My Conservation-Related Activities at the 2017 National Jamboree

Me showing my completed mining in society badge card at the 2017 National Jamboree, West Virginia, July 24, 2017

From July 19-28, 2017, I attended and participated in the 2017 National Jamboree for Boy Scouts and Venturers at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia.  It was a great experience, but with alot of walking, and I did many activities.

Me at the Summit Bechtel Reserve 2017 National Jamboree, West Virginia, July 24, 2017

There were alot of activities already planned for my Troop 3127 with the Northeast Georgia Council before we got there, so that didn’t leave very much time to do things I wanted to do.  But, I still did things that I liked.

Me at the Hornaday Exhibit Tent at the 2017 National Jamboree, West Virginia, July 25, 2017

Conservation-related activities I completed at the 2017 National Jamboree were going to the Hornaday Exhibit Tent and talking with scout staff.  I went there twice, and talked to two people.  Both times I went there, I talked with men who were very encouraging.  The second time, I talked to the Central Region Angling Chairman, who asked me many questions about my Hornaday project.  He also talked to me about preparing my final report and following up on the progress I’ve made with my project.

Me with Staffmember Mr. Michael Brand at the Hornaday Exhibit Tent, 2017 National Jamboree, July 25, 2017

I also went to the Sustainability Tree House three times.  The first two times, I didn’t have much chance to look through it because I had to get back to my camp and it was at the end of the day.  The third time I went there, I looked through all of it except the top floor because of the risk of lightning that day.  It was really cool!

Me at the Sustainability Tree House, 2017 National Jamboree, July 25, 2017

At the National Eagle Scout Association Tent, I saw Regis, the bald eagle.  Regis is the Association’s mascot.  He is a beautiful eagle, and a wonderful representative of the Association.  It’s disappointing that he is an eagle in captivity, but it looks like he is being well taken care of.

Me with Regis, the bald eagle, at the NESA Tent. 2017 National Jamboree; July 25, 2017

At Jamboree, I gave out some of my custom-made Hornaday patches to scout leaders. Unfortunately, my fellow scouts at Jamboree weren’t very interested in them, and didn’t want to trade any of their patches for them.  But, working on my project is still very important to me, and I know I’ve made a positive impact on the environment.

 

 

Commitment to Scouting

I’ve earned 15 badges during the time I’ve been working on my Hornaday project, April 13, 2017

While working on my Hornaday project since getting my application approved in May 2016, I’ve continued to work hard in scouting in other endeavors.  I love Boy Scouts and I’m very committed to being a Boy Scout.  I’m working toward being an Eagle Scout.

During the time that I’ve worked on my Hornaday project so far, I’ve completed 15 merit badges, including 2 Eagle-rank badges.  I’m also currently working on 2 Eagle-rank badges, and expect to earn more merit badges at summer day camp and National Jamboree.

I’ve also participated in many scout troop events, camping trips, and troop meetings, including monthly Jamboree troop meetings.  I’ve only missed two troop meetings in the past 9 months for being sick or out of town, and one Jamboree troop meeting due to being out of town.

My scouting schedule has been so busy during the past year that I’m sometimes drained, especially with school and other activities.  I work hard in school, am an honor student in the advanced program, and do other community service projects in addition to my Hornaday project.

I’m very committed to scouting.  Besides playing video games, scouting is my favorite thing to do.  I’m happy to be in scouting, learn many important life skills, and give back to the community.