Hello Troop 414 Committee,

I have a conflict this week and can’t make the Committee Meeting.

If anyone has any urgent business, please touch base at the next troop meeting.

Thanks for all your help and support.

Thanks especially to all the Scout Sunday participants.

Steve Carter
Committee Chair

Eagles to the Front of the Line

                Adopted from an article appearing in the Blackhawk Courier, Blackhawk Area Council I had the opportunity to work with a fellow pilot on a trip over the holidays. During the experience he shared his son’s incredible story with me.
                His son was a senior in high school, and active in his local troop as a Life Scout. The only requirement left for his Eagle Scout rank was the service project, but like many, he was dragging his feet. His dad constantly encouraged him, but the motivation was just not there.
                The one dream his son had was to attend the Air Force Academy and become a pilot. As we know, getting into the Academy is no easy feat: you must have good grades, go through a series of interviews, do well on your ACT, and a senator or congressman must recommend you. There may be other requirements, but these were the ones he emphasized. He told me his son was an average student, completed the inter-views, received a recommendation, and did OK on the ACT. When his letter finally came it was bad news.
                He had been placed him on a long standby list and did not have much hope of attending. The dream had been crushed. His dad encouraged him not to give up, and suggested he should finish his Eagle service project, as that could have benefits for his future. His son was a little depressed, though, and could not focus on much of anything, let alone his Eagle project. But one day dad’s persistence paid off and the project got finished. And shortly thereafter his son was awarded Scouting’s highest honor. His parents were proud, not just because he finished, but because they truly felt he would reap the rewards in the future.
                Then, as an Eagle Scout, his son updated his Air Force Academy application, and this is when the magic happened. He was notified he was being reconsidered! He only had to complete some pre-requisites. The Eagle rank had boosted him to the front of the line. All they asked was that he attend a prep school for six months to help them evaluate how well he would do as a student. He would participate in military drills and other activities until he attended the Academy. The best part was that the government was to foot the bill. This all came about because he finished his Eagle rank. His dad could have just dropped the subject and let his son remain a Life Scout, but he kept the faith and provided the encouragement.


Reference

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All Scouts Required to Attend Scout Sunday

February 16th

From 10AM to 12PM

At the Bedford Presbyterian Church

Wear your class A uniform...

Please hold this date, February 15^th (Saturday) 2014 from 2 to 4. 

Special occasion being held at the Bedford Presbyterian Church

Kyle Eno Boy Scout Eagle Court of Honor - 2:00

And birthday recognition  (est. 3:30 to 4:00)
                                            

My trail to Eagle Scout Video 

Memories of the past 3+ Years

The deadline to sign up for the Klondike Campout is January 30th. 

Also, note that the summer camp weeks are all posted in July.  Please sign up as soon as possible.   To get the early signup discount for Hidden Valley and Camp Bell deposits need to be submitted to Mrs. Chessie by March 13rd.   To get the early signup discount for Camp Wah Tut Ca deposits need to be given to Mrs. Chessie by March 27th.

Mark your Calendar, March 27th is our next Court of Honor.

March 13th is the cut-off date for advancement and awards.