Back in May, one of Chase's buddies got his eagle. It was the 100th anniversary of the Eagle scout in 2012, so they got a special patch. Chase decided he was going to get it this year. He had a project in mind, he wanted to gather white shirts to send to Vanuatu, where Nanie and Pop are on a mission. The people are very poor and need shirts. The scout committee nixed the idea, not sure why, but something about it benefiting only one group, not a community. Whatever. Chase lost most of his steam then, but on Dec. 15 we did the Eagle project, painting a bathroom at a community center.
These fine young men, showed up to help. It wasn't a glamorous project, but it did need to be done. Chase did a great job of organizing it. He applied for and got a Lowe's card to cover the cost of the supplies.
This would never have happened it not for help from a lot of people along the way. Mike is the one who really pushed at the end and helped Chase set the date for the project.
. He had his border review Dec. 29 to officially become an Eagle in 2012, barely
His court of honor was Jan. 29th. Notice Connor's sweet swim hair.
Chase gave one mentor pin to our neighbor and his scout leader, Garth Mikesell, for helping plan and fill out his packet.
Presentation of the Mom and Dad pins. Mike gave the life history or cool things about Chase talk.
Chase gave another mentor pen to our neighbor and scouter extraordinaire, Jeff Barnes. Jeff helped us with the project, the Lowe's card, and getting the paperwork done quickly.
Connor gave him the Eagle Charge
Here' s the cake the ward bought. John was another kid who received his eagle that night.
Proud family. I'm grateful for the scouting program and what it does for my boys, but honestly what this Eagle means to me is: I'm done!!!!! No more worrying about scouting.! Seriously I'm very proud of Chase, he did most of this on his own, with just guidance from adult leader. Way to go!
3 comments:
Congratulations Chase!!
AND... Hurrah Amy!... done with scouting!
It sounds like you have some really great people around supporting you and the scouts.
I thought Connors hair was a new trend.. which it might be if he continues wearing that way!
Love seeing the whole family pictures.
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Way to go Chase! Good job. I don't know that any of my boys will ever get there. It definitely won't be because of me! Great accomplishment!
That is fantastic all around! Way to go Chase! And parents, and leaders...those Eagle Scout projects can be a real growing experience. Good for chase for following through.
chase is getting tall too!
I loved the swim hair! With a cute mug like his he can wear his hair anyway he wants nd still look good.
Congrats on another milestone met.
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