Life to Eagle Process

Overview of the Life to Eagle process

Currently, less than four percent of all scouts who enter the national Scouting program set the goal, follow through, and ultimately achieve the highest Scouting rank of Eagle. T

Eagle Requirements

Eagle Requirements are listed in the Scout Handbook's Rank Requirements and can be found in Scoutbook 

• The Eagle Project is not intended to take an inordinate amount of time or effort.  It is intended to allow the Scout to utilize all of the leadership, planning, and management skills that they have learned throughout their time in Scouting; a capstone event.  The Scout will have the opportunity to put into practice the skills they have learned.

• The Eagle rank Board of Review differs from prior ranks slightly in that, in addition to Troop Committee members, a Gemstone District Representative is included as a member of the Board, and the review is accomplished at the monthly Gemstone Board of Review and Life to Eagle meeting.  The Eagle application must also be approved by the Piedmont Council and the National Council.

General Recommendations:

• We recommend that the Scout complete their Eagle-Required "Personal Management" merit badge prior to beginning their Eagle Project.  There are a number of skills, including developing a plan, developing goals, putting a detailed plan on paper and then executing his plan.  As with all projects, the Eagle Project is not complete until the final project write up is completed.  This is final write up is the last part of this requirement. 

• We recommend Eagle candidates attend a "Life to Eagle Seminar" hosted by the Gemstone District. This Seminar will greatly help prepare the Scout for their Eagle Project.  

Resources:

• Eagle Requirements

• EagleScout.org