I made it!

**Coemgen** · 21st February 08, 01:01 AM

As of last night, I am an Eagle Scout!

**SFCRick** · 21st February 08, 01:33 AM

Congratulations Eagle Scout!

**elrond** · 21st February 08, 01:37 AM

I'm Italian and I don't know what is it an Eagle Scout....

However, congratulations!!!

**Maclachlan** · 21st February 08, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by elrond

I'm Italian and I don't know what is it an Eagle Scout....

However, congratulations!!!

Roberto...from Wikipedia..

An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 1.7 million young men.[2] The title of "Eagle Scout" is held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle".

Requirements include earning a number of merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements.

Hope that helps,

Mac

**Ian.MacAllan** · 21st February 08, 11:28 AM

Congratulations indeed, Coemgen. Becoming an Eagle is an important achievement because of the experiences and the resulting justified self-confidence it gives you.

My son is the third-generation Scout in my family; he is the first of us to make First Class, and he went all the way to Eagle. His being an Eagle has already helped him be admitted to the college he chose and get the first job he chose. No one can guarantee that you will have the same experiences but we can be sure that, no matter what comes your way, you'll be better prepared for it.

Best wishes.

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**Oldhiker** · 21st February 08, 06:36 PM

Originally Posted by Maclachlan

Roberto...from Wikipedia..

An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
Hope that helps,

Mac

Not an easy accomplishment to achieve, it takes a lot of hard work. Great for a young man to learn how to set a goal and follow through with several years of persistance.

Congrats to you, I wished I had not quit short of my goal. I was distracted with other no so wise choices.

**elrond** · 22nd February 08, 12:51 AM

Yes, it helps!
I'm not still used to use wikipedia.... ooops!

Thank you Mac!!

Originally Posted by Maclachlan

Roberto...from Wikipedia..

An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than 1.7 million young men.[2] The title of "Eagle Scout" is held for life, thus giving rise to the phrase "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle".

Requirements include earning a number of merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages. Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. Additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements.

Hope that helps,

Mac