Life to Eagle

Posted by thesanty4@msn.com on January 3, 2010

If you are a Life Scout in Troop 16 and are ready to make that commitment to join with those Boy Scouts who have achieved Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout, we salute you.  Know that the adult leaders of Troop 16, and every Eagle Scout who has come before you, stands ready to help you achieve your goals.  However, the rank of Eagle Scout doesn’t belong to your leaders or your parents — it is yours and yours alone to make happen — or not.  It is a huge commitment, but one that each Life Scout can be successful at if you put your mind to it.  Becoming an Eagle does require sacrifices and choices at each step of the journey, but remember the prize at the end — the chance to have Eagle Scout come after your name for the rest of your life because once-an-Eagle, always-an-Eagle.

If you are ready to move forward, the materials on this page of will get you started and will be useful throughout your journey to Eagle Scout.  Check back often for the latest updates.

Troop 16’s Eagle Advisors are Mr. Jeff Follansbee and Mr. Jim Brainard.  Please contact them as soon as you become a Life Scout, or not later than your 16th birthday (regardless of rank).  They will guide you through the Road-to-Eagle, and will also be your biggest supporters.  Contact information follows:

Mr. Follansbee
E-Mail:  foljnb@msn.com or jeffrey.follansbee@lmco.com
Phone:  (720) 842-1286

Mr. Brainard
E-Mail:  jbtlc@q.com
Phone:  (303) 841-9018

Also, if you need any information on your merit badge or rank advancement status/requirements please contact Mr. Jeff Mueller, Troop Advancement Chair, who can be reached at jamuller@fastermac.net or (720) 851-8048

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

1. Communication is key – Scout, Parents, Eagle Advisors, Organization, Troop & Community

2. Make your project the culmination of your Eagle experience

3. YOU are representing Troop 16 and all of Boy Scouts every time you are in public with the organization, fundraising, etc., during your project – think seriously about the ramifications to BSA and the future of the Eagle Movement if you don’t meet up to the expectations.

4. Keep a detailed journal (with hours log) as soon as you begin thinking about a project – write down everything

5. Being a troop leader doesn’t just mean holding a position – anyone can have a title

6. Don’t wait too long – most Eagle projects take 6-9 months

7. Don’t forget Duty to God

8. Always do the right thing – even when no one is looking. Becoming a man of character isn’t easy

9. No question is silly – ask for help or advice – we are here for you

CHECKLISTS TO HELP YOU STAY ON TRACK

Troop 16 Steps to Eagle Checklist — (updated 12/11) print and use this throughout your journey from Life to Eagle

BSA’s 12 Steps from Life to Eagle — this is much more general than the Troop 16 list, but is all good information to know

IDEAS FOR EAGLE PROJECTS – besides the following lists, look in the Guide to Writing the Eagle Project link below for some ideas on how to find a project.   Feel free to set up a meeting with your Eagle Advisor to brainstorm ideas and areas of interest as well, and be on the lookout at your schools, churches, in your neighborhoods and in the newspapers for ideas of what you can do.

List of Recent Troop 16 Eagle Projects

Pioneer Trails District Eagle Projects Listing

Denver Area Council Award Winning Eagle Projects

MATERIALS FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING YOUR EAGLE PROJECT

Eagle Project Workbook 2012 (512-927) — this is how the BSA wants your plan and your final write-up to be organized.

T16 Guide to Writing the Eagle Project Workbook — use this with the Workbook

MATERIALS TO COMPLETE YOUR EAGLE RANK

Eagle Application 512-728 - (updated 2009) use this fill-in PDF on your computer to type in all the data.  Make sure to get a copy of your Boy Scout History from the Eagle Advisor, as it has all the information you need to complete this application.  Leave the References blank until you know from your Eagle Advisor which recommendation letters have come in.

Cover letter to request Letters of Recommendation – all letters are to be sent to the Eagle Advisor — enclose an addressed and stamped envelope.  Make sure to explain to everyone you are requesting that they should fill out the form and enclose a letter

EAGLE COURT OF HONOR PLANNING MATERIALS

coming soon

ARTWORK TO USE IN YOUR PROJECT PLAN IF NEEDED