Re: Who Give Life to Eagle Briefing?
MAJ (")
Thu, 6 Mar 1997 15:48:06 +0000
Pete asked:
>It's my understanding that when a Scout earns Life, he and his
>parents should be visited and the contents and procedures
>of the Life to Eagle packet are explained.
>Who gives this briefing or is it up to each individual troop?
The Scoutmaster and Advancement Chair should be the ones,
but it will depend upon the individual Troop (and the local
Council as well...in some Councils, the District's Advancement
Chair or Eagle Coordinator should be involved as well)
I would recommend that the Scoutmaster do this, because of
the relationship the Scoutmaster is going to have to assume
with the Eagle candidate; assisted by the District's Advancement
Chair or the troop's advancement committeemember.
>I've seen references to the ASM in charge of Eagles. Is this a common
>position to have in each troop?
One of the Assistant Scoutmasters should be an "admin-type person"
that should interact with the Troop's staff, so that would be a
natural, but that's not written down anywhere nor is it a policy!
Some Troops have adopted this so that they can relieve the burden on
the Scoutmaster.
>Does this person periodically check with the
>Life Scouts to see how they are doing or do they just wait
>for the Life Scout to take the initiative and ask questions?
That's why I'm recommending that the Scoutmaster work closely
with the Eagle candidate, because this assures that an adult is working
with and developing the Eagle candidate (and giving him a push if
need be).
Settummanque!
(MAJ) Mike Walton ("no such thing as strong coffee,...") (502) 827-9201
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