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Courts of honor, boards of review and service projects that took months of planning. Scouters wrote about the journey to Eagle from every angle, from the first rank advancement to the speech at the ceremony.
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Last week Ryan Wilson, 29, achieved Eagle rank . Not only did he achieve this distinguished honor, but he earned almost double the merit badges required – a total of 38. Only 5% of the scouting population reaches Eagle and only a few scouts with Down syndrome have achieved this honor.
Its always amazing to carry on the family tradition of earning the Eagle Rank. Its even more amazing to share that tradition with a brother. For triplets Timothy, Alex and Michael from Kansas they take the triple crown by all receiving their Eagle Rank on the same day. Three Eagle Projects in one summer? I'm
Is there any standard procedure regarding the letters of recommendation given to an Eagle candidate i.e. are they returned to the Scout or are they kept by the Board and disposed of later.
Here's what makes an Eagle Scout; A Scout completes the requirements as issued by the B.S.A. and is approved by a duly constituted board of review. That's it. So what about those oft discussed and argued qualities like maturity and leadership ability and active service?
It's not often that I see a newspaper column about Scouting that's written right from our playbook, but I think this one from the Charlotte Observer is among those that fit the bill-what a terrific headline: "Eagle Scouts are a big benefit to communities" And I love how the column opens-along with a little Frank…
The application for the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award is now available on the NESA website (in the far-right column). This year marks the third year of the award. In 2010, Eagle Scouts from 35 councils participated.
I think my son finished his eagle service project yesterday, but I'm not sure. He's out helping another eagle candidate this morning, so I'll have to ask him when he gets home. All I know is he put a bunch of tools in the Honda Odyssey (official vehicle of scout troops) yesterday and was gone…
How does it feel getting a shout out from Taylor Swift? Ask Eagle Scout James O'Dwyer, whose relief program in Alabama to provide aid to tornado victims caught Swift's eye. The singer, who has donated millions of dollars and hundreds of hours to disaster relief, nominated O'Dwyer to receive a TeenNick HALO Award , given to…
Arizona Police Officer and Eagle Scout Brad Jones was shot in the line of duty on October 28th, 2011. Officer Jones was responding to a back up call from a probation officer meeting with a 20 year-old male at a Glendale apartment complex.
Today my oldest son completed his Eagle Project. It's all over but the paperwork now… But today was a day of reflection for me. On our way to my Dads house to put the final touches on the project, John and I went to breakfast at the biscuits Cafe.
My son passed his Eagle board of review in late September and I was invited to join the district advancement committee to review Eagle projects in mid-October. A few days later, the new advancement book was released, so I've been reviewing it in detail.
Thomas R. Norris is a Vietnam War hero and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. He served two decades as a special agent with the FBI. And, perhaps not surprisingly, he's an Eagle Scout. So, yeah, calling him "extraordinary" is no exaggeration.
In 2012, the National Eagle Scout Association will award 153 scholarships varying in size from $1,000 to $50,000 to deserving Eagle Scouts through various scholarship funds. To learn more about the scholarships and access application instructions, visit NESA's 2012 Scholarship Applications site.
The 2011 Guide to Advancement has been released: The Guide to Advancement is the official source for administering advancement in all Boy Scouts of America programs: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, Venturing, and Sea Scouts. It replaces the Advancement Committee Policies and Procedures and Advancement and Recognition Policies and Procedures, which are no longer…
Eagle Scouts know to "Be Prepared," but nobody's prepared for this. When a fire started in 18-year-old Reid Vaenuku's house last March, everyone rushed outside to safety. Well, not everyone. One member of the family of nine was still inside - Reid's brother Keio.
Long before he won three World Series titles, Pat Gillick received another hard-earned prize: Eagle Scout. Now, 60 years after joining the elite few who earn Scouting's highest honor, Gillick enters another exclusive club: the Baseball Hall of Fame. Last month, the former baseball executive became the first Eagle Scout in Cooperstown.
Monday night I had the pleasure of sitting down with a young man and talking with him about his up coming Eagle Board of Review. The Scoutmaster conference went well.. but then again, shouldn't it? After all this is his seventh conference, he has completed all the work and at seventeen years old, the Scout…
If you think 30 boys getting the Eagle Scout Award at once is impressive today, just imagine that feat happening 51 years ago. In 1960, the accomplishment was so amazing, in fact, that the President of the United States took notice.
Robert Bruner, dean of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, has been selected to receive the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award upon nomination by the Stonewall Jackson Area Council and the Boy Scouts of America. The award is granted to Eagle Scouts who, after 25 years, have distinguished themselves in their life's work and…
Funny how time fly's when you're having fun. This week has been an amazing week of Scouting and thus, I have not been on the computer much at all. The Outdoor channel is currently filming Scouts from my Troop on an amazing adventure for the series Scouting for Adventure .
Pull out the trusty beach chair, adjust the sun-brella, pour your favorite beverage over ice, and dive into our Summer Reading Series! In some cases, it really does take one to know one and Alvin Townley author of Spirit of Adventure a book about the legacy of Eagle Scouts in America, is an Eagle Scout…
An active Scouter for more than 70 years, John "Jack" Coughlin was recognized at the Boy Scouts of America's National Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, as the organization's Alumni of the Year. The new award is intended to recognize those individuals whose lives have been positively impacted by Scouting, or those who have impacted…
May is a tough month for those in the TV industry. It is May Sweeps and the ratings are based on out performance this month. Being in the TV industry in Indianapolis in May also adds the Indy 500, Mini-Marathon, Indy 500 Parade and tons of other 'extras'.
How young is too young for a Scout to earn Eagle? Scouters' opinions vary. What difference exists between a 13-year-old boy who earns the Eagle Scout award and one who gets there at 17½? That was the subject of a fascinating discussion among your fellow Scouters on our Facebook page this week.
Another weekend offline...life is keeping me busy! Thursday: - submitted Advancement Report for several Life Scouts getting ready for Eagle - talked with Outdoor Chair about June Campout...need to get with SPL about possible issues Friday: - looked over Script for one Eagle Court of Honor this weekend.
Eagle Scout Alvin Townley has a knack for finding compelling stories. Like Legacy of Honor , his 2007 look at what it means to be an Eagle Scout, told through profiles of some remarkable men. Or Spirit of Adventure , the 2009 story of Eagle Scouts who are shaping America's future every day.
An Eagle Scout Coin Knife by Northwest Territorial Mint makes a great gift for someone achieving the rank of Eagle in scouting. The minted die-struck coin casing is durably designed, with a high-quality finish. The coin knife has a solid weight to it without being bulky, and the tools pull out easily without sticking or…
Day 59: Chatted with another hopeful Life scout about his Eagle project idea this evening. We talk about an idea before the scout puts hours into the project workbook only to find out it's not appropriate. We discussed the main topics of: Who benefits from the project?
Since the early '80's, the Northwest Territorial Mint has been known for quality die-struck collectibles. This Eagle Scout Hiking Stick Medallion is no exception. I like the idea of an Eagle Scout placing their medallion on something practical, like a hiking stick, since time outdoors in nature is so integral to the lifestyle of a…
The Eagle project-that last mile on the long, satisfying climb toward Scouting's highest honor-tests a boy's ability to organize a meaningful service project and then lead his peers in its completion. It's all outlined in the Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project workbook, available here (link opens PDF) .
There is no protocol for Eagle Scout ceremony gifts, but here are some good ideas and helpful tips to remember if someone you know achieves Eagle. First, if at all possible, attend the ceremony in person. This is the best act of gratitude you can extend to the Scout.
Robert Abernethy, 17, and Zachary Holland, 16 (Photo from Hickory Daily Record) The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday was devastating beyond description. I speak for all of us at Scouting magazine when I express our sorrow for the lives lost and our hopes for success in rescue and recovery efforts.
Finishing the Trail! The Scouting Day started at 6:30am when the son and I headed out to his Eagle Project. We were met by 2 Scouts and their parents who helped with the Project. My son has been working on this project for some time.
John, Patrick, David, and William Goodspeed. (Photo by Phil Grout, Howard County Times) Having quadruplets is rare enough. A woman's odds of having four babies at once is estimated at somewhere between 1 in 550,000 and 1 in 800,000. But quadruplets who are also Eagle Scouts?
Today was the Eagle Court of Honor for the 6th Eagle Scout of Troop 83. Of the past 6 I've had the privilege of attending 4 of their Courts of Honor and had the privilege to serve as emcee for the last 3. Our last Eagle CoH will be next month and then presumably we
Good morning all, good thing this is not an audio blog or podcast because I have no voice.... Yesterday I: - awoke at 6:30am and started the day finishing off Day 3 of our Troop Leader Training. A Scout's Own service, a team work challenge, Willow in the Wind and a Trust Fall were among the…
If you have been following me for awhile you are aware the I have a Flickr account to which I have posted thousands of pictures featuring over thirty years of Scouting in Melrose. I also belong to several Flickr Scouting themed groups, and I am the administrator for the Flickr Wood Badge Photos group.
The Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (BAC, BSA) publicly kicked-off its annual fundraising campaign with a reception at the National Aquarium Baltimore. More than 200 business and civic leaders joined the Scouting community to demonstrate their support for the values based Scouting programs in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties of Baltimore, Harford…
A boy must complete all requirements for the Eagle Scout Award by his 18th birthday, but why? That was the question posed by Scouter Kim. H. She writes: "Why do Scouts have to complete their Eagle requirements by their 18th birthday rather than by the time they graduate from high school?"
