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BY DARROW KIRKPATRICK
Rappahannock News Contributing Writer
Fewer than three percent of all boys joining the Boy Scouts of America attain scouting’s highest rank, Eagle.
On the trail to Eagle Scout there are many varied requirements, e.g., outdoor skills, citizenship responsibilities, environmental knowledge, emergency preparedness, community participation, personal development, physical fitness, etc.
One of the most significant steps and perhaps the most challenging of all, is the Eagle Scout project. This project, which must be approved by the Shenandoah Area Council headquartered in Winchester, must demonstrate the Eagle candidate’s leadership, and benefit a non-profit organization or institution.
While a great deal of freedom is afforded in the selection of the project, it is expected that the work will result in value added rather than routine maintenance and or repair/restoration. While there is normally an adult advisor for each Eagle candidate, it is expected that each candidate will fully plan, organize, and direct the project accomplishment.
Projects generally result in over 80 man-hours in the accomplishment stage with much planning time on the front end. Boys are expected to adequately describe the project, sometimes with drawings or sketches, determine what tools and materials are required, estimate all costs, find a source of funds, recruit the necessary manpower, and direct the accomplishment.
A project proposal covering these elements is first prepared and approved by the council, and the final
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