Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum but found the answers to other problems very helpful. My son has worked hard and has completed his requirements for Eagle. He just turn 14, has been very active (95% attendence at meetings and activities),has 49 merit badges( all required for eagle), been a Den Chief for almost 4 years, finished his Eagle Project ( a memorial to 9.11 and the Veterans at the American Legion Post), and has taken part in a Scoutmaster's Conference. Our problem now is that the Scoutmaster( an Eagle) will not sign his eagle Application, the SM says my son is not prepared because he did not like his answers to the question he asked him, the SM only critized about his project, and is complaining of somethings going on now 1 1/2 years after he pasted his Life BOR. My son has great character, he is very active in his Church and has 3 religious awards from his faith, made the high Honor roll all four quarters in school, and the National Junior Honor Society. My son is afraid of his SM, he does not feeld comfortable around him, I am getting the impression the SM is jeolous of my son's love for scouting and rapid advancement and achievements ( he is also an OA brotherhood member and Chapter officer). Some leaders in the troop has told him in the past to slow down he is too young. Waht can or should I do ? My son wants to leave and go to another Troop. Will this cause him to do more at the new troop ? Will he have to repeat requirements ? I understand there is an Appeal Process, has anyone used this before ?
Thanks for reading,
Eagle63