Boy Scouts Maturity

This is the one thing that will have brought me both the greatest happiness and success throughout my life. Becoming an Eagle Scout shows that you have demonstrated the ability to stick with something until the very end, if you consider that the end saying you learn so

The article “Boys Scouts Should Not Backtrack on Its Values” by Mathew Staver states about allow homosexual Scouts and Scoutmasters among their ranks. The author is conservative, with outdated beliefs and xenophobic mind. He states if they open places in Scouts for homosexual people “The Scouts would become a sham.” (Mathew Staver, 16) using an event dated in 1999 which in Canada when the Scouts opening positions for homosexual people their membership start fall and disagreeing on allow homosexuals.

Ever since Tiger Cub I have had a desire to be a Eagle Scout. After earning my arrow of light, I was eager to start my scouting journey. I have been on many trips throughout my scouting career that I will never forget; from sleeping in my hammock on the hot summer camp nights, to treading through the freezing waters of the cave trip. I served as quartermaster of the troop for about 2 years and always looked to help others with rank advancements, however I know my time as a boy scout is coming to a close and I must apply the skills I have learned in the competitive world.

One major controversy in effect today is whether girls should be allowed to join the Boy Scouts of America or should there be a distinct separation between the girls and boys. In the article, “Boy Scouts Face Renewed Push to Let Girls Join the Ranks” by David Crary, several girls across the nation have took it upon themselves to try and join the Boy Scouts of America. Some believe that girls should be able to join in order to gain the same scouting experience as the boys in the organization. Others including myself, believe that if the girl scouts aren’t happy with their scouting, they should take the initiative to make a difference in their own community.

There are many skills a young man learns as he works toward the Eagle Scout Award. He learns to love and protect the outdoors. Through the various merit badges he earns, he is made aware of many career options and the education they require.

After I attain the rank of Eagle Scout, I will continue to strive for more achievements and work towards completing other goals so I can become a model member of society.

I went with most of my friends to the next step in my scouting career, Troop 429, which is where I met the single most inspirational man ever, even more so than Mr. Donnelly. That man was the scoutmaster of my new Troop, Mr. Michael Davis. Mr. Donnelly had taught me to love the outdoors and now Mr. Davis' job was to make me into the man that I am today. I advanced fairly quickly through the Boy Scouts, earning my Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, and Star Ranks speedily. I was finally going to high school where I was not sure if I would be able to focus all of my efforts on Boy Scouts. On top of that, my Freshman year was the year I was elected Senior Patrol Leader for the first time, a job I held until I aged out at 18. I began to slack off slightly in my advance towards the ever daunting and out of reach Eagle Scout Rank. It was Mr. Davis, along with others, who pushed me toward earning the Eagle Scout Rank. Eventually I made Eagle after I earned my last merit badge just days before my 18th

Being in the scouts have taught me lots of things. They have taught me life skills that I can use in the real

I have been a Boy Scout since I was in first grade, and as of December 2015, I am an Eagle Scout. The journey to become an Eagle Scout is a rigorous one and instills certain values into a person along the way. These values are imperative to not only success in the Boy Scouts of American but in life. These values include perseverance, determination, leadership, and an appreciation for hard work and what it can accomplish. These values are all necessary to a happy and successful life and career.

Progressing through ranks and merit badges widened my range of knowledge, from fingerprinting to landscape architecture. Seeing this variety kept me in and wanting more. I encountered other Scouts beyond the troop and I made really good friends that are out of the normal school environment. Once again, the shell broke away a little more.

One would be un-American if they believe in not allowing homosexuals to join the Boy Scouts of America. Effectively on 1 January 2014 ends a one hundred year old ban on allowing openly homosexuals to join the Boy Scouts of America, which is causing a lot of ruckus within the Boy Scout community. That being the case, some of the older generation Boy Scouts are resigning from the scouts and others are accepting the newer generation with open arms. Since, society is changing and accepting the homosexual race, so should the Boy Scouts of America, basing it on the separation of church and state, it’s racist and equal rights.

Another contrast between Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are the most noteworthy honors that a scout can be awarded. While being in any of these two Scouting organizations, a scout can earn numerous awards. The highest award that a scout can be presented with, nonetheless, differs between organizations. In Boy Scouts, the highest achievement a Boy Scout can receive is an Eagle Scout. Rather than an Eagle Scout being an award, it is the highest position in the rank system. Becoming an Eagle Scout takes much work and dedication to the organization. One receiving this award will have to meet several requirements. One must show that they are progressing in the program through their “leadership, service, and outdoor skills” (Trail to Eagle). Moreover, in order to become an Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must first move forward in the ranking system. Although there are more than 130 merit badges that a Boy Scout can receive, they must earn 21 to be eligible become an

I am most proud of achieving my Eagle Scout rank at age 16. My journey to Eagle has been one of hard work and dedication. Besides serving the community with over 300 hours of building and refurbishing projects , I have assumed positions of leadership early on, often recommended by adult leaders, as I was described to be mature for my age and very responsible. Over the course of 6 years I was the assistant Den Chief leading younger Scouts, Assistant Patrol Leader and Patrol Leader leading my peers, Quartermaster responsible for the management of all troop equipment, Chaplain Aid, Instructor teaching the Aviation Merit Badge and ultimately I was recommended by my troop adult leaders and asked by my Scoutmaster to assume the position of Senior Patrol Leader leading the entire troop of over 100 boys during my Junior Year in High School.

I want to become an Army officer because I long for a career that will provide continual professional development opportunities while pushing me to reach my full potential as a leader, and will also position me to make a positive impact globally. I believe that by becoming an Army officer I can accomplish this because I have seen the success of those that have gone before me. I come from a family of people who have served in our nation’s military, and their lives are a testimony to the renowned individuals that the Army produces.

What is the hardest thing you have ever had to do in your life? For myself, it was getting my Eagle Scout award. Now for those who don’t know what an Eagle Scout award is or means I will try and explain it to you. An Eagle Scout award is the highest rank possible in Scouting. In order to achieve this rank, you have to complete seven different ranks, along with other different requirements along the way. The basic requirements that you need in order to get an Eagle Scout rank are, twenty-one different merit badges (eleven required and ten unrequired), complete all of the classes, carry out a project that benefits your school, community, or church, and do this all before your eighteenth birthday. Trust me when I say this, it’s a lot harder than what it seems. Only about 5% of Boy Scouts get their Eagle Scout award. I came so close to becoming part of that 95% who didn’t reach this goal. I procrastinated so long that I didn’t complete my project until one week before I turned eighteen.