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Resources: Rank Advancement

Troop 1028 rank advancement handouts:
scouting_advancement_2019.pdf
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scout_rank_requirements_2019.pdf
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t1028_cyber_chip.pdf
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t1028_totin_chip_knife_safety.pdf
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t1028_cyber_chip_contract.pdf
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More coming soon!

Links to Scouts BSA rank requirements:
  • Scout Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank1.asp
  • Tenderfoot Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank2.asp
  • Second Class Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank3.asp
  • First Class Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank4.asp
  • Star Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank5.asp
  • Life Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank6.asp
  • Eagle Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank7.asp
  • Eagle Palm Requirements: www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank8.asp

Troop Leadership Positions

Once Scouts achieve the rank of First Class, the advanced ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle all require service in a qualifying leadership role within the Troop.  There are many important leadership positions within the Troop, but only some count as leadership for rank advancement:
  • Elected leadership positions which count for rank advancement: Senior Patrol Leader (SPL), Patrol Leader (PL)
  • Leadership positions appointed by Senior Patrol Leader which count for rank advancement: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader (ASPL), Order of the Arrow Troop Representative, Scribe, Librarian, Historian, Troop Quartermaster, Musician/Bugler, Chaplain Aide
  • Leadership positions appointed by Scoutmaster which count for rank advancement: Troop Guide, Outdoor Ethics Guide, Instructor, Den Chief, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster (JASM), Webmaster
  • Elected or appointed leadership positions which DO NOT count for rank advancement: Assistant Patrol Leader (APL), Patrol Quartermaster (PQM)

The file below gives more detail on the responsibilities of each Scouts BSA leadership position:
troop_leadership_positions.pdf
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Resources for Life Scouts working on Eagle:

Note: All Troop 1028 Life Scouts seeking Eagle must attend a Life to Eagle Seminar, here is the latest presentation, plus a Powerpoint Council version suitable for use by all Troops.  However, see the updated step-by-step checklists below for August 2024 updates to the VAHC verification steps, those are now done via email rather than requiring Scouts to provide them in-person at the Council office.  The Powerpoint presentations will be updated soon to be consistent with the checklists.
eagle_seminar_2019_troop_1028.pdf
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eagle_seminar_council_version_feb_2020.pptx
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Here is Mr. Eric's handy-dandy step-by-step checklist for the entire Eagle process in our Troops, plus a generic Council version suitable for use by all Troops. These checklists were updated in August 2024 to reflect changes to the VAHC verification steps, those are now done via email rather than requiring Scouts to provide them in-person at the Council office.  
mr_eric_eagle_process_checklist_aug_2024.pdf
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mr_eric_eagle_process_checklist_council_aug_2024.pdf
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Here is the Troop 1028/1029 template for Eagle Scout Letters of Reference that candidates should supply to those writing letters on their behalf, please follow the instructions provided in the file:
t1028_1029_eagle_letter_of_reference_template_june_2025_fillable.pdf
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Here are some previous Eagle projects from Troop 1028 plus a reminder of the Eagle-required Merit Badges (as of August 2024):
sample_eagle_projects_2018.pdf
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eagle_required_merit_badges_aug_2024.pdf
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Here is a summary of power tool guidance from the BSA, remember to consider this when writing your proposal and detailed plan:
bsa_power_tool_guidance.pdf
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Life to Eagle Materials from Monticello District Eagle Coordinator

Letter from Jay Fox, Monticello District Eagle Coordinator (mandatory reading for all Life Scouts seeking Eagle):
letter_to_prospective_eagle_scouts_v.7.pdf
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Recommended reading from Jay Fox, BRMC Life to Eagle Guide:
brmc_life_to_eagle_guide_2016-8-1.pdf
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Useful links to Eagle Forms

Link to current BSA Eagle Workbook (landing page is kept updated by National):
www.scouting.org/programs/boy-scouts/advancement-and-awards/eagle-scout-workbook/
Link to current BSA Eagle Scout Rank Application:
filestore.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/512-728_WB_fillable.pdf
Link to Monticello District Eagle Resources page:
www.vahcbsa.org/MonticelloAdvance

Preparing for your Eagle Scout Board of Review (BOR)

Here are two useful links to excellent examples of typical Eagle Scout Board of Review questions.  All candidates should read these questions and think about how you would answer them if you are asked during your Board of Review.
eagle_bor_questions_1.pdf
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eagle_bor_questions_2.pdf
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    • Troop Committee
  • Earning Merit Badges
    • Archaeology Merit Badge
    • Aviation Merit Badge
    • Cooking Merit Badge
    • Emergency Prep Merit Badge
    • Engineering Merit Badge
    • Geocaching Merit Badge
    • Home Repairs Merit Badge
    • Model Design Merit Badge
    • Reading and Scholarship Merit Badge
    • Woodwork Merit Badge
  • Resources
    • Patrols
    • New Scouts
    • Scout Skills
    • Advancement
    • Gear Lists
    • Class B T-shirts
    • Cooking
    • Camping / Hiking
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Troop Library
    • Troop Training
    • Leader Resources
  • Service
    • PWD workshops
    • Scouting for Food
    • Camp Shenandoah Adopt-A-Campsite
    • HOWS Doghouses
    • Race Support
  • Fundraising
    • Mulch
    • Popcorn / Peanuts
    • Christmas Trees
  • Our Eagles
    • Donate to Eagle Projects
  • Scouts BSA Links
    • Richmond Scout Shop
    • BSA Homepage
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    • Monticello Homepage
    • Family Scouting Info
    • BSA Forms
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    • Guide to Safe Scouting
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