A Letter Of Recommendation Request From Occoneechee Council printable pdf download

A Letter of Recommendation Request

Complete for each reference

from Occoneechee Council, BSA

Name:______________________________

On Behalf of Eagle Scout Candidate

Address:____________________________

___________________________

(Eagle Scout Candidate’s Name)

City/Zip:_____________________________

This Eagle candidate has designated you as his:

Religious reference

Educational reference

Phone:______________________________

Employer reference

Other _____________

Each Eagle Scout candidate must demonstrate that he lives by the Scout Oath and Scout Law in his daily

life. He does this by securing a letter of character reference from persons who know him well. This

candidate respectfully asks that you write a letter of recommendation on his behalf. Here are some

suggested areas of evaluation:

1) Living and practicing the values of the Scout Oath

9) Attitude towards helping others

and Scout Law at home, school, job, religious

10) Attitude towards duly constituted authority

organization, or wherever he is.

11) Effectiveness in working with adults

2) Attitudes towards duty and responsibility to God

12) Thrift and planning in managing his funds

3) Attendance at meetings he bears responsibility for

13) Ability to handle an emergency with calmness,

4) Reliability in meeting commitments he makes

confidence, knowledge and ability.

5) General scholastic ability and record

14) Community involvement outside of Scouting.

6) Effectiveness of leadership in his activities

15) Extent and faithfulness of his religious obligations.

7) Respect for others’ rights, property, and convictions.

16) Exemplary personal achievements, honors, awards or

8) Effectiveness in working with other youth.

recognition.

Comment on any of which you have personal knowledge. Feel free to mention other areas not listed to

further reveal the character and ability of this Eagle Scout candidate. It is best if your remarks are brief,

objective and to the point. Clear examples of events that demonstrate the candidate’s character and ability are

very effective. Your personal recommendation is earnestly sought if you can give it without reservation.

Please mail your letter directly to the address below:

Chairman of the Eagle Board of Review for (candidate’s name)

Eagle Scout Service Desk

Occoneechee Council, BSA

P.O. Box 41229

Raleigh, NC 27629-1229

The Boy Scouts of America requires that the contents of your letter remain confidential. Only the

Council Eagle Service Desk and members of the candidate’s Board of Review will see the letter. We will

not share your letter with the candidate. We ask that you maintain the same degree of confidentiality.

Your letter will be destroyed after the National Office makes its final determination regarding this candidate.

Your letter is needed to complete this Scout’s Eagle application and to schedule his Eagle Board of

Review. Your promptness in responding to this request will be greatly appreciated. Should you have

questions, please contact the Occoneechee Council Eagle Service Desk at telephone 1-800-662-7102

(Raleigh 872-4884). Thank you for your cooperation and prompt response.

The Occoneechee Council Advancement Committee

SCOUT OATH

SCOUT LAW

SCOUT MOTTO

On my honor, I will do my best,

A Scout is …

Be prepared.

To do my duty to God and my country

trustworthy

loyal helpful

and to obey the Scout Law;

friendly

courteous kind

SCOUT SLOGAN

To help other people at all times;

obedient

cheerful thrifty

Do a good turn daily.

To keep myself physically strong,

brave

clean

reverent

mentally awake and morally straight.

A Letter Of Recommendation Request From Occoneechee Council

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