<p>I just found out son his coming home Sat to attend an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony and we ( parents) were invited as well. </p>
<p>Out of time to think of good quick gift from my family -assuming you give a gift? Any ideas appreciated.</p>
<p>In our area, gifts are not the norm. Actually, my Eagle Scout gave gifts to those who were helpful to him along the way. He received several cards with nice congratulatory messages.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a gift. Your presence at the ceremony will really be appreciated.</p>
<p>We congratulated a family friend’s Eagle Court of Honor with a heartfelt greeting card and a small check inside ($25).</p>
<p>Thank you - will see what the local card shop has.</p>
<p>S was an Eagle Scout and had his ceremony with 3 other members of his troop. Gifts are not typically given in our area, but he did get a much appreciated check from my brother’s family. I felt like the real gift from family & friends was giving up their time to come to the ceremony to recognize the hard work that was put in by these young Scouts. S’s troop is the oldest in our state and they have a very formal tradition and the ceremony is still a very fond memory for me. I could see where an iTunes gift card or movie bucks would be appreciated by a young man as a nice token gift. </p>
<p>My friend’s son became an eagle scout…we got him a biography of Mike Piazza as he is a fan of the Mets…we thought it would sort of emphasize/recognize hard work and perseverence.</p>
<p>There are several good books that would be appropriate - just go to amazon and search for eagle scout. Some we’ve given include 4 Percent and Legacy of Honor. There’s also a book celebrating the centennial of Eagle Scouts. </p>
<p>As a few have pointed out, traditions are varied for Eagle Scouts. My own ceremony (30 years ago) was held during Scout Sunday only lasted a couple minutes. A couple family members gave me long forgotten gifts, but what I really remember was the firm handshakes and congratulations from older gentlemen, who I did not really know well, but who were sincerely proud of the achievement. </p>
<p>So, if you want to give a gift, I would go with a gift card, but be sure to personally congratulate the scout. What makes earning Eagle is difficult is not the actual work involved, but the dedicated effort it takes over a period of many years. </p>
<p>I don’t get excited about being an Eagle scout. It doesn’t mean much in the long run. Two nephews did it and then grunts in the military- no college so far or trades. Those that weren’t scouts are far more successful young adults in my experience with others as well.</p>
<p>The books mentioned above are terrific gifts. Your local Scout Shop will have many thoughtful options. Ours has commemorative picture frames, knives, etc. We have several Eagles in our family. My boys favorite gifts were intricate pocket knives from family members and an Eagle emblem key chain.
FWIW, our oldest has Eagle Scout on his resume. It’s been an asset during the interview process.
Congratulations to your son and to you!</p>
<p>I’ve given a “congratulations” card and check (depending on how well you know the kid or if you are related–like $20-50?) for a few kids I’ve known that made Eagle Scout. My sons were not in scouting, but still, I think Eagle is a nice honor for some and represents a lot of effort/learning over years.</p>
<p>Thank you all. I actually picked up one of the books and will get a nice card as well.</p>
<p>We fall into the heartfelt card camp. Plus a small gift card, just for fun. </p>
<p>Wis75…have you taken a look at what is required to become an Eagle? It’s not about getting into college, or being employed. It’s about service to others. It’s about the journey from young boy to young man. Not everything needs to have an external payoff. The young men we’ve watched on this journey have really impressed us. Because your nephews haven’t done enough to impress you doesn’t mean that they didn’t do something pretty amazing in achieving Eagle.</p>
<p>@wis75 trolling or looking for attention?</p>
<p>A card with a small tool. Like a Leatherman, a sports-related (bike, boat, camp…) tool, etc. </p>
<p>When I made Eagle, I received no cash gifts, only a few gifts that were either directly representative of the accomplishment or else were of personal meaning to both the giver and myself. I think that was perfect. I don’t think a gift card is necessary or even appropriate for this kind of achievement.</p>
<p>@wis75 - Eagle Scouts from my group at my troop includes a couple of lawyers, a few business owners, a couple of engineers, a physics teacher, one highly accomplished soldier… and a couple of ne’er-do-wells. Eagles as a group do better than their peers, but a lot is dependent on the troop and the individual, and there will always be some who fall onto hard times or criminal behavior. That does not change the fact that overall Eagles accomplish quite a bit.</p>
<p>I honestly cant recall what, if anytihng, DS got as gifts. A savings bond, maybe…</p>
<p>I got a couple of books, a few items with the Eagle emblem on them, a Kabar knife from the Marine Corps League, and a bunch of cards. I was okay with that - I didn’t aim for Eagle to get gifts.</p>
<p>When DS made Eagle, he and three other boys from his patrol had a join Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. We parents prepared for the ceremony starting about 3 months ahead. The entire process was a wonder experience for both the parents and the Eagle scouts. For people who helped with the ceremony, we gave each a card and gift card. Many guests gave DS cards and checks (from about $20 to $40) to congratulate him for the accomplishment.</p>
<p>We always give $20 or so for Eagle Scout. The latest one also received a college shirt, as he will be joining DS at his school and is excited about the school. It is a big deal to put that much time and effort into the project, so we like to reward the young men that we know. </p>