Council Eagle processor Barb Vickus reminds us that ONLY the most current Eagle application forms will be accepted by National.  Any applications on outdated forms will be sent back to be re-submitted on a current form.

National will accept the downloadable form at  www.bsa.scouting.org, and that form is dated 1999.

National also will not process any forms with merit badge changes or corrections on them.
 

PROJECT & APPLICATION APPROVAL

The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook MUST BE USED when getting the project approved by his Scoutmaster, unit committee, and benefactor of the project, and for review and approval by the District or Council Advancement Committee.  This is not our requirement, it is from National.  This workbook may also be the downloadable one found at  www.bsa.scouting.org .

The process will be much smoother if you use the workbook for the whole project, referring to any separate pages needed to show the entire scope of work.  National requires it.

Make sure you have all the necessary signatures on the paperwork!

All requirements for the rank of Eagle must be completed before the applicant's 18th birthday with the exception being the Board of Review.  Scouts with disabilities may be granted extensions based on need.
 

When the application and project is turned over, it is sent to the council service center where it is reviewed and verified, and all references and parties involved will be contacted.  When this process is completed the forms will be returned to the Eagle Board of Review Chairman, who can then schedule a Board of Review.  DO NOT schedule a Board of Review before paperwork has been returned.  All references and any letters etc. are confidential and they should not be shared with the candidate.
 

THE BOARD OF REVIEW

The Board Of Review consists of 3-6 individuals, one of whom acts as the chairman.  Unit leaders, family members, relatives, guardians, asst. leaders may not be on the Board.  At least 1 member of the Board must be from the District or Council level.  It need not be the Advancement Chairman, but it must be an individual with good knowledge of Eagle requirements.  It would be easiest to use the Advancement Chairman.
The unit leader may attend the Board but may not participate.  The leader may be called upon to clarify a point or information.  At no time should a parent, guardian, or relative attend the Board.

While there is no set of questions for the Board, it should be assured of the candidate's participation in Scouting.  A thorough discussion of his experiences and successes should be considered.  Afterward, the unit leader & candidate will leave the room while the Board discusses the candidate's eligibility.  A unanimous decision is required .
At this time the application is completed and signed off, then returned to the council service center with all references and a properly filled out Advancement Report.  The workbook & references are retained by council, only the application is forwarded to National.

A Court Of Honor should not be scheduled until the Eagle Scout credentials have been received.
 

If you have ANY questions about advancement, please contact  Bob Daubert
Pennsbury Advancement Chairman
or your district's Advancement Chair.  Council office can get you in contact with the appropriate individuals.
 

ADVANCEMENT LINKS
Pennsbury merit badge counselor list
 Forms from National
 1999 Rank Requirements (current)
 meritbadge.com (not as current, good info)
 eaglescout.org  (current)
 Scouting forms   (current)
 more forms (current)