Posted: 12/25/2011 5:22:43 PM EDT
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Hi
Don't claim to know much about Eagle Scouts other than it is lots of work and to be much admired. I have been asked to write a letter of recomendation for a great kid who is going up for his Eagle Scout rank. I have yet to rieceve the paperwork but would like some advise about the best way to go about the whole deal from some folks who are more knoweldgeable about the Rank and what is expected in these letters Thanks |
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I can't help you with the paperwork/ LOR portion as it's been well over 15 years since I earned my Eagle, but tell the young lad that another Eagle Scout said "Fuckin' A keep up the good work". Well, maybe you can paraphrase it a little better, but you get the idea.
-SS |
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Speak to the young man's character and how he consistently lives up to the Scout Oath and Scout Law. This. Tell the truth. The Eagle Board is about confirming the accomplishment, just about everyone pass it. It is a time where the board members review the accomplishment and provide food for thought for the Eagle candidate to reflect on. |
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The LOR should focus on the virtues the young man possess that qualify him for Eagle Scout. Focus on Leadership, service, and attitude. If you have the time, look over the Scout Oath and Law here, and look at the Eagle Scout Oath here, and tell how the Eagle candidate already fulfills these Oath's in his daily life outside of Scouting.
And then, after you've written him a fantastic letter, which is generally a formality anyways, tell him congratulations for me 
<––––––- Eagle, May 12th 2009. |
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Quoted:
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Speak to the young man's character and how he consistently lives up to the Scout Oath and Scout Law. This. Tell the truth. The Eagle Board is about confirming the accomplishment, just about everyone pass it. It is a time where the board members review the accomplishment and provide food for thought for the Eagle candidate to reflect on. Pretty much |
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Describe his traits and behaviour in everyday life that demonstrate his adherence to the scout outh and law. Be honest about it. The letter should have a positive spin, but it should be honest. Boards are not a sure thing, but of the boards I've sat on so far, only one person has failed. It was the letter of "recommendation" (quite the opposite, actually; kind of a douche move) which sunk him, but it did indicate a failure to live up to the scout oath and the kid was honest about that when questioned. There was another which was iffy, but we ended up passing him. All of the others passed with flying colours and I have read some really nice letters of recommendation. They do make a difference. At least on the boards I've sat on, we've taken them seriously. The more good things you can think of the better. Don't make it too long, though. For reference, the scout oath is: On my honour, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the scout law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Scout law: A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. How he fulfills the above in his everyday life, to the extent of your knowledge, should be the focus of your letter. If you have some ties to the community, are in a position of leadership or honour, or something like that, please bring it up, it gives the letter even more weight. |