Permission obtained from
C.B. at Rose Estates. Cache is starting with Scout
patches.
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.
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."
This cache will highlight
one of the 12 points of the Scout Law, one of the 13 districts in
the Heart of America Council, B.S.A. and an Eagle Scout project in
the district.
A Scout is
Helpful.
A Scout cares about other
people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting
payment or reward.
Red-Tailed Hawk
District
Serving Southern Johnson
County, Kansas between Interstate 35 and Highway 69, including the
cities and towns of Olathe, Overland Park, Stanley, and Spring
Hill.
This scout
built an indoor putting green in the games room for the residents
use as his Eagle Scout Project. Christy, the director, said you are
welcome to go inside and see the putting green as long as you do it
before 8:00 p.m. It’s helpful to ask for directions to find
it too.