Orland Park ScoutsBSA Troop 318

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 318 leadership is very dedicated to all boys regardless of which of the many aspects of Scouting the individual boy chooses to pursue. Troop 318 is highly respected throughout Calumet Council for the sheer number of boys in our troop that choose to pursue the Eagle rank... and accomplish their goal!

 Troop 318 Eagle Scout - Ben Turcich at the National Boy Scout Memorial in Washington D.C. It was the sight of the first national Jamboree.

  Links to the National Boy Scout Memorial

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_Scout_Memorial

 http://www.nps.gov/whho/learn/historyculture/boy-scout-memorial.htm

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Orland Prairie - Eagle Scout article - click here

   The goal of Kevin’s Eagle Scout Service Project was to support efforts to grow the population of ‘at risk’ American Kestrels and Barn Owls in the Lehigh Valley. He fundraised to secure the materials then led a group of Scout and adult volunteers who constructed ten owl barns and 23 American Kestrel nesting boxes. Some boxes were mounted locally and the balance will be distributed by the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center for use throughout the Lehigh Valley. Aside from Kevin, 21 volunteers helped Kevin achieve his goal over the course of six work sessions.

   The goal of Sean’s Eagle Scout Service Project was to preserve the enjoyment of the Jacobsburg Environmental Education center for many by restoring the most popular trail in the park, the Henry’s Woods trail. He fundraised to secure the materials then led a group of Scout and adult volunteers who completed the restoration of four sections of trail that were at risk of failing causing the closing of the trail. The construction phase of Sean’s project involved the efforts of 16 volunteers over the course of seven work days.

Link to web site: http://www.scoutlander.com/publicsite/unithome.aspx?UID=33015