How many Eagle Scouts :)

[math311]

Originally Posted by electrostatics1

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

I am finishing my write up and will submit within the coming two weeks. I went to sea base for the out island adventure. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. uninhabited, undeveloped island where we fished, kyacked, snorkeled and camped under the heavens. Also, on one side of MUNSON island Beyonce owns a house (about 30 ft away on another island) and on the right is an island resort costing $1500 a night. Our whole trip was something like $750.

[electrostatics1]

When I went to sea base my troop did coral reef sailing. We were in a sail boat for 4 days we visited coral reefs all along the keys. The out island looks like fun we sailed past a couple troops in the out island adventures.

[math311]

I sail, and I would love to do the sailing trip. What was it like? The Out Island is a one of a kind experience.

[electrostatics1]

Originally Posted by math311

I sail, and I would love to do the sailing trip. What was it like? The Out Island is a one of a kind experience.

It was a lot of waiting getting from place to place but well worth it. Thecoral reef sailing trips usually are 2 days at sea 1 day at land then another at sea, but for mine the scheduled boat broke so we had our day at land first it was fun we used small sail boats and went tubing. the three days of sea were fun too. the reefs were incredible . We went fishing a couple times but had no luck.

[George C]

We have a Chief Scout as a mentor.

[math311]

Chief Scout as mentor? That sounds awesome! Does that lead to lots of cool stories during build?

[math311]

Originally Posted by electrostatics1

It was a lot of waiting getting from place to place but well worth it. Thecoral reef sailing trips usually are 2 days at sea 1 day at land then another at sea, but for mine the scheduled boat broke so we had our day at land first it was fun we used small sail boats and went tubing. the three days of sea were fun too. the reefs were incredible . We went fishing a couple times but had no luck.

We did some deep sea fishing, and between the other two groups on the island, had enough fish to have a huge cookout. Giant fish steaks.. yum. We snorkeled at Lou Key. Never have I seen such vibrant life. It was like jumping into one of the nat geo reef documentaries, with all of the brilliant colors and animals. Did you snorkel there? What reefs did you hit?

[Micah Chetrit]

I made it to Eagle early my sophomore year, I devoted most of my junior/senior year to robotics and math league instead of boyscouts. I miss it, but those two seem a better fit for me.

[electrostatics1]

Originally Posted by math311

We did some deep sea fishing, and between the other two groups on the island, had enough fish to have a huge cookout. Giant fish steaks.. yum. We snorkeled at Lou Key. Never have I seen such vibrant life. It was like jumping into one of the nat geo reef documentaries, with all of the brilliant colors and animals. Did you snorkel there? What reefs did you hit?

That sounds like fun . The only reef i can remember the name of is sombrero reef . I went to sea base 2 years ago

[kevinvincent]

Another Eagle here!

[Ian Curtis]

Originally Posted by compboy07

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.

I was never that active in the OA, but I also thought it was very worthwhile. I mostly just did the service events, but I thought even just the initiation process was really good at pushing Scouting ideals and getting you to reflect upon them.

And let's be honest, the sash with the stripes is waaaaay cooler than the one with just the arrows.

[kdehaan42]

I'm a eagle scout myself

[MOEhat]

Eagle Scout right here

[electrostatics1]

what were peoples Eagle projects?

[Alan Anderson]

Originally Posted by dcarr

Never did OA...never saw the point.

One doesn't choose whether or not to "do" OA. Its members are nominated by their peers to be inducted into the Order. The point is to recognize and honor those who show the spirit of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their daily life.

It's a lot like the FIRST Chairman's Award that way.

Once one becomes a member of the Order of the Arrow, one does choose whether or not to embrace the idea of service that goes along with membership.

Originally Posted by Ian Curtis

And let's be honest, the sash with the stripes is waaaaay cooler than the one with just the arrows.

It is only right that the more active and dedicated members get the cooler sash.