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Sam Houston Area Council B.S.A. Troop 11
Chartered to First Presbyterian
Houston, Texas

Eagle Projects Guidelines

From a talk given by Chuck Weiner, GAD Advancement Chairman, April, 2001
  1. Basic Requirements for an Eagle Project.
    1. The Scout should not do the project by himself.
    2. The project must have some permanence, must outlive the day.
    3. The project must be done for a non-profit organization.
    4. The project cannot be done on Scout property or for any part of BSA.
    5. The Scout must be a leader by showing the discipline to organize and manage the project.
  2. Tips on doing an Eagle Project.
    1. If the project is outside,
      1. See that everyone has hats.
      2. Provide for water, first aid kit, rest rooms.
      3. Have cell phone, 2-deep adult leadership.
    2. Take a picture of every volunteer and write each a thank you note.
  3. Actual examples of successful Eagle Projects.
    1. Built a volleyball court for a church, 150 man hours.
    2. Built a chicken barn for the FFA, 550 man hours.
    3. Brought a playground up to safety codes.




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