When I was six years old I joined Cub Scouts. Shortly after I joined I learned of the importance of obtaining the rank of Eagle. Through my years in Scouting I have learned many skills in camping, first aid, knot tying and many others. The most important skill that I learned to me is leadership skills.

In my troop I have served in many leadership positions. Troop 171 was just starting when I joined and I was the first Senior Patrol Leader. In each position I used many leadership skills. During my Eagle Project I used many of the leadership skills that I learned in scouts to plan and carry out the project. After I reach the rank of Eagle I plan to stay in Scouting and help new scouts advance through the ranks. After I graduate from high school I plan to attend college and pursue a degree in engineering. This careen will require numerous leadership skills.

Leadership skills raught to me by Scouting have already enabled me to participate in many activities.

• I am an Ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow.
  
  
• In 1993 I attended the National Scout Jamboree.
  
  
• In July of 1966 I attended Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimmarron, New Mexico where many of my leadership skills were used.
  
  
• I am active in the youth group at Chancellor Baptist Church.
  
  
• I have played baseball for Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation, AAU and the Spotsylvania High School Junior Varsity team.
  
  
• In middle school I served as a homeroom representative for the SCA.
  
  
• This summer I am serving on staff at the 1997 National Jamboree.
  
  
• I played trombone in the middle school band for three years.
  
  

The many leadership skills I have learned in Scouts has already enabled me to participate in many activities and they will help me greatly in the future.