Re: Question Re: Eagle Scouts...
Bruce E. Cobern (bec@PIPELINE.COM)
Sat, 18 Jan 1997 00:02:21 -0500
At 08:04 AM 1/17/97 GMT+0, David Wooff wrote:
>Hi All,
>
>Just a quick question to our American friends from a curious Brit. I
>understand that the "Eagle" is the highest award in BSA, but what do
>the palms represent that some people are quoted as having represent -
>also how many palms can you have, and am in right in thinking that
>there is both silver and gold ?
I haven't seen a reply yet, although the list has had heavy traffic so there
might actually be responses waiting to be posted, so I'll answer your
questions.
You are right that the Eagle is the highest rank in Scouting in the BSA.
Amongst the requirements are that the Scout has to earn 21 merit badges in
various subjects, some of which are required and the rest are optional.
After the Scout has completed his Eagle, if he has not yet reached the age
of 18, he may continue to earn "Eagle Palms" which are small palm frond pins
which go on the ribbon of the medal. Each palm represents a minimum of
three months additional service to the troop and 5 merit badges earned
beyond those required for Eagle. There are 3 different palms - bronze for
the first 5 mb's beyond Eagle, gold for the next 5 and silver for the next.
Thus the silver represents 15 mbs beyond the 21 required for Eagle.
If you have any additional questions, please ask.
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Bruce E. Cobern
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