Advancement
From the Pelathe District concerning Eagle Application (1/30)
This is an informational notice to Scoutmasters, troop advancement chairs, Eagle advisors and other interested Scout leaders.
The new printing of the Eagle Scout Rank Application, No. 58-728, has a notable change. Now, under Requirement 5, the name of the candidate’s Eagle project is required, as well as the grand total of hours devoted to it (from page 10 of the Eagle Scout Leadership Project Workbook). The new application will be required beginning May 1, 2008.
The new form is available already on the NESA website < http://www.nesa.org/trail/58-728.pdf >. I see no reason why Scouts cannot begin using this form now. It will be required for any submitted after May 1. As a reminder, if Scouts use the form from the Internet, please have them print front-to-back on ONE sheet of paper, not the front of two sheets. That’s very important.
This is not a change in the requirements for the Eagle Rank, only a change in the application form. It will put some new emphasis on a suitable name for a Scout’s project, and on better tracking of the hours the Scout and his work crews spend on the project.
New Boy Scout rank requirements effective January
1, 2008 (12/6)
The National Youth Protection Committee recommended additions
to Boy Scout rank requirements that were approved and will become effective
January 1, 2008. These changes will help us advance the importance
of Youth Protection training beyond the initial Boy Scout joining requirements,
and keep youth informed and actively engaged in understanding the key
elements of personal safety and protection.
Tenderfoot Rank
Revised requirement 9: Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal
safety on outings and in your neighborhood. Describe what a bully is
and how you should respond to one.
Second Class Rank
New requirement 8b: Explain the three R’s of personal safety and protection.
First Class Rank
New requirement 12: Describe the three things you should avoid doing related to use of
the Internet. Describe a cyberbully and how you should respond to one.
The changes will be represented in the 2008 Boy Scout Requirements
book and the revised ninth printing of the 11th edition of the Boy
Scout Handbook.
Eagle Project Review Information Fall 2006
RTH Good Turn for America form (6/19)
This new form is required to be turned in on all completed Eagle Projects
Please be advised that effective immediately the national office will
not process the Eagle certificate without the Scouts FULL LEGAL NAME.
This requirement has been in the instructions written on the application
but apparently has been ignored. I am advised by our HOAC professional
staff that there are a number of scouts and leaders who do not print their
full name, in some cases even when asked. Based upon the national office's
position, the HOAC office will not verify and approve an application without
the full name. Please ensure that the Scouters in your respective districts
are aware of this requirement.
Should you have questions, please contact me at jwhayes@comcast.net or
Britt Davis at jdavis@bsamail.org
Jim Hayes
HOAC Advancement Chairman
Dear Troop & Crew Leaders,
There have been some recent changes in the Eagle Process at Heart of America
Council & National. National is no longer providing a hard copy of
the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook. It must be downloaded from the
website. They have also updated this workbook to include much more space
to do the write-up and place photographs. It is Publication 18-927D. Previous
versions will be accepted but we recommend using this version.
The Heart of America website has this workbook available in 2 formats:
Adobe PDF & Microsoft Word. The MS Word format allows Scouts to edit
it on their computers and then print it out.
http://hoac-bsa.org/Adv_Resource.cfm
The Heart of America website also has details on completing the Eagle
Scout Application, and the required reference letter request forms. This
is important since an error on this application can delay it's processing.
http://hoac-bsa.org/Adv_Resource.cfm
Finally, the HOAC Trailhead website has several forms that will help with
details of the Trailhead Eagle Scout Committee requirements & guidelines.
http://hoac-bsa.org/thres.cfm
Using these references & resources should streamline the process and
reduce problems.
Thanks... Please pass this information on to your Life Scouts and your
Unit's Eagle Scout Advisor.
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