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| INFOAGE PROUD TO RECOGNIZE STEPHEN O'MALLEY AS OUR MOST RECENT EAGLE SCOUT AWARD RECIPIENT | |||||||||||||||||||
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It
is with much pride and happiness that the InfoAge
Science-History Learning Center wishes to recognize Stephen O'Malley of Troop 59 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 the
preservation of the Camp Evans historic district.
The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he 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. Stephen O'Malley 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, Stephen'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 Stephen and friends have put in towards improving the appearance of the InfoAge site which was indeed a task of considerable magnitude! Of course, I'm referring to Stephen's difficult project whose goal was to clear the vines and overgrowth on the security fences. The Army had done no maintence on the fences since 1993. One can see from the photos below the fences were a tangled mess of vines. The vines had to be cut out bit by bit. Stephen's project immensely improved the overall appearance of the hotel and the site around it. Stephen coordinated over 152 hours of labor, including 44 hours himself. Stephen 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 fclearing of vines is just plain hard tedious work. The Wall Township Kiwanis Club provided many of the tools used by volunteers. Stephen'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.
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. Stephen 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. Although
heaping adulations are very much in order, it is time to move on and
timetable Stephen's trek in much greater detail. Please follow along
the
Eagle
trail by choosing a topic from the selection table that follows:
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