Luncheon for Scouting Friday salutes new local Eagle Scouts

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Businessmen and women, civic leaders and volunteers will celebrate the 2013 Greencastle Mayor's Luncheon for Scouting at noon Friday, April 12 with a free community luncheon in the Greencastle Christian Church, 620 Primrose Lane.

The annual complimentary lunch will be provided by Carrie Jones and Joe Garrison of Greencastle's Downtown Cafe, located on the square at 2 W. Washington St. Anyone planning to attend who does not have a reservation is asked to call Howard Brooks at 658-4653.

A central feature of the event will be the introduction of new Eagle Scouts and a description of their projects within the Putnam County community which has qualified them for scouting's highest individual honor -- being designated an Eagle Scout.

Among the Eagle Scouts to be recognized at the luncheon are Matthew White, Evan Scott, Brayden Watson and Isaac Harms, all of Greencastle; and Branden and Bradey Schrader, Ezekiel Evens and Scott Duggan, all of Cloverdale.

Purposes of the annual scouting luncheon, hosted by Mayor Sue Murray, include promoting awareness of scouting and the opportunities it provides for personal growth and maturity, recognition of recently qualified Eagle Scouts, providing an update on recent improvements to Camp Krietenstein, (a local scouting facility), and noting the importance of Scouts' contributions to the community.

This is the ninth Mayor's Luncheon for Scouting first introduced by then-Mayor Nancy Michael and continued by Mayor Murray.

Typical projects performed by young men who have gained Eagle Scout distinction include building a split-rail fence around the property that constitutes Camp Friend on Manhattan Road, establishing a composting toilet, creating homes for bats at the DePauw Nature Park and at Jaycee Park, and beautification/revamping trails in the Reelsville Community Park.

Projects undertaken by prospective Eagle Scouts must go through a pre-approval process before they are begun and a post-project evaluation when completed.

Cost of the local scouting program is approximately $160 per youth. These funds come from the Mayor's Luncheon, the families of Scouts, annual popcorn sale revenues and funding from the Crossroads of America Council (CAC).

Those attending the luncheon will have an opportunity to donate to the fund that supports Putnam County scouting programs. Or would-be donors may send a gift or check (payable to CAC) to the Terre Haute Service Center, at 501 S. 25th St., Terre Haute, IN 47803.

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