Reaching the
rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America requires years of
dedication and hard work. In addition to 21 required merit badges,
each Scout must complete a project that — on average —
requires 167 service hours. In 2008 alone, that translated to $16
million in service (based on the national volunteer hour value of
$19.51).
This
cache is part of a nationwide geocaching series called “Cache
to Eagle” that showcases these special contributions. This
particular project involved adding rocks to the shoreline of the
island to stop erosion from waves. Brandon organized the project
and had the local scouts help him load chunks of concrete onto
plastic sleds and drag them across the ice to place along the
shoreline of the Island. This was done in the winter of 1995-1996
and most of the rocks are still visible.
Over its
first 100 years, Scouting has provided millions of hours of service
to communities across America. For our 100th Anniversary,
we’re celebrating that legacy with special service
opportunities through “A Year of Celebration, A Century of
Making a Difference.” You can join us, and even earn a
commemorative patch! Visit Scouting.org/100years
to learn more.
FTF
"GeoJudt and p.boy" May 20th, 2010
Placed by a Nebraskache Member