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Eagle Scout
Advancement Procedure

“A Step by Step Life Scout to Eagle Scout Guide”

Summary:  

This document is intended to serve as an outline and reference for general guidance of Life Scouts as they progress, with the assistance of their parents and Scout Leaders, toward the rank of Eagle Scout.  It is important to remember that the information presented in this outline, and all referenced documents, is in no way intended to, and does not, supersede or modify the official Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures of the Boy Scouts of America (as of this writing Publication Number 33088, Copyright 1989 BSA, current printing).  This material is only intended to serve as general guidance to assist with interpretation of Scouting requirements as implemented by the Yankee Clipper Council (YCC).

How to use this Procedure:

The tools and materials referenced in the outline below are too extensive to place in a single written document.  Therefore, this outline was developed to provide a step by step procedure with links to key guidelines and resources.  Following the outline allows a Life Scout to find specific information related to the key steps on the trail to Eagle Scout in a sequence that tracks the typical advancement path.

The Procedure:

 Follow the steps below and use the referenced documents as a guide on the trail from Life Scout to Eagle Scout: 

  1.  Eagle Scout Rank Requirements: 

The YCC has issued for use “A Guide for Scouts, Scout Leaders and Parents” titled “Eagle Scout Rank Requirements” and dated September 2010.  This document provides an explanation of the requirements for the Eagle Scout rank and can be downloaded here Eagle Scout Requirements

  1.  Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project:

All Life Scouts must use the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Workbook (ESLSPW - National BSA form 18-927E) as part of completing Eagle Requirement Number 5.  This document is available from several sources in different electronic formats – see the notes in parts a and b below.  

  1. A link to this “BSA official” ESLSPW document in a form fillable pdf format is available on the National BSA website at
    http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-927.pdf

  2. The YCC has made available and recommends use of the BSA official ESLSPW as converted to a Word format as it may be easier to edit and email for some users during the preparation and approval process. 
    ESLSPW in Word Format

  3. The YCC also has available for instruction and guidance only an Annotated version of the ESLSPW (in Word format) which may prove helpful in the preparation of the Workbook by a Life Scout.
    Annotated Version of the ESLSPW

  4. General guidance from the Boy Scouts of America titled Selecting Leadership Service Projects is available on the BSA website at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/service.aspx.

  5. The YCC has also prepared specific guidance for use in assisting Life Scouts and their Scout Leaders with selection of an appropriate Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. 
    Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Guideline

  6. Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Checklist
  1. Eagle Scout Application Process:
  1. All Life Scouts must use and complete the BSA official Eagle Scout Rank Application.  This document is available on the BSA website at
    http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_web.pdf.

  2. The YCC has also prepared guidelines for processing of the Eagle Scout Rank Application to aid the Life Scout, Scout Leaders and parents as they interact with the YCC Staff and their District Advancement Committee. 
    Eagle Scout Application Process

  3. The YCC has also prepared a “sample” recommendation letter that may be used as part of the application process. 
    Sample Reference Letter Form
  1.  Eagle Scout Board of Review:

General guidance from the YCC regarding the preparation for, and conduct of, the Eagle Scout Board of Review is available in the Eagle Board of Review Guidelines