

2. Unit should budget for cost of Eagle Letters of Recommendation

Use latest revision. PDF can be saved to computer. May be completed on computer or handwritten.

Find under Advancement or “Eagle Resources” at www.bsa.scouting.org or www.northernstarbsa.org or www.manywaters.nsbsa.org

Most Scouts print 2 copies, one for a “sloppy copy,” and the final copy.

If handwritten, please use blue or black pen.

6a Eagle Scout Rank Application

WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster, Eagle Coach

“Life to Eagle” Packets are available online at www.northernstarbsa.org

Unit Advancement Chair should print

and present to Scout with Life RankLife Rank advancement patch.

Pay attention to the “Eagle Scout Application Check Sheet,” and the “Top Ten Errors” sheet to avoid the pitfalls noted.

6b. Rank Application Check-sheetsWHO? Scout, Eagle Coach, Advancement Chair

7. Scoutmaster Conference

WHO? Scout, Scoutmaster

The Scoutmaster Conference is the last thing that mustmust occur before the Scout’s 18th birthday.

Over and above discussing the usual things like Scouting Spirit, living the Oath and Law daily, etc., the Scoutmaster will make sure all the items of the Eagle Packet are complete.

After the Scoutmaster Conference, the Scoutmaster will ask the Committee Chair to sign the Eagle Application before submitting it to the Council Registrar.

In the unhappy event that a

Scoutmaster or Cmte Chair

cannot in good faith sign the Scout’s Eagle Application, they should

submit a letter with stated

reasons. Please contact District Advancement

to discuss circumstances.

Before or After Age 18Before or After Age 18

8. The Eagle Packet

WHO: Scoutmaster, Council Registrar, Dist. Advancement

The Eagle Packet should contain (in loose sheets of paper) Completed and signed Eagle Project Workbook Completed and signed Eagle Application Scout’s Personal Goals and Accomplishments Statement 5+ Letters of Recommendation

Reverence Statement [if no letter obtained from religious leader]. Any Special Needs designations or alternate Merit Badge

applications

The Council Registrars check all details. If approved, they send the Packet to District Advancement, and send an email of congratulations to the Scout and Scoutmaster. This process usually takes 1-2 weeks.

If the Packet is not ready to be approved, the Registrar will contact the Scout or Scoutmaster to inform them of what is still needed.

The Approved Packet Comes Back to the District

The Council Registrar sends a congratulatory Email to the Troop, the Scout, and the District’s Area Contact. When the Packet is received, the Many Waters’ Area Contact calls or emails the Unit to set up the Board of Review.

The Scout should wear his official uniform, his Merit Badge sash, and bring his BSA Handbook with previous rank advancements noted. Other things to bring: if in OA, his sash, other objects from his years as a Scout, extra photos of his Eagle Project, etc.

The Board of Review will be conducted as a friendly conversation with the Scout. It will be held in a conference room type setting with the Scout seated around the table with between 3 and 6 members of the Board.

The main purpose of the Board of Review is to ascertain whether the Scout accomplished his Eagle Project as proposed. Other topics: Merit Badges, Leadership, Scout spirit, the Unit’s outdoor program, life goals, and the Scout’s future in Scouting.

9. The Eagle Board of Review

10. Determining Eagle Rank

The Board of Review members’ decision must be unanimous.

If so, the Scout is congratulated! The Unit returns the Application to Council. It will be sent for National BSA approval.

All other paperwork is returned to the Scout, except the Letters of Recommendation, which are not returned to the Scout or the Unit.

If not, the Board of Review may be suspended, or the Board may deny the Scout outright.

If suspension, Board and Candidate will discuss how the remaining requirements may be met. A time limit may be imposed. A letter will be sent from the District to the Scout, confirming the action(s) necessary for advancement. When the issues have been worked out, the Board will be resumed.

If the Board denies the Scout outright, the Scout will need to appeal to the Council Advancement Committee.

11. The Eagle Court of Honor

The Board of Review’s decision was unanimous!

The Eagle Application is back from National, and the little black box is waiting to be picked up from the Council office!

It’s now time to plan the Scout’s Eagle Court of Honor (COH).

The Eagle Court of Honor should be what the Scout wants it to be.

There are resources galore, in books and online, from complete scripts to skits depicting the Scouting trail, or the 12 points of the Scout Law, etc. The sky is the limit! Hopefully the Scout has attended several COH’s already and has a pretty good idea of what he wants.

There are Eagle COH boxes at the Council that may be checked out for a few days around the date. They contain decorations.

Enjoy!

Please do not forget the Eagle Photo! Find info on the Council Website on the “Life to Eagle” page. Use it for

the COH Program, submit it to Council for

display in the Service Centers,

and most important of all, publish a small article in your

local newspaper about the Scout and his Eagle

Project.

12a. Special Needs Eagle 12a. Special Needs Eagle CandidatesCandidatesScouts who Have a Disability May Become Eagle!The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 definition:

“An individual is considered to have a disability if he has a permanent physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one of more major life activities (e.g., seeing, hearing, speaking, walking, breathing, performing manual tasks, learning, caring for oneself, and working), has a record of such an impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment.”

Over the years many Scouts who have a disability have achieved the Eagle Scout Award with no extra help from their Unit, District, or Council Leaders.

The BSA’s definition: A disability must be so permanent that it precludes advancement even at a rate significantly slower than considered normal. Youth may be considered for special needs designation if a qualified medical professional correlates cognitive abilities to less than the upper limit of eligibility age. If ranks can be achieved with accommodations and flexibility already provided in Handbooks, or with modifications, then the disability probably does not rise to the level required.

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This information comes directly from the BSA’s 2011 revision of

the “Advancement Guide” (BSA

#33088). Please see section 10, pp. 60-63, for

more information.

12b. Special Needs Eagle Candidates

Registering a Scout Beyond the Age of Eligibility

The following documents must be submitted to the Council: A letter from a parent or guardian that describes the disability Proof of current membership in the BSA A Health and Medical Record form A signed statement by a qualified health professional attesting

to the nature of the disability, it’s severity, and permanent limitations.

A letter from the Unit, advocating and supporting the designation.

A copy of the Scout’s IEP or 504 Plan, treatment summaries, etc. may be submitted.

Send copies of these documents to:

Council Training and Advancement Director Marie Rice

Northern Star Council, BSA

5300 Glenwood Ave, MPLS, 55422

Or submit via email to: mrice@northernstarbsa.org

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Parents and Eagle Coaches should be

aware that providing the Unit with the Scout’s

ADA-based Individual

Education Plan (IEP) or school-based 504 Plan

will give valuable information on

how to help him achieve to the

best of his ability.

12c. Alternate Merit Badges

The goals and outcomes of the Scouting experience should be fun and educational. Therefore, the BSA has built in a process for completing rank requirements that will not place unrealistic expectations on a Scout who has a disability.

Although individual requirements for Merit Badges may not be modified, youth with disabilities (whether designated as such or not) may submit an Application for Alternate Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges to the Council. This form is found under the Resources tab at the Northern Star website.

This must occur after the Scout has chosen requirements and completed all of the badges that he is able to accomplish on his own. The Scout, with his parents and unit leaders, must choose Merit Badge(s) that will provide the Scout with as much difficulty as the badge they are applying to replace. See pp. 62-63 of the Advancement Guide (BSA #33088) for more information.

Later, when submitting the Eagle Packet to Council:

The candidate’s Application and other additional documentation must be included with the Eagle Packet.

ALL Scouts’ Eagle Proposals,

regardless of their designation,

should be considered based on the idea that

the Scout is “Doing HIS Best” to accomplish this

laudable goal. Adults must “be

prepared” to help coach Scouts in their Unit who wish to become

Eagle.

Contact UsContact Us

For more information, please contact Many Waters District Advancement:

Chair: Holly Peirson, hpbirdscouter@msn.com, 612-309-5019

Area Contacts (Divisions of “Location” within the Advancement Team):

Area 1 Mike Brinkman, thedoc@usfamily.net, 651-464-1896North Units: 129, 135, 141, 159, 411, 962

Area 2 Teri Fick, tkfick@mmm.com, 651- 433-3070C E Units: 127, 142, 151, 173, 487, 733

Area 3 Holly Peirson, hpbirdscouter@msn.com, 612-309-5019C W Units: 103, 136, 232, 414, 435

Area 4 Jim Letourneau, Jr, jaletourneau@gmail.com, 651-442-2245S W Units: 112, 212, 402, 431, 494

Area 5 Steve Wiberg, stevenwiberg959@msn.com, 651-429-7914S E Units: 89, 389, 433, 434, 438, 439, 726