Eagle Scout - Jeff Seidel

INFOAGE PROUD TO RECOGNIZE JEFF SEIDEL AS OUR MOST RECENT EAGLE SCOUT AWARD RECIPIENT

InfoAge Science-History Learning Center is pleased to recognize Jeff Seidel of Troop 333 of the Wall Township Thunderbird District of the Monmouth Council as having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and being awarded this leadership award for his exceptional contribution towards honoring WWII veterans and a key step in the preservation of the cold-war security entrance building 9093.

The rank of Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as one enters higher education, business or industry, and community service. The award is a performance-based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained over the years. Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 4 percent of all Boy Scouts do so. This represents more than 1 million Boy Scouts who have earned the rank since 1911. Nevertheless, the goals of Scouting—citizenship training,

character development, and personal fitness—remain important for all Scouts, whether or not they attain the Eagle Scout rank.

To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Although many options are available to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, a number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks—Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. To advance, a Boy Scout must pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges.

Jeff Seidel has met and exceeded all that was required of him and more. To scan his credentals in this heroic endeavor is to be truly impressed! For those of us on the staff of InfoAge Science-History Learning Center, Jeff's contribution towards making the InfoAge site more attractive has established a respectable looking facility. One has only to look at what was there before and what you see now to truly recognize the enormity of this as an Eagle project. It is now a long lasting contribution to the ever-increasing success of InfoAge.

     Let's get a little bit more specific here. Now although the requirements to reach Eagle Scout rank are many, and all of great importance, those of us here at InfoAge are especially appreciative of the countless hours Jeff has put in towards improving the appearance of the InfoAge site which was indeed a task of considerable magnitude! Jeff's project was to replace the roof of building 9093. The roof was leaking. The mositure entering the building was causing problems.

    Jeff's project immensely improved the future and overall appearance of the security entrance. Jeff coordinated over 123 hours of labor, including 36 hours himself.

   Jeff was helped by fellow troop members, members of the New Jersey Antique Radio Club, the Ocean Monmouth Amateur Radio Club, and Wall Township. The work was difficult labor as the building was in worse shap and work was more difficult than it initially appeared. Thanks to Mr. John Daugila the GAF Corporation donated the nails, ice block, drip edge, flashing, new roof felt paper, and shingles for the project. Wall Township Kiwanis Club provided a cash donation for other materials used by volunteers.

Jeff's completion of this challenging project has helped to further the preservation of the Camp Evans National Historic District. All should be aware that Camp Evans has been designated a Living Memorial to WWII. Students and families will soon be learning science and history in the place where WWII science and history was made.

Boy Scouts of America Troop 333 Court of Honor and Eagle Recognition Ceremony forJeff Seidel was fulfilled on *a future date* at _______, NJ. A plethora of family, friends and honored guests had come together in a distinguished ceremony to honor Jeff for one of the outstanding moments of his life.

Congratulations are well due to this young man who made the extra effort to earn the Eagle award. In this 61th year since the ending of WWII. Jeff has exhibited exceptional character and dedication to a difficult project that will honor the service of WWII veterans. He has made his family, friends, and community proud.

PHOTO TOUR
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This was the condition of the roof before Jeff went to work.
Lots of temporary patches, missing shingles and leaks.

A new roof for 9093 thanks to the hard work of Jeff Seidel and friends. Jeff was given the roof materials by GAF and financial support by the Wall Kiwanis Club

Taking off the shingles

Stripping the roof

Taking a little break

Everyone working hard

Lunch time

Thinking he should jump after realizing what he got himself into

Laying the first shingles

Thinking "It'a a lot higher up here"

Wow there's a lot left to do

All we have to do is throw on some shingles now

Coming soon!

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Although heaping adulations are very much in order, it is time to move on and timetable Jeff's trek in much greater detail. Please follow along the Eagle trail by choosing a topic from the selection table that follows:

TRAIL TO EAGLE

Walk upon the trail,
that links the
future with the past.
Take the Oath,
Live the Law.
The pathway to Eagle,
is steep and narrow.
Your journey will require,
skill and fortitude.
Your reward:
Knowledge and Understanding.
enough to base a lifetime on.
Your challenge is to:
Take the journey,
Join the few and
Soar with the Eagle.

TRAIL THE EAGLE

Trail the Eagle, Trail the Eagle,
Climbing all the time.
First the Star and then the Life,
Will on your bosom shine, keep climbing!
Blaze the trail, and we will follow,
Hark, The eagle's call,
On brothers, on until we're Eagles all.

IT'S ONLY A PIN

Two fond parents watch their boy where he stands,
Apart from his comrades tonight,
And see placed on this camp-battered tunic,
A badge...An Eagle...the emblem of right.

It seems just a few short months have passed
Since he joined with the youngsters next door...
How proud they are then of their Tenderfoot pin
As they told of the message it bore.

But the years have gone as he struggled along;
To learn what the Scout Law's about;
He practiced then daily, the Oath and the Law,
Until now he is an Eagle Scout.

You may smile in your worldly wisdom at this
And say, "Why it's only a pin."
But I'll tell you , no honors he'll gain as a man
Will mean quite as much to him.
The red, white and blue of the ribbon you see
Are the symbols of honor and truth.
He has learned how to value these fine attributes
In the glorious days of his youth.

And the out-flinging wings of the Eagle that rests
On the breast of this knight of today
Are the wings, which will lift him above petty deeds,
And guide him along the right way.

Yes, it's only a pin, just an Eagle Scout badge,
But the heart beneath it beats true,
and will throb to the last for the things that are good;
A lesson...for me...and for you.

EAGLE OATH

I (re)affirm my allegiance to the three promises of the Scout Oath.
I thougtfully recognize and take upon myself the obligations and
responsibilities of an Eagke Scout.
On my honor, I will do my best to make my training an example
and my status and my influence count strongly for better Scouting
and for better citizenship in my troop, in my community,
and in my contacts with other people.
To this I pledge my sacred honor.

SCOUT VESPERS

Softly falls the light of day, While our campfire fades away.
Silently each Scout should ask, Have I done my daily task?
Have I kept my honor bright? Can I guiltness sleep tonight?
Have I done and have I dared, Everything to be prepared?

Listen Lord, oh listen Lord, As I whisper soft and low.
Bless my mom and Bless my dad,
These are things that they should know.
I will keep my honor Bright, The oath and law will be my guide.
And mom and dad this you should know,
Deep in my heart I love you so.

Page updated: August 28, 2007 Page created February 25, 2007

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