The process of preparing and leading an Eagle Project is lengthy and difficult, but it is extremely rewarding. The information below will help scouts in the Cochise District to prepare themselves for attaining Scouting’s highest honor.
District Advancement Personnel
Contact Tim with questions on:
- Eagle Board of Reviews
- Eagle Project Proposals
- District advancement information
Eagle Scout Board of Reviews (BORs)
General Information
- WHEN: 3rd Thursday of every month
- WHERE: Location given when you RSVP
- TIME: Time given when you RSVP
Other times will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Important Notes
Scouts must email the Cochise District Advancement Chair to setup a time for the board. Scouts must include Eagle Board of Review Request in the subject line.
PLEASE NOTE: Eagle Binders must be submitted by the last day of the month to be considered for the next month’s regularly scheduled Eagle Boards of Review.
Eagle Scout Binder/Packets
Scouts are recommended to do the following with their Eagle binders:
- Place application and all supporting documents in a 3-ring binder.
- Make sure your using the current Eagle application.
- Make sure you have all the signatures that are needed.
- Make sure your dates are correct in showing when you served in a leadership position.
- Please make sure your binder is labeled with full Scout name, Troop number, email, and phone number.
Eagle Scout Service Project Approvals (SPAs)
General Information
- WHEN: Scheduled as needed every month
- WHERE: Location given when you RSVP
- TIME: Time given when you RSVP
Other times will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Important Notes
Scouts must email the Cochise District Advancement Chair to setup a time for the board. Scouts should include Eagle Service Project Approval in the subject line.
PLEASE NOTE: Scout MUST obtain project approval from the Cochise District Advancement Chair BEFORE starting a project. The Scout is responsible and MUST call and set up the appointment.
Advancement is a critical part of the Boy Scouts of America’s programs, and is the core vehicle where Scouts learn the skills that will make them successful later in life.
Position Specific Information
If you are a Life Scout applying for Eagle Scout rank or are a Merit Badge Counselor, please go to the respective pages for more specific information.
Eagle Scouts
Visit this page for more information on scheduling an Eagle Board of Review, Service Project ideas, and specific paperwork.
Merit Badge Counselors
Visit this page for more information on registering and filling out the application.
Resources
Below are various resources that are open for use and download by units to support advancement tracking and related activities.
- Guide to Advancement, No. 33088 (PDF); Online view
- Advancement Educational Presentations
- Advancement News
- Abilities Digest
- Advancement Report, No. 34403
- Building Effective Advancement Committees, No. 510-756
- Eagle Scout Challenge, No. 542-900
- Friendstorming on Tour, No. 510-003
- Lone Scout Friend and Counselor Guidebook, No. 511-420
- On Increasing Advancement, No. 512-047
- Recommendations for Regional and Area Volunteers Supporting the Advancement Program, No. 512-048
- Troop Resource Survey, No. 512-116
- Guide to Awards and Insignia, No. 33066
- Venturing Board of Review Guide, No. 512-940
- Application for Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges, No. 512-730
- Belated Eagle Scout Rank Application, No. 512-076
- Eagle Scout Rank Application 2020, No. 512-728
- Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 512-927
- Eagle Scout Service Project Coach Application, No. 512-069
- Individual Scout Advancement Plan, No. 512-936
- Navigating the Eagle Scout Service Project; Information for Project Beneficiaries
- Request for Registration Beyond the Age of Eligibility, No. 512-935
- Venturing Summit Award Service Project Workbook, No. 512-938
- Venturing Summit Award Application, No. 512-941
Mechanics of Advancement
Advancement is conducted with different methods and procedures depending on the Scouting program that it is occurring in. Read here for more information on advancement specifics in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, and Sea Scouts.