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Update from original author: I really appreciate all the support and ideas, and I agree that this seems to be a very worthwhile project. I've asked the SM to do more research on the prospective recipient. What I'm faced with from the District, and I'm not sure of responsibility level since I've only been here a year, is having the Limitations paragraph from the Service Project Workbook quoted back to me: "The project also may not be performed for a business or an individual..." Since this is a "business," it's being disqualified since a business is "for profit." Additionally, I've been told that unless it's non-profit or charitable organization, it violates "national rules." Does anyone know where these "national rules" are documented? I have not given up on this, as I said above. We'll see what the SM finds about the "business," and whether it is in the process of changing tax status. Also, the suggestion of using the transportation company is interesting. I hate to see such a great idea get washed out!

I'm District Advancement Co-chairman, and I'm looking for some reference material. One of the Scouts in my North Florida district has proposed an Eagle service project for an organization which is not a "non-profit" organization, although he states that they are seeking this designation. From the Scout's proposal: "a therapeutic horseback riding corporation. They use horses and other activities around the farm to aid autistic and handicapped children." He wants to build moveable stairs and some other aids for helping these children. The Council is balking because there's no official non-profit designation, but the project looks like a good "community service" project. So here's the question: does BSA have documentation that says only non-profits can benefit from Eagle service projects? Can anyone show me projects done for other than non-profits? I've been a Scoutmaster and all 4 of my sons are Eagles, and I've never faced this situation! Thanks. Joe Wiggs... you can respond to joe@joewiggs.com if you wish not to append to the forum.