Document · part of 10.2.0.2. The Scout executive prepares and sends the approval letter
10.2.0.2. A copy stays in the unit's registration file
Required Often forgotten
Retained for as long as the member remains registered. It is also the letter an Eagle candidate over 18 needs: 10.1.2.7 requires a letter from the council advancement committee or Scout executive, confirming the member is 18 or older and so registered, to accompany the Eagle Scout Rank Application.
Notes and warnings
Tip. Keep it findable. An Eagle candidate aged 18 or over must attach a letter from the council advancement committee or the Scout executive confirming they are registered beyond the age of eligibility to their Eagle Scout Rank Application. See 10.1.2.7. The letter kept in the unit file is what that requirement is asking for.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 10.2.0.2 · A copy is retained in the unit's registration file while the member remains registered.
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 10.1.2.7 · The letter an Eagle candidate aged 18 or over must attach to their application.