eagle board

[imjorman040991]

so i just passed my sm conference for eagle, and i was wondering, what will they ask me on my board?

[616kayak]

Well congrats on making it as far as you have. You are almost there. since I haven’t gone through my eagle BOR yet the most I can do is below. Good luck.

What would you suggest adding to the Scout Law (a thirteenth point)? Why?
What one point could be removed from the Scout Law? Why?
Why is it important to learn how to tie knots, and lash together poles and logs?
What is the difference between a "Hollywood hero" and a real hero?
Can you give me an example of someone who is a hero to you? (A real person, not a character in a book or movie.)
Why do you think that the Family Life merit badge was recently added to the list of required merit badges?
What camping experience have you had, that you wish every Scout could have?
Have you been to Philmont or a National (International) Jamboree? What was your most memorable experience there?
What is the role of the Senior Patrol Leader at a troop meeting (campout, summer camp)?
If you could change one thing to improve Scouting, what would you change?
What do you believe our society expects from an Eagle Scout?
The charge to the Eagle requires that you give back to Scouting more than Scouting has given to you. How do you propose to do that?
As an Eagle Scout, what can you personally do to improve your unit?
What will you be doing in your unit, after receiving your Eagle Rank?
Tell us how you selected your Eagle Service Project.
From your Eagle Service Project, what did you learn about managing or leading people? What are the qualities of a good leader?
What part of your Eagle Service Project was the most challenging? Why?
If you were to manage another project similar to your Eagle Service Project, what would you do differently to make the project better or easier?
What are your future plans (high school, college, trade school, military, career, etc.)?
Tell us about your family (parents, siblings, etc.). How do you help out at home?
What do you think is the single biggest issue facing Scouting in the future?
How do your friends outside of Scouting react when they learn that you are a Boy Scout? How do you think they will react when they learn that you have become an Eagle Scout?
Why do you think that belief in God (a supreme being) is part of the Scouting requirements?
How do you know when a Scout is "active" in his unit?
You have been in Scouting for many years, sum up all of those experiences in one word. Why?
What one thing have you gained from your Scoutmaster's conferences over the years?
How does an Eagle Scout continue to show Scout Spirit?

If the Scout is a member of the Order of the Arrow:
What does OA membership mean to you?
How does OA help Scouting and your unit?

Who brought Scouting from England to the United States? [Answer: William D. Boyce]
[Traditional last questions] Why should this Board of Review approve your request for the Eagle Rank? or Why should you be an Eagle Scout?

[wagionvigil]

Congratulations. I have set on mnay boards and I like to ask a couple questions.
Which Non Required Merit Badge did you learn the most from? And Why?

If this Board decides you are deserving of Eagle, what do you intend to give back to scouting?

[imjorman040991]

well those are deffinatly thinkers....well thank you guys very much

[Lynda J]

I like to ask Which badge did you learn the most from and which one did you enjoy doing the most? Part of the time they are the same badge.

I also like asking how do you think Scout will help you in your future. And whatdo you plan on giving back to Scouting.

[FrankJ]

Also be prepared to talk about your service project. What went right, wrong, and how you showed leadership. Best wishes.

[wagionvigil]

Most Boards expect to see alot of leadership both on your project and in your troop.

[Murphy]

It really depends on the people on your board. I was asked a lot of technical, detail question (How many astronauts were Eagle Scouts, what do the two stars on the First Class badge mean, recite and explain the Outdoor Code, etc). My friend, who was also up for review that night, was asked board, thoughtful questions (How do you feel the program could be changed to be of better service to others, describe what went on during your favorite campout, explain your least favorite merit badge, etc).

I'd suggest talking to some other recent Eagle Scouts in your area and see how they describe your board members. Honestly though, after all you've gone through, the Board of Review should be the easiest part.

[deweylure]

Whatever the questions I am sure you will do fine . Think before giving your answers. Your scouting life has prepared you and so have your parents.

Dewey

[summertop]

In addition to what was suggested here...

As Scoutmaster, I am not on the board of reviews...But, for Eagle, our boards do some review of scouting knowlege and skills. They don't want an Eagle Scout that can't tie a few knots, or that doesn't know first aid, or that doesn't know the oath, law, slogan, motto, etc.

[OldGreyBear]

Ok, I have to ask: Summertop, you know of Eagle Boards of Review that have as a requirement of approval the ability to tie knots?

[summertop]

No, not a "Requirement", but it is reviewed. They ask the scout to tie certain knots. But, they have not denied Eagle because of it.

I did have a scout denied "Life" because he couldn't tie certain knots. I was very distrought. I called the committee chair to face up to that one. I was much more diplomatic than I felt like being. I did explain it was the Boy Scouts of America, not the Boy Scouts of John. I further explained that he did not have the right to add requirements to the ranks.

I then explained that as Scoutmaster I decided the scout had fulfilled the requirements. The Board ofd Review is simple a Review to make sure I (as scoutmaster) did not miss something. The Board of Review is NOT supposed to be a test, as per the scout committee handbook.

Since then, my committee chair has been like a different man. I am glad I didn't get too confrontational with him. We are now good friends and we work well together.


Note: I did not use the Committee chair's real name.

[OldGreyBear]

Thanks for the clarification

[lifescoutforlife]

I would like to thank everyone that put EBOR questions on here, I sat on my first EBOR Tuesday night and all of you questions helped me a lot.

[Hubert]

Good Luck. I am almost there. Just 2 merrit badges and finishing my project now.

[WeeWillie]

Scouts who have problems on EBORs fall into two catagories.

1. Products of Merit Badge Mills.

2. Got nervous.

The best way to reduce being nervous is to ask some adults to set up a mock EBOR. Review Communications MB.

Also - Wear your complete Scout Uniform.

[WeeWillie]

Before the flames start.

One of the frequent questions is what would you add to the Scout Law?

Have a sense of humor!

[RMM]

Also - Wear your complete Scout Uniform.

Or if unable to wear the complete uniform, wear clothing appropriate for the occassion.

My two cents.