Eagle Court of Honor Planning Checklist

Family Planning Items

• Attend the Planning Meeting(s)
• Provide Information and Feedback on Possible Dates and Times that Family and Guests Would Be Available
• Provide Information on Any Requested Guest Speakers to the SPL and SM
• Create and Provide any Slide Shows or Special Presentations for Their Son(s)
• Provide Family, Friends and Special Guests List to the Troop. Record these in the shared Google document for guest list.
• Provide Information on Any Special Group Request for the Flag Ceremony, i.e. Military, Fire Department, etc.
• Provide Information on Any Skits or Other Presentations Requested
• Request Congratulatory Letters
• Request Flags or Other Commemorative Items (Not Already Included by the Troop)
• Provide Biographic Information for Invitations and Programs
• Review the Troop generated Invitations Before Printing and Mailing
• Review the Troop generated Program Before Printing

• Note: Suggested times of guest speakers, slide shows, etc., will be considered by SPL/SM

• Provide Preferred Name and Spelling of Eagle Scout for Certificate from the Marines
• Discuss Any Special Decoration Requests
• Eagle Scout: Determines His Mentor(s) and Keeps This Private.  The Number of Mentors (3 maximum) is Provided to the SPL and SM So That Pins May Be Obtained.  If more than 3 are wanted, please discuss with the number with the Scoutmaster.
• Decide if Any Cake(s) or Special Dessert Will Be Provided

Troop Planning Items

• Host the Planning Meeting(s)
• Announce the Eagle CoH Date and Time
• Book the Venue (usually Lord of Glory Church)
• Share the master guest list from Google docs with families.
• Finalize Guest Lists
• Send out All Invitations (Formal and electronic)
• Prepare the Agenda (SPL and SM)
• Develop Final Program Details (SPL and SM)
• Determine Scouts Involved in the Ceremony (SPL and SM)
• Arrange for Necessary Audio/Visual Equipment and Test
• Print the Programs
• Arrange for the Meal
• Arrange for Dessert (If the Family Does Not Wish To)
• Set Any Attendance Fees to Offset Costs
• Collect RSVPs and Any Fees
• Provide Decorations and Setup by Scouts
• Obtain the Standard Recognition Items
• Arrange for Scouts to Setup and Cleanup
• Contact the Marines and Arrange for the Presentation of the K-Bar Knife (Knives)