You’ve earned the rank of Life. Congratulations! Now it’s time to begin planning how you will achieve the rank of Eagle. The process will take time. But if you follow the process that we outline in the following documents, you will find success.
If you still have questions after reading through these materials, please reach out to the Council Advancement Committee with your concerns and your contact information and we will do our best to provide clarification and guidance.
Life to Eagle Class
To answer questions you may have about pursuing the Eagle Scout Rank, the Pathway to the Rockies Council Advancement Committee invites you to attend a Life to Eagle Class, held monthly:
2nd Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom, the link is on each month’s calendar event
Please contact the Advancement Committee Member responsible for your location to request an appointment for your Eagle Project Proposal Review:
Central COS (formerly Frontier) – Alex Zalewski – C: 719-338-9870 and Matt Hensley 719-660-2205
East (formerly High Plains) – Robin Arends – H: 719-346-7794, C: 719-349-5338
South (formerly Ute) – Cynthia Lemesany – H: 719-527-8941, C: 719-650-0793 and Darren Brown – H: 678-707-3425 and
North (formerly Jamboree) – Katie Bradeen – 623-466-5931 and Eddie Mack C:512-708-0685
Pueblo & Pueblo West –Theresa Edwards – C: 719-778-9142
Monte Vista, Manassa, Del Notre, Salida, Buena Vista – Kristina Cook 719-480-5888
Cañon City – Bill Hartless – H: 719-275-6058
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This document outlines the next steps that you and the Council will take.
Guidelines for Eagle Letters of Recommendation
These are confidential letters and should not be collected by the Scout or given to unit leaders or parents to deliver. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.
Eagle Letter of Recommendation
This form can be used by the Scout to request Letters of Recommendation and should be mailed to the Council office.
Eagle Scout Rank Application (under the Heading Eagle Rank)
Once a Scout has achieved the rank of Life, they should begin working on their application to become an Eagle Scout. This application is compilation of important information regarding a Scouts experience and achievements while participating in Scouts BSA. This includes important completion dates, references, and more.
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook
To successfully complete your Eagle Project, you will need to complete this workbook. Be sure to read, and reread, every section to ensure that you are completing the project in an appropriate manner.
To download the workbook, click the link above and following the instructions on the webpage that follows.
Donation Letter Instructions and Template
If you intend to fundraise for materials for your Eagle Service Project we have some ideas on how to best go about approaching merchants for support.
Read and follow these instructions to ensure that your documents are processed as quickly as possible.
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You will want to begin the process of requesting your Letters of Recommendation as soon as possible. These should be mailed directly to:
Pathway to the Rockies Council Service Center
4775 Centennial Blvd, Suite 107
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Guidelines for Eagle Letters of Recommendation
These are confidential letters and should not be collected by the Scout or given to unit leaders or parents to deliver. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.
Eagle Letter of Recommendation
This form can be used by the Scout to request Letters of Recommendation and should be mailed to the Council office.
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This might be the best advice you’ll ever read about choosing an Eagle project.
The National Eagle Scout Association
More than 160,000 NESA members are thriving in countries around the world. Join this powerful network today to stay connected with fellow Eagle Scouts through this exclusive and revered organization.
This is where you will find all the answers on how to safely conduct your Eagle Service Project.
Here you will find detailed information about the advancement process for all Scouting programs.
Eagle Rank Documents
A collection of documents can be found on the National BSA website under the heading Eagle Rank. In an effort to ensure the most current information, we are linking to the documents listed below HERE.
Eagle Scout Rank Application
Once a Scout has achieved the rank of Life, they should begin working on their application to become an Eagle Scout. This application is compilation of important information regarding a Scouts experience and achievements while participating in Scouts BSA. This includes important completion dates, references, and more.
Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook
To successfully complete your Eagle Project, you will need to complete this workbook. Be sure to read, and reread, every section to ensure that you are completing the project in an appropriate manner.
To download the workbook, click the link above and following the instructions on the webpage that follows.
Request for Extension of Time to Earn Eagle Scout Rank
“If a youth foresees that, due to no fault or choice of [his/her] own, [he/her] will be unable to complete the Eagle Scout rank requirements before age 18, [he/her] may apply for a limited time extension. These are rarely granted and reserved only for work on Eagle.”
–Guide to Advancement
If something unforeseeable may prevent a Scout from completing their Eagle project prior to their 18th birthday, they may petition an extension.
Scouts whose projects are directly effected by the COVID-19 pandemic may be granted an extension. For more information regarding these specific situations, click here.
National Eagle Scout Association Scholarship Applications
Once a Scout has achieved the rank of Eagle, they qualify for many scholarships around the country. Scouts can peruse them to find which one suits them best.
National Eagle Scout Association Membership Application
The National Eagle Scout Association, also known as NESA, is a prestigious organization that only Scouts who have achieved the rank of Eagle can participate in. As a member of this national organization you will receive exciting benefits including the Eagle Scout Magazine, participation in gatherings of Eagles & other banquets, and many more found on their website.
Spirit of the Eagle Application
Occasionally Scouts are taken from us far too young. In some cases Scouts can be recognized with this special award posthumously. To find out specific requirements that must be met for an individual to be recognized with the Spirit of the Eagle, click the link and read the description on the application.
Application for Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges
The Boy Scouts of America believes that all interested individuals should be given the opportunity to achieve the rank of Eagle. However we recognize that in some instances Scouts need alternate requirements because of various limitations. This cannot be done without consulting with the local advancement committee; Scouts and parents are not allowed to decide on doing alternative requirements. But they can reach out to the local advancement committee and make a case for why a Scout requires alternative requirements.
Duplicate Eagle Scout/NESA Credentials
Need a replacement Eagle Scout Rank card or need help retrieving your NESA credentials? Click the link above.
In an effort to ensure the most current information, we are linking to the documents listed above HERE under the heading Eagle Rank.
