 My Scouting Biography...
My first experience with Scouting was when I was living in Norcross, GA. My next door neighbor was a Cub Scout and he taught
me how to tie a square knot. It was not until the second grade in Trumbull, CT when I crossed Scouting's path again. My mother
took me to a Pack meeting at my elementary school and I really enjoyed it. What I remember most about the meeting was a simple
joke: "There was a little moron and a big moron. They were washing windows on a skyscraper. The big moron fell off. Why didn't
the little moron fall off? Because he was a little more on." Soon after, I became a Cub Scout and was hooked on Scouting. That
one experience changed my life forever.
I became a Cub Scout in Pack 261 chartered by Daniels Farm Elementary School. Several of my Cub Scouting memories include
den meetings, going on trips, pinewood derby races, learning new things, and camping. It also provided a time to spend with friends.
During my years in Cub Scouts, I earned many awards including the Arrow of Light and all 20 Webelos activity pins.
In September of 1991 I joined Troop 68 chartered by St. Theresa's Church and became a member of the Warrior Patrol. I became
very interested in the Scouting program and quickly earned the Scout rank in the following month. I continued learning skills
in camping, first aid, and citizenship and soon achieved the rank of Tenderfoot in April of 1992. In July of that year, I
attended the Junior Leadership Training Conference held at Camp Pomperaug in Union, CT. That event marked my first visit to the
camp that I would spend many of my Scouting weekends. I have several memories of my time at Camp Pomperaug that will last a lifetime.
1992 was also my first trip to summer camp at Camp Yawgoog in Rockville, RI. During that week, I was able to shoot a rifle, go
canoeing, fishing, hiking, and also earn merit badges. I advanced to the Second Class rank during the week at Yawgoog. In September,
I was selected to serve as the Assistant Patrol Leader for the Shark Patrol. I was also elected by my fellow troop members to be the
Troop Historian. The calendar year ended with the achievement of the First Class rank in December. In May of1993, I earned the Star
rank and was also inducted into the Order of the Arrow as a member of Tankiteke Lodge 313. This marked the beginning of a new chapter
in my Scouting career (see Order of the Arrow Biography). In September of 1993, I was selected to
serve as the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader of my troop. My advancement continued, and I earned the rank of Life Scout in May of 1994.
In September of 1994, I was elected to serve as the Patrol Leader for the Eagle Patrol. In 1995, I was chosen to serve on the Council's
Junior Leadership Training Course as a Troop Guide. I was also elected by the scouts in the troop to serve as the Senior Patrol Leader
in September of that year and I served in that position for two terms. I was appointed to the position of Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
in the fall of 1996 and served in that position until my 18th birthday. I was selected to serve on C.O.P.E. Staff for the Fairfield
County Council. This gave me the opportunity of spending additional weekends at Camp Pomperaug in the "Enchanted Forest." In December
of 1996, I finally completed all the requirements and became and Eagle Scout.
After earning my Eagle Scout badge, I still remained active in the troop program and attending campouts. I also earned my Bronze, Gold,
and Silver Eagle Palms. I was also invited to join Explorer Scout unit 313. In 1997, I had the opportunity to attend the National Scout
Jamboree at Fort AP Hill in VA. My serviceto the Council continued and I was once again selected to serve on the Junior Leadership Training
Conference staff as the Senior Patrol Leader. When I turned 18 years old, I was no longer considered a youth in the BSA, but I continued
to retain my membership as an Assistant Scoutmaster in my troop. I still attend troop functions when I am available, but most of my Scouting
interests now lie in the Order of the Arrow.
Special Awards
Arrow of Light
Totin' Chip
Firem'n Chit
Paul Bunyan Award
Year Around Camper - 7 years
FCC Junior Leadership Training
World Conservation Award
York-Adams Council Gettysburg Trail Award
Troop 68 Summer Trips
Mount Washington, NH - 1992Gettysburg, PA - 1993
Camp Greenough - Cape Cod, MA 1994
FortTiconderoga/Lake George, NY 1995
Manassass, VA/Washington DC - 1996
Mt. Greylock, MA - 1997
Event Participation
United Illuminating Energy Weekend - 1994
West Point Invitational Camporee - 1995-1996
FCC Junior Leadership Training Conference Staff - 1995 (Troop Guide), 1997 (Senior Patrol Leader)
Troop 68 Junior Leadership Training Staff - 1996
FCC C.O.P.E. Staff
Cub Scout Pow Wow Weekend Staff - 1993-1996
Cub Scout Day Camp Staff - 1993-1997
Webelows Overnight Weekend Staff - 1994-1996
Camp Yawgoog - 1991-1996
National Scout Jamboree (participant) - 1997
National Scout Jamboree (visitor) - 2001, 2005
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