Eagle Scouts

"The Boy Scouts of America stands for a set of principles. These principles have a lot of staying power. The values you learn as a Scout are like a compass. They can help you find your way through difficult and sometimes unchartered terrain. The principles of Scouting give you a sense of what's important. I feel I owe the Boy Scouts a great deal, both personally and professionally."

Bill Bradley, U.S. Senator and NBA Basketball Legend

The Significance of Eagle Scout

The achievement of Eagle Scout carries with it a special significance in Scouting and also in higher education, business/industry, and the communities we live in. The award is a performance-based achievement with standards established and upheld for over 113 years by those who passed before. Not every youth who joins a BSA Scouting troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; on average, about 5 percent of all Scouts do so. With more than 1.7 million youth who have earned the rank since 1912, the goals of Scouting remain significant for ALL Scouts, whether or not they attain the Eagle Scout rank: Citizenship Training, Character Development, and Personal Fitness — centered around leadership and an outdoor program.

Since February 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America, Scouts BSA, has instilled values and principles found in the Scout Oath and Law. Scouting and a Duty to God program complement the growth and development of young people in our communities. Their achievements take them to where they are today and provide a path of endless possibilities for where they will be tomorrow.

Eagle Scout Process Steps

As scouts begin their final approach in completing the requirements and earning EAGLE SCOUT, they are encouraged to select an Eagle Mentor...someone who has earned Eagle Scout Rank and is prepared to support their achievement of Eagle Scout. A mentor is someone beyond your parent...though they remain a critical element of your accomplishments.

For help with finding an Eagle Scout Mentor, please contact our Troop Eagle Scout Board Chair, at ASM-Eagles@bsatroop533.org -please include your parent and one Troop adult leader in your email
The Troop 533 Eagle Scout Leadership Guide - Aiding you on your final path of the Trail to Eagle
The Eagle Scout Leadership Workbook - the primary document used for your Leadership Project; download and complete prior to meeting with your mentor
- Troop 533 Eagle Scout Leadership Worksheet Templates help guide you in your project development, each worksheet helps ensure you are best prepared for your project planning and completion:
  - MS Excel
  - MS PowerPoint
- Along with knowing the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, Scout Slogan, the Outdoor Code, and the Pledge of Allegiance, each scout should also know the points of the BSA First Class Scout Badge (link)
Once you have completed your preliminary Eagle Scout Leadership Package, and project plan, you will arrange for a Troop 533 Eagle Board of Review between you and your Mentor - this review may take more than one session, with Adult Leaders helping prepare you for District Board of Review; please email ASM-Eagles@bsatroop533.org to arrange for this meeting
- You will meet with the Troop 533 Eagle Scout Board prior to your project start, and following your project completion as many times as you need to be fully prepared for the formal District Board of Reviews
Upon your project completion, and prior to your final meeting with the Troop 533 Eagle Board, obtain all required signatures as needed in your Project Workbook and in your Scout Handbook (Scoutmasters signature comes before the board)
- Your final meeting with the Troop 533 Board will ensure you are prepared to attend the first and second of two District Eagle Scout approval Board of Reviews: 1st for your Leadership Project approval and 2nd to review your project and finalize your achievement of the Rank of Eagle Scout

Please remember to always include at least one parent/adult, your mentor, and our troop Scoutmaster, scoutmaster@bsatroop533.org, in your communication

Boone Trails - Eagle Board of Review

Each Eagle Scout candidate must complete the Boone Trail's District Eagle Board of Review. The process and requirements are found on the Boone Trails Advancement Website, including contact information to request the review meeting. Meetings are planned for the 2nd & 4th Mondays, and 3rd Thursday, of each month. Additional meetings may be scheduled depending on demand, and existing meetings may be canceled or adjusted.

Additional Resources

The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) provides a number of online resources to assist Scouts in earning the Eagle rank via their NESA Website. NESA also offers Scholarship Information and Membership Application

The Eagle Scout Association of St. Louis offers grants to help Life Scouts complete their Eagle Scout project - for requirements and application, visit stlesa.org/Eagle-Project-Grants

Troop 533 Eagle Scout Honor Roll - 129 Eagle Scouts and Counting!

Troop 533 welcomed scouts from St. Charles County Troops coming to a close in 2021. We wish to honor the indelible work and accomplishments of the scouts of these troops for their achievement of earning the rank of EAGLE SCOUT, and acknowledge the untold, untiring hours of service that the Adult Leaders/Parents gave in support of the Scouts' commitment. Congratulations to ALL SCOUTS who earn the Rank of Eagle!!!

Eagle Scout Leadership Project Ideas (as currently shared/requested of our Troop)

Harvester Lions Club Projects - Please contact our Charter Organizational Rep, Mr. Chris Whitmore, at cor@bsatroop533.org.
St. Charles County - Veterans Museum Eagle Scout Leadership Project Opportunities
City of St. Peters - Multiple opportunities. Will present idea before Park Board, please call 636-477-6600 for more information.

Eagle Alumni and remaining in contact with fellow Eagle Scouts and Scouters

Join the Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America's Alumni team
National Eagle Scout Association (NESA): A great organization to remain a member of, keeping in touch with current and opportunities to continue serving!

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