Name: Raymond Branscomb
Troop: 69
Eagle Project Location: Mission Shelter in Dubuque, Iowa
Eagle Project Description: Raymond built four steel frame bunk beds for the Mission Shelter in downtown Dubuque. Beds were built and powder-coated, along with installing painted wooded platforms to hold mattresses.
What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you?
Being an Eagle Scout means doing my best at all times, being an example to others, and treating everyone with fairness and respect.
How did earning the rank prepare you for the future?
Earning the Eagle Scout rank has prepared me by teaching me to be dedicated to what I love doing and by helping me realize my passions.
What advice would you give to younger Scouts who aspire to become Eagle Scouts?
My advice is to go to meetings and campouts and get your merit badges done early.
Please share a favorite Scouting memory.
One of my favorite Scouting memoris is playing dodgeball in the gym with my friends. Though I was not always the best, I always had a great time at Scouts with my friends.