is any one at THR an Eagle Scout
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erict
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Got to life scout but moved here to TN when my parents relocated to work at the new Saturn plant in Spring hill and never got back into it. I started as a Cub Scout and then to Boy Scout with troop 488 in Rapid River, MI. I looked forward to Camp Hiawatha every year where we'd shoot recurve bows and .22 rifles.
I had great times growing up and learning things in the BSA.
I had great times growing up and learning things in the BSA.
MJZZZ
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I got mine in 1973, my son goes before the Eagle review board tomorrow night. He turns 18 in 35 days, and he's cutting it very close. Mike
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Eagle in 2005. Now I'm an assistant scoutmaster and am considered the go to guy for a one match fire.
Linda
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My oldest son is from the Eagle class of 1991. He entered the Army this past April at the age of almost 29. He's reaping the financial benefits now of what an Eagle will do for you. His wife and daughter appreciate it as well!!! Anyone who doesn't know it, an Eagle Scout enters any branch of the military one rank above the rest of the recruits. He finally has the pride of what being an Eagle really means. It opens up doors if you'll let it.
My middle son turns 18 in April. He's on the push to get it done. I was his den leader for all 5 years, and then the Cubmaster for the Pack for 2 years. He attended the National Jamboree a couple years ago. I really hope he makes it to Eagle, or I know he'll regret it for the rest of his life.
Zero hope in my youngest son. :banghead:
My middle son turns 18 in April. He's on the push to get it done. I was his den leader for all 5 years, and then the Cubmaster for the Pack for 2 years. He attended the National Jamboree a couple years ago. I really hope he makes it to Eagle, or I know he'll regret it for the rest of his life.
Zero hope in my youngest son. :banghead:
I did serve in an "Eagle Service Corp" at a national Scout camporee, but I only became a first class. My Eagle Service Corp companion was an Eagle and Order of the Arror -- he had merit badges but could not do many tasks. ("J-storke? What's a J-stroke?" And he had the canoeing merit badge!)
Scouting is a great path to the outdoors. At camp, I passed the shooting tests iwth both a .22 and for archery, but never took the time to complete the MB requiremnets. Scouting's a great path to shooting, the outdoors, and other useful information. I was lucky to have other routes.
BTW, I do not think I could pass the shooting tests in anything if I had to do it today. I'm pretty sure I could brush up quite quickly.
Scouting is a great path to the outdoors. At camp, I passed the shooting tests iwth both a .22 and for archery, but never took the time to complete the MB requiremnets. Scouting's a great path to shooting, the outdoors, and other useful information. I was lucky to have other routes.
BTW, I do not think I could pass the shooting tests in anything if I had to do it today. I'm pretty sure I could brush up quite quickly.
tinygnat219
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I am an Eagle Scout. Got introduced to firearms at Boy Scout Camp firing single shot .22s.
chipperi
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Eagle Scout Troop 427 Edgemere MD 1994
I was also in an explorer post that did war of 1812 reenactments Post 438 Dundalk MD
I was also in an explorer post that did war of 1812 reenactments Post 438 Dundalk MD
waterhouse
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Eagle Scout in '94.
I actually had the ceremony at Florida Sea Base. Lots of fun. Some of my favorite trips growing up were to Philmont and Sea Base, and I spent most of high school sailing with a Sea Scout post.
I actually had the ceremony at Florida Sea Base. Lots of fun. Some of my favorite trips growing up were to Philmont and Sea Base, and I spent most of high school sailing with a Sea Scout post.
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apollosmith
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Was lazy and just missed getting it - only had my Eagle project to complete. One of the biggest mistakes of my life.
As penance, I've spent most of my adult life working with scouts and have had 5 of them earn Eagle under my supervision. In many ways, I hope that makes up for not getting it myself. I've had two of them honor me as their Eagle Scout Mentor - the pins are some of my most honored possessions.
As penance, I've spent most of my adult life working with scouts and have had 5 of them earn Eagle under my supervision. In many ways, I hope that makes up for not getting it myself. I've had two of them honor me as their Eagle Scout Mentor - the pins are some of my most honored possessions.
.455_Hunter
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Something special about 1994? Me too...
There must be something about getting your Eagle in 1994 and being a member of the THR. I finished my last requirements the day before my 18th B-Day. Oh well, better late than never. My scoutmasters broke all the BSA rules at let us shoot shotguns, rifles, handguns on our camping trips (shot a .44 mag S&W 29 at age 12). Really set the tone for me becoming a strong firearms proponent. The Eagle really paved the way for my four-year Army ROTC Scholarship and subsequent active service. Congrats to "theboondocksaints22". Well Done!
There must be something about getting your Eagle in 1994 and being a member of the THR. I finished my last requirements the day before my 18th B-Day. Oh well, better late than never. My scoutmasters broke all the BSA rules at let us shoot shotguns, rifles, handguns on our camping trips (shot a .44 mag S&W 29 at age 12). Really set the tone for me becoming a strong firearms proponent. The Eagle really paved the way for my four-year Army ROTC Scholarship and subsequent active service. Congrats to "theboondocksaints22". Well Done!
Cap n Ball
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1964, 62 merit badges, Philmont in 65. I think I wouldn't be nearly the person I am today without my scouting experience.
MrPeter
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Lol, I made tenderfoot 
Got my marksmanship badge though, and metal working (got to make a bullet!)
Got my marksmanship badge though, and metal working (got to make a bullet!)
I dropped out of scouting after about two years, after I became a Webelos. I kind of lost interest because we never did anything. Ok, I take that back. We went on a “nature walk” (walked around in the woods behind the scoutmaster’s subdivision), had a bake sale, made a weather station, made a pine wood derby car (never had the race) annnnd that’s about it. No one in our troop got any badges and I really can’t remember doing anything “scout like”. We never went camping much less even discussed Jamborees. And about the only gear that any of us had were our uniforms, no knives or even canteens. Most of the meetings were just us guys playing assorted games like freeze tag. We did have to keep up on our dues though. My troop sucked; it really felt like we were isolated from the scouting community.
That being said, I really loved the Scouts and wish I was part of a better organized chapter. I had a subscription to Boy’s Life for years afterwards; I still have some of my scouting uniform. Along my life, I have collected a bunch of stuff, including 12 of the 13 Pee Wee Harris books. I have about 6 different editions of the manual and I got a major score once in a thrift store when they had some guy’s box of scout gear. I paid $40 for his life’s work, including all his badges and documentation for Order of the Arrow and Eagle Scout.
If I have a son, I will have him join the Scouts because I believe in what they stand for and feel that they are great organization
That being said, I really loved the Scouts and wish I was part of a better organized chapter. I had a subscription to Boy’s Life for years afterwards; I still have some of my scouting uniform. Along my life, I have collected a bunch of stuff, including 12 of the 13 Pee Wee Harris books. I have about 6 different editions of the manual and I got a major score once in a thrift store when they had some guy’s box of scout gear. I paid $40 for his life’s work, including all his badges and documentation for Order of the Arrow and Eagle Scout.
If I have a son, I will have him join the Scouts because I believe in what they stand for and feel that they are great organization
Davo
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Eagle Scout since 1998. I still put this down on my resume as a special award.
I started as a Tiger Scout, and progressed through all ranks. The Scouts was probably the most postitive experiece of my childhood. I learned to love the outdoors, and made lifelong friends. If I ever have a son I hope he will get to Eagle too.
I started as a Tiger Scout, and progressed through all ranks. The Scouts was probably the most postitive experiece of my childhood. I learned to love the outdoors, and made lifelong friends. If I ever have a son I hope he will get to Eagle too.
That is so true...
WSUZJer
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Eagle in 1996. I also worked at the rifle/shotgun range at the summer camp when I was in high school.
I know the national average is around 1-2%. Out of the 11 kids in our patrol, I believe 7 of us made Eagle. We had a very supportive organization and being that my dad was the scoutmaster, I had a lot of "motivation" between meetings.
I know the national average is around 1-2%. Out of the 11 kids in our patrol, I believe 7 of us made Eagle. We had a very supportive organization and being that my dad was the scoutmaster, I had a lot of "motivation" between meetings.
Justin
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I made Eagle Scout in 1996 as well.
Didn't seem like such a big deal at the time. But I'm pretty grateful that my parents made me stick it out.
Didn't seem like such a big deal at the time. But I'm pretty grateful that my parents made me stick it out.
00-Guy
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Proudly an Eagle Scout since 1974.
I suggest that you read "Legacy of Honor" by Alvin Townley. It is about Eagle scouts in ordinary life. I gave my copy to a co-worker's son who had just made Eagle.
I suggest that you read "Legacy of Honor" by Alvin Townley. It is about Eagle scouts in ordinary life. I gave my copy to a co-worker's son who had just made Eagle.
Congratulations!
I'm also an Eagle Scout.
Seems like when I was 11 or so I didn't care for it much. But I really grew to enjoy it, and looking back, those were good times. I agree with everyone that says the BSA is one of the great opportunities for boys/young men these days.
I'm also an Eagle Scout.
Seems like when I was 11 or so I didn't care for it much. But I really grew to enjoy it, and looking back, those were good times. I agree with everyone that says the BSA is one of the great opportunities for boys/young men these days.
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