Eagle Scouts Soar to the Top
Trustworthy. Loyal. Helpful. Friendly. Courteous. Kind. Obedient. Cheerful. Thrifty. Brave. Clean. Reverent. All Scouts abide by these values listed in the Scout Law, but an Eagle Scout takes these distinctions and commits to them for life. The highest honor bestowed upon a Scout is that of Eagle Scout. It's a rank achieved after years of commitment to the Scouting program and a lifetime devoted to the values detailed in the Scout Oath and Scout Law.
The Boy Scouts of America, Three Fires Council will be recognizing the 2011 Eagle class on Friday, February 10th at 7:00 pm at the Lisle Wyndham. A total of 342 young men who earned Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout last year will be honored with a ceremony and banquet. These Eagle Scout's from DuPage, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb and parts of Cook and Will counties will be commended for their achievements.
The Eagle dinner's Title Sponsor is the McCormick Foundation, whose mission it is to support children, our nation and its communities. Several Eagle Alumni are supporting representatives. Dr. Robert Parker, Eagle Scout, M.D., M.B.A., FACP, CPE, has over twenty-five years of experience as a practicing internist, educator and managed care/group practice administrator will be the event's honorary speaker.
Scouts will also hear from one of their peers. Eagle Scout, Russell Valentin, a Senior at Wheaton Warrenville South High School from Troop 23 in Chanonee District has been selected to be the 2011 Class Representative and will address attendees as part of the night's proceedings.
“This event is a highlight of the year for many young men, their families and their volunteer leaders who have worked hard to help them earn Scouting's highest award,” stated Matt Ackerman, Scout Executive for the Three Fires Council, BSA and an Eagle Scout himself. “The accomplishments and achievements celebrated that evening are inspiring to all in attendance.”
To attain the rank of Eagle, a Scout must maintain participation in his troop after reaching the Life Scout rank, earn at least 21 merit badges, and provide recommendations from others that detail how the Scout lives out the Scout Oath and Scout Law in his actions each day. In addition, a Scout must also serve his troop in a leadership position for a minimum of 6 months as well as plan and execute a project that benefits his community, all before the Scout's eighteenth birthday.
About the Three Fires Council, Boy Scouts of America:
The Three Fires Council serves youth throughout Kane, DuPage, Kendall, DeKalb, and parts of Will and Cook counties. Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. For more information please visit www.threefirescouncil.org or www.BeAScout.org.