Eagle Recommendation Letter

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Instructions to Writer of Recommendation

This letter of recommendation should be based upon your personal interaction with the Eagle Scout candidate and should take into consideration your observance of how he exemplifies the points listed below in the Scout Oath and the Scout Law. If you need more space than is provided on this sheet, you may attach additional pages. Please send the pre-addressed/stamped envelope which should have been provided to you by the Eagle Scout Candidate to the address in your county.

The letter is not be given to the Scout.

The Scout Oath

On my honor, 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

The Scout Law

A Scout is:

TRUSTWORTHY. A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of conduct. People can always depend on him.

LOYAL. A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, nation, and world community.

HELPFUL. A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help other people without expecting payment or reward.

FRIENDLY. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs that are different from his own.

COURTEOUS. A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

KIND. A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not harm or kill anything without reason.

OBEDIENT. A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL. A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

THRIFTY. A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

BRAVE. A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.

CLEAN. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

REVERENT. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Black Swamp Area Council

Advancement and Recognitions Committee

bsacadvancement@gmail.com

Instructions for Reference Letters

When you ask someone to write a reference letter for you, you must furnish him or her with the following. Do not use parents or relatives.

Pre-addressed/stamped envelopes. (Example at bottom of page).

Ask them to not only fill out the front but to also write something about you on the back. Professionals may at their discretion use their business letter head, but you should furnish them with a preaddressed/stamped envelope. Assure them that you are not to see the letter; the only people that will read the letter will be the Board of Review panel members after the review they will be destroyed. After they write the letter, put it in the envelope and drop it in the mail. Use the Black Swamp Area Council as the return address.

Thank you,

Wayne Dukes

Black Swamp Area Council, Advancement and Recognitions Chairman

bsacadvancement@gmail.com