Troop 482's Ethan Turner Completes Eagle Service Project!

Ethan Turner's Interpretive Tree Identification Plaques were installed on Saturday, December 28 at Preston Park in Butler Township.

Final steps in the process included drilling mounting holes in, and spray painting the re-purposed speed limit sign aluminum panels provided by Butler Township.

The weather cooperated and Ethan's team of 4 installers spent 10 man hours during the actual install at the park on Saturday.

The result is nine interpretive panels that not only make finding the State Champion Trees easier, but also provide park visitors with detailed information on each tree. The plaques are made of weather resistant High Pressure Laminate that should serve the park for years to come!

Drilling

Re-purposed / Recycled Speed limit Sign backs

Spray Painting

 

 

Troop 482 - Ethan Turner - Preston Park Eagle Scout Service Project - Progress Update

Posts for Interpretive Tree Identifier Panels Set by Project Volunteers!

Posts that will hold the interpretive tree panels were set before the ground freezes by a crew of 28 volunteers led by project manager Ethan Turner. THANK YOU to a great crew!

Mr. A gets an orientation from Ethan

Hey Ethan! Can we be next?

Many Thanks to D'Anthony's Pizza for the delicious pizza lunch for the volunteers!

Once the tree panel designs and content are approved by Butler Township, the panels will be produced and installed on the posts!

First Troop 482 Scout Led Court of Honor

The Boy Scouts of Troop 482 held their first Scout Led Court of Honor Ceremony on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

Congratulations to all scouts who earned badges and rank advancement!

Connoquenessing Community Park Benefits from Eagle Scout Service Project!

Troop 482's Ryan D. Completes Fire Pit Project at Connoquenessing Community Park!

 

 As one of the final steps in Ryan's journey to Eagle Scout Rank, Ryan designed and managed all steps necessary to complete a beautiful fire pit project which will benefit visitors to the park for years to come.

Members of Troop 482, family and friends all volunteered and pitched in to help make Ryan's vision a reality. Congratulations to Ryan on the completion of his project and best wishes on finishing a successful career in scouting.

 

 

 

Troop 482 Volunteers at Buffalo Creek 1/2 Marathon Water Station for 5th Consecutive Year!

Ten volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 482 filled paper cups and served up water and Gatorade to 1,200 runners who participated in the 8th Annual Buffalo Creek Half Marathon. We also had welcome help from 2 nurses and 5 spectators who pitched in to help. THANKS to our volunteers! It was a fast fun filled morning.

 

 

 

 

A local videographer taking video near our water station has posted a video on YouTube which can be seen by clicking on the following link:

Limb Reaper Video Productions

Yours in Scouting, Mr. T

Troop 482 Urban Bike Hike!

On Saturday, June 8th, Troop 482 travelled to Pittsburgh for our first Urban Bike Hike! We started with a hearty breakfast at Eat-n-Park. Then it was on to Mt. Washington at the top of the Duquesne Incline, which some of our boys chose to ride up and enjoy the view. We got to see the sights of Pittsburgh, some of which included Mt. Washington, Station Square, Downtown, Point State Park, 3 Rivers Arts Festival, PNC Park, Heinz Field, Carnegie Science Center, and many more.
We learned about urban road safety as well as patching and changing an inner tube! It was a great day! Thanks to Mr. Deemer and all the leaders and parents who helped plan and make this event possible!

Here are some highlights:

Arriving at the top of Mt. Washington

Pre-ride instruction

Mt. Washington Overlook

Station Square

PPG Place

The Fountain at Point State Park

Taking in the Entertainment

Some people can sleep ANYWHERE ;-)

Flat repair...

Pops

It wasn't all riding

Still smiling after a long day. It's all good!

Looking forward to our next adventure!
Happy Trails,
Mr. T