a.      Choose someone that is a BSA registered leader (recommend a leader from the Troop). BSA rules

         require your Eagle Coach to have completed youth protection training.

b.      Your coach should be someone you have a personal relationship with. He or She should be someone you

         trust and are comfortable meeting with.

c.       Get a notebook to keep track of all your time spent with your coach, and questions you have for them.

               a. Your Eagle Coach will be your guide throughout the entire process.

               b. He or She will be your first phone call when there is something you don’t understand or need further

                   clarification on a subject.

               c. You should plan to meet with your coach face to face on a regular schedule depending on the flow of

                   your project. A good starting point is every 2 to 4 weeks. As time goes on the time between meetings

                   could become longer. Make sure you set aside at least 45 minutes a meeting. Don’t wait until the end

               d. As you are on your trail to Eagle write down all of your questions. That way you won’t forget to ask

              a. Think about something that is important to you. Where do you spend a lot of time?

              b. The beneficiary must be a non-profit organization.

              c. Some examples from past projects would be:

                               i. Church

                               ii. State, County, and Town Parks

                               iii. ASPCA

                               iv. Sports Clubs

                               v. Am vets

             d. Whichever beneficiary you choose to go with the project must be substantial enough for you to

                 demonstrate leadership skills. Although not required, the easiest way to show leadership is to build

                 something, and typically would require one prep day (small group) and one full day of construction

                 (larger group).

             e. A brief list of examples from previous projects are:

                              i. Planters

                              ii. Gardens

                              iii. Benches

                              iv. Walkways

                              v. Bird / Bat Houses

                              vi. Combination of 2 or more of the above

             f. Talk to your beneficiary, use your imagination, and challenge yourself! You are capable of completing

            a. You will likely meet with your beneficiary 1-4 times before you reach an agreement for your project.

                If possible bring your coach and/or a guardian with you.

            b. Ask them what they are looking for. They will have ideas for you. Free labor will not be turned away by a

                non-profit.

            c. Meet with your coach and go over your options. Decide on a project that is not too big and not too small.

                Your coach will help you with this process.

            a. Download the latest workbook from the following site:

                                                   https://www.scouting.org/programs/scouts-bsa/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/

 (this will ensure you get the latest version)

            b. Follow the instructions very carefully in part 1 of the project book. (See attached)

            c. Type out all of the sections in Microsoft Word or an equivalent, then copy and paste into the project

                workbook.

            d. Use full and complete sentences in each section, even in sections that may not apply.

            e. Do not use one word answers.

            f. Include more detail than the proposal requires. (The more you plan now the less you will have to do later)

           b. The Eagle review team will send you a few suggestions, and let you know what you may have to change or

               fix before getting approval. Once those changes are made you can then go to the Scoutmaster and

          c. Go back to your beneficiary and show them what you have planned for them. Then have them sign off on it.

          d. You then need to have the proposal approved by the district before you can begin your project. Get the

              name of the district chairperson from a member of the Troop’s Committee or Scoutmaster.

         a. Follow the project workbook "Project Plan" section of the Eagle Project workbook applying the same rules

            as the proposal.

         b. Write a letter of solicitation, get into your full Class A uniform and start going from business to business

             asking for donations. Then a week later make a follow up phone call to all of the businesses you went to.

         d. When you are finished filling out this section, you should be able to hand it to a complete stranger and they

             will be able to complete your project without question.

         e. Details, details, details.

         g. Speak with your Scoutmaster about scheduling a specific date of your project. Have him look over your final

             plan and agree on a date.

       a. Just like before, follow and fill out each section in the project report. Use complete sentences and include

           as much detail as you can. Go over it again, and again with your coach.

       b. Sign the candidate's promise.

      a. Download either the latest blank Eagle Rank application from the following link or go to Scoutbook

          to  have a “mostly completed” application generated for you.

             1. Blank application link:

               2. Scout Book Application:
                        Login to Scoutbook.org (create a user id if needed right from Scout book)
                        Select “Reports Menu” then “Eagle Application”
                        Enter your BSA ID (get this from Troopmaster or the committee chair)

Enter Last Name
Select “Run” and fill in the missing data and save the form

       b. You need to compile the following items:

                i. Eagle Scout Application

                ii. Life Purpose Letter

                iii. List of Activities

                iv. Eagle Project Service Workbook

       d. Make 2 additional copies

       a.      The Committee Chair (when notified) will schedule a BOR and will notify the Scout when the BOR will

       b. There will be a questions and answer session with the committee and district representative.

       c. You will then leave the room, and the committee will make their decision.

       d. They will call you back in and let you know their decision.

      a. You’re all set!