This is the UNOFFICIAL Guide to Eagle-based on the author's experience and insights gained as an Outsider to Scouting. This Outsider status provides a different point of view. You may find this view a bit more based in the reality of boys and their lives. You may find the tips and strategies in this Guide can change your Scout's life-now and for the rest of his life, since Eagle is a life-time award. The author and his wife have guided two boys down the Eagle Scout trail. They spent 14 years immersed in Scouting--always as Outsiders. If you're not a Scouting Insider--and maybe even if you are--the UNOFFICIAL Guide to Earning Eagle will ease your Scout's journey down the Eagle Trail. Secrets, tips, tricks, tools, and motivation are all in this book. You will not find extra filler and fluff--just a clear plan and guidance, along with easy-to-use charts for recording progress on the "First Four" Eagle-required Merit Badges. A small, black and white, version of the UNOFFICIAL Eagle Trail Poster is included. As a book owner, you are eligible for a discount on the 8x12 inch full-color version of the poster. This poster is used to remind, prod, and motivate both parents and Scout for each of the steps to Eagle. The Scout can record his progress on the Poster, and visualize himself reaching the goal. www.unofficialeagleguide.com for full details.