Thread: Eagle Scouts?

Eagle scout checking in. I'm proud to be an eagle scout, but sometimes I do keep quiet about it, depending on the audience. I don't believe in the BSA's discriminatory policies, and I've known people who have been offended by them. Sometimes I'm afraid to give the impression that because I'm an eagle scout, that I discriminate as well. A shame really, but what can you do?

"Eagle Scout filmmaker Steven Spielberg had been a long-time supporter of Scouting, depicting a young Indiana Jones as a Boy Scout in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and helping to create the Cinematography merit badge. Spielberg resigned from the BSA Advisory Council in 2001, saying, "it has deeply saddened me to see the Boy Scouts of America actively and publicly participating in discrimination." " (source: wikipedia)

I got mine a month after my 16th birthday, as I knew that if I didn't work hard to get it before I got my drivers license, I probably wouldn't have gotten it

I enjoyed most of everything about scouts. I really liked our backpacking trips, canoe trips, and rock climbing trips the best. Those were the days.

Scouting has taught me a lot about leadership, respect, citizenship, and understanding, and it is definitely a valuable asset on college applications and resumes as well! Every job I've applied for I've gotten almost immediately without a second thought because I put Eagle Scout on my resume.

You might be interested to know (if you don't already) that Eagle Scout is the only civilian award that can be displayed on a US military uniform. It also grants you a higher pay grade if you enter the military, and can earn you advanced rank.

Also, don't forget to put that Eagle Scout sticker on your car, it will save you from a speeding ticket if you get pulled over by the right officer. And do go back and visit your troop when you have the chance. I like to visit with the younger guys, camp, etc.

I find this to be the case too. I am proud to be an eagle scout and that seems to be the norm with Eagles who were in troops with good leadership and were respected by there fellow scouts. Thanks for Sharing.

Originally Posted by marosell

Eagle scout checking in. I'm proud to be an eagle scout, but sometimes I do keep quiet about it, depending on the audience. I don't believe in the BSA's discriminatory policies, and I've known people who have been offended by them. Sometimes I'm afraid to give the impression that because I'm an eagle scout, that I discriminate as well. A shame really, but what can you do?

"Eagle Scout filmmaker Steven Spielberg had been a long-time supporter of Scouting, depicting a young Indiana Jones as a Boy Scout in the 1989 film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and helping to create the Cinematography merit badge. Spielberg resigned from the BSA Advisory Council in 2001, saying, "it has deeply saddened me to see the Boy Scouts of America actively and publicly participating in discrimination." " (source: wikipedia)

I got mine a month after my 16th birthday, as I knew that if I didn't work hard to get it before I got my drivers license, I probably wouldn't have gotten it

I enjoyed most of everything about scouts. I really liked our backpacking trips, canoe trips, and rock climbing trips the best. Those were the days.

Scouting has taught me a lot about leadership, respect, citizenship, and understanding, and it is definitely a valuable asset on college applications and resumes as well! Every job I've applied for I've gotten almost immediately without a second thought because I put Eagle Scout on my resume.

You might be interested to know (if you don't already) that Eagle Scout is the only civilian award that can be displayed on a US military uniform. It also grants you a higher pay grade if you enter the military, and can earn you advanced rank.

Also, don't forget to put that Eagle Scout sticker on your car, it will save you from a speeding ticket if you get pulled over by the right officer. And do go back and visit your troop when you have the chance. I like to visit with the younger guys, camp, etc.