Each Troop should assign an Eagle Advisor as soon as the Scout reaches Life rank.
Any project proposals must have all the required legal permits in hand before approval will be issued because sometimes permits can take more than three years to get! Hint: School Principals historically have clout to get permits expedited.
Projects benefiting schools and churches are encouraged!
You must have a letter from the project beneficiary stating that the project is completed and accepted, before a review is scheduled. Include the letter in your report.
New rule
: If your full class A uniform is improper in any way, you will not get a review that session! Check for:
Patches located incorrectly; no patches for posts you do not currently hold;
No
Order of the Arrow sashes;
Belt and uniform pants only (if there is a financial issue the Board will wave the pants requirement but only if you notify them in advance);
Dress shoes (polished);
Scarf centered and not backwards; proper slide.
Know what your merit badge patches are
, they will ask you to remove your sash and it will be reviewed.
The Board requests a heads up call in advance if the Scout has any kind of disability issues (ADHD, muscle disorders, speech impediment, etc.).
The Board will ask about your family and hobbies or interests in order to get to know you a bit.
Know the number of hours your project took, have all receipts and letters or other records of all donations with values.
The report requirements in your handout are minimums:
lots of photos are encouraged.
Make sure you have all the information listed in the handout and that it is easily accessed within your report (marked dividers work well).
There should be at least four copies of the report (photos can be excepted)
Your advisor or Troop official is there to introduce you and provide you only non-verbal support during the review.
He (She) will be allowed to answer questions only if directly asked; usually the Scout leaves the room if this occurs.
No atheist is allowed Eagle status
. If the religious preference on the form is blank you will be questioned about your belief in God.
The Board of Review is a serious event, similar to a job interview or job project presentation. Stand tall, look them in the eye and speak clearly and at proper volume.
It is intimidating, but remember, they haven’t eaten a Scout for lunch yet!
Reported by Trudy Loy from a Round Table Breifing Nov 2002