momof2 10 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Once a scout is informed by his SM that he (SM only) has heard back from the nationals about the scout being awarded the Eagle (after the BOR and paperwork was sent to national), is the scout supposed to hear anything directly from national, or his council about becoming an Eagle Scout? Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmaster Ron 12 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 No, Our council sends a postcard to the SM to p/u the scouts credentials, thats it Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 A bunch of stuff comes in a 9 x 12 envelope from National to the local Council: - Credit Card Credential for the Eagle Scout - Eagle Scout Certificate - Letter from the Chief Scout Executive and the President of BSA - Invitation to NESA - GTFA advertising (you too can record your service hours). Someone in the Troop goes to Council and signs for it. Most Troops I know rather quickly give the package to the new Eagle administratively... that way, if it's lost, it's out of their hands. BTW, his credentials and certificate are dated as of his EBOR date. In the Troop and Crew I served, we'd say: While the paperwork has to flow to and from Texas, you are, as of now, an Eagle. When you get your packet, you'll be able to wear the Eagle Patch.(This message has been edited by John-in-KC) Link to post Share on other sites
momof2 10 Posted April 3, 2009 Author Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites
gcnphkr 11 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 There is some variation between councils. Here, the envelope that J-in-KC mentions is sent directly to the scout. The SM never is notified, I'm not sure about the advancement chair. Link to post Share on other sites
NWScouter 9 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 When I was SM we made a big deal about presenting all of it to scout at his ECOH. We also paid his frist dues to NESA. I'll always made some lame joke about the Eagle Credit Card, just like my Vigil Card with it and $4 you could get a latte at Starbucks. Link to post Share on other sites
gwd-scouter 11 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Our DE picks up the packet from Council office and brings it to the SMs. Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle69 46 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 In our council once the packet comes back from National it is mailed to the Scoutmaster. Link to post Share on other sites
GernBlansten 10 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Denver Area Council sends a postcard to the SM. Someone then has to go to the office to pick up the packet. Nothing is sent to the scout. Link to post Share on other sites
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