The Making of an Eagle Binder
How top Make an Eagle Binder
One way to present your Eagle Scout Rank Application is to assemble all of the information into a 3-ring binder with 8-dividers. Group your application information into six sections, with one divider tab for each requirement on the Eagle application. Use the last two tabs for any scouting, school, or community awards you would like to show to your Eagle Board members.
On top of the first divider put your verified/confirmed BSA Eagle Rank Application, an Advancement Report, along with your current Council Personal History Record. Then behind each tab goes:
Tab 1. Requirement #1 – “Be active in your troop, team, crew or ship for a period of at least six months after you have achieved the rank of Life Scout.”
?? Your Life Rank card and any other rank cards you have here. If you don’t have your rank cards, make a copy of your handbook showing your Life rank board of review date. If you are going to include any Troopmaster activity reports, put them here.
Tab 2. Requirement #2 – “Demonstrate that you live by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in your daily life.”
?? Your Letters of Recommendation go in this section. You may have more than five letters. Remember to put empty sheet protectors here for each letter of recommendation you expect. The District advancement committee will contact your references before your board of review is held.
Tab 3. Requirement #3 – “Earn a total of 21 merit badges (required badges are listed). List the month, day, and year the merit badge was earned.”
?? In this section put your merit badge cards (“blue cards”) in the same order as you listed them on your Eagle application. If you use it, put the one page Eagle Scout Application Worksheet here.
Tab 4. Requirement #4 – “While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6-months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility.” (see the list on the Eagle Scout Application)