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BSA Eagle Boards of Review Objectives & Process

Silver Comet District (SCD) In Accordance with BSA Policy. BSA Eagle Boards of Review Objectives & Process. Purpose of the Eagle Board of Review.

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BSA Eagle Boards of Review Objectives & Process

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  1. Silver Comet District (SCD) In Accordance with BSA Policy BSA Eagle Boards of ReviewObjectives & Process

  2. Purpose of the Eagle Board of Review The Board’s purpose is to determine through discussion with the Eagle candidate, whether he is qualified to receive the highest rank in Scouting. Every Scout should leave the Board of Review: • Knowing that he has been treated fairly, and that if he has "Passed" that he meets the standards set by the National Council. • With a renewed commitment to the goals of Scouting, and having expressed the degree to which he expects to give back to Scouting more than he has received. • With an understanding of the public expectations of an Eagle Scout and a commitment to live up to that standard. • Knowing his short-comings if he has not passed, and understanding from the Board what actions it would take for him to satisfy the Board of his qualification for the award.

  3. Objectives of the Eagle Board of Review For Eagle rank advancement the board will satisfy itself that the Candidate has done what is required and review his future plans: • Determine a Scout’s understanding of theideals of scouting & how he applies them in his daily life. The ideals are the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • Skills and advancement requirements should have been signed off by Unit leadership in advance of a Board of Review. Lacking evidence of meeting the requirements will require postponement of the board of review, not a failure to “Pass” the board. What a review is NOT: • It is not a retest of skills learned…but an opportunity to sense how important scouting is to a Scout & how he applies scouting in his life at home, school & in the troop.

  4. Composition of Eagle Boards of Review • A District Representative Board Chair, who is both “chair qualified” and a member of the Silver Comet District Committee, leads the Board. • At least three Board members & not more than six can conduct a Board of Review. • Each Board member must be at least 21 years of age, yet need not be a registered leader with BSA. • The Candidate’s Unit is encouraged to provide 3 Board members • Scoutmasters & ASMs cannot be members of their Unit Candidate’s Board of Review. If listed in either position by the AAC, you are deemed to be a SM or ASM for the purposes of the EBOR. • While a Unit Leader (i.e. Scoutmaster/ASM) is not a member of BOR, the District allows one of these Unit members to observe. • Scout’s parents/relatives cannot serve on nor be present during their son’s Board of Review.

  5. Pre-Board Process • The Scout and his paperwork, advancement materials, letters of recommendation, etc. should arrive in time to check in prior to the start of the Board of Review. Refer to the District website and your EBOR scheduling information packet for check in times and Board start times at the North and South Eagle Board locations. • The purpose of the check in is to account for and verify the candidate’s successful completion of his Eagle Requirements and the supporting documentation. • Check in is tobe conducted by a District Representative. All paperwork and materials must be verified and present prior to the start of any Eagle Board. The check in includes the completion of a check-list (a copy appears on the next slide). Missing documentation must be retrieved if possible. • If missing items cannotbe supplied and their absence would raise significant concerns as to the Candidate’s qualifications, the Eagle Board must be rescheduled.

  6. SCD Eagle Board Check-in Sheet

  7. Paperwork Required Before an EBOR May Commence • Original Application with original (wet) signatures in all required places including certification by AAC. Copies are encouraged but will not be used in place of the original. • Original Eagle Project Workbook: • Project Proposal with all signatures • Final Plan • Project Report with all signatures • 2 extra copies to share with Board • Statement of Life Purpose and Ambition w/ 2 copies • Candidate’s Boy Scout Handbook • Letters of Recommendation from references (unopened) • Failure to produce any or all of the above may require rescheduling of the Candidate’s board of review.

  8. The Eagle Board Setting and Demeanor • Candidate should be properly dressed,preferably in full uniform and MB sash. The O/A sash is not appropriate. • The Board Chair should be in uniform, or in business dress. • The Board Chair controls the Board process and may pause or advise the board at his / her discretion. • Boards of Review are private and should be held with only Board members, the Candidate and his Unit Leader present. • The Board should make sure there is no possibility of a Candidate being embarrassed in front of others. • The Board should set a mood for the Candidate to be comfortable to speak his mind. • The Board of Review is a two-way communication process.

  9. The Eagle Board Mindset • Our goal is to emphasize that “the review is not an examination; the board does not test the candidate”. Rather the Board should inquire into the Scout’s attitude and his acceptance of Scouting’s ideals. The Board should make sure that good standards of performance have been met in all phases of the Scout’s life. It is appropriate that the discussions embrace the Scout Oath and Scout Law, to make sure that the Candidate recognizes and understands the value of Scouting in his home, unit, school, and community…” The Eagle Board is as much a celebration of achievement as a confirmation of obtainment.

  10. How to Hold a Board of Review • Technique for Conducting Board of Review: • The meeting should be an informal give and take conversation between the Scout and adults that are supportive of his efforts. • Ask open ended questions that prompt comments and encourage the Scout to make conclusions. • The Scout will initially be uncomfortable but if the Scout freezes-up and becomes silent the board should be supportive and help put the Scout at ease in a kind way. • If the Scout has difficulty formulating an answer to a question, it is appropriate to offer several solutions from which he can choose to best communicate his conclusions. • Our goal is to provide a relaxed setting for a friendly, productive exchange of thoughts and experiences. • Lasts about 30 minutes.

  11. Eagle Board of Review • Focus on a Scout’s accomplishments (Scout asked to leave room during the following review) • Review Service Project Workbook • Review Scout’s statement of Life Purpose and Ambitions • Review reference letters • Review Scout’s Handbook (Board Chair makes sure its complete prior to the Board convening) • Opportunity to hear from Scout: • How is he doing, how he feels about the troop (i.e. what he likes & what he thinks could be done better) • His role & view on future roles (position & responsibilities) • His plans after he ages out of Scouts • His efforts to live up to Scout ideals & his scout spirit (i.e. how does he help family, efforts to be kind at school)

  12. Information theBoard Should Seek • Confirm what has been done by the Scout (by asking simple “What, Where, When, Who & How” questions like: How did you estimate the cost of your service project?) • In addition to assessing achievement, evaluate a Scout’s growth in aims of Scouting (citizenship, fitness, values in Scout Oath & Law) Can ask how are you doing in school & what are you doing to serve your church or how do you satisfy your duty to God? • Ask Scout how he felt about key accomplishments, how he felt about handling his service project leadership position and what went well and did not go well. • Seek his thoughts on his Scouting experience, what he liked, what he didn’t, what things might he change, etc.

  13. Possible Questions • How did you feel your Eagle project went? • Did you run into any rough spots? • Did you plan enough to get over the rough spots? • How did you work with the agency for which you did the project? • Was the agency clear in their goals/needs? • Would you do the project differently now? • How do you think the troop is doing? • How do you intend to help the troop now? • Do you have any goals for the troop? • What are your goals for yourself? • What is hardest part of scout law/oath to live by? • How do you fulfill your duty to country? To God?

  14. Duty to God • Scouting maintains, regardless of religious faith, that duty to God is a fundamental need of good citizenship • BSA policy is that home & the religious organization that a Scout is connected to shall provide specific attention to religious life…BSA does not define God or interpret God’s rules • Religious discussion is appropriate at a Board of Review but needs to be done with appreciation for a variety of faiths • Do not ask, “Do you believe in God?”since some religions do not use “God” for their supreme being. Plus the question is “closed ended”. • You can ask, “How do you honor the 12th point of Scout Law?”, which allows a Scout to discuss his religious beliefs • Scout does not have to be a member of particular denomination or religion…but board will need to know what a Scout feels about his duty to God & how he fulfills this

  15. What a Board of Review is NOT • An interrogation • A Retest of a Scout’s competency • A forum to challenge the Scout with ambiguous or “trick questions”, which are worthless in addition to making a Scout feel uncomfortable, during his interview • Remember, if a Scout has made it to the EBOR, it means he has passed all the requirements for advancement prior to the Board’s sitting. A Scout can legitimately fail a Board only under very specific circumstances which the Board Chair may advise the Board of if circumstances arise.

  16. Final Phase Board of Review • After the interview is completed, the Board Chair will ask the Candidate to leave the room while members discuss the results (This should be brief) • Approval for rank advancement must be unanimous. Each voting member of the Board will be asked their vote, in turn. Any dissenting vote must have a legitimate and valid (under BSA policy) reason. A Candidate may only have one (1) EBOR. • If the Candidate passes (and the vast majority will if they have successfully completed the rank requirements prior to the Board), the Board Chair will seek all members’ signatures on the original Eagle application, the District copy, and the Scout Handbook. • If the Candidate is not approved (or the Board is suspended), the Board Chair will advise the Scout as to the reasons and his appeal options. • After a decision is made, the Scout is invited back in to hear the board’s decision. • The Board Chair will coordinate the final paper flow.

  17. Silver Comet District Contacts • Eagle Project Approval: • Dale Brott dadbrott@bellsouth.net • Ray Swarts swartsr@bellsouth.net • Eagle Board Coordinators • Ray Swarts swartsr@bellsouth.net • Brad Wells brad.k.wells@gmail.com • SCD Advancement • Ray Swarts swartsr@bellsouth.net • Charlie Woodman charlie.woodman@willis.com • John Keiler johnrkeiler@bellsouth.net

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