Trailblazer's Advancment Chair is

 Larry Lindor. Questions?

Give him a call at 320-235-1713.

• Meet with your Scoutmaster or the unit’s designated Eagle Advisor.

• Select a project of sufficient magnitude to be special and challenging. The project must be a significant contribution of benefit to the community and require the Eagle Scout candidate to demonstrate significant leadership.

• RESTRICTIONS:
  • Cannot involve council property or any other BSA activity; the Boy Scouts cannot be the beneficiary in any way.
  • Cannot be shared with any other Eagle candidate.
  • Cannot be routine labor or service normally rendered.
  • Cannot be performed for a business.
  • Cannot be of a commercial nature.
  • Cannot be a fundraiser. (A fundraiser to get money to pay for materials to be used as part of the project is permitted if donations or organizations do not provide funds. Monies left over must be given to the non-profit organization receiving the project.)
  • Cannot be a solo project. The Eagle Candidate must lead a group of people, most of whom should be youth. Projects executed by the Eagle Candidate alone do not qualify.

• Meet and discuss the project concept with a representative of the group that will benefit from the project. (Page 6 of the Eagle Project Workbook)

• Using the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project Workbook, complete pages 5 – 9. Take “before” pictures. Collect the signatures of the project representative, Scoutmaster, and unit committee member.

• Get Trailblazer District approval. A representative of the District Advancement Committee will be available the first Thursday of each month at 6:15 P.M. prior to the District Roundtable Meeting or by special appointment. If the project workbook is mailed for Trailblazer District approval, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the workbook.

• Now you can plan and carry out your project. You should record the amount of time you spent getting project approval. (Page 10 of the Eagle Project Workbook)

Phase II: The Project Plan

•  Develop a cost estimate
  •  Determine what materials are needed
  • Get the purchase price for the materials
  • Make a Materials & Cost List (Page 11 of the Eagle Project Workbook)

• Solicit funds/donations, always wearing your Scout uniform when making requests
  •  Will the beneficiary of the project provide funds?
  • Request funds from community organizations
    •  Ask to be on meeting agenda (date & time)
    • Present the project concept
    • Tell how it will benefit the community
    •  Present the cost estimate
  •  Donations of materials
  •  Donations of machines
  • Donations of time from professionals

• Determine what tools and supplies will be needed to do the project and who will bring them

• Safety
  • Competent adults to operate power tools
  • Wear safety glasses
  • Gloves

• Workers to call and schedule
  • Date and time
  •  Place

• Organize your personnel
  • Determine work stations
  •  Assemble work crews (foreman for each task)

•  Review your written proposal with your Eagle Advisor and others. Accept suggestions for improvements.

•  Check your spelling and grammar.

• Be Prepared
  •  Materials, hardware, paint on site
  •  Tools and machinery at site
  • Workers present; record names and hours worked by each person. (Page 10 of the Eagle Project Workbook)

•  Take pictures of the completed project.

•  Document necessary changes. (Page 12 of the Eagle Project Workbook)

•  Record the hours you have spent carrying out the project.

• Get signature of project advisor. This signature confirms acceptance and completion of your project. (Page 13 of the Eagle Project Workbook)

• Get signature of completion from your Eagle Advisor. Your Eagle Project must be completed by your 18^th birthday.

 GROWING IN SCOUTING

Additional online information:

The Boy Scouts of America Advancement page

BSA's Fast Tracks  Den Program Plans

The Northern Star Council's Advancement & Awards page

         Cub Scouts    Boy Scouts     Eagle Scout    Venturing

The Internet Advancement page

The Scouting Service Project Advancement page

BSA National's Early Rank Requirements

SCOUTMASTER DON BROBERG

INVITES SCOUTS TO GO JUMP IN THE  . . POOL!

What a State we live in! Cold in October, beautiful in November, and next, frozen lakes and snow . . that are now giving up their frozen shell.
 
With that said, lets go swimming!
 
Christy Marthaler of the Willmar YMCA has set up two sessions involving the pool portion of the Swimming Merit Badge. May 22 is the next scheduled date. The session runs from 9 AM to Noon. As mentioned, this session covers the swimming portion of the merit badge. The knowledge topics--like Safe Swim, Safety Afloat and First Aid--must be completed and signed off in your troop BEFORE a Scout attends the pool sessions at the Y M C A. 
 
As most of you know, there are parts of the Swimming Merit Badge that require additional clothing. These clothing items must be supplied by scouts. If several boys attend, they could share the clothes needed for the test.

The cost of the event is waived if the boy swimming is a member of Willmar's  Y M C A. The cost is $5.00 for those without a membership. If a swimming scout has a Family membership, that scout may choose to share his Visitor's Pass with another boy.
 
As always, the staff at the Y are eager to help scouts reach their goals and make our community healthier by supplying a place for fitness training. Thanks to Christy and the other life guards for performing this service for Trailblazer scouts.
 
Scoutmaster Don Broberg
Boy Scout Troop 432, Willmar

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 ADVANCEMENT?

Moving through Scouting's ranks absolutely depends on earning merit badges. Adults who can teach a wide variety of subjects volunteer their time and expertise to serve scouting and the youth who walk the trail toward Eagle.

What do you really know about the task of being a Merit Badge Counselor?

What should everyone know about working with Merit Badge Counselors?

Take the quiz! It's 's a fun True/False way to add

to your knowledge of Scouting!

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