Advancement Information & Updates
compliments of the Swan Creek District Advancement Committee
updated 05/09/10
EAGLE SCOUTS
or Eagle Scout Candidates....
Congratulations Life Scouts This should really be at the forefront… a Congratulations to the new Life Scout and well wishes 
on his last steps in the journey toward Eagle… but it never seems to be as important as the Application….
Eagle Project Workbook BSA Form 512-927 in PDF format, 2009 printing/format - an online link to BSA's site
Eagle Project Workbook BSA Form 512-927 in PDF format, but a copy you can download from the District site in case there are issues with the link to the national site or issues with National's site/server
updated 7/20/09
12 Steps from Life to Eagle - A Unit Leader's Guide Updated 7/20/09  Very good information for the Unit Leader.
While it is good reading for the Eagle Candidtate (also), it is really geared toward the Unit Leader and what has to be done; when and how.  These 12 steps have been outlined to try and help ensure a smooth procedure for the Scout, the unit leadership and
Swan Creek District Eagle Scout Project Planning Expectations A memo from our District Eagle Scout Advancement
Chairman on the expectations for Life Scouts aspiring to be Eagle Scouts and it also provides an extremely helpful link to BSA Troop 389 on Eagle Scout Project Planning.
Life to Eagle Helpful Hints for Scouts Updated 7/20/09  The HOME STRETCH of the Scout's trail to Eagle Scout.
Information on your Project, timing, your life statement, etc.  An effort by our Eagle Scout Advancement Chairman to help the aspiring Eagle Scout wrap up his journey as smoothly as possible.  This is especially good information for units that haven't had
Eagle Scout Candidate Recommendation Letters  Each Eagle Scout candidate requires these letters for his Eagle
Scout package and the District Board of Review.  These help the Board members to learn more about the Candidate.
Unit Leader Checklist for Eagle Scout Candidtates A helpful checklist for each Scoutmaster and/or the Troop's
Advancement Chairman to assist their Eagle Scout Candidates.
Eagle Scout Rank Application Form You'll need this (BSA Form 512-728) if you want to finish off the program guys!
New/Updated 2009 Form (updated on the site in April 2009 if you're curious).  Available ONLINE or download too
ONLINE Version  (or click on the Eagle) District Website copy for downloading => DISTRICT COPY
SAVE YOUR WORK GUYS !!!   SAVE YOUR WORK just in case you need to change it or recreate the application!!!
Eagle Scout Application Directions A helpful list of what to do when filling out your application form.
updated 7/20/09 NEW FORM this year… PLEASE REVIEW these directions & make your efforts easier if you can.
YOUR UNIFORM CHECKLIST Not sure what to wear to your Eagle Court of Honor?  This may be a helpful bit of
advise and guidance for you (the new Eagle Scout) so you can make that special day as memorable as possible.
FINALLY…. YOU'VE MADE IT and it's time to look at your Eagle Court of Honor…
There are many organizations & persons of prominence (like a President, or Governor, or State Representatives) who appreciate the efforts of a young man to earn his Eagle Scout rank.  Here is a link on how to contact them to let them know and they will lo
Congratulation Letters & Certificates 
General Advancement News for Everyone
Merit Badge Counselor Application The Application and Erie Shores Council Guidelines for Merit Badge Counselors.
There is an annual registration/re-registration that is required of everyone who wishes to be a Merit Badge Counselor for our Scouts.  Here's a copy of the form for your convenience.  A Counselor MUST BE REGISTERED with the Boy Scouts of America
Merit Badge Counselor registration is free if you're not already registered as a Scout Leader.
MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR GUIDELINES What's expected of you and how do you properly counsel??  See here.
Text Box: NEW APPLICATION Forms for Youth and Adult ~ Check here for the changes to each application !
ONLINE INTERNET ADVANCEMENT… Is your Unit using this tool ?  I (personally) can't tell you how much easier it made my life and my efforts in Scouting; it's almost too convenient and easy.  IF you haven't used it yet (for your unit) PLEASE try it.  We'll h
Internet Advancement Information / Flyer Internet RECHARTERING Help / Information
NEW For 2010 are two YOUTH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS for your Scouts.  One of them is the newly created "WEBMASTER" position (check out the patch !) and the other is the "LEAVE NO TRACE TRAINER" (no patch yet that I can find).  
Are you looking for some new and different responsibilities to challenge your Scouts with?  Heres a couple of new ones to try !
February Council Advancement Committee Notes
CENTENNIAL MERIT BADGES
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