I am an Eagle Scout who never had an Eagle ceremony, so I am considered unrecognized by the troop I was in. I didn't want it, because I never cared for ceremonies such as my high school and college graduation (which I also did not go to).
Anyways, I was thinking of showing up to a meeting. Should I go or stay away? I was at one about a year and a half ago but it's been five years since i graduated high school and I think I am too old to show up. On the other hand, maybe it would be good for the scouts to see someone who isn't such a loser and geek (I would be dressed up in a shirt and tie because I would just be getting out of work) that became successful as an Eagle Scout.
2007-08-20 14:04:00 · 8 answers · asked by MLeinart7 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
You should go.
2007-08-20 14:07:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a youth completes all the requirements and passes the Eagle B.O.R., the Eagle is awarded, just as in high school when you complete the requirements you have graduated, the ceremony is irrelevant. If you have a certificate from National, you are an Eagle Scout. Without that ticket, you are a poser.
What is it you are trying to accomplish by going to the meeting?
If you are going to one meeting to show the boys what an Eagle Scout does with his life, don't expect a warm welcome. The boys really don't care. If you want to give back to the movement, and you truly want to be of service to other Scouts, contact your Council and ask to volunteer. Tell the DE that you would like to serve in some capacity. The DE will line you up for training, and find a suitable position for you to fill. If you don't have a son in the troop, AND you have not maintained a relationship with the troop, it is highly unlikely that you will be welcome.
Keep on Scoutin'
2007-08-21 23:34:30 · answer #2 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why are you going again? Sounds a bit like either showing off or gloating to me for some reason.
I would call the Scoutmaster and offer to come and talk to the Scouts, or at least the Life Scouts about the Eagle, but I would not just show up at a meeting of a troop you no longer belong to, and that has not seen you in a year and a half.
2007-08-21 11:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Better stay away from the Boy Scouts, some of the Dad's may take you out side, and kick your tail. How were you awarded the rank of Eagle Scout?
No kidding you better just continue your past behavior of not going to ceremonies. That would be good thing in this case.
2007-08-20 21:10:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on being an Eagle Scout, that is quite an achievement. Make some connections with the local scoutmaster or a troop leader before you just show up for a meeting and explain to them your situation. I'm sure they would be glad to have you.
Good luck.
2007-08-20 21:29:20 · answer #5 · answered by Mary D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is there any way you could get recognized now? I'd call your old troup and ask. Because it seems to me that you feel incomplete because you aren't recognized for your accomplishment. Also, I think it's good for your resume to list that you're an Eagle Scout. I was going through resumes a few weeks ago, and I was very impressed by a young guy who had done this and passed on the resume higher up for that reason.
2007-08-21 01:40:46 · answer #6 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That be kinda hokey. But if it helps pick up wimans do it.
2007-08-20 21:14:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should go, man
2007-08-20 21:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋