Eagle Scout Reference Letter Request Template - Boy Scouts Of America printable pdf download

Eagle Scout Reference Letter Request Template - Boy Scouts Of America

EAGLE SCOUT REFERENCE LETTER REQUEST

The Scout below must appear soon before a “Board of Review” to satisfy the requirements for the

highest rank in Scouting – Eagle Scout. You, who know him best, can supply evidence of his adherence

to the Principles of Scouting in his daily life. Please write a frank, confidential appraisal of the Scout’s

dependability, citizenship, leadership, and consideration of others. Your comments will be kept strictly

confidential and will be seen, not by the Scout, but only by the members of the Board of Review. After

completing your letter, please place it in the provided pre-addressed envelope and mail it.

Scout’s name: ______________________________

Phone # ____________________

Using the four points listed below, please give your observations concerning the Scout. Feel free to add

any other observations that you think are pertinent.

The Scout Oath or Promise and the Scout Law are the code of ethics by which a Scout strives to live.

Scout Oath or Promise

Scout Law

On my honor, I will do my best to do my

A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful,

duty to God and my Country and to obey

friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,

the Scout Law; to help other people at all

cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

times; to keep myself physically strong,

mentally aware, and morally straight.

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Describe how well he puts into practice in his everyday life, the principles embodied in the Scout

Oath or Promise and the Scout Law.

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Give information relating to his ability and willingness to accept and “follow through” on

responsibilities.

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Describe his attitude relative to instruction and criticism.

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What recommendations would you make to him for improvement?

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide this letter of reference to us. The input of people

like you is very helpful to the Board of Review as it considers the Scout’s readiness to become an Eagle

Scout.

Mayflower Council

Advancement Committee

Eagle Scout Reference Letter Request Template - Boy Scouts Of America