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San Diego - Imperial Council

The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service.

Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank. In fact, only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts do so. More than 1.2 million Boy Scouts have earned the rank since 1911, and they make up only 0.512% of the U.S. male population. Eagle Scouts are a special breed!

This page is dedicated to the youth who strive to become a part of the small percent of young men who reach Scouting's highest achievement.

Starting Your Eagle Project

Congratulations! You've earned the Life Scout rank and are ready to begin your Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. Before you take the first step, carefully read the information on this page and print the documents and materials you'll need.

To meet National Boy Scout requirements, you must have your Eagle Service Project Plan approved by the Council Advancement Committee before you begin your work. Click here for a listing of approved Eagle Service Project Counselors or visit the Council service center to obtain a printed copy.

You must use an Eagle Service Project Counselor in current standing from the approved list. There are no other approved counselors.

Choose a counselor, then call and make an appointment with him/her immediately. Your counselor will have a packet of "Helpful Hints" that will assist you, your parents and your unit leader as you work on your Eagle Service Project.

Forms, Worksheets and Letters

As you plan and carry out your leadership service project, you must print and use the forms, worksheets and letter formats listed below.

• Eagle Scout Application - PDF Format - It can be filled out on computer or printed and completed by hand.
• Service Project Workbook - PDF Format - This workbook contains all project instructions and worksheets. It can be printed and completed by hand.
• Recommendation Letter - RTF Format - and Envelope - RTF Format - You should request a letter of recommendation from every reference listed on your Eagle Application! See below for detailed instructions regarding letters of recommendation.

You can also obtain printed copies of all Eagle materials from the San Diego - Imperial Council service center. Stop by the office in Balboa Park or call (619) 298-6121 to get your materials.

Please Note: Remember that others will be reading these pages. You should print, type, or write legibly using black or blue ink. You may add as many pages as needed to thoroughly complete the workbook.

Letters of Recommendation

Everyone you list on your Eagle application should write a letter of recommendation on your behalf. The letter of recommendation is confidential and is not to be returned directly to you. It should be sent or delivered by the writer, in a sealed envelope with your name on it, to your unit committee person designated to collect these letters.

The unit committee person will collect all letters and hold onto them until your completed Eagle application is ready to turn in to the Council Advancement Committee. You should not be involved personally in transmitting any correspondance between persons listed as references and the Council.

Use the letter and envelope formats listed above for all of your letters of recommendation. They include instructions for the letter writers and the unit committee person who'll be collecting them. Make sure you provide the letter writers with the name and address of the unit committee person.

Scholarships

The National Eagle Scout Association has scholarships available at various times throughout the year.

Great Links, Helpful Hints

The following websites will help as you plan and work on your Eagle project. Others provide information on further advancement and special organizations, like our Council's Eagle Scout Alumni Association. If you know of other Eagle related links that we should include, contact the Council Webmaster.

• The SDIC Eagle Scout Alumni Association (ESAA) - The ESAA was created with the express purpose to support and elarge the success of the Boy Scout movement and build fellowship among adult Eagles, ages 18 and older, in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

  The ESAA achieves this purpose by retaining its 18 year old Eagle Scouts and recruiting as many as possible older Eagle Scouts to become Scouting volunteers, by supporting activities within the Council that promote the Scouts, advancement along the trail to Eagle, and by giving recognition to the young men who earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

  When you receive your Eagle rank and are 18 years old, you will be eligible for membership in this local association. Applications are available at the Council service center or from any ESAA member. ESAA is the only local organization of Eagle Scouts. For more information, visit our web page.

• The Twelve Steps to Eagle
• Eagle Service Project Ideas - This is a great site for helps and ideas. It is not an official BSA website. For official policy on any matter related to advancement please refer to the BSA Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Eagle Dignitary Congratulatory Addresses