Troop 486 Eagle Check List
The following is a simple check list of things which need to be done after you reach Life Scout and before your Eagle Board of Review.  This is Troop 486 specific, but can be used by other units as a template.

Earn final merit badges

Complete leadership and active time requirements

Eagle Service Project

Step

Done
Begin recording work & planning time for project  
Develop idea  
Write up idea with specific details of the idea  
Discuss with Road to Eagle advisor  
Get "Life To Eagle" packet from ???  
Copy pages to be filled out in the packet  
Fill in your name and leader information on the third page  
Write draft of plan (pages 2 & 3) WITHOUT signatures!  
Get approval from ???  
Write final plan in packet  
Get signatures from: (in this order)
  • Institution representative
  • ???
  • ???
  
Get signature from ??? (District Representative)  
Begin the project  
Record all time including people you have helping  
Schedule actual start date/time  
Recruit help at troop meeting  
Make follow-up telephone calls day or two before work is to begin  
Take pictures  
Write draft of:
  • "Carrying Out The Project" (page 4 & 5)
  • "Assisted By" (page 6)
  • "Changes" (page 6)
  • "Materials" (page 7)
  • "Time Spent" (page 7)
 
Review draft with ???  
Write final copy in packet  
Sign the completed packet (page 7)  
Get initials from ???  
Get signature from ???  

Application Form Preparation

Step

Done
Get official advancement record from ???  
Copy red, white & blue (RWB) and council application form  
Fill out copies of the forms remembering:
  • Leadership dates are ONLY since achieving Life rank
  • Council form only asks for merit badges earned for STAR & LIFE
  • Unit number on RWB form is the troop in which you were registered when earning the merit badge
  • References MUST be by category, but need not match the people from whom you receive letters of recommendation
 
Review draft forms with ???  
Complete real forms  
Schedule Scoutmaster Conference with ???  
Get Committee Chairman's signature  

Request Letter's of Recommendation & References

Step

Done
Get reference letters & envelops from ???  
Contact references so they know to expect letter  
Send copy of letter along with stamped envelopes  
Request letters of recommendation  (recommended, but not required)  

Life Goals

Step

Done
Write draft of life goals  
Review with ???  
Write final copy of goals  

Prepare Materials for Submission
Recommend that you create a binder with the following items:

Step

Done
Red, White & Blue National Eagle Application Form  
Circle Ten Council Application Form  
Official record (signed by ???)  
Project packet  
Project pictures  
Life goals statement  
Letters of recommendation  
Formal records
  • Rank cards
  • Merit Badge cards
  • Training certificates
 

Board of Review

Step

Done
Minimum of two weeks prior to board turn in finalized binder to ???  
You will be called with time & place of board  
Study!  
Dress for the occasion
  • Clean, neat, pressed Class A uniform
  • Merit badge sash
  • Handbook & pen
  • Membership card
 
Arrive half hour prior to board start & check in with district personnel  
Congratulations!