While studying the new Eagle Scout Project Workbook, I found this quote especially interesting:
Eagle Scout projects must be evaluated primarily on impact: the extent of benefit to the religious institution, school or community, and on the leadership provided by the candidate. (Page 3)
I find this wording especially helpful for those of us who sign off on Eagle Scout projects for boys. I can think that this only makes projects more goal oriented and more focused on the true purpose of the project ~ to show leadership and to "help other people". This shouldn't just be a project for a rank. This project should make a different in the Scout's life but also those he is serving. I have seen some projects that were just thrown together with just the faintest of leadership skills.
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