Since Arthur Eldred became the first Eagle Scout in 1912, the rank has represented a milestone of accomplishment—perhaps without equal—that is recognized across the country and even the world. Men who have earned the Eagle Scout rank count it among their most treasured possessions. “Eagle Scout” is not just an award; it is a state of being. Those who earned it as youth continue to earn it every day as adults. That is why an Eagle Scout IS an Eagle Scout—not was.
Since 1912, the Eagle Scout rank has represented a milestone of accomplishment—perhaps without equal—that is recognized across the country and even the world. More than three million youth have become Eagle Scouts. Being an Eagle Scout is not just an award; it is a state of being. These Scouts have changed the world. They value perseverance, discipline, motivation, leadership, accountability, and achievement. These are the 4 percent of Scouts who earn Eagle!
50,000 Scouts will earn their Eagle this year; nearly 300 in Northern Ohio. These Scouts will become our leaders and drive our local community forward. Come celebrate the accomplishments of our Eagle Scouts at the Eagle Scout Celebration! See them introduced into the community, mingle with prominent business leaders and learn why we say, “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.”
Resources for Eagle Scouts
The Eagle Scout Golden Book is a record of all the Scouts who have attained the rank of Eagle Scout within our Council. You can search by the year you earned your Eagle, your Unit, name, or city. Show off your entry with pride!
Lake Erie Life to Eagle Process
Eagle Scout Personal Information File Sheet
Reference Letters for Eagle Scout Candidates
Application for Alternate Eagle Scout Rank Requirements
Belated Eagle Scout Rank Application
Navigating the Eagle Scout Application
Eagle Scout Project Workbook
This is the most current version of the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook. This version must be used for any Scout starting their Eagle Project.
Eagle Scout Project Coach Application
Request Package for Eagle Scout Extension
Scouts BSA Advancement Team
If you have questions regarding the Eagle Scout Advancement process in your area please contact the Scouts BSA Advancement team.
Gary Jarkewicz - Scouts BSA Advancement Team Lead
Janet Jury - Scouts BSA Advancement team for Far East
Gerald Pierce - Scouts BSA Advancement team for East
Denise Day - Scouts BSA Advancement team for West
Greg Olgin - Scouts BSA Advancement team for Far West
Scholarships for Eagle Scouts
Partnerships with Higher Education
Eleven higher education institutions, in conjunction with the Lake Erie Council, Boy Scouts of America, announced they are offering potentially millions in scholarship dollars to Scouts to recognize the high achievement of Eagle Scouts and in some cases Life Scouts.
Lake Erie Council Eagle Scout Association Scholarship - Click Here to Apply
Three awards available: $2,000, $1000 and $500.
Thomas Gray Eagle Scout Scholarship - Click Here to Apply
This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the Thomas J. and Marjorie S. Gray Foundation. Tom earned his Eagle Scout Award with 4 Palms in 1930 as a member of Troop 52 in Lakewood. Mr. Gray graduated from Kenyon College in 1937 with a B.A. in Economics, from Cleveland Law School with a J.D. in 1941 and Western Reserve University, Master in Science, Chemistry in 1955. These degrees enabled Mr. Gray to become a Patent Attorney. He began his career with Sherwin Williams in 1937. In 1951, he joined Switzer Brothers, Inc. (Day-Glo Corp) and retired as the Vice President International and House Counsel in 1989. Marjorie was the Treasurer for the company.
They are the parents of two Eagle Scout sons.
David B. Appel Eagle Scout Scholarship - Click Here to Apply
Note that the Appel Scholarship uses the same criteria as the LEC Eagle Scout Association Scholarship Application, and that application form is included.
This award was created to honor the memory of David B Appel, whose quest for knowledge was as great as his love of scouting. David earned his Eagle on February 14, 1994 and will always be a member of Troop 309.
Education, achievement and service to the community, the things that David most exemplified, are the criteria by which worthy recipients are chosen for this scholarship.
Other National Scholarships
Eagle Scout Association
Become a member of Lake Erie Council Eagle Scout Association by contacting Joseph Swartz at jbsn8ipc@gmail.com.
Donate to the Eagle Scout Association Scholarship Fund by clicking the link below.
Facts about eagle Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America® helps its 2.7 million youth members to be Prepared. For Life.™ The value of that preparation lives in the heart of every person involved in Scouting who has ever overcome one of life’s challenges, and it helps inspire a lifetime of character and service.
Nowhere is this better exemplified than in the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest attainable rank in Scouts BSA. Scouts must demonstrate proficiency in leadership, service, and outdoor skills at multiple levels before achieving the Eagle Scout rank; fewer than 4 percent of Scouts BSA youth earn the coveted rank. Over the past century, the hard-earned rank has become widely recognized—both in and outside of Scouting—as a mark of distinction.
History
The Eagle Scout badge was first given in 1912 to Arthur Eldred, a Scout from Brooklyn, New York. By 1982, more than 1 million young men had reached the rank, and the 2 millionth Eagle Scout was recognized in 2009. In 2011, the BSA welcomed more than 51,000 new Eagle Scouts. The organization has averaged more than 50,000 new Eagle Scouts per year over the past six years. Greater Cleveland Council has had over 9,000 young men achieve this honor in the last 100 years.
Requirements
Scouts must complete two primary components to earn the Eagle Scout rank:
Service and responsibility. The Scout must plan, organize, lead, manage, and complete an extensive service project that benefits an organization outside the BSA, all before his 18th birthday. In 2011, Eagle Scout projects alone represented more than 6.7 million hours of community service.
Merit badges. Of the 128 merit badges available, 21 must be earned to qualify for Eagle Scout. Required badges include First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Environmental Science, Personal Fitness, Personal Management, Camping, and Family Life.
