Eagle Scout Board Of Review Questions| 2023/24

Eagle Scout Board Of Review Questions| 2023/24 What do the three fingers of the sign mean? - The three fingers represent the scout oath: duty to God and country, duty to others, and duty to yourself. Meaning of the Scout Motto - Being prepared, you are ready to help others. Meaning of the Scout Slogan - Doing something to help others without expecting anything in return. Founder of Boy Scouts - Baden Powell () Start of Boy Scouts - 1899; Baden Powell launched a camp at Brown Sea near England's southern coast. When was world wide scouting in Great Britain - 1907 Original Scouting Book - "Scouting in America" () First edition - current edition - 12th edition (2009-present) Founder of BSA - William Boyce First Chief Scot - Earnest Seton() Taught outdoor skills - Mr. Bird (Uncle Dan) () Lead BSA in 3 decades - James West () What would you suggest adding to the scout law? - I wouldn't suggest adding a thirteenth point to the scout law because they all define what it means to be a scout. What one point could be removed from the Scout Law? Why? - I don't think any point of the scout law should be removed because they all define the characteristics of a scout. Why is it important to learn how to tie knots, and lash together poles and logs? - It is important to learn how to tie knots and lash together poles and logs because it is essential in a survival situation. For example, knots can be used to keep bandages in place or aid rescue attempts in the water. Lashings can help you build shelters or canoes. What is the difference between a "Hollywood hero" and a real hero? - A superhero is a fictional individual who possess supernatural powers to fight bad guys. A hero is a anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem. 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.) - A hero to me is anyone who helps others, police officers, fighters, my parents, scoutmasters, scouts, etc. Why do you think that the Family Life merit badge was recently added to the list of required merit badges? - I think that the family life merit badge was recently added to the list of required merit badges because they want us to know the importance of family and that they too should participate in scouts. Family provides belonging, support, and love. What camping experience have you had, that you wish every Scout could have? - A camping experience that I had that I wished every scout could have would be summer camping at Hi-Sierra. What is the role of the Senior Patrol Leader at a troop meeting (campout, summer camp)? - The role of the senior patrol leader at a troop meeting is to gather his troop to push to them to succeed and provides guidance to reaching their goals. What do you believe our society expects from an Eagle Scout? - I believe that society expects an Eagle Scout to have great leadership skills and are helpful and friendly. 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? - To give back to scouting, I will become an assistant scoutmaster to help and guide my fellow younger scouts in achieving their ranks and reaching their goals. As an Eagle Scout, what can you personally do to improve your unit? - As an eagle scout, I can improve my unit by helping the younger scouts achieve their goals. What will you be doing in your unit, after receiving your Eagle Rank? - After receiving my Eagle Rank, I will continue to participate in scouts by becoming an assistant scoutmaster to guide my fellow scouts using my knowledge from past experiences. Tell us how you selected your Eagle Service Project. - I selected my project because I noticed that a local -startup temple was in need and I wanted to offer my assistance. This temple was new but poor, lacking the budget for renovations. Since the temple has offered their assistance to the buddhist community without asking anything in return, I decided to help t