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Second Eagle Scout for 2009
September 22, 2009 --
On Tuesday Kyle Jonas completed his Board of Review for Eagle Scout. Shown in the picture above is his board consisting of Cassie Proctor (Committee Member), Dave Hundt (former Troop 77 Scoutmaster), Kyle, Chuck Loader (Committee Member), Chris Draves (Committee Member) and Rich Vsetula (District Advancement Chair).
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Eagle Scout Geoffrey Grzesiak
October 11, 2008 --
The Boy Scouts of America awarded the rank of Eagle Scout to Geoff Grzesiak at a Court of Honor Ceremony on Saturday October 11, 2008 at Wacousta United Methodist Church.
Geoff was an active member of Troop 77 from 5/20/01 until he turned 18 on 3/20/08. During that time he served in numerous leadership positions including Scribe, Quartermaster and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. For his service project, Geoff organized the clean-up; repair and painting of numerous eagle, owl and hawk aviaries at a site near Mt. Pleasant that rehabilitates injured birds of prey. Geoff was a fixture at Troop 77 for many years as he attended almost all the meetings and campouts.
Currently, Geoff is a freshman studying Microbiology at Michigan State University.
Bob Wegener
Scoutmaster
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Troop 77 Fifth Eagle Scout of 2008
October 27, 2008 --
The newest Eagle Scout from Troop 77, Andy Zeko, is shown above after his Eagle Board of Review on Monday October 27, 2008. On hand for his board of review are (left to right) Larry Proctor, Committee Member; Andy, Rich Vsetula, Migisin District Advancement Chair; Ken Wreggelsworth, Committee Member and Greg Jonas, Committee Chair. The Board of Review is the final step of the advancement process for Eagle. The purpose of the board of review is not to retest the scout, but rather to be certain the scout has passed all the requirements for the rank and to get a sense of the value of Scouting and how it has impacted the scout's life.
Bob Wegener
Scoutmaster
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Eagle Scout Facts
The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service. The award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years.
Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 4 percent of all Boy Scouts do so. This represents more than 1 million Boy Scouts who have earned the rank since 1911. Nevertheless, the goals of Scouting - citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness - remain important for all Scouts, whether or not they attain the Eagle Scout rank.
Troop 77 leadership is very dedicated to all boys regardless of which of the many aspects of Scouting the individual boy chooses to pursue. Troop 77 is highly respected throughout Chief Okemos Council for the sheer number of boys in our troop that choose to pursue the Eagle rank... and accomplish their goal!
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Eagle Project Handouts
ONCE AN EAGLE ALWAYS AN EAGLE. Good Luck current Troop 77 boys... You
should find these web-sites very useful.
National Eagle Scout Association website
Mr. Proctor said, "this web-site "offers the best guide I've ever seen for completing the project."
Eagle Scout.Org
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Eagle Project Photographs
All Troop 77 boys are welcome to submit up to 8 photographs for the web-site photo album that capture the essence or transformation accomplished by their Eagle Project. They are welcome to include captions for some or all of the photographs when they email the photos.
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Current Eagle Projects Underway
Brad Tooker 9th grader Has presented his proposed project to build an enclosed glass outdoor display case approx. 28 x 42" along the driving path near the main pavillion at the St. Johns City Park. Park staff will be able to use showcase has a place to post flyers, etc. on upcoming events. He will be looking for sponsors to assist with purchasing the lumber and a construction "coach".
Ian Fitzner 10th grader Has presented a proposed Eagle project to build a Shot Put Pit for the DeWitt High School Track and Field program behind the football field by the discus rings. He will be doubling the existing concrete area and changing the grass to a firmer surface. FYI-Ian's original Eagle Project Pitch regarding cleaning river banks was scrapped.
Michael Jessup Turns 18 in June. January 28, 2009 presented a proposed Eagle project to assist the Library at Trinity United Methodist at the corner of St. Joe and Canal in Lansing. Michael will be updating the library with appropriate shelving as the church transitions from video storage of worship services to cd storage.
Mitch Raeck 11th grader January 28, 2009 presented a poposed Eagle project to assist the St. Francis Retreat Center on Main Street/Howe Road in DeWitt. The facility has a triangle shaped building called a creche that was built in the 1960's as a prayer meditation place. It is in ill repair and Mitch plans to revitalize all aspects of the building not limited to: replacing missing wood shingles, cleaning and staining wood roof, replacing rotted boards on porch/left of structure, cleaning 15 foot tall statues of Mary and Joseph, and updating landscaping area around building. He has recruited a Master Carpenter and Master Gardeners to assist in the process.
Brett Wregglesworth 9th grader, November 26, 2008 presented a proposed Eagle project to build team soccer benches for the soccer fields in St. Johns which are located between the Jr. High and Highschool. MPC Lumber had been very generous in helping Brett with supplies in addition to significant help from the St. Johns Public Schools.
Kyle Jonas Age 14. May 21, 2008 presented a proposed Eagle project to build "Half-Log" Fish habitats to be placed in a coldwater creek, Tyler Creek near Alto, MI as an Eagle Project and a conservation project toward the Hornaday Award. Half Log structures have been built and awaiting final permit approval and placement in Tyler Creek
Jason laycock HIghschool Senior is working on a project building storage shelving units for a collection of band instruments which are owned by the DeWitt Highschool Band.
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Troop 77 Eagle Scouts
Following is a list of Scouts from Troop 77 who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout over the years:
1934
Arnold Tucker
1939
John Woodruff
1941
Gerald Reed
Monroe Curren
1943
Philip Vincent
Eugene Vincent
1945
Lewis Lankford
1947
Charles Ferguson
1948
Willard Reed
1949
Keith Blizzard
Earl Banks
Bill Schaar
Allen Thompson
1950
Douglas Reed
1967
Daryl A. Reed
1974
Randall S. Sonier
1975
Daniel M. Dreps
1980
William C. Childress Jr.
1981
Gregory M. Thomas
Joseph M. Stants
David W. Stants
Steve E. Rogers
1985
Daniel L. Thayer
1995
Richard L. Ryan
David B. Wagnen
1997
Joseph G. Kovacic
Daniel C. Nelson
David J. Nelson
Ray Molzon
1998
Tony Ciaramella
2000
Trace Dominguez
Trevor Kallweit
2001
Michael D. Hundt
James P. Roney
Matthew Walker
Charles Miller
2002
Kyle Coveart
Kyle Kolka
Nic Jackson
Perry Reynolds
2003
Derek Stoker
2005
Matthew Scarane
John Proctor
Anthony Budzinski
Pierson Grider
Shawn Laycock
2006
Christopher Hartman
Ben Jackson
2007
Michael Beck
2008
Austin Wegener
Geoffrey Grzesiak
Tim Loader
Jacob Acre
Andy Zeko
2009
Michael J. Jessup
Kyle A. Jonas
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