The Eagle Scout Award

Throughout the State, the SUVCW currently has 24 Camps in various localities in both Upper and Lower Michigan.  Each of these Camps is located within one of the eleven Boy Scout Councils in the State of Michigan.   

One of our many goals and purposes is to reward young men who achieve the status of Eagle Scout with a special congratulatory letter and color Certificate of Commendation, signed by the Department Commander and suitable for framing.  While we encourage any young man searching for that special community service project to look to us for inspiration on projects relating to the Civil War, we offer this certificate with no “strings attached” other than you must be an Eagle.

Your Eagle Court of Honor observes a very proud tradition that our organization is pleased to recognize, in memory of the GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (GAR).  Comprised of over 400,000 Union Veterans of the American Civil War of 1861-1865, the GAR was a living symbol of patriotism when the Boy Scouts of America was formed in 1910.  Before the passing of their last member (on August 2, 1956) the GAR officially recognized the SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR (SUVCW) as their Legal Heir.  As such, it is our honor to maintain the many traditions of the GAR.  These include the promotion of good citizenship by teaching patriotism, civic duties, and the love & honor of our flag – concepts that are “near and dear” to the Boy Scouts of America.

HOW TO ORDER A CERTIFICATE IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT OF MICHIGAN

If you are requesting a certificate from another state please see below.

(Any Council, Troop, parent, guardian or the Scout, may order the Certificate.)

1. Download the EAGLE SCOUT COMMENDATION APPLICATION here
2. Find the Camp closest to the Eagle Scout’s residence or the Council/Troop and send the application by regular mail to the Boy Scout Coordinator named in the list of the Camp’s Officers, or
3. Send the completed application by mail directly to our Department Boy Scout Coordinator:
   
   Lloyd Lamphere, Sr
   Eagle Scout Coordinator
   606 N. Mackinaw St.
   Durand, MI 48429
   
   E-mail: Eagle Scout Coordinator

IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN MICHIGAN

If you are requesting a certificate and live outside of the State of Michigan, you can obtain an Eagle Scout certificate by contacting:

National Eagle Scout Coordinator

 NOTE: 

• The certificate is only available to those Eagle Scouts with a current Court of Honor scheduled.
• We ask that you allow thirty-days for us to process your request.
• Should you not receive a response within ten (10) days of submitting your request, please contact the Department Commander. 

DELIVERY OF THE CERTIFICATE

Every effort is made to make a personal presentation of the Certificate by one or more members of a Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp, dressed either in the “uniform” of our Order or in the uniform of the Union soldier in the Civil War.

In instances where the travel distance to a Court of Honor is too great or our schedule doesn’t permit a personal delivery, the Certificate will be mailed to you with a special congratulatory letter.