Eagle Board of Review

Having to rush back from Summer Camp at Wallwood in Quincy, FL, Isaiah had to quickly prepare for one of the biggest interviews he has experienced in his young life.

The Board of Review consisted of 5 Boy Scout officials who questioned Isaiah about both his eagle scout requirements as well as his service and leadership within Scouting and the community. He tried to lighten the mood of the room when asked who was the oldest scout to help with his service project, he replied Vince D'Amico (which is one of the Asst. Scoutmasters as well as involved at the Council level).

After reviewing in private his letters of recommendations and voting, they called Isaiah, his mentor Asst. Scoutmaster Kimberly Parker, his parents and siblings into the room to hear their decision. He was told if anyone asks you when you officially earned the rank of Eagle Scout, you tell them at 8:46 pm on Tuesday, June 19th... Congratulations, Isaiah!

Flag Day Eagle Scout Service Project Dedication Ceremony

Isaiah wanted to have a way to acknowledge the sponsors and volunteers properly, so he decided to plan a dedication ceremony for the service project on Flag Day, June 14, 2012.

He had gained public speaking experience through the communications merit badge and hosting a court of honor at Troop 117, so he felt comfortable in "MC"ing the event in front of two local news channels and all of those sponsors, volunteers, and other YMCA members and board members.

I don't think I could do that at my age much less at 13! He did a great job and it was such a beautiful ceremony.

The attached video was done by a YMCA board member. You can also see other footage on the video bar on this blog.

Before and After

What a facelift!!!