As a reminder - Boy Scouts of America has changed the application process and paperwork required for the Eagle scout rank. Any scout who did not file and receive authorization from Old Colony Council to proceed with their Service Project in 2011 must use this new format. A link to the fillable PDF is below.
Projects in progress must use the previous guidelines.
If you have a project idea, please review it with Mr. Chase. Once we've helped you determine if the project is feasible and whether it meets standards set for Eagle service projects, we'll help you fill this form out with the necessary information, and will help you connect with the OCC Advancement personnel who review and ultimately approve your project.
Projects cannot be sent directly to council without review at the unit level. Signatures are required, and it's imperative that our leadership be aware of your plans and that we confirm your plans are reasonable and achievable.
This new form and the associated process is a significant change, however it is a much more straightforward, and reasonable approach.
It's also a digital solution, as the form can be filled out on a PC, and the distribution and approval process is all completed in cyberspace.
The remainder of the process is the same - once your project is complete you must prepare a report, assemble reference letters, and complete the formal application. The project approval and project planning components are where the primary and most significant changes are apparent. The new format offers great guidance to the scout around logistics and planning for their project which were informally included in previous iterations of the process.
Also - 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Eagle scout rank. In commemoration, BSA is awarding scouts who receive this badge in 2012 with a special edition Eagle badge.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Chase.
