2012 is the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout.  The Eagle Scout is an elusive creature.  His achievements are the stuff of legend.  He is roundly respected and ultimately expected to do the right thing.  He has been known to be a little tattered around the wings and weary at times.  He comes back strong and is very determined in everything he does.  He is a symbol and an inspiration and a goal for many a wide-eyed young Scout.

I am an Eagle Scout.  I have not always lived up to the ideal, but I have tried.  I have slipped but regained my footing and am continuing my Journey.  For the Eagle Scout is never done.  Eagle is not an end, it is a beginning and that journey is even harder than the one taken to reach Eagle.  Some will stop when they reach Eagle and that is a shame. The reason Eagle is awarded is because we want you to continue, we want you to push on.  No one Eagle got to where he is by himself, each and everyone of us had people behind us, pushing, encouraging, lending a helping hand.  An Eagle is expected to give back.  An Eagle is expected to be an example.  An Eagle is expected to move forward.  

We need to be reminded of that.  And by 'we' I mean Eagles, Scouts, Scouters, parents and the community.  We need to put the Eagle back were he belongs, put him in the spotlight, out front, in the lead and show us all what achieving the ulitmate rank of Scouting can do!  Showing the Eagle Scout what he should be doing.

2012 is the 100th Anniversary of the Eagle Scout. It couldn't have come at a better time!

YIS
Bryan