Planning the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
Freight Wagon used by the Clark Company, restored by Ryan Worthen as an Eagle Scout project in 2000. This wagon is the property of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and finds its home on the grounds of the Old Mormon Fort Visitor's Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ah, the pinnacle of Scout achievement: the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project.
A word that’s sometimes overlooked in that phrase is “leadership”. The Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project isn’t just about doing service (although that’s a great thing about it). This is a chance for a boy scout to learn what goes into planning a big project. To learn leadership.
Too often in the LDS Scouting community, boys are short-changed because parents and/or leaders don’t really know what’s expected. I don’t fault individuals for this. After all, you don’t know what you don’t know.
Well, the Eagle Project Planning Guide will take you through everything you need to know. This get to the point one-page website outlines the essentials in a clear, organized manner without overwhelming you with too much information.
It’s really a great site.
Read it. Have your scout read it. Let me know what you think.
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