Eagle Scout Letter Of Recommendation Template With Instructions (Page 2 of 3) in pdf

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

CONNECTICUT YANKEE COUNCIL

LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT

EAGLE SCOUT LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

An Eagle Scout candidate must demonstrate that he lives by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in

his daily life and that he demonstrates leadership skills. This letter 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 in the Scout Oath and Law (listed below). Note: if you are the Religious

reference, please write about how the Scout demonstrates his duty to God and is reverent (See

‘Reverent’ below). This information will be used by the members of the Eagle Scout Board of Review to

help assess the Eagle Scout candidate. Please note that the contents of this letter will NOT be shown to

or discussed with the candidate or with anyone not a member of the Eagle Scout Board of Review.

Thank you for your cooperation and interest in this matter of great importance to this young man and to

the Scouting program.

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

OBEDIENT. A Scout follows the rules of his family,

his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of

school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his

conduct. People can always depend on him.

community and country. If he thinks these rules and

LOYAL. A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout

laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an

leaders, school, nation, and world community.

orderly manner rather than disobey them.

HELPFUL. A Scout is concerned about other people.

CHEERFUL. A Scout looks for the bright side of life.

He willingly volunteers to help others without

He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries

expecting payment or reward.

to make others happy.

FRIENDLY. A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother

THRIFTY. A Scout works to pay his way and to help

to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He

others. He saves for the future. He protects and

respects those with ideas and customs that are

conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time

different from his own.

and property.

COURTEOUS. A Scout is polite to everyone

BRAVE. A scout can face danger even if he is afraid.

regardless of age or position. He knows that good

He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is

manners make it easier for people to get along

right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.

together.

CLEAN. A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and

KIND. A Scout understands there is strength in being

clean. He goes around with those who believe in

gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated.

living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home

He does not harm or kill anything without reason.

and community clean.

REVERENT. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is

faithful in his religious duties. He respects the

beliefs of others.

Lighthouse District Eagle Recommendation Letter

9-Dec-2015

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