+fighterthiefmage Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 When I was reworking my resume, my wife had thought that I should not include my Eagle Award because it was so long ago, like leaving off that fast food job you worked at in the 80s. I insisted that it stay on there and my belief that it will always be relevant turned out to be right. So, when writing your resume, Be Prepared. It is relevant. You should always list that you are an Eagle. Even if they are not one most people know what it means. Quote Link to comment
+Faith the Aquariaqueen Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Webelos Patrol Leader here.........just started the geocaching thing.... Quote Link to comment
+CW Iams Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 (edited) I am an Eagle scout from troop 1025, Greater Pittsburgh Alliance-- it has since changed names, but I am not sure what it is called now. I reached Eagle Scout at the old age of 13. I have had it on my resume since then. When I interviewed at colleges and later on firms for employment, nearly everyone commended me on obtaining the honor of being an Eagle Scout. It is always good to be able to impress a partner of a global accounting and audit firm with something on your resume... Edited May 18, 2005 by CW Iams Quote Link to comment
+BadAndy Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Eagle Scout, class of 1976, Troop 750 - Denver Area Council Quote Link to comment
+BadAndy Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 When I was reworking my resume, my wife had thought that I should not include my Eagle Award because it was so long ago, like leaving off that fast food job you worked at in the 80s. I insisted that it stay on there and my belief that it will always be relevant turned out to be right. So, when writing your resume, Be Prepared. It is relevant. You should always list that you are an Eagle. Even if they are not one most people know what it means. Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is very relevant, even after decades have passed. It speaks to your character and sense of committment. Learning and living those values at such a formative age gives a prospective employer a higher degree of confidance in choosing you over an otherwise equal applicant. Quote Link to comment
uber_bike_geek Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 Not eagle yet... Still working on it Star scout, SPL of Troop 521, Londonderry, NH, Daniel Webster Council Ordeal member of Passaconaway Lodge #220 I'm still trying to convince people that a.) there should be a geocaching merit badge and b.) it should be eagle-required!! "May the great scoutmaster of all scouts be with us until we meet again" Happy Caching Jeff Quote Link to comment
+He suncdakanu Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Yep, had my court of honor in September of 1999. Troop 875 out of baylakes council in Southeastern Wisconsin. Kept at it even after the award. I got the bronze, gold, and silver palms too. I thank scouting and my dad who took me camping and still does for my love of the out doors. It was actually a professor at the University of Wisconsin Platteville who got me into Geocaching. Quote Link to comment
+GeoLobo Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I skipped Eagle Scout & went strait to PARRIS ISLAND! Plt. 3024 - 1985 Semper Fi! sholmes Quote Link to comment
+ALOFT23 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Started Scouting in 1957 as a bobcat, then wolf, bear, lion (yep they had lions back then), and webelos. Join the Boys Scouts in 1960. Eagle Scout class of 1966. Scoutmaster for three different troops - Charlotte NC, Tamunig Guam, and Albuquerque NM. Produced 26 Eagles including both of my sons. Currently active as VP Admin in a Texas Council. For those headed to Jambo '05 SEE YOU ON THE HILL!!! Quote Link to comment
+Ed & Julie Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I am an eagle scout I recieved it in 1994. Alamo Area Caouncil, Troop 234. It has served me well. "be prepared" I'm an Eagle Scout (as is my non-geocaching brother). Troop 5, Corning, California. Ed Quote Link to comment
The Junkyard Dogs Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 I'm still trying to convince people that a.) there should be a geocaching merit badge and b.) it should be eagle-required!! "May the great scoutmaster of all scouts be with us until we meet again" Happy Caching Jeff I agree, it needs to be a merit badge in the making. We did a spring break camp this year and we (me and my eagle scout buddy) made a nature hike that we ploted out using our gps receivers. That way we were able to keep the hike exactly the same route no matter what time you went on it. Plus they had to look for clues along the way to find the lost toy box left by previous scouters. That was our way of getting the boys an exposure to geocaching. It was a 1.05 mile hike and about 3/4 the way through we found the hidden toys in a dried up river bed. They loved it. The best part about it being on gps was that if the group arrived late we were able to modify the route using a go to function. Worked every time and the cub scouts loved it. Quote Link to comment
+Jc4199 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 My husband was an Eagle Scout, Just a small pet peeve... Your husband IS an eagle scout...once you get to that lofty goal, it doesn't go away just because you're no longer involved in Scouting or no longer a youth. Just like I don't say I WAS a college graduate....well, until they revoke it I guess! Thats why I kept me Eagle rank on my shirt and did not put that silly little knot thing on my shirt. I am also a Vigil member of the OA. Looking for a troop the one in my town flat out told me thay do not do any thing with the OA. Made Eagle with 2 days left untill my 18th b day. Sat on my papper work for almost a year due to the fact that I did not think I was ready. Quote Link to comment
+mzmtg Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 So, when writing your resume, Be Prepared. I've always had it on my resume. My current employer mentioned it as distinguishing from the others as well. Quote Link to comment
+SprocketStL Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Eagle class of 1993, St. Louis Area Council. Quote Link to comment
+the4Grays Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Eagle Scout class of 1988 troop 504 Chief Seattle Council. Chief Kitsap District. Also Have Arrow Of Light. Quote Link to comment
+fighterthiefmage Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Eagle Scout class of 1988 troop 504 Chief Seattle Council. Chief Kitsap District.Also Have Arrow Of Light. Oh, down to brass tacks? Arrow of light here as well in addition to Eagle. Who has been to Philmont? Quote Link to comment
+firennice Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Eagle Scout class of 1988 troop 504 Chief Seattle Council. Chief Kitsap District. Also Have Arrow Of Light. dragging up from years past threads. Eagle 1986 here, scoutmaster now, geo-adventurer. Quote Link to comment
+Markwell Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Quite the old thread, but Only made it to Bear year (not into Webelos), but now... Cubmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, Merit Badge Counselor, Bobwhite C-16-06, Troop Guide C-21-08, Past District Training Chair, Currently District Committee Chair and Chartered Org Rep for two additional units. Quote Link to comment
crawil Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'll bite. Arrow of Light: Yes, but don't remember the year Eagle & OA: 1984 Have been: Cub Scout Committee Chairman Currently am: Boy Scout Committee Chairman, Unit Commissioner for 6 Troops, Merit Badge Counselor for 4 badges Attended Philmont adult training: 2007 (If you have the opportunity to go, GO! I took the entire family and we all had a great week!) Quote Link to comment
+4wheeler Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Eagle Scott 1963 Explorer Post 166 San Gabriel Valley Council Quote Link to comment
+aerogeek Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Eagle Scout 1990, Troop 900, Robert E. Lee Council (Now called Heart of Virginia Council I believe). Then served as assistant scoutmaster until I went away to college Quote Link to comment
+Takachsin Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 There was no scouting in my area when I was a boy. I started in scouting when my son was a cub. He got his Eagle. I have been scoutmaster, OA chapter advisor, Vigil member of OA, District award of merit, founder's award, Silver Beaver, St. George Emblem, camping chairman, etc. Scouting is a great thing for a boy (or for an adult). Gunaquoit Takachsin "He who leads with high principles" Quote Link to comment
+Jayrod7 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) I got my Eagle in 2007 Soaring Eagle District, Mid-america council (MAC) Troop 550 Edited May 19, 2009 by Jayrod7 Quote Link to comment
+orion X Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Eagle scout class of 1998, Troop 59 Middle GA council. Like many others have said my experience in scouting from a tiger all the way to Eagle has served me well over they years. The skills that are learned are priceless. Being an Eagle Scout to me means always being prepared for whatever situation you find yourself in, respect for your self and others, as well as respect for nature. Perseverance, Leadership, and self sufficiency also come to mind. I applaud all the other Eagle Scouts here on this thread, and i encourage all of you seeking the rank of Eagle to preserver and see it to the end! Your lives like mine shall be greatly rewarded for your efforts. Quote Link to comment
+FatPants Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Eagle class of 2002 Scenic Trails Council Troop 125 Cadillac, MI. Quote Link to comment
+mrbort Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Eagle Scout 1993 Even after a bachelors and a phd program I still list this on my CV... It's the only non-professional thing I list but I guess I'm proud of it even though I think I rushed through it way too fast (board of review while I was still 13, court of honor just after the birthday) and would have gained more taking more time. I stayed active in scouts (the real deal and OA) until my junior year in HS after which I joined an explorer post that was really just an excuse for people to raft and moved on to ski patrol and search and rescue. My dad is still very active as a scouter and though I've thought about going back to scouting, I have too much wanderlust to tie me down long enough for it to matter and the scouting in guatemala is so different and I'm so busy that I wouldn't have time. Quote Link to comment
+tvtech Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 In the very small group of cachers that I personally know, there are three eagle scouts. My son is one and I work with two others. I'd like to know statistically what the percentage of scouts in the geocaching community is. Dennis Quote Link to comment
+Winstonsdad Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 (edited) Eagle here. June 1970 with 20 other Eagles. Troop 584, Longhorn Council at one time had the record for most Eagles in one court of honor. Edited May 19, 2009 by Winstonsdad Quote Link to comment
+Casting Crowns Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi, Winstonsdad! Maybe see you tomorrow at No Frills? I'm a scoutmaster with Troop 144 in , North Richland Hills, Texas. I was never in scouting but I as able to "live it" because I grew up in the woods. I have been in scouting since my son was a tiger cub. He is currently a Star Scout. We just received an award from the Trailblazer District for having the most boys reach the rank of Eagle Scout in 2008. WOOT! Quote Link to comment
+In Need of Cache Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Received Chief Scout with the 35th Tecumseh Scouts in 1993, now a Scouter with the 2nd Unionville Scouts. In Need of Cache Quote Link to comment
+Winstonsdad Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 CC, We are planning on being there. We had a very active and dedicated scout master when I was growing up. I did not appreciate the time and effort the adult leaders put in until I became an adult. They gave up all their vacation to take us to camp every summer. They hauled us to Canada, Colorado and Florida among other places just because they cared. I have a deep appreciation and respect for that now I wish I had then. Quote Link to comment
+SixDogTeam Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Troop 37,l Clearwater Florida, Pinellas Area Council, 1960. Most of the troop served in Nam. I wonder if Jeremy was a Scout??? Quote Link to comment
+Rose-Hulman Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Eagle Scout - Troop 510, St. Clair District, Okaw Valley Council - 1980. OA - Brotherhood. Attended 1977 National Jamboree. Quote Link to comment
+Ashallond Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Eagle Scout, 1992. Westark Area Council Troop 136, Arkansas. Quote Link to comment
+quo vadimus Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Eagle From Troop 465 out of Cincinnati, Ohio... way back in 1991 Quote Link to comment
+Markwell Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) I wonder if Jeremy was a Scout??? From the May 2008 Issue of Scouting Magazine: The Birth of a Geocache Web SiteJeremy Irish is co-owner of www.geocaching.com, the Internet’s premier networking site that links hundreds of thousands of hidden treasures with geocachers around the world. Irish, a Life Scout as a youth, enjoyed camping and hiking. As an adult, however, he had few opportunities to spend time outdoors. “When I heard about the GPS stash hunt, it got me really excited about going outdoors again.” Eight years ago the Seattle-based Web designer used his skills to create an Internet database of all the world’s known caches — at the time, a total of 75. Today, says Irish, there are close to 500,000 caches, with more than 4,000 added each week. Edited May 23, 2009 by Markwell Quote Link to comment
+Sycoscouter Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 My son is an Eagle 2003 I have the District award of merit, Started a Venture crew, 2 treks in Philmont and more. I love the scouts. Quote Link to comment
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