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re: Danny Etling: The Eagle Scout
Posted on 10/13/16 at 8:50 pm to G Vice
Posted on 10/13/16 at 8:50 pm to G Vice
quote:Still remember most of my trip. Incredible place.
Went to Philmont in the mid-80's and it was a great experience, made many great memories with my childhood friends that we still laugh about today.
Kudos to Etling
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Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:01 pm to Bullfrog
I went to Philmont in 2207, with my dad. We got to take a picture on top of the Tooth with the sunrise in the background. It is one of my favorite pictures that I have. Also, I did the Key West sailing trip. That was another very fun trip. Oh yeah, My grandfather, both of my uncles and my dad, my brother and four of my guy cousins are all Eagle Scouts.
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:08 pm to Large Farva
My older brother and I are both Eagle Scouts. My dad was an over-the-road truck driver most of my childhood and teenage years. My mom was our Den Leader in Cub Scouts and an Assistant Scout Master in Boy Scouts. She taught us to stick things through and we both made Eagle Scout because of her. We got to experience things that hardly any kids get to: rock climbing, rappelling, white water rafting, canoeing, camping, backpacking, hiking, etc. Not to mention the leadership skills that Scouts instilled. I wouldn't change it for the world.
Even though I've been out of Scouts for 15 years, my Mom remains hugely involved. She's still a shooting sports instructor (shotgun, rifle, and archery), she's been to Philmont three times, and she's a Vigil in the Order of the Arrow.
She puts us all to shame.
ETA: I consider both my brother and I productive memebers of society. I earned a Masters degree in Engineering and have a nice job and my brother is a former Marine and an operator for a major. I think the lessons we learned in scouting helped us both tremendously.
Even though I've been out of Scouts for 15 years, my Mom remains hugely involved. She's still a shooting sports instructor (shotgun, rifle, and archery), she's been to Philmont three times, and she's a Vigil in the Order of the Arrow.
She puts us all to shame. ETA: I consider both my brother and I productive memebers of society. I earned a Masters degree in Engineering and have a nice job and my brother is a former Marine and an operator for a major. I think the lessons we learned in scouting helped us both tremendously.
This post was edited on 10/13/16 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:09 pm to Large Farva
Nice!
Wish I had more pics but we got lost a lot and ran from bears daily.
ETA:We banged lots of pots & pans together but the bears did not GAF.
Wish I had more pics but we got lost a lot and ran from bears daily.
ETA:We banged lots of pots & pans together but the bears did not GAF.
This post was edited on 10/13/16 at 9:11 pm
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:18 pm to Bullfrog
No idea you went to Philmont, Bullfrog! 
I was fortunate enough to go two times, one to North and the other to South country.
I was fortunate enough to go two times, one to North and the other to South country.
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:20 pm to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
quote:
What is your opinion/advice?
That's unfortunate that they didn't enjoy it. I would say give it a shot again. Maybe a new pack would do the trick. But a lot of the early stuff isn't camping and outdoor skills. How intense did you expect it to be for 1st graders? Cub Scouts gets a little more camping oriented around Bear and definitely by Webelos, and Boy Scouting starts after 5th grade/age 11.
This post was edited on 10/13/16 at 9:21 pm
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:21 pm to lnomm34
Yeah, my dad was the one that made me stick it out. At the time I thought it was pointless and I wanted to focus on basketball more. But, it landed me my first job and I've been there for 5 years now.
My dad has earned the silver beaver and is still very active in IAC.
My dad has earned the silver beaver and is still very active in IAC.
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:21 pm to RedlandsTiger
I was in scouts from tiger cubs all the way to eagle, which I got sophomore year of hs (iirc). Dad was in the Navy my entire childhood so my mom was our tiger den leader. I remember being able to wear our cub scout uniforms to school on Fridays, it wasn't the coolest thing as we got older but every one of the guys I made eagle with are highly successful. Went on many trips across the country and made memories I'll never forget.
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:23 pm to Pectus
Oh...Louisiana now has a High Adventure Base called Swamp Base. Not a National Base like Philmont, I don't believe.
Anywho, it's a 70 mile or so canoe trek through the Atchafalaya.
Anywho, it's a 70 mile or so canoe trek through the Atchafalaya.
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:26 pm to Fletch F Fletch
quote:
high school is tough on scouting. you want to spend more time with friends and extra curricular and all that
Most definitely. Playing football and two seasons of soccer every year in h.s. didn't leave a lot of time to make all of the meetings and trips, but luckily my parents held me to my commitment, my troop leaders gave me some leeway and I earned my Eagle before the age deadline. I may be a dumbass, but I'm a well-rounded dumbass because of it.
Troop 213 represent.
This post was edited on 10/13/16 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:35 pm to Pectus
quote:Lucky. Dog! Rappelling and fly fishing were my favorite days.
I was fortunate enough to go two times, one to North and the other to South country.
ETA: First time I ever found mica. Thought it was a cool rock/mineral, whatever
This post was edited on 10/13/16 at 9:37 pm
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:36 pm to RedlandsTiger
Never was in scouts myself but heard a good point before: what else can you accomplish at that age that you'll be able to claim, put in resumes, be proud of for the rest of your life? Not much.
At one time I think you could get a bump in military rank if you were an Eagle Scout. Not sure if that's still the case.
At one time I think you could get a bump in military rank if you were an Eagle Scout. Not sure if that's still the case.
This post was edited on 10/13/16 at 9:41 pm
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:37 pm to CroakaBait
Troop 478
Posted on 10/13/16 at 9:54 pm to theunknownknight
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It's amazing how Eagle Scouts are super rare, super successful astronauts and Presidents and by page 2 on the OT we have 10 Eagle Scouts posting in the thread.
And you thought OT posters were joking about being ballers?
Posted on 10/13/16 at 10:00 pm to EvrybodysAllAmerican
quote:
At one time I think you could get a bump in military rank if you were an Eagle Scout. Not sure if that's still the case.
That's definitely the case, you get a bump in rank in the rank in the Marines for sure. One of our Eagle scouts got it. He's in deployed in Iraq now.
Posted on 10/13/16 at 10:04 pm to foshizzle
I can't believe the good response to this article about Etling being an Eagle Scout. I truly believe that boyscouts are a great thing for kids even if they don't make it to Eagle (I didn't but my boys did). Parents keep up the good work supporting your kids!
Posted on 10/13/16 at 10:18 pm to RedlandsTiger
I'm in my mid-30s. I have a section on my resume that is awards/honors - I have been blessed to have plenty, and to this day, the absolute first one listed is Eagle Scout. And every single time someone looks at my resume for one reason or another, they ask about it.
I've had the same experience. It was near the bottom after all of the school and work experience, yet it was brought up in every job interview I had
I've had the same experience. It was near the bottom after all of the school and work experience, yet it was brought up in every job interview I had
Posted on 10/13/16 at 10:29 pm to MitchMartin
One thing about the OT, anything that appears successful or righteous has to be gay or nerdy.
Mom put me in scouts and I made it to Bobcat, until Dad said it was time to learn a John Deere. Every Eagle scout I know are hard working genuine, respectful people that deserve the honor.
Mom put me in scouts and I made it to Bobcat, until Dad said it was time to learn a John Deere. Every Eagle scout I know are hard working genuine, respectful people that deserve the honor.
Posted on 10/13/16 at 11:06 pm to RedlandsTiger
I am also an Eagle Scout.(once an Eagle Scout always an Eagle Scout) I had so many great experiences as a Boy Scout. Traveled all over the country, made some lifelong friends, and learned a hell of a lot. Every young man should try Boy Scouts.
Also a Vigil member in the OA which I might be more proud of than Eagle Scout.
Also a Vigil member in the OA which I might be more proud of than Eagle Scout.
This post was edited on 10/13/16 at 11:21 pm
Posted on 10/13/16 at 11:15 pm to Sasquatch Smash
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As they say, "my Life as a Scout." So many people get there quickly and then get stuck. I did the same thing.
We called them "Life for lifers"
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