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Black Gold Life To Eagle Scout

You will find below, the process you need to follow as you begin the final stages of your trail to Eagle journey.

  • Attend the district Life to Eagle presentation. There will be a fall and spring session. The date and time will be announced at district roundtable. This is for Eagle candidate, parents, and/or leaders.
  • Obtain an Eagle packet—we will provide at Eagle presentation and have available at roundtable
  • Print the latest version of the Eagle Service project workbook and read it completely. Click on this link and follow the instructions: http://www.stlbsa.org Under achievement, click on Eagle scout and scroll down to helpful forms and you will find the workbook available for printing.
  • The workbook and Eagle Application allows you to type directly into it. Pictures should be inserted directly into the document.
    • Handwritten materials will also be accepted.
  • Project:
    1. Find a project that you want to accomplish and will be of lasting benefit
    2. Discuss the project plans with your Scoutmaster and troop. Obtain their approval.
    3. Obtain approval of your plan from the benefiting organization.
    4. Meet with your District Eagle Board representative for approval of your plans.

***VERY IMPORTANT*** You cannot begin work on your project until you have signatures from the above four. Failure to comply will result in disqualification of your project. You will start over with a new project.

  1. You must contact Eagle Board Chairman Lloyd Reinkensmeier by phone 618-316-2877 or email ljrscouting@gmail.com to schedule your project approval review.
  2. After your project is approved, you may apply at this link for possible source of funding for your project. http://stlesa.org/Eagle-Project-Grants.  This is based on merit and is competitive.
  3. Keep detailed records of your project and prepare your report of completion.
  • Secure four letters of recommendation. These letters must be from the same references listed on the application under requirement 2.
  • Write a statement of our life ambitions and purpose.
  • Complete our scoutmaster conference and troop board of review.
  • Submit items to local council service center for review
    1. Completed and signed Eagle application. It is critical that dates are accurate and in the correct order.
    2. Completed project workbook
    3. Letters of recommendation
    4. Life’s ambition statement
    5. 21 Merit badge cards that are listed on the Eagle application.
  • Given the distance, you have the option of submitting electronically the above to eagle@stlbsa.org There will be an insert in your eagle packet with instructions.
  • District Eagle Board of Review approval (same point of contact as above.)
    1. Do not setup a date until you receive approval of your credentials from council.
    2. You are required to bring all material with you to the Eagle Board of Review and give to the Chairman of your review.
  • Submit the following at your final board of review and give to the Eagle board chair.
    1. One paragraph describing your project
    2. Ten pics that show the transformation process from beginning to end of your project
    3. Three pics that reflect your scouting career
    4. A portrait pic of you in uniform. This may be done at the conclusion of your review.
  • Return application to council service center for national office approval
  • Plan your court of honor after return of your award from our national court of honor.

If you have a Scout ready to start the Eagle Trail please contact Lloyd Reinkensmeier at 618-731-5107 or ljrscouting@gmail.com.

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Cub Scout Leaders
Leader Outdoor Experience/BALOO
September 30, 2023
Rhodes France Scout Reservation - Pana, Illinois 62557

Looking to take your Cub Pack out on a camp out this fall? Attend one of two Leader Outdoor Experience/BALOO training this fall to learn the basic of Cub Scout camping to make your camp out fun and safe! Pack are required to have at least two adult leaders trained in BALOO to have a pack campout. ... See MoreSee Less

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Leader Outdoor Experience/BALOO
Cub Scout Leaders
October 14 & 15, 2023
Beaumont Scout Reservation

Looking to take your Cub Pack out on a camp out this fall? Attend one of two Leader Outdoor Experience/BALOO training this fall to learn the basic of Cub Scout camping to make your camp out fun and safe! Pack are required to have at least two adult leaders trained in BALOO to have a pack campout.

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HAPPENNG THIS WEEKEND!
Scout BSA, Ventures, Explorers (High School and up)
Fall Fun Rally
September 22-24, 2023
Beaumont Scout Reservation

Join us for the 50th anniversary of Fall Fun Rally on September 22-24 at Beaumont!Join around 750 Venturers, Explorers, Older Scouts, and Advisors for an event filled weekend with more than 100 activities, training, demonstrations, and competitions. This event, put on by the Greater St. Louis Area Council VSOA is a unique event drawing participants from more than 20 BSA councils and more than a dozen states.

This year's activities will include some of your favorites such as Mud Cave, Mountain Man Village, Climbing Activities, Crate Stacking, and the STEM Village, and many, many more great activities being planned by our Venturing and Sea Scout Officers' Association.

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HAPPENNG THIS WEEKEND! Scout BSA, Ventures, Explorers (High School and up) Fall Fun Rally September 22-24, 2023 Beaumont Scout Reservation Join us for the 50th anniversary of Fall Fun Rally on September 22-24 at Beaumont!Join around 750 Venturers, Explorers, Older Scouts, and Advisors for an event filled weekend with more than 100 activities, training, demonstrations, and competitions. This event, put on by the Greater St. Louis Area Council VSOA is a unique event drawing participants from more than 20 BSA councils and more than a dozen states. This years activities will include some of your favorites such as Mud Cave, Mountain Man Village, Climbing Activities, Crate Stacking, and the STEM Village, and many, many more great activities being planned by our Venturing and Sea Scout Officers Association. https://buff.ly/3twAhBm Thank you to our 2023 Event Sponsor US Army ROTCImage attachment
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ScoutBotics
Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA
October 21, 2023
Saint Louis University

SCOUTBOTICS returns and offers Cub Scouts and Scouts the opportunity to design, program, and race a robot. This event is for those youth interested in robotics and looking for an engaging and challenging opportunity to exercise their STEM legs! Participants will leave with their 'own robot' and the memory of a fantastic day of robot fun!

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ScoutBotics Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA October 21, 2023 Saint Louis University SCOUTBOTICS returns and offers Cub Scouts and Scouts the opportunity to design, program, and race a robot. This event is for those youth interested in robotics and looking for an engaging and challenging opportunity to exercise their STEM legs! Participants will leave with their own robot and the memory of a fantastic day of robot fun! https://buff.ly/3jrcrST
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Cub Launch
Cub Scouts and their families
October 07, 2023
Beaumont Scout Reservation

Other Locations, Dates, and times:
Camp Warren Levis – Sept. 16th – 10AM to 4PM
Sam Dale State Park – Sept 16 – 9AM to 1PM
Cape Girardeau Jackson City Park – Sept 23 – 9AM to 1PM
Beaumont Scout Reservation – Oct 7 – 9AM to 3PM
Wentzville UMC – Oct 7 – 9AM to 1PM
O’Fallon IL Sportsman Club – Oct 7 – 9AM to 1PM
Rhodes France Scout Res – Oct 7 – 9 AM to 3PM
S-F Scout Ranch – Oct 7– 9AM to 1PM
Pine Ridge – Oct 6-8 – overnight
Camp Vandeventer – Oct 14 – 9AM to 3PM

Cub Launch is a one-day activity event for Cub Scouts and their families! For existing cub scouts and new cub scouts! Come out and explore the best of cub scouting such as bb guns, archery, hiking, earn your bobcat badge, explore Beaumont’s cub world, STEM activities and more! Activities vary by location, at Beaumont there are over 20 areas of activities like mud cave, horseback riding and lots of special guests!

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Cub Launch Cub Scouts and their families October 07, 2023 Beaumont Scout Reservation Other Locations, Dates, and times: Camp Warren Levis – Sept. 16th – 10AM to 4PM Sam Dale State Park – Sept 16 – 9AM to 1PM Cape Girardeau Jackson City Park – Sept 23 – 9AM to 1PM Beaumont Scout Reservation – Oct 7 – 9AM to 3PM Wentzville UMC – Oct 7 – 9AM to 1PM O’Fallon IL Sportsman Club – Oct 7 – 9AM to 1PM Rhodes France Scout Res – Oct 7 – 9 AM to 3PM S-F Scout Ranch – Oct 7– 9AM to 1PM Pine Ridge – Oct 6-8 – overnight Camp Vandeventer – Oct 14 – 9AM to 3PM Cub Launch is a one-day activity event for Cub Scouts and their families! For existing cub scouts and new cub scouts! Come out and explore the best of cub scouting such as bb guns, archery, hiking, earn your bobcat badge, explore Beaumont’s cub world, STEM activities and more! Activities vary by location, at Beaumont there are over 20 areas of activities like mud cave, horseback riding and lots of special guests! https://buff.ly/2JHXTBS
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