Fillable Eagle Scout Letter Of Reference Template (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

(Print this page on reverse of all Letters of Recommendation)

Instructions to Scout: Everyone you listed on your Eagle application in requirement #2 should write a letter of reference. These

letters are confidential and should not to be returned directly to you. They should be sent in a sealed envelope with your name to your

District Advancement Chairperson or District Eagle Board Chairperson. Be sure to verify who in your district collects these letters.

Instructions to Letter of Reference Writer: This letter of reference 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. The letter should not be given

to the Scout. Please address and send your letter to the mailing address listed below:

__________________________________________________________________

For example, references letters for

Eagle candidate John Doe should be

Name of District Advancement or Eagle Board Chairperson

addressed to District Advancement or

Eagle Board Chair William Boyce as

__________________________________________________________________

follows:

c/o <Scouts Name> Letter of Reference

William Boyce c/o John Doe Letter

__________________________________________________________________

of Reference

Address of District Advancement or Eagle Board Chairperson

1910 Baden-Powell Highway

Irving, TX 12345

Thank you for taking time to write this letter.

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 others 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.

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