Eagle Binder

A three-ring binder which will ultimately house all documentation relating to your Eagle project and Eagle Rank Application.

You choose how thick it is according to your needs

When the application package (see below) is returned to the Scout after the Board of Review, all contents may be returned to the binder.

Application Package

The application package is a set of specific documents which are extracted from your 3-ring Eagle binder and forwarded to Council for approval.

The Eagle applicant and the assigned Eagle Counselor will review the Council’s Eagle Application checklist to ensure that the application is complete

The Council Eagle Rank application process as well as the Application Checklist may be found here.

Included in the Application Package:

• “Contacts” page from the Proposal section of Eagle Service Project Workbook.
• Eagle Rank Application (see below)
• Eagle Service Project Workbook (see below)
• Statement of Ambition and Life Purpose (see below)

Package should be enclosed in a Council-approved envelope with the preprinted checklist completed (Eagle Counselor will provide the envelope)

Not to be included in the Application Package:

• Recommendation letters from your references
• Three ring binder
• Miscellaneous correspondence and documentation (e.g., emails with the beneficiary, receipts, volunteer sign-in logs. etc.)

Checklist for Eagle Scout Progress

This checklist has three parts:

• Merit Badges and time-in-rank requirements
• Rank application and final approvals
• Eagle Service Project

The checklist is meant to be a tool. Its use is not required, nor should it be submitted with your Eagle Rank application package.

Service Project Ideas

Try to develop a project idea that interests you. Still stumped?

Go on line and Google “Eagle Scout Projects”

Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook

The Service Project Workbook is a required part of the Eagle’s project write-up and binder. It should be completed electronically and then printed. All completed parts, with the exception of the Introduction and Overview, must be included in the Eagle Rank Application package. There are four parts to the workbook:

• Introduction and Overview (a lot of useful information provided here)
• Project Proposal
• Project Final Plan
• Project Report

Contacts

The “Contacts” page is found in the Project Proposal section of the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook and all applicable fields should be completed. The final version should be at the top of your Eagle Rank application package.

Eagle Scout Rank Application

It is highly recommended that the application be completed online.

Note that much of the merit badge information and required dates may be easily obtained from TroopMaster or from the Troop Advancement Coordinator.

Requirement #2 – References should be some of the same people who were requested to provide a letter of recommendation. (see LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION below)

Requirement #6 – Completed at your Scoutmaster Conference.

Requirement #7 – Eagle Board of Review and statement of Ambitions and Life Purpose.

Signatures from you, the Scoutmaster and the Committee Chair are required on the back of the form.

Letter of Recommendation

Your assigned Eagle Counselor will provide his/her contact information for your references.

At least six letters of recommendation are required. This link takes you to a file which can be tailored to the individual Scout by entering in the appropriate areas:

Print an adequate number of copies (6-10) to be mailed or hand-delivered. It is suggested that 10 requests for recommendations be sent to ensure that at least six are received back.

It is highly recommended that, as a courtesy, a pre-addressed stamped envelope be included when mailing out the form. The address on the return envelope should be for the Eagle Counselor. Under no circumstances should the letter of recommendation be returned to the Scout or to the Scout’s family.

Statement of Ambition and Life Purpose

Guidance is provided here.

Include with your application package.

Recognition for Eagle Scouts

Becoming an Eagle Scout is a big deal and people want to acknowledge it.

• The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) will provide a certificate and wallet card through the Council; no action required on your part.
• A special Eagle Court of Honor may be convened to honor the Scout. The Scout and his family are responsible for arranging this. (The Troop, of course, is happy to offer advice and assistance.)
• If they are notified, the Morton Grove American Legion will send a representative to the Eagle Court of Honor to acclaim your accomplishment. (Check with the Troop Advancement Coordinator for contact information)
• Many celebrities and political leaders will send a letter of congratulations if you reach out to them.
• Illinois Senators will provide a U.S. flag certified to have been flown over the U.S. Capitol along with a certificate.