How many Eagle Scouts :)

[CalTran]

A lot of people saw this picture. Suffices to say, I am an Eagle Scout, and FIRST helped me through the process, but more so Boy Scouts helped me throughout FIRST. Strange huh? Boy Scouts, through emailing various adult leaders, helped me learn the formal jargon necessary for addressing such figures, and then it translated over to me explaining both the program and writing letters to other people for our team and I can eloquently speak to various people about the program and what it's taught me. (Thank you Boards of Review for helping me explain what (insert program) means to me.)

On a side note, this thread is the first time I've actually heard of OA chapters elsewhere. It's a national honor society, but I've never actually heard of other chapters. Brotherhood in the Tamegonit Lodge.
Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Curious as to how many others recognize that achievement.

[dcarr]

Never did OA...never saw the point. In fact some aspects of the organization seem downright politically incorrect to an outsider. But a good friend of mine was a Lodge Chief or something.

[Racer26]

As a Canadian I'm curious, are any of you Eagle scout FIRSTers among the Eagles who sent their badges back to BSA in protest last year?

[dcarr]

Originally Posted by 1075guy

As a Canadian I'm curious, are any of you Eagle scout FIRSTers among the Eagles who sent their badges back to BSA in protest last year?

Nope...and I don't know any who did. As usual, the media generally tries to make more of a story out of a given situation then there really is.

[2348humanplayer]

I am an Eagle Scout of Troop 9, Aloha Council, Kamehameha District. I earned it in June of 2011, and I bet I have the longest time to complete an Eagle Scout Project. Can anyone beat 1 whole year?

My dad got to life, my uncle to star, and I have one life and one eagle as cousins. My eagle cousin actually was my driving force to complete my climb. And, he was my workout partner for Personal Fitness. 3 months didn't last as long with him.

Glad to reply!

[Calvin Hartley]

I am sad to say that I have not earned my Eagle yet. I have a couple merit badges to finish as well as my project. I've started my project, but have yet to do the bulk of it. Tonight is my last night as Senior Patrol Leader of my troop, hopefully I will be able to spend more time on my Eagle now that my SPL term is done. (Although I bet it'll be more robots than Eagle work ) I must say, it been... well, intiresting, to say the least juggling SPL and Fabrication Leader for my troop and team.

[brrian27]

I'm a life scout and hope to have my Eagle by July 1st!

Just wondering, did any of you integrate robotics with your Eagle project?

[CalTran]

Originally Posted by brrian27

I'm a life scout and hope to have my Eagle by July 1st!

Just wondering, did any of you integrate robotics with your Eagle project?

I used our shop and CADding. (Pro Tip - Roundtable LOVED that I could provide a 3d image of my proposal as well as the full .idws for my project. All conceptualized and created by yours truly.)

[mdiradoorian]

I am an Eagle Scout, from troop 154 in Glendale, CA. I earned mine on December 16th 2010, the last time I could have gotten it in the BSA's centennial year. Also for all those who do not know how to balance robotics, school and scouting, it is possible because last year I was on my council's executive board, via OA Lodge Chief. Also I maintained a 3.7 GPA, so it is possible, although it may not seems like it. You would need to great on time management and must not know the definition of the word SLEEP

[EricH]

Originally Posted by brrian27

Just wondering, did any of you integrate robotics with your Eagle project?

I did--my Eagle project was to lead scoring and find refs for the SCRRF Fall Classic in 2006.

[compboy07]

Originally Posted by dcarr

Never did OA...never saw the point. In fact some aspects of the organization seem downright politically incorrect to an outsider. But a good friend of mine was a Lodge Chief or something.

Myself, I am a huge proponent of the OA, being current chapter chief and very good friends with the lodge chief. While it may seem mysterious or confunded to some, in practice it makes perfect sense and helps the older scouts with leadership, staying active, and service in general. It has helped me make connections throughout my state, lifelong friends, and think more about my philosophy on life. What's more, it takes boy-led ideas to the extreme; the only adult acting in more than an advisory leadership position is the council chief executive.

Couple that with the outstanding outreach and programs (NLS, NOAC, camp chiefs, trail crew, et al.) and that's a major highlight of my life.

TLDR: OA is good for the bones. Also, patches.

[electrostatics1]

I'm an eagle scout anyone go to philmont or sea base?

[mdiradoorian]

Originally Posted by electrostatics1

I'm an eagle scout anyone go to philmont or sea base?

Are you apart of a troop and under 18 or....

[electrostatics1]

ya i'm 16, i'm part of my troop after build season i am joining my venture crew as well

[Graciebot]

My boyfriend (of team 1985) was an Eagle Scout! Though he graduated last year, he always talked about how similar the two programs were, and how he dedicated much of his high school life to both programs.