Eagle Project Tips and Resources
NOTE: All email communications must come from the Eagle Candidate (not the parents)
A - Starting your Paperwork, Project, and Letters of Reference
Download PDF Eagle Scout Project Project Workbook
1) Complete the PROJECT PROPOSAL
Complete the Project Proposal and Project Plan sections with sufficient detail for the reader to fully understand the project.
Include images of project location (trail, site etc.) and schematics/drawings of your project
Review your Proposal with the project beneficiary, Eagle Advisor and/or Scoutmaster
Page H (#15) must have all of the following signatures:
Yours
BENIFICIARY
Scan the signature page and attach to PDF document
Fundraising Application (Page 23) required for projects costing over $500, and signed by
BENEFICIARY ----- Scoutmaster
Email the Completed Project Proposal and Fundraiser form to Mayflower council to headwatersadvancement@mayflowerbsa.org
Copy parent and ScoutmasterWait for the council to reply back with updates/questions or approval.
2) After email approval confirmation from Council, begin your project and/or fundraise
Plan ahead, share with the PLC, and announce at Troop Meetings for help and service opportunities for scouts
3) Reach out to people who can write letters of reference for you (Instructions for Letters of Reference below)
4) Complete your Project and your Project Report
Review your project report with Eagle Advisor or Scoutmaster
Collect Signatures from yourself, the project beneficiary & Scoutmaster
Compile before and after project photos on a Google Slide
Check with the Advancement Chair to ensure all letters of reference have been emailed to her
>> Go to Step B
Instructions for Letters of Reference
Send the BSA guidance on letter of Reference for those who are writing one for you. Ask them to include sample of Scout Oath & Law and how you demonstrated that at school, sports, work, places of worship, home etc.
BSA guidance on what a Letter of Reference could include
You will need the letters from the following people:
Parents (required)
Religious - pastor/priest (optional) - if you do not have a religious affiliation, then make sure your parents address your "reverence"
Educator - (required) teacher, guidance counselor, etc
Employer, if any (optional)
2 other references (required) - scoutmaster, ASM, family friend, sports coach, etc
Ask your recommenders to send the Letters of Reference (PDF/Word) to Mrs Donahue our Advancement Chair @ advancement@troop4hopkinton.com
B - Eagle Scout Application + Statement
1) Complete Eagle Scout Application
Download Application or output a prefilled report from ScoutBook
Collect Signatures of
Yours
2) Write Eagle Scout Promise and Statement
>> Go to Step C
C - Submission for Eagle Board of Review
Email all the documents to Mrs Donahue who will compile them and submit to the the Council and the District
1) Mayflower Council - eaglescoutapplicationsubmission@mayflowerbsa.org
Eagle Scout Application (signed)
2) Headwaters District - headwatersadvancement@mayflowerbsa.org
Eagle Project Book (Signed Proposal, Fundraiser, Project Report, and Project photo slide)
Eagle Scout Application
Eagle Candidate Statement
Mrs Donahue will forward the letter of reference to headwatersadvancement@mayflowerbsa.org
Parents will hear from the Council to schedule an Eagle Board of Review
Planning Checklist + SAFETY
service-project-checklist.pdfService Project Planning Checklist
The safety of our Scouts, volunteers, employees, and communities is our top priority. This checklist can be used for all Scouting service projects. The checklist is not an added requirement for an Eagle Scout service project.
safe-project-tools.pdfSAFE Project Tool Use
Scouts and their parents expect all Boy Scouts of America activities to be conducted safely. To ensure the safety of participants, the Boy Scouts of America expects leaders to use the four points of SAFE when delivering the Scouting program.