Decade of Scouting Ends with Eagle’s Wings
Members of Troop 1011 at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church were honored this month.
Eight boys from Cobb and North Fulton counties have accomplished an even rarer achievement than obtaining the coveted Eagle Scout award. They reached that goal as an entire Patrol within the same Troop, and celebrated that achievement in an Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 10, in front of an audience in excess of 250 attendees. Eagle Scout is the highest rank any youth can achieve in the Boy Scouts, and must be attained before turning age 18. Completing a leadership project that serves the community is the largest requirement for Eagle Scout, along with serving in leadership positions, participating in volunteer service projects, representing Scouting values and earning at least 21 merit badges. The group of young men includes…
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Sellars Goodyear
10:07 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
I am glad to see such hard work and dedication among our young men of today. Many thanks to the families that helped their dreams come true. more ›