Sherman Burgweger, Alexander Carlo, James Dailey, Zachary Grunberg, Jack Harris, Michael Hunnicutt, Garrett Long, James Marci, Timothy Manning, Michael Pittiocco, Daniel Sages and Bryan White were honored last night
The Greenwich Country Club was the eligant place that Greenwich Boyscouts were honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout during the past year.
Greenwich Police Lt. James Heavey arranged for the Greenwich Police Honor Guard at the recognition dinner.
Each Eagle scout recognized their mothers by delivering an individual rose to them at their table.
There were many distinguished guests.
Cheering on the young Eagle Scouts was School Superintendent Dr. Betty Sternberg, as well as, First Selectman Peter Tesei and Selectman Lin Lavery.
It looks like new scout executive Mike Robertson has cooperative leadership style has healed the riff that had festered between the Greenwich Boy Scouts and the Greenwich Public Schools.
The Greenwich Boy Scouts have an out standing record of service to the young boys and men of Greenwich.
There are over 2,400 youth involved in scouting in the Town of Greenwich.
There are over 400 adult volunteers involved in Greenwich Scouting.
The 249 acre Seaton Scout Reservation, camp facility in the heart of Greenwich, will start it's summer day camp in a few weeks.
This is a special year for the Seaton Scout Reservation, because it is celebrating it's 50th anniversary.
To find out more about the excellent summer day camp call the Greenwich Boy Scouts at (203) 869 - 8424 or visit www.GreenwichBSA.com.
Did you know that....
63% of Airrforce Academy graduates
68% of West Point grauates
70% of Anapolis graduates
72% of Rhodes Scholars
85% of FBI agents
26% of the first 29 Astronauts
85% of Student Council Presidents
89% of Senior Class Presidents
ARE FORMER BOY SCOUTS
63% of Airrforce Academy graduates
68% of West Point grauates
70% of Anapolis graduates
72% of Rhodes Scholars
85% of FBI agents
26% of the first 29 Astronauts
85% of Student Council Presidents
89% of Senior Class Presidents
ARE FORMER BOY SCOUTS
78% of congressional members participated
in scouting, Eagle Scouts include
10 Senators and 25 Representatives.
in scouting, Eagle Scouts include
10 Senators and 25 Representatives.
The scribe of Greenwich Roundup was a proud cub scout and a boy scout who still can quote on command ...
"On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty and obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times and to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight."
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