The particulars below pertain only to the Eagle Scout rank.
- Council advancement committees must determine— and make known—method(s) for conducting Eagle Scout boards of review: whether unit committees or the council or district advancement committees administer them, and also how board chairpersons are selected.
- Typically we hold District Boards of Review on the third Tuesday of each month at the VFW Post 318
- Unit Eagle Board of Review — If conducted at the unit level, at least one District Advancement committee, who is not affiliated with the unit, must serve as a member. If the unit requests it, more than one may do so.
- There shall be no fewer than three and no more than six members, all at least 21 years old. They need not be on an advancement committee or registered with the Boy Scouts of America, but they must have an understanding of the rank and the purpose and importance of the review. This holds true for Eagle boards of review held in any unit, whether troop, crew, or ship.
- A board of review shall not occur until after the local council has verified the application. In the case of a board of review under disputed circumstances, the council must verify all the information that is not in dispute before the board of review is scheduled.
- Technical Review is completed by the Council office staff/
- The chair works with all involved parties to schedule the date, time, and place. Boards of review should be scheduled promptly to avoid delaying a Scout’s opportunity to earn Eagle Palms. Eagle boards are often held in more formal settings than a troop meeting location or camping site.
- A board of review must not be denied or postponed due to unresponsive references. See “References Contacted,” 9.0.1.7.
- We prefer to have at least two references
- If a unit leader or unit committee chair fails to approve an application, the candidate is still granted a board of review, but the lack of approval may be considered in the decision. See “Initiating Eagle Scout Board of Review Under Disputed Circumstances,” 8.0.3.2.
- To go over the application, references, and service project workbook, members should convene at least 30 minutes before the scheduled board of review.
- Eagle boards generally last 30 minutes or somewhat longer. This is the highest rank a Scout may achieve; there should be a discussion of his or her successes, experiences, and future plans, but rarely should one last longer than 45 minutes.
Board of Review Agenda
- Introduce the Board Member to Candidate
- The Unit Leader is invited to introduce the Eagle Candidate
- Invite the Candidate to Recite the Scout Oath and Scout Law
- Invite the Candidate to give a brief Biographical sketch [ Where they go to school, church, extracurricular activities]
- Explain that we will have a Round robin of questions.
- Eagle Project Discussion
- Scouting Experience
- Leadership experience
- Discuss Scout Oath and Scout Law
- Future Plans
- Excuse the Candidate
- Invite them to bring back their entire entourage
- Board Discussion
- Agreement of completion of the Eagle Scout
- Sign and Date the Eagle Application
- Sign and date the Candidate’s Scout Book
- Sign and Date the Eagle Scout Charge
- ANNOUNCEMENT
- Invite the Candidate to introduce his guests (Family Members)
- Announce the Candidate has achieved the Eagle Scout Rank
- The application has been signed and dated
- He is a Eagle Scout as of the Board of Review Date
- Explain that the Eagle Application will be forwarded to the Council Officer, where it will be signed by the Scout Executive and forwarded to the National Eagle Scout Office.
- The Candidate will be notified in about four weeks that their credentials are received at the District Office.
- The Eagle Scout should not plan their Eagle Scout Court of Honor until they have received their Eagle Scout credentials.
- Invite them to become members of the National Eagle Scout Association
- Scholarship Opportunities are available.
- Congratulations to the new Eagle, their family and the Scout Unit.