The Scouter Digest Staff

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The June 2023 NCAC Potomac District Monthly Eagle Board of Review for 10 Scouts was held last night.

Congratulations to all the new 🦅 Eagles Scouts and their proud parents! Special thanks to all the Scouters, the EBOR Chairs and those who assisted these 10 Scouts on their journey to reach the 🦅 Eagles rank!

Last but not least Potomac District cannot put this monthly event without the leadership and time devoted by Larry McNiece, Potomac District Eagle Advisor!

The new Eagle Scouts and his/her proud family might find the following websites useful.

http://usscouts.org/eagle/eaglecongrats.asp

https://oa-bsa.org/resources/ucl-support/eagle-scout-congratulatory-letter

https://oa-bsa.org/resources/ucl-support/summit-award-congratulatory-letter

The Association of Top Achiever Scouts (ATAS) is a worldwide Scouting fellowship group, of Scouts and Scouters who have achieved the highest rank as a youth in their Scout associations such as King’s Scout, Queen’s Scout, President’s Scout, Fuji Scout, Tiger Scout, Eagle Scout, Summit, Quartermaster.

https://www.atasapr.org

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Hiten Sharma, a Scout in NCAC’s Direct Service District who lives in Peru, recently completed his Eagle Scout Project. NCAC serves Scouts who have moved or live outside of the United States in North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean. Hiten decided to team up with Aniquem a burn treatment center in Peru. Aniquem provides rehabilitation, teaches burn prevention, and overall fire safety to the community.

After visiting Aniquem and assessing their needs Hiten purchased two cabinets, gathered a team, and started planning. Under Hiten’s leadership, a few fellow Scouts and friends helped assemble shelves for each cabinet. Hilten and his team then filled the cabinet shelves with gently used electronics they donated for the children receiving treatment. They were able to tour the facility, learn about burn treatment and meet some of the patients.

Gabriel Sigrist one of Hitens volunteers shared “I came away with the sense that we did something worthwhile that helped other people and brought joy to the lives of the children at Aniquem. Overall, it was an amazing experience and Hiten did a great job directing the service project.”

Congratulations Hiten on completing your Eagle Scout Project and thank you for your service to the community!

 

 

 

Troop 652 at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in McLean, added four Eagle Scouts to its roster.

Hans Ryerson, a new graduate of McLean High School. For his Eagle Scout project, Ryerson designed and led the construction of a 40-foot bridge spanning a creek at the Izaak Walton League Conservation Preserve in Poolesville, Md. He will attend Virginia Military Institute this fall.

Neal Brady, another new graduate of McLean High. His Eagle Scout project involved the design and construction of a gravel-lined path through the memorial garden at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, the host organization of Troop 652. In the fall, he will attend James Madison University.

Andrew Mock also graduated from McLean High School this month. For his Eagle Scout project, he organized a crew of volunteers to build picnic benches, which are placed near the football field and tennis courts at McLean High. He will attend Penn State.

Ian Massidda is a rising senior at McLean High School. For his Eagle Scout project, he organized a group of volunteers to clean the entrance and rebuild the sign at Claremont Immersion Elementary School in Arlington.

BSA Troop 5404 from the Dar al Noor Islamic Community Center in Prince William District, National Capital Area Council (NCAC) proudly welcomed five new Eagle Scouts at a recent Court of Honor on June 18, 2023.

Adam Amara started scouting in 2016 as a Scout Rank. His Eagle Scout service project was with Manassas Parks where he refurbished twelve fire baskets and also restored antique items in the Annaburg Manor. Adam is a 2022 graduate of Woodbridge Senior High School and attends George Mason University studying biology.

Ihsan Mahmood began his scouting journey with Pack 5404 as Tiger in 2012. His Eagle Scout service project was installing trail steps at the historic Liberia House Park. He led the work of over 20 volunteers to procure the materials and add the steps to the walking trail. Ihsan is a rising homeschooled high school senior and also concurrently completing a 6-year Islamic Studies (Alim) degree program.

Youssef Abdelrasoul started scouting as a Wolf with Pack 5404 in 2012. His Eagle Scout service project was at the Cannon Branch Fort, where he led a 2-day effort to restore and improve the walking trail with over 800 pounds of new gravel and applying a fresh coat of paint on the benches and trash receptacles. Youssef is a rising senior at Woodbridge Senior High School.

Yunis Kakar started scouting as a Bear with Pack 5404 in 2014. His Eagle Scout service project was at Leesylvania State Park, where he organized a team to design and build two garden beds to be used for local plants and hold educational workshops. Yunis is a 2023 graduate of South County High School and will be attending George Mason University studying cybersecurity in the fall.

Zuhayr Khan began his scouting journey in 2012 as a Wolf with Pack 5404. His Eagle Scout service project was to add 1.75 miles of exercise trails on the grounds of Osbourn Park High School (OPHS) for use by the school and the local community. Over a period of 8-months, he coordinated to plan, design, and install the trails with the help of sponsors, friends, adult leaders, and mentors. Zuhayr is a 2023 graduate of OPHS and will be attending the University of Virginia to study biochemistry in the fall.

The Court of Honor ceremony was held at the Prince William County Police Association Hall where the new Eagle Scouts were joined by their friends, family, and community guests to recognize their achievement and the many years of hard work, leadership, and service to earn their advancement which fewer than 7 out of every 100 Scouts achieve.

Each of these Eagle Scouts began with the newly formed Pack 5404 in 2012 or soon after. They formed a strong bond by completing Cub Scouts together and continued to deepen their friendship as they encouraged each other to advance through the Troop. Whether attending Troop meetings at the Dar al Noor Islamic Community Center or adventuring on camping and hiking trips, the Scouts supported each other and their fellow Troop members.

At the ceremony, Scoutmaster Malik Kakar reminded them that “the Scout Oath and Law will continue to guide you throughout your life…and always be prepared to do a good turn”. Their accomplishments highlight the transformative impact of the Scouting program and serve as an inspiration for youth to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

Troop 2970 from Goose Creek District NCAC, BSA welcomed six new Eagle Scouts: Kaiden Carey, Anthony Dimitriou, Jack Gallardo, Sahil Patel, Kato Watsen and Mason Wood in Court of Honor Ceremony held June 10, 2023.

This event was a momentous occasion as the troop, families and community recognized and honored the dedication, leadership, and service demonstrated by these six outstanding individuals in addition to celebrating the unique tight bond these young men had formed over the past decade with one another throughout the scouting program.

Each of these Eagle Scouts exemplifies the core values of Scouts BSA, displaying exceptional leadership skills, character development, and a commitment to community service. All six were involved in Cub Scouts prior to joining troop 2970 and they forged a deeper bond as they embarked on this journey together in Troop 2970, when they were placed in the same “new boy patrol”.

Throughout their journey they have stood side by side, supporting and encouraging one another. These Scouts navigated through a pandemic where they were forced to adapt to a world full of uncertainty. And yet, despite the adversity they faced in their pursuit of the Eagle. Their collaborative spirit, teamwork, and camaraderie helped to carry them through. Their accomplishments highlight the transformative impact of the Scouting program.

These young men’s projects directly impacted their local community by serving Boulder Crest, George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor, Veterans Moving Forward, Mobile Hope, a local church, and a local High school; in addition to the 1000+ cumulative hours of service, they have been providing throughout their scouting journey. Their accomplishments reflect years of dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to making a positive impact on their communities. They also follow show a commitment to following the request written so long ago “Try to leave the world a little better than you found it” Baden-Powell. Their achievements serve as an inspiration for all young individuals striving to make a difference in their communities and beyond.