Scouting

not know. However, becoming a cub scout changed my life. Camp out were common, and the amount of time I was able to hang out with my friends even more so. I learned life skills that I never would have learned anywhere else, and now later in my life scouting has influenced me dramatically. My love for the outdoors as well as exploration can never be stopped. In doing so we now visit the National parks, and monuments that cross our path, whenever my family goes on road trips. Do with the amount of…

Theo Epstein the 43 year old native of New York City and Yale University graduate last season helped a MLB organization win its first championship since 1908. The Chicago Cubs won its first World series in more than 100 years with the 14th overall Payroll in the MLB. Many experts around Major League Baseball say he's the best GM of all time yet he wasn't even the Cubs GM this season he is the President of Baseball operations. With that being said this essay will be to discuss why Theo Epstein…

sawdust peppered my forearms in a shambolic adornment. Nothing, not even the blazing Texas sun or the biting mosquitoes, could divert my attention from the roaring power saw in my hands... As I’ve learned through six years of leadership experience in Scouting, “getting my hands dirty” isn’t always a metaphor. Although I knew that designing and engineering an irrigation system for my church’s community garden would be no simple task, I was determined to make it my Eagle Scout project. It took…

five, and I am still active; attending every meeting each week, and participating in the activities my troop has to offer. My life has changed due to Boy Scouts. It has taught me things most seventeen-year old’s will not learn until later in life. Scouting has taught me multiple life lessons, from how to start a fire, to making a budget. But, what I think is the most important lesson I have received is: how to work with individuals that are more than double my age, my age, and a few years…

The Patriot Act was instated in 2002 after the tragic 9/11 event. Times have changed and so have the objectives of the Patriot Act. The government should not have the power of surveillance because it is not being used as intended and gives the US a bad reputation. The government should not have the power of surveillance because it is not being used as intended. As a result of 9/11, the government understandably was committed to keeping Americans safe at any cost. Setting overly protective…

I haven't read either book so it may be hard for me to compare them to my example that I think comes close to yours. The movie Trouble with the Curve. The setting and 'world' defining plot aspects of all three is major league baseball. Clint Eastwood as the grizzled baseball scout and Amy Adams as his beautiful tomboy (highly successful lawyer) daughter were great actors to make this movie charming, interesting, and believable. A particular plot element that explained a lot and moved the…

Fire ants are particularly nasty pests and their presence has become commonplace in over 15 different states in the U.S. Some Fire Ants are native to the United States, but some were accidentally imported. They tend to thrive in warm, humid areas, as they are susceptible to cold, harsh conditions. When treating for fire ants, whether there is an existing infection or just for preventative measures, it is important to treat the entirety of the property. These ants are incredibly aggressive…

The crack of the rifle was muffled through the green ear protection that I was wearing and my yellow safety glasses made the paper targets stand out against the dirt backstop of the range. The seven campers were shooting their rifles for the first time and one boy was having difficulty. "Do you want some help?" I asked. "Yes," he said with a sigh of relief. I slightly adjusted the butt of the rifle against the camper's shoulder. Then I picked up the bullet and said, "You want to put the bullet…

The Hunting Camp From 2006 until 2010 my father, uncle, and I were all members of a hunting club. Although we were there to hunt, it was likely the smallest aspect of the trip. We spent more time around a campfire than we did in any tree stand. The camp, for me anyways, was broken into three major areas: the hunting grounds, the campgrounds, and the camper itself. It was in these places that I have some of my fondest memories that I enjoy revisiting. It was quite enjoyable for years, then for…

In the glade friendship is necessary, because without a strong community no one would have any food because everyone in the glade has a job weather its farming, making tools, or scouting the maze everyone has a role. Early on in the book Thomas becomes friends with Chuck, he believes that Thomas can lead them to safety. Thomas also becomes friends with Minho is basically in charge of everyone in the glade, which allows him to become…