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Orange District 2011 Eagle
Page Project
Plan Outline Last updated
December 1, 2011 |
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This is an outline
describing what needs to be in each part of the project plan section of the Eagle Leadership Service Project Workbook.
Headings taken directly from the workbook are in red. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Describe the project you plan to do. In a brief paragraph or two summarize your
project. Include the name of the organization or group for whom the project
is being done, the location of the project, and describe major tasks to be
done. What group will benefit from the project? Provide the requested information about the
organization or group for whom the project is being done. My project will be of benefit to the group
because: In a
brief paragraph or two, explain how your project will benefit the group for
whom it’s intended. If appropriate, explain how the project will benefit the
larger community. Include the requested information regarding discussion of
your project with your unit leader and a representative of the benefiting
organization. PROJECT DETAILS Plan
your work by describing the present condition, the method, materials to be
used, project helpers, a time schedule for carrying out the project, the
estimated cost of the project, and how the needed funds will be obtained.
Describe any safety hazards you might face, and explain how you will ensure
the safety of those carrying out the project. Here is a detailed outline
that will guide you in providing the amount of detail required to satisfy the
requirement to develop and plan your project. Not all parts of this outline
are appropriate for all projects – if you are unsure whether to include one,
seek advice from your Eagle adviser. Present Condition Create a “word picture” of
the site or context of your proposed project as it is now. A few carefully
selected “before” photographs are helpful, but not required. Method This is the heart of the
project plan. Describe in detail the steps required to complete each aspect of
the project. Include enough detail so that another Life Scout could complete
the project using only your written instructions. Use this section to put
together your list of materials, supplies, and tools to be sure that you’ve
accounted for everything needed to complete the project. Plans, Drawings, Designs Optional, but very helpful
where appropriate. This section may include a site map showing key features
of the present condition or proposed project, or construction plans or
diagrams for parts of the project. May be hand-drawn and need not be to
scale. Materials Describe any materials
needed for the project. Include dimensions if appropriate, number needed,
cost (don’t forget sales tax), and where you’ll get it from. Supplies These are items that will
not become part of the project, but are needed to complete it – things like
sandpaper, trash bags, paper, pens/pencils, etc. Include dimensions if
appropriate, number needed, cost (don’t forget sales tax), and where you’ll
get it from. May be combined with Materials. Tools List all tools required to
complete the project, including the number needed, and where you’ll get them
from. If tools must be purchased or rented, include the cost (remember sales
tax where appropriate). May be combined with Supplies and Materials. Project Helpers Estimate the number of
helpers you’ll need to complete the project, and describe any special skills
or qualifications needed. Describe how and from where you’ll recruit helpers. Time Schedule Describe when project tasks
are to be done, in what order, and approximately how long each will take. Estimated Cost Estimate the total cost of
the project; describe how it will be financed, and how money will be
accounted for. Include costs of materials, supplies, and tools, as well as
any incidental costs, such as transportation or disposal fees or refreshments
for helpers – don’t forget sales tax. If the benefiting organization will pay
all or part of the cost of the project, explain how funds will be disbursed.
Describe how you will keep track of project funds and purchases to ensure
that all money is accounted for. Safety Describe any potential
health or safety hazards particular to your project, and what steps you will
take to prevent or avoid them. Describe how you will be prepared in the event
of an injury. Adult Supervision BSA has specific
expectations of adults supervising activities. They are outlined in the Guide
to Safe Scouting. It is your responsibility to ensure that adults providing supervision
for your project understand and agree to adhere to these expectations, and to
say so in your plan. Work Site Describe all sites where
work on the project will take place. If appropriate, describe the location or
availability of any needed utilities such as water or electricity. Transportation Where appropriate describe
how materials will be transported to work sites, or from one work site to
another. If your project will involve transportation of youth other than
drop-off and pick-up at work sites, note that you will ensure that adults
involved adhere to the expectations described above under Adult Supervision. Written/Printed Material Optional. Where
appropriate, include copies or descriptions of forms, posters, flyers,
brochures, etc. that are part of your project. “BEFORE” PHOTOGRAPHS If appropriate, include a
few carefully selected photographs of your project site before the project.
Consider how these pictures, when combined with “after” photos, would best
illustrate your project. Approval Signatures for Project Plan Signatures are not required
for you to submit your plan to the District Eagle Committee chair for review.
Prior to final approval by the district, however, you must obtain the
original, dated signatures of each of the other individuals specified in the
workbook. Much of the content of this outline is based on the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
Planning Guide (http://home.flash.net/~smithrc/eagleprj.htm)
by Randall Smith, whose contributions are gratefully acknowledged. |
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