Dman979 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 9:15 AM, Geonovast said: I think as long as you complete everything before you turn 18, you're still eligible, correct? Been so long, I don't remember how that worked. I know my brother skirted the edge. Everything except your board of review, assuming that there's no extenuating circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Phil Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Huh. Forgot about this thread. I'm actually an adult leader with a troop now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) On 12/11/2017 at 9:21 PM, Dman979 said: Everything except your board of review, assuming that there's no extenuating circumstances. Buddy of mine, a year behind me, got diagnosed with a brain tumor just as he was starting the planning phase of his project. He spent the next three years learning to talk and walk again. He finished his project at the age of 20, and got his Eagle. He finished college, and now runs a golf course. Of course, he can't hit the ball worth a damn. Just to check in, 25 yrs or so involved, I still get out to the local camp for workdays every now and then, I am part of an RC sailing club that sails there regularly and we are constantly working on the waterfront. Got my Eagle in '94, Philmont 714s in '93 and about a week or so later, left for the Jamboree as QM of troop 332 from the NEO conference. Did some adult work in my 20's, and I'd still be involved if I had kids. When my nephew gets a bit older, I'll start back into it for him. Edited March 11, 2018 by Gargamel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Gargamel said: Philmont 714s in '93 692C3 '15. IWGB2P. Edited March 11, 2018 by Dman979 Damn! Got my years all mixed up! Twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Dman979 said: 692C3 '15. IWGB2P. They apparently changed the crew nomenclature. I have no idea what that means. Took a kite to the top of, and flew it off of the summit of Baldy. Edited March 11, 2018 by Gargamel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Gargamel said: They apparently changed the crew nomenclature. I have no idea what that means. My council was large enough to send like 9 crews at once. We were the third one in 2015. Edited March 11, 2018 by Dman979 Damn! Got my years all mixed up! Twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 I'm....actually getting close to Eagle. I finished one merit badge (Personal Management), I have 1 req. left for Communications (That I'll be doing today), I have 1, 10 mile, and the 15/20 mile hikes for hiking (That we'll do before my birthday with time to spare), and I have 4 req. left for Emergency Prep. I'm almost done with my project I've nearly finished the last of the leadership role in my troop. But I have 42 days to finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Phil Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 34 minutes ago, Spaceception said: I'm....actually getting close to Eagle. I finished one merit badge (Personal Management), I have 1 req. left for Communications (That I'll be doing today), I have 1, 10 mile, and the 15/20 mile hikes for hiking (That we'll do before my birthday with time to spare), and I have 4 req. left for Emergency Prep. I'm almost done with my project I've nearly finished the last of the leadership role in my troop. But I have 42 days to finish Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Go Go Go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKosanianMethod Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 3/11/2018 at 1:18 AM, Dman979 said: My council was large enough to send like 9 crews at once. We were the third one in 2015. Rookie numbers. My troop sent 4 crews to Northern Tier last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) I've finished almost everything for my merit badges... I only have a couple things to do, then it'll be reviewing everything with my counselor before they sign everything. I need to expand a bit and fix my project report (It's fine, and I have the signatures, just needs to be more specific here and there, and I need to re-arrange the hours). So yeah... it's almost all done, I'm approaching the "Sign, everything!" phase, and then the Scoutmaster conference, and finally, board of review. I'll keep you guys posted Edited April 5, 2018 by Spaceception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 On 4/5/2018 at 2:49 PM, Spaceception said: So yeah... it's almost all done, I'm approaching the "Sign, everything!" phase, and then the Scoutmaster conference, and finally, board of review. If you have the chance to do a mock BoR, do it. Very very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 29 minutes ago, Dman979 said: If you have the chance to do a mock BoR, do it. Very very helpful. I've never heard of that. I do remember looking at a list of questions that people on the BoR are likely to ask on my previous ranks, but not doing a mock-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Just now, Spaceception said: I've never heard of that. I do remember looking at a list of questions that people on the BoR are likely to ask on my previous ranks, but not doing a mock-up. What my troop does is get people to do a full walkthrough of the BoR. Sitting down, SM introduction, full battery of questions, etc. It's more stressful than the real one, and totally worth it if your SM can get one together. Even if you can't get a full BoR together, treat it like you would a job interview for your dream job. Be Prepared! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Dman979 said: Even if you can't get a full BoR together, treat it like you would a job interview for your dream job. Be Prepared! It's amazing the life skills that the scouts teach with out letting you know it's being taught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 12 hours ago, Gargamel said: It's amazing the life skills that the scouts teach with out letting you know it's being taught. That is very true. I had to keep so much paperwork in Scouts, and now that I'm living life, I obsessively save every receipt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Phil Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 On 4/6/2018 at 2:54 PM, Spaceception said: I've never heard of that. I do remember looking at a list of questions that people on the BoR are likely to ask on my previous ranks, but not doing a mock-up. I was advised, for my Eagle BOR, that if they ask you why they should approve you, say that it's because you earned it. After all, you did earn it. Although BORs vary quite a bit from place to place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Board of review is all that's left aside from a few signatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dman979 Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 36 minutes ago, Spaceception said: Board of review is all that's left aside from a few signatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaverickSawyer Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 How have I not seen this thread???!? Eagle Scout (Class of 2008), former summer camp staffer, OA member, all that fun stuff. Even stuck around for a few years after hitting 18 as an Assistant Scoutmaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 11 hours ago, MaverickSawyer said: How have I not seen this thread???!? I thought the same thing! welcome aboard sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Hey!! Nearly forgot to update you guys. I passed my board of review!! Paperwork is going through now. It wasn't nearly as stressful as I thought, and they liked my essay and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Phil Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 3 hours ago, Spaceception said: Hey!! Nearly forgot to update you guys. I passed my board of review!! Paperwork is going through now. It wasn't nearly as stressful as I thought, and they liked my essay and everything. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceception Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 1 hour ago, Bill Phil said: Congratulations! Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargamel Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (edited) WooooHooo! Grats @Spaceception! Edited May 30, 2018 by Vanamonde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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