Why Verify scout completed all the requirements for rank Evaluate the quality of the scouting experience for the scout Encourage the scout to progress further
Who 3-6 Unit Committee Members (exception for Eagle Board: need not be committee members must be over 21 must be aware of importance of rank includes one or more district/council representatives)
Must not include: Unit leaders (Scoutmaster) Assistant Leaders (Assistant Scoutmaster) Relatives or guardians of the scout
When The scout completes all the requirements for a rank (Tenderfoot to Life and Eagle Palms) Periodically Any time! No more than 3 months after 18th birthday (for Eagle, up to 6 months with exception letter) All requirements must be completed prior to 18th birthday
Where Anywhere Troop meeting place Camp Homes Public meeting places Must provide privacy Must have separate place for scout to wait
What Length should be approximately 15 minutes (Eagle 30-60 minutes plus time to examine references) Not a retest or examination Ask open ended questions on the scout’s experiences. Discuss Scout Oath and Law, Scout Spirit
For Eagle- discuss the project, what he learned, leadership experiences, future plans
The Decision Excuse Scout for deliberations Arrived at through discussion and must be unanimous
What if the scout is not ready to advance? Explain what actions he must take to complete the rank Send a follow-up letter to the scout confirming the actions necessary for advancement |