Troop 61 – May 13, 2015. Overview of Eagle Requirements Merit Badges Leadership Motivational Help and Tips The Eagle Project

60 MINUTES TO EAGLEMIKE HAUMAN AND RICK TOURTILLOTT

Troop 61 – May 13, 2015

AGENDA Overview of Eagle Requirements Merit Badges Leadership Motivational Help and Tips The Eagle Project

OVERVIEW Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class

Many requirements. If you show up, you advance. Star, Life

Merit Badges, Show Leadership, 6 months each, 6 hours of service

Eagle 21 Merit Badges (13 Required) Hold a Leadership Position Service Project Active in the Troop for six month after Life Four recommendations

MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED1. Swimming / Hiking /

Cycling2. Camping3. Environmental

Science or Sustainability

4. Lifesaving / Emergency Preparedness

5. Communications6. First Aid

7. Personal Fitness8. Family Life9. Personal

Management10. Citizenship in

Community11. Citizenship in Nation12. Citizenship in World13. Cooking

MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Five/Six are offered at Summer Camp

Swimming Camping Environmental Science Lifesaving Cooking Emergency Preparedness – must be

coordinated in advance of Summer camp (see Doc)

MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Two are offered at Friday Meetings

First Aid Offered once a year Taught over 3-4 meetings

Communications Offered once a year Taught over 5-6 “Open Advancement” meetings

MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Three have 90 day recording requirements

Personal Fitness Design and Track an exercise program for 90 days Can be done as part of a school sport Must be checked weekly/bi-weekly by counselor

Personal Management Design and Track a budget for 90 days Must be checked weekly/bi-weekly by counselor

Family Life Design and Track a home chore plan for 90 days Must be checked weekly/bi-weekly by counselor Carry out a project that you do around the home that benefits your

family Plan and carry out a project that involves the participation of your

family

MERIT BADGES: THE 13 REQUIRED Three are Citizenship MBs

Citizenship in Community, Nation, & World Much work can be done at home Work with friends at Friday meetings Meet one-on-one with Counselor after

homework is complete

MERIT BADGES: TIPS Two MBs offered through Council Clinics

First Aid Winter and Fall clinic at Three Harbors

headquarters Scout needs to make a First Aid Kit

Personal Management Fall clinic at Three Harbors headquarters Still need to complete the 90 day program

MERIT BADGES: COUNSELORS Camping

Joe Hagen/Tom Pelt Environmental Science

Joel Gebhard Tim Urbaniak

Swimming Pat Morse Paul Roback

Life Saving Paul Roback Pat Morse

MERIT BADGES: COUNSELORS First Aid

Rick Tourtillott Doc

Communications Mike Hauman

Cooking Jasha Walters Brian Mosicki

MERIT BADGES: COUNSELORS Personal Fitness

Zach Groeschl Gary Hoffman

Citizenships Don Redman Paul Roback Jim Sullivan

Personal Management Pat Morse

Family Life Mike Hauman Jeff Saeger

MERIT BADGES: COUNSELOR TIPS Read the Merit Badge Pamphlet

They are in the office. Free. (Please return when done.) Call the Counselor and make an appointment

You can meet anytime – not just a Friday meeting Meet at scout house, or counselor’s preferred location Off hours meetings must be attended by a parent

All Merit Badges can be earned outside the Troop List of Council Merit Badge Counselors is in the office Complete the requirements then make an appointment

All Merit Badge requirements and workbooks are on the Web. Use Google.

ACTIVE IN TROOP: AFTER GRADE SCHOOL Meetings

Don’t need to come to all Help is needed on “Open Advancement” nights to teach

younger scouts Outings

Should make effort to attend Help especially needed at Summer Camp High Adventure Trip should not be only outing of the year

Service Projects Should make effort to attend – 6hrs needed for Star and

Life

LEADERSHIP Patrol Leader Senior Patrol Leader Instructor (more than 1 position) Den Chief (more than 1 position) Troop Guide (more than 1 position) Troop Librarian Troop Historian Quarter Master Junior Assistant Scoutmaster

TIPS AND MOTIVATIONS Parents can and should nudge

The scout must be motivated, but parents still have a role

Start the 90 day programs ASAP This is the single hardest part to complete! It can take 4 years to complete 90 days

Put plans on the Refrigerator Get the whole family involved in reminders

EAGLE PROJECT Rick Tourtillott - Eagle Project Coach Project must be approved by Troop

Committee (Eagle coach), Scoutmaster, Benefactor, and District Advancement Chairman

Troop can provide some funds if needed (up to $200)

Can start project after earning Life Must be planned and run by scout Must involve scouts from Troop Must benefit Community

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE EAGLE PROJECT COACH?

To advise and counsel an Eagle candidate through the process of developing and executing the Eagle Service Project.

Help the scout by:Providing information, motivation and

guidanceShowing how the pieces of the puzzle fit

together without taking over the project

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ROLE OF THE EAGLE PROJECT COACH (CON’T)

Help the Scout by:

Identifying barriers and, when appropriate, guiding the Scout around them

Communicating the importance of developing a detailed plan and exercising leadership

Guiding him to a BSA-compliant project of value to the community

Help to identify safety concerns

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WHERE DOES THE EAGLE PROJECT COACHFIT IN THE PROCESS?

I will be involved in all phases:

Candidate’s selection of projectProposal developmentDetailed planning developmentProject executionPreparation for final Eagle Board of Review

The Eagle Candidate Owns the Project, Not the Eagle Coach

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THE GREATEST PITFALL IS THE “TAKEOVER”

Provide the leadership training, not the leadership!

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Parents/Scout Leaders

If the scout stumbles or doesn’t get out of first gear

We should…Provide encouragement and guidance through

open-ended questionsEncourage Scout to come up with his own ideasAvoid temptation to take the lead

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THE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK

THE EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT WORKBOOK DETAILS OF THE PROJECT PHASES:

Project Selection:

Religious, school, community/of the worldPlan, Develop, Lead (example: Landscaping project)What are the restrictions

No minimum hoursNo routine labor (ie – weeding soccer fields)Project can’t be a fundraiser. You can do a

fundraiser to support your project (obtain materials)One candidate per projectNo BSA properties or entitiesMust involve other scouts from troop. Others can

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Project Proposal (pgs 7 – 10):

State how the project meets the requirements of an Eagle project

Indicate how the project is feasible and realisticPresent any potential safety issues and how they will

be treatedPresent key steps to ensure that the plan will have

enough detail to be carried out successfully.Proposal write up must use official BSA Workbook (the

official BSA Electronic version is the only document to be used: No. 512-927 found at www.scouting.org, do not use any other source)

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http://www.scouting.org/

Giving Leadership – Number of people needed, where recruiting from.? What will be the most difficult in leading them? Project Description –

How is it help to the beneficiary and why needed? How long to complete?

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Eagle Workbook Page 8

Materials and Supplies – Reasonable idea of what is needed. If not needed, respond “Not Applicable”

Tools and Permits and Permissions - What tools will be needed? How many will be needed? Are permits needed? How long will it take to secure them? Who is securing them?Preliminary Cost Estimate - Reasonable estimate – even if donated – replacement cost

Project Phases and Logistics - List the phases, don’t make it overly complicated. What are the logistics for transporting or storing materials or supplies.

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Candidates Promise - Signed before approvals are granted. Scout acknowledges that he has read all of the information.

Eagle Workbook Page 10 (top)

Safety Issues and Further Planning - What type of hazards may there be, what safety steps will be taken? Describe action steps that will be taken to complete the final plan.

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Proposal Signatures Required BEFORE Project Start!

Eagle Workbook Page 10 (bottom)


Project Final Plan (pgs 11-16):

Contains detailed steps, work processes, material lists, funding, expenses, and project planning

The Project Plan provides a framework for constructing the planning details that are essential for project success and leadership development.

Must be completed before project starts. Allow yourself 1-2 weeks.

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Present Condition or Situation - Before pictures, biggest challengesProject Phases – More details from the proposal, include timing

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Project Description and Benefit - How is project different from proposal? Is it more or less helpful?

Comments from Your Proposal Review - What comments or suggestions were made when the project was approved?


Permits and Permissions - Construction or building activity? How long to get a permit? Is a tour permit needed? Obtain proper permission from organization. If nescessary notify local authorities.Materials -

Items to build with, and total cost. Even if items were donated.Work Processes - What needs to be done…step by step. Pictures, drawings, maps etc. This is where a coach can assist.

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Supplies - Tarps, tape, nails, screws, etc. Total cost even if donated.

Tools - What will be needed? Where will they come from? Who will be using? Refer to Guide to Safe Scouting and Age Guidelines for Tool Use.Expenses - Contributions from beneficiary, family, etc. Cumulative value adding materials, supplies, tools, other expenses = total.

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Giving Leadership - Project workforce, youth, adults, task assignments.Briefings and communications with others

Logistics - How to get there workers and materials to project? Meals/food for workers?Restrooms?

EAGLE WORKBOOK PAGE 16

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Logistics (con’t)- What will be done with left over materials and supplies? What will be done with tools

Safety - If very important, what type of hazards? First Aid kit? List how problems, accidents or injuries can be prevented. Is a safety briefing needed? Check Guide to Safe Scouting for guidelines.

Contingency Plans - What could cause cancellation? What will be done if this happens?Eagle Project Coach Comments – Feed back from the Eagle Project Coach can be made


Project Fundraising Application (pgs 17-18):

Projects that involve fundraising require this form to be filled out and approved by the Council

Forms can be dropped off at either council offices – Attention: Charlie Tinsley

Allow 2 weeks for approval

The troop can provide some funds if needed (up to $200). You must appear in front of the Committee at a monthly committee meeting

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Eagle Workbook Page 17 & 18

Council Approval required - - Approximately 2 week timeline for processing

Fundraising Procedures - - Project cannot be a fundraiser - Beneficiary must be identified - Monies tendered to beneficiary’s account - Contracts signed by responsible adults - Funds for Eagle Scout Project ONLY - Excess funds tendered to beneficiary at end of project


Project Final Report (pgs 19-20):(Eagle Board approval required):

Prepared after the project is completedSummarize how the project wentAny changes, staffing numbersHow Leadership demonstration

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Summary - What went well; what was challenging?Changes – What changes had to be made as the project proceeded?

Leadership - - How was leadership demonstrated?- What was the most difficult?- What was the most rewarding?- What was learned to further leadership skills?

Materials, Supplies, Tools - How did the planning go for these? What effect did it have on the project?

Completed AFTER project has been concluded - Useful for preparing for Eagle Board of Review

Candidate’s Promise - Signs attesting that he was the leader of the service projectCompletion Approvals – Signature of the Beneficiary and the Unit leader. They are attesting that Eagle Scout requirement 5 was met

Funding - Fundraising efforts, amount collected, how much was spent, excess donations. Donors Thanked!!

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Photos and other Documentation - - Before and after pictures- Letters, maps, handouts or other items that

might be helpful in Eagle Board of ReviewService Project Data - - Number of workers and total number of hours worked.- These are the hours that are reported to National.- No requirement on the minimum hours that must be met

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EAGLE PROJECT: EXAMPLES Gather relief supplies for US troops Gather relief supplies for victims of natural disasters or poverty Build a nature trail at school Build and place bird / bat houses Build and place benches on a community trail Build boat landing or trail restoration at Summer Camp Beachfront and camp restoration at Summer Camp Paint the kitchen at school Paint hall at church Landscaping for a church or school Replace fence at cemetery Build Little Libraries for a neighborhood association

QUESTIONS?

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THANK YOU FOR HELPING GROW THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW!

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Troop 61 – May 13, 2015. Overview of Eagle Requirements Merit Badges Leadership Motivational Help and Tips The Eagle Project