Eagle Scout Orientation

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Eagle Scout Orientation

• Calumet Council
• Minor edits David Crow Monmouth Council 9-8-05 to
  reflect local practices

Calumet Council, BSA
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Agenda

• Please Register and Pick Up Your
• Eagle Packet Handout
• We will do the following
• Review Eagle Requirements (15 Mins)
• Leadership Skills Review (15 Mins)

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Agenda

• Project Selection (10 Mins)
• Idea for Projects (10 Mins)
• Project Planning Approval
• (45 Mins)
• Carrying Out the Project ( 5 Mins)
• Questions Answers (10 Mins)

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Purpose

• Encourage Explain why YOU need to be an Eagle
  Scout
• Provide you with usable information on how to do
  your Project

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Eagle Scout Orientation

• Calumet Council

Calumet Council, BSA
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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• 1. Be ACTIVE in your troop, team, crew, or ship
  for a period of at least 6 months after you have
  achieved the rank of Life Scout

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• Does it have to be continuous?
• NO. Any six month period since your Life Board
  of Review is sufficient.
• It does NOT have to be the most recent six months.

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• 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 you
  personally and would be willing to provide a
  recommendation on your behalf.

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• What does this mean?
• Personal Growth
• Citizenship
• Leadership Development

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• How is personal growth measured?
• By what a Scout learns how to do
• By using his hands as well as learning from a
  text book
• By how he does his part in his unit
• By how he does his part in his daily life
• By how he does his part in his community, his
  nation, his world

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• 3. Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required
  badges are listed). List the month, day, and year
  the merit badge was earned. (Also list the unit)

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Required Badges
Camping
Cycling or Hiking or Swimming
Citizenship in the
Nation,
Personal Management
Community,
First Aid
and World
Environmental Science
Communication
Personal Fitness
Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving
Family Life
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Eagle Scout Application Worksheet(information
contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout
Application (BSA58-728) )

• Merit Badges
• Required for Eagle Scout (line out ones not
  used)
• Camping Earned_________ Unit__________
• Citizenship in the Community Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Citizenship in the Nation Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Citizenship in the World Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Communications Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving Earned_
  ________ Unit__________
• Environmental Science Earned_________
  Unit__________
• First Aid Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Cycling or Hiking or Swimming Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Personal Management Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Personal Fitness Earned_________
  Unit__________
• Family Life Earned_________
  Unit__________

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Eagle Scout Application Worksheet(information
contained here to be transferred to Eagle Scout
Application (BSA58-728) )

• Merit Badges
• Eagle Scout Candidates choices
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________
• _____________Merit Badge Earned_________
  Unit__________

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• 4. While a Life Scout, serve actively for a
  period of 6 months in one or more of the
  following positions of responsibility. List
  only those positions after Life board of review
  date.

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• 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.

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• 6. Attach statement of your ambitions and life
  purpose
• Include a list of positions held that
  demonstrated leadership skills and honors and
  awards received
• Take part in a Scoutmaster conference with your
  unit leader.

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Requirements for Eagle Scout

• 7. Successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of
  review.

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Leadership Skills
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Leadership Skills

• Communication
• 25 is Verbal
• 75 is Non-Verbal

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Leadership Skills

• Knowing and Using the Resources of the Group
• Who has the right skills?
• Carpenter

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Leadership Skills

• Understanding the Characteristics and Needs of
  the Group
• Who are they
• Hunger, Tired
• Playtime
• Encouragement

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Leadership Skills

• Planning

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Leadership Skills

• Teaching
• Demonstrate
• Practice
• Test or Evaluate
• If Ok
• Then Learn new
• Else Learn Old

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Leadership Skills

• Delegation
• Youre still responsible
• Hold others accountable

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Leadership Skills

• Controlling the Group Performance

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Leadership Skills

• Setting the Example
• Acting Mature
• Knowing Your Job
• Following Directions

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Leadership Skills

• Representing the Group

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Leadership Skills

• Evaluate
• Before
• During
• After

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Leadership Skills

• Counseling
• Walk in the other guys shoes
• No Advice
• Provide multiple Choices
• Listen

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Eagle Project
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The Project 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. Project Selection

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Limitations

• Not Routine Labor
• Not BSA property or activities
• Not a Business or Commercial nature
• Not a Fundraiser
• Not maintenance

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How Big?

• No Specific requirement
• Typical is 125-400 hours including planning
• Should be a challenge to the Scout
• Must demonstrate Leadership of Others

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Project Examples from our District

• Oak Ridge Prairie
• Sandridge Nature Preserve
• Hoosier Prairie
• Isaac Walton League
• Nursing home Picnic Tables
• Landscaping for your Church

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Project Examples from our District

• Park Benches, Signs, Playground Equipment
• Planting trees shrubs
• Griffith Animal Shelter
• All Park Districts
• Hammond Warming Shelter
• Books for a Library

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Project Examples from our District

• Recovering Kneelers at a Catholic Church
• Bird Houses for Parks
• Painting for your Church
• Trail Improvements and Additions (NOT
  maintenance)

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Benches Landscaping
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Landscaping
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Picnic Bench Shelter
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Trail
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Park Signs Landscaping
Tree Planting
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Flag Pole and Dedication
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Approval Criteria

• The project IDEA and PLAN must be approved by
  your
• Sponsor
• Scoutmaster
• Troop Committee
• District Advancement Rep
• BEFORE YOU START !

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Approval Criteria

• You must use the Eagle Scout Service Project
  Workbook in meeting this requirement.

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Approval Criteria

• Who will benefit?
• How will they benefit?
• Who from that group will be providing guidance in
  planning the project?
• How many people will be recruited to carry out
  the project?
• What cost are there? How will you raise funds?

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Project Planning

• Written Plan
• Paying for Materials
• Determine the Tasks
• Determine the Equipment / Persons / Materials
  Reqd
• Determine how long it is going to take to do the
  task
• Approval Signatures
• What is being approved

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Project Planning
Time
Total
Materials
People
Task
for
Tasks to be performed
Reqd
Reqd
Task
Time
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0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
0
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Project Planning

• Give a copy of the project plan to
• Group Benefited
• District Advancement Rep

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Project Planning
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Introduction

• Define the Project
• Planning the Project
• Scheduling the Project
• Getting Project Approval
• Controlling the Project
• Completing the Project

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Define the Project

• Review with the Benefited Group
• Review with the Scoutmaster
• Take notes
• Overview
• Give the big picture of the project
• Dont Spend any time planning yet!

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Define the Project

• Gathering Information
• Review of Work Areas
• Review of Schedule
• Review of Costs
• Visit Work Area
• Hold a Review Meeting

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Project Description
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Define the Project Gathering Information

• How is the Owner going to Benefit?
• What does the project involve?
• What are the risks?
• What are the challenges?

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Define the Project Review of Work Areas

• Gather or Make Drawings or Sketches
• Take Pictures
• Determine when it needs to be done by
• Special access requirements?

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Define the Project Review of Schedule

• Discuss time frame with the Owner
• Discuss work sequence order.
• Do NOT get approval from owner at this time.
• It could take a month to get concept approval and
  plan the project.

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Define the Project Review of Costs

• Will the owner provide funds or materials?
• Will you get donations?
• Will you do a fund raiser to get funds?
• Discuss how much it is going to cost?

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Define the Project Visit the Work Area

• Take a camera or video
• Take notes
• Visit must take place before a project is
  scheduled, since you may identify situations that
  will impact the schedule.
• Pay attention to
• access
• resource requirements

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Define the Project Hold a Review Meeting

• Discuss with your Scoutmaster
• Review all materials collected
• Will this project work?
• Does this meet project acceptance criteria?
• Call Unit Advancement Chairman with questions!

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Define the Project Hold a Review Meeting

• Ask enough questions to help adequately plan the
  project!
• Special Conditions
• Transportation Needs
• Special Equipment Needs
• Safety Requirements

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Introduction

• Define the Project
• Planning the Project
• Scheduling the Project
• Getting Project Approval
• Controlling the Project
• Completing the Project

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Project Details and Approvals
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Planning the Project

• Begins after the Concept Review Meeting

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Planning Definition

• Complete scope of work that you are responsible
  for
• all general tasks related to the project
• all areas, and the tasks related to individual
  areas
• all resources required for the project based upon
  skill
• duration of each task

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Planning the ProjectIdentify the Tasks

• General Project Tasks
• Implementation Tasks
• Completion Tasks
• Group Tasks
• Use a Computer

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Project Planning
Time
Total
Materials
People
Task
for
Tasks to be performed
Reqd
Reqd
Task
Time
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
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Planning the ProjectGeneral Project Tasks

• Plan/Schedule
• Meetings
• Making Handouts
• Phone Calls
• Material Gathering
• Tools Gathering
• Fund Raising

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Planning the ProjectImplementation Tasks

• Training
• Safety
• Materials Preparation
• Area Preparation
• Assembly
• Installation
• Breaks

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Planning the ProjectCompletion Tasks

• Cleanup
• Follow-up
• Walk-through with owner
• Benefited Group Acceptance

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Planning the Project Identify the Tasks

• Break down Group Tasks into smaller Tasks
• This identifies different areas
• Different Areas may require different talents and
  tools
• Use a tasking log (ie Computer)

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Project Planning
Time
Total
Materials
People
Task
for
Tasks to be performed
Reqd
Reqd
Task
Time
0
0
0
0
0
0
TOTAL
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Planning the ProjectIdentify Resources

• Each task requires resources
• Who can do the work
• How many does it take to do the work
• What materials are required
• What tools are required

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Planning the ProjectIdentify Resources

• Will help you delegate the project.
• Take advantage of experience and expertise

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Planning the ProjectIdentify Duration

• Duration may vary based upon
• Skill Level
• Experience
• Training
• Should be of a manageable size
• Typically for your project should be in minutes

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Planning the ProjectIdentify Duration

• Use your resources to identify Duration
• Do a Time Study

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Introduction

• Define the Project Concept
• Planning the Project
• Scheduling the Project
• Getting Project Approval
• Controlling the Project
• Completing the Project

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Scheduling the Project

• Sequence the Tasks
• Determine when multiple tasks can be done at the
  same time.
• Determine finish times

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Scheduling the Project

• Check Sequence backwards
• Check to be sure items needed are completed
  before this task is executed.
• Training requires training preparation time.

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Scheduling the ProjectFinalize the Schedule

• Look for slack
• Slack allows flexibility
• Avoid putting too many people in one area

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Scheduling Problems

• Not Enough Time
• Bring the problem to the Benefited Group and
  discuss
• Not enough People
• Too many People

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Introduction

• Define the Project Concept
• Planning the Project
• Scheduling the Project
• Getting Project Approval
• Controlling the Project
• Completing the Project

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Getting Project Approval

• The project IDEA and PLAN must be approved by
  your
• Sponsor
• Scoutmaster
• Troop Committee
• District Advancement Rep

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Getting Project Approval Sponsor

• Setup a meeting
• Review the plan
• Review Cost
• Review Owners Responsibilities
• Get the Sponsors Approval

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Getting Project Approval Scoutmaster

• Setup a meeting
• Review the plan
• Fit it into the troops schedule
• Review Responsibilities
• Review Safety
• Get the Scoutmasters Approval

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Getting Project Approval Troop Committee

• Get on the agenda
• Sell the plan
• Confirm the Troops Involvement Support
• Discuss Safety and Transportation Issues
• Get the Committees Approval

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Getting Project Approval District
Representative

• Setup a meeting
• Review the plan
• Review criteria for acceptable project
• Get Approval

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Introduction

• Define the Project Concept
• Planning the Project
• Scheduling the Project
• Getting Project Approval
• Controlling the Project
• Completing the Project

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Controlling the Project

• Give a copy of the project plan to
• Group Benefited
• District Advancement Rep

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Controlling the Project

• Use the Plan
• Use specific Time Goals
• Use encouragement
• Delegate Areas or Parts and Pieces

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Obstacles to Success

• Optimism
• Pessimism
• Procrastination
• Lack of Money
• Job Too Big
• Job Too Small
• Poor Technique
• Failure to Prepare
• Not Focusing

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Introduction

• Define the Project Concept
• Planning the Project
• Scheduling the Project
• Getting Project Approval
• Controlling the Project
• Completing the Project

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Carrying Out the Project
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Completing the Project

• Recording Activity
• Try to enter each days activity that day
• Begin with early thoughts about project selection
  all the way thru completion of your project

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Completing the Project

• Total Hours
• With each activity that you enter also record the
  time spent
• All workers hours are to be recorded
• A manageable project will include 125 to 400
  total hours

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Completing the Project

• Deviations from the Plan
• Record any positive or negative deviations and
  explain

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Completing the Project

• Insert Dates
• Start of Project
• End of Project
• Final Signatures
• Signature of Applicant
• Scoutmaster, and
• Recipient of project

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Changes and Completion
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Completing the Process

• Scoutmasters Conference
• Examine all paper work for accuracy
• Final check all dates on application
• Sign application in appropriate spots
• Unit Advancement Chair pre-submits completed form
  to the Council Office who creates an electronic
  form ready for submission to National Office

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Board of Review

• Your Scoutmaster will be contacted by one of the
  District Advancement Rep to schedule the BOR
• Relatives or SM cannot be member of the BORSM
  can observe the BOR
• Any other adult can be a member of the BOR -
  Normally 3-6 people

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Board of Review

• Neat Appearance
• Full Uniform
• You are already prepared

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Board of Review

• After approval by the BOR, The Eagle Application,
  Advancement Report with only the single Eagle
  applicant are turned into the Council Office by
  Unit Advancement Chairman
• Wait for the approval of National prior to
  scheduling your Court of Honor
• Typically 3-6 weeks until they reply
• Then 3-6 weeks more until the Court of Honor

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Internet Sites

• National Website
• http//www.bsa.scouting.org
• http// www.eaglescout.org
• http//home.flash.net/smithrc/eagleprj.htm
• Scouting Forms
• http//usscouts.org/eagle/index.html
• plenty of helpful links here
• http//www.pacsky.org/scouting/forms/f.html
• General Sites
• http//inetl1.com/bsa/index.htm

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Question Answer Session
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Project Workbook
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Project Details and Approvals
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Carrying Out the Project
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Changes and Completion
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