Advancement Information
Latest Eagle Information
Recent Arrowhead District Eagle(s)
April Eagles – 2025
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- Jack P T380
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- Robert B T703
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- Zeke S T35
Becoming a Merit Badge Counselor – starting Sept. 1st (MBC will be charged $25 fee if not already registered with a unit annually)
If any YPT trained adult would like to facilitate this merit badge or any other merit badges please submit the following:
- Updated Merit Badge Counselor form (currently dated Aug. 2023)
- This is the link for adults who are wanting to become a merit badge counselor: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0a45e9d9f6ca4350aff9dafdcc5b639f (Arrowhead District)
- Paper forms also might need to be submitted if you are a new merit badge counselor or need to provide an adult application with background check signed. They can be attached to link above.
- Must attach the following: Copy of YPT Certificate & certificate with date of MBC Training with proof/copies [Expiring in 2026] (Aug. 2023)
- Copy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training certificate or any other BSA approved/required certifications (See link below)
- Relevant experience or qualifications listed on application & may be discussed during interview call.
All documents should be submitted to [email protected] email. The Advancement Committee will meet, process, provide a final determination at monthly Advancement Committee meetings, and notify approved counselors once approved.
Guide to Advancement
1. Steps for Eagle Scout Workbook – Project Proposal
- Make sure you are using official Scouts BSA site for most recent version (currently No. 2023a dated February 2023)
- Information for Contact Sheet with all names and information completed. NO BLANKS unless you do not have an Eagle Coach!!
- Provide workbook, completed Signature Page from Eagle Project workbook, and contact sheet to [email protected];
- Once you have the signed approval by Advancement Chair ONLY then can you begin to work on Eagle Project.
- Guide to Safe Scouting – Eagle Project: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/healthsafety/pdf/680-028.pdf
Project Proposals will be reviewed at least once a month starting in Sept. 2022.
Next Date available – Apr 2025
2. Steps for Eagle Scout Application
- Most Current Eagle Scout Application (currently 512-72825 – dated Jan 2025) with “wet signatures on same page” meaning NO DOCUSIGNED signatures.
- Final Individual History Report (signed by 3 Unit Leaders)
- Total of workers & hours Project Report Page B (# of hours on workbook & application must match) from Project Report (Page B & your example of time line tracker or log used)
- Final Signatures Page for the Service Project Report Page C
- Ambitions/Life Purposes Statement
- Original Signed Project Proposal Sheet H (Eagle Project Proposal Signature Page)
- Submit Eagle Packet to Arrowhead Advancement email for final review of Eagle Packet then once it is completed it can be submitted to Longhorn Council Service Center.
https://www.longhorncouncil.org/eagle-scout-process
- Once reviewed by Advancement Chair, it can be submitted to Council Registrar. They will review Eagle Packets once a week on Wednesdays and Originals must be submitted including “Wet Signatures” for final signature by Longhorn Council.
- Final Paperwork & Board of Review can be submitted up to 24 months after a Scout’s 18th birthday as long as all requirements are completed.
How to do Eagle Scout Rank Application (Video Clip)
Eagle Extension Paperwork – Needs to include supporting documentation and most current forms filled out. Covid Exceptions are no longer being given.
Examples of “Worthy Projects”
- Painting walls, building reading corner, built book shelves and book drive for Mission Arlington
- Dog Obstacles, Waste baggie stations, and toys, Animal Shelter
- Monofilament Recycling of Fishing line Clean-Up, local lake
- Mobile Stage Construction for highschool
List of organizations seeking Eagle Project help
- The Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, Julie Collins, [email protected], Director
- Arlington High School, Cristy Wolfskill, [email protected], PTA Executive Board
- Galileo Church in Mansfield, Pastor Rev. Dr. Katie Hays, [email protected], Ph: 817-773-3147
- Morada Senior Living, Erin McKenna, [email protected], Activities Director,
Ph: 682-583-6398 - Mission Arlington, Tillie Burgin, (817) 277-6620
- City of Arlington, Tom Osen, Interim Parks Project Manager, I
717 W. Main St. Arlington, TX 76013
[email protected], 817.459.6196 (Office) * 817.706.4785 (Cell)
3. Steps for Eagle Scout Board of Review
- Request Eagle Board of Review from Advancement Chair (once email confirmation sent by Longhorn Council Registrar)
- Eagle BOR’s will be held once a month starting Sept. 2022
- Request reference letters (ask for them in a sealed envelope or email directly to: [email protected])
- Prepare & Attend Eagle Board of Review
- Advancement Chair will return Eagle Board of Review signed application to Council
- Scoutmaster will be advised by Council once final Eagle Scout regalia package is ready for pick-up.
- Then the family can plan on an Eagle Court of Honor (Currently running 6-8 weeks)
Eagle Palm Requirements
Longhorn Council Facebook Page/Instagram Page
You can send information & picture to Longhorn Council to Kevin Wassie for your scout to be possibly highlighted in Longhorn Council’s Facebook group and Instagram Page.
Scholarship/Awards Info
- Outstanding Eagle Service Project Award – $500 Scholarship District Award (given annually)
- National Eagle Scout Association – Scholarship Application now open (window closes Jan. 31, 2024)
- The Congressional Award – put all those hours and time to use & apply for the Congressional Award
Congratulatory Letters
- National Parks & Recreation – https://www.nps.gov/subjects/youthprograms/upload/Fillable_Eagle_Certificate_012512.pdf
- Government Letters:
Presidential Letter of Congratulations
Mayor Ross City of Arlington
Mayor Evans City of Mansfield
Updates:
- There have been several Merit Badges updated for 2025 please go check requirements before having your Scoutmaster open the merit badge.
- Required-Adventures-Chart-for-Ranks starting 06-01-2024
Lifesaving or Meritorious Action Award – this needs to be submitted to your Advancement Chair with all boxes filled in and email to: [email protected]
https://youtu.be/JikzZUgLCA0?si=AT4PevY0cSaLrcm6
Citizenship in Society
Citizenship in Society became an Eagle Required Merit Badge on 7/1/22. A Scout who is wanting to earn this merit badge can reach out to [email protected] for a list of merit badge counselors or do a search in Scoutbook.
Merit Badge College
Arrowhead University – Merit Badge College
Registration Opens 1/1/25
Mar. 1, 2025 @ St. Barnabas!
https://scoutingevent.com/662-ArrowheadMBC
Now Accepting Merit Badge Counselors for Arrowhead University!
We hope you will support our effort to provide a quality experience for our scouts. If you are able and willing to lead a class, please fill out the following survey:https://bit.ly/ArrowheadUMBC2025. If you know of someone who you would like to have assist you during your classes or who might want to volunteer, please provide us with their contact information. Also, we will be requiring proof of YPT Certification.