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I.B
Posts: 8137 - Karma: 24,355
I just got mine tonight. I'm really really excited. for my Eagle Scout project I build a small terrain park on my local hill with the help of the park crew, and did free lessons for anyone that wanted to learn some park on flat boxs and simple rails. It was really cool!

Please don't hate because this is something I've been working on since like 1st grade in cub scouts.
Feb 14 2011 11:32PM
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Bart.Man
Posts: 1742 - Karma: 1,952
No hate here, Eagle Scouts is legit as fuck and it kills on resumes! But at the lower levels (ie boy scouts) at least in my region/experience are waaaaay un-prepared/ un-organized and down right dangerous.
Feb 14 2011 11:48PM
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pimpcat
Posts: 858 - Karma: 321
I'm an Eagle Scout. Troop 15. 
Feb 14 2011 11:49PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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I am.

I got mine 2 years ago, my project consisted of clearing a walking trail through some thick ass woods for a local church.

I also was a crew leader when we went to philmont.


As far as resumes go i havent been shown any special courtesy since ive been an eagle scout, which fuckin blows.
Feb 14 2011 11:52PM
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Parrish
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I am one, got it in 2008
Feb 14 2011 11:54PM
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Inbred_Redneck
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another thing, most of the newer adults dont like me in my troop (im a merit badge counselor for snow sports, wilderness survival, and auto tech) cus i dont go by the book. Thats what pisses me off with BS today, all their new rules and shit are fucking retarded and i definately dont agree with all the shit they tell you about survival.
Feb 14 2011 11:56PM
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I.B
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Yeah? That does suck. My grandma knows Charlez's Swab's (or however you spell it, but the big investment firm) right hand girl. And she said she would rather take a lower qualified Eagle Scout, then an over qualified non scout.


Troop 341
Feb 14 2011 11:58PM
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ASkierNamedJaymz
Posts: 1209 - Karma: 341
Thats a sick project, way to go man.
Feb 14 2011 11:58PM
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black_mamba
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OT Anthony Castonzo Boston College
Feb 15 2011 12:01AM
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Hi.Phi.
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thats an awesome idea!.... but for mine I just painted fire hydrants
Feb 15 2011 12:01AM
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.Midwest
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I have several relatives who are Eagle Scouts. However, I quit a few years ago, simply because I couldn't get along well with the kids who were also in it. Backed out after I got my Bear patch, which still has yet to be sewed on.

But that is by far the coolest Eagle Scout project ever.
Feb 15 2011 12:01AM
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soulskier
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congrats! i wish i would have stuck with it, but where i grew up it wasnt very well organized
Feb 15 2011 12:02AM
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BravoWhiskey5280
Posts: 4020 - Karma: 520
Im an Eagle Scout, got mine back in 2009. Its a great accomplishment but just isn't what it used to be. To say you were an Eagle Scout back in the day meant you were a bad ass mofo.
Feb 15 2011 12:03AM
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Parrish
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To add to this I was in scouts since I was in tigers. my project was spreading multch around trees at the city park I live next to.
Feb 15 2011 12:03AM
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chieftain
Posts: 340 - Karma: 28
got mine right before my 16th birthday, collected $3,000 of food for the children's hunger fund for my project
Feb 15 2011 12:08AM
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chieftain
Posts: 340 - Karma: 28
got mine right before my 16th birthday, collected $3,000 of food for the children's hunger fund for my project
Feb 15 2011 12:08AM
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Steve-Brown
Posts: 1894 - Karma: 810
im gonna be in the summer, just finishin up merit badges and findin a project, props to you for gettin it, we're doin a backcountry ski/snowcaving trip this weekend im sooo stoked, its in marias pass (montana) gonna be sick
Feb 15 2011 12:11AM
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Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
Yep yep, 2008 fo sho.
Feb 15 2011 12:13AM
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Jordan
Posts: 4079 - Karma: 2,122
Yep yep, 2008 fo sho.
Feb 15 2011 12:13AM
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T.L.
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Congrats man.. I was on track to get mine then my parents dragged me across the country where the closest troop was an hour away and full of tards. 
Feb 15 2011 1:44AM
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PartyHon
Posts: 2019 - Karma: 425
I am one
Feb 15 2011 1:52AM
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c.cirillo
Posts: 228 - Karma: 2,210
Yep, I got mine a few years ago. I made some cubbies and tables for a local preschool here in Breck.
Feb 15 2011 2:48AM
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TPalms
Posts: 859 - Karma: 252
right hurr
Feb 15 2011 3:04AM
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OrangeName
Posts: 675 - Karma: 15

this.

and that sounds like a sick project.

Feb 15 2011 3:33AM
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Toasty.
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i wish i stayed with it also. but it got in my way. but you are guarenteed a job now.
Feb 15 2011 3:40AM
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Nurgle
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Just want to come and say congrats, and that I wish I had stayed in it
Feb 15 2011 3:45AM
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SirFryanator
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Yep, I got my Eagle in 2008 I think. Definitely a cool feeling. I haven't worked with the scouts since then though.
Feb 15 2011 3:48AM
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theabortionator
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Could have been. I think I had a few more things left to do plus the eagle project. Just stopped going.
Feb 15 2011 4:08AM
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Barentine
Posts: 124 - Karma: 15
I've got my Eagle Board of Review in 2 hours, wish me luck! And OP, your project must have been awesome!
Jun 2 2011 7:59PM
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t-roy
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i got eagle scout i think 8 years ago. congrats to all you other guys. and good luck to the guy who has his review tonight. even when you are older it is still an impressive thing to have accomplished.
Jun 2 2011 8:02PM
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[evan]
Posts: 5628 - Karma: 117
My older brother is one, his project was to renevate the basement of a local church with like a kitchen, rec area, etc.

I used to do it, but the program I was in for it was terrible and it was a genuine shitshow.
Jun 2 2011 8:09PM
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remove
Posts: 2566 - Karma: 1,026
I am an eagle scout.

Great for resumes
Jun 2 2011 8:10PM
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cab509
Posts: 806 - Karma: 34
I'm an Eagle Scout, was the 85th eagle in my 86 year old troop. Still keep in touch with the troop (i'm almost out of college now) and we're up about 90 Eagles now in about 90 years. Not bad numbers when you think about it..

Congrats and welcome to the brotherhood
Jun 2 2011 8:15PM
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fuzz.
Posts: 1438 - Karma: 47
Yeahh got mine in 2008 i think. looks great on resumes for sure.

Troop 3
Jun 2 2011 8:15PM
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Ski_Alot
Posts: 5900 - Karma: 3,658
ns is the most thug thing out there

im not one, but my pa is, so can i get some props
Jun 2 2011 9:16PM
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Big5hifty
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right here man. this past October. and that is the most badass project ever well done
Jun 2 2011 9:30PM
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stickski
Posts: 1938 - Karma: 1,529
i just got mine this week too! i really hated doing it but i'm glad i did it afterall
Jun 2 2011 9:34PM
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TOAST.
Posts: 7524 - Karma: 36,705
I got to star and then the leader quit and the new guy didnt really know what he was doing. Stopped doing a lot of the fun outdoors stuff and would just do day hikes didnt really see myself having the opportunity to get to eagle with the way the troop was heading so I decided to go skiing and never went back.
Jun 2 2011 9:35PM
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whistler14
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wow good luck getting laid to all these "eagle scouts"
Jun 2 2011 9:39PM
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SirFryanator
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Thanks, but we don't need it.
Jun 2 2011 9:42PM
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jasontheredhead
Posts: 955 - Karma: 243

wish i would have stayed with it, troop became full of tards and gay ass parents that changed it horribly so i couldnt stand it

congrats though

Jun 2 2011 9:49PM
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come_at_me_bro
Posts: 494 - Karma: 19
My dad was, and I was doing it up until about 6th grade when I realized that I liked pussy more than patches No but really, congrats!!! I honestly wished that I had stayed, I really regret it now
Jun 2 2011 9:52PM
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phelps
Posts: 636 - Karma: 60
Yeeeeah, Im in troop 15 also.

But in Seattle....
Jun 2 2011 9:53PM
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.frenchy
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wow you're a dumbass..... Go away.

Just got life scout! so close!

Jun 2 2011 10:10PM
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DirtyDan
Posts: 1576 - Karma: 158
My project is in 8 days. Wish me luck!
Jun 2 2011 10:11PM
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noname..
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idk man, a lot of the progress you make in scouting comes from the journey.  i couldve gotten it at 14, but chose to take my time and do it right.  i got it when i was 17.  more power to you for getting it done and out of the way, but i learned more from scouting in those three years that i might never have learned had i lost interest and fallen out.  it was nice seeing all those people at my court of honor that i had met along the way, that really impacted me, there to support me and the beginning of my life.

but yeah, 14 is young.  jesus.

Jun 2 2011 10:20PM
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Mr.Huck
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You're still a bad ass mofo in my book.

Never thought I'd be posting this on NS, but I am a Cub Scout Den Leader. I have been having a tough time getting guys to show up for meetings and outings. I even had a front yard jib outing this winter. That was a blast, but even in 2nd grade my guys are all involved in baseball, lacrosse, basketball, etc. There's really nothing I can do about that, but guys are quitting and I'm starting to take it personally. I need some tips from you guys on what your scout leaders did to make it more fun.
Jun 2 2011 10:52PM
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Ruffles
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I quit, I'm not proud of that but I hated the scouts. We never did anything even remotely entertaining. And I hate to say It but all the other scouts were losers (for lack of a better term). All really nerdy sheltered kids.

I got to star and just couldn't take it anymore.

A jib session sounds fantastic though.
Jun 2 2011 10:59PM
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pimpcat
Posts: 858 - Karma: 321
Rowley, MA haha

Opposite sides of the country. Who would have guessed
Jun 2 2011 10:59PM
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max...
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built and painted a huge kick back wall for soccer at a local park last fall. submitted my paperwork 2 days before my 18th birthday.  i was cutting it close, but i made it.  getting my eagle has probably been the biggest accomplishment of my life so far.  troop 86 represent.
Jun 2 2011 11:23PM
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