Eagle Scout Abraham Reich - Northeast Iowa Council

Troop: 94

Eagle Project Location: Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta, Iowa

Eagle Project: Abraham constructed 12 wood duck boxes for wetlands at Swiss Valley Nature Center. Pieces for each box were cut, painted, and assembled, then attached to posts. They were then transported to the locations, post holes dug, posts set, and secured.

What does the accomplishment of earning the Eagle Scout Rank mean to you?

To me the accomplishment of Eagle Scout means that I am capable of accomplishing almost anything.

If you had to describe your entire Scouting experience with just one word, what word would you choose? Why?

The word that I would choose is passion because in order to accomplish the rank of Eagle you need to have passion.

In today’s world, where leadership in crucial, how do you believe the values and skills you’ve gained as an Eagle Scout can make a difference?

Yes, because all good leaders must first learn how to lead by doing not just watching, and an Eagle Scout must do, not watch.

By doing your Eagle Service Project, what did you learn about managing or leading people?

I learned that above all else a leader must adapt because things never stay the same for long.

What advice would you give to younger Scout who aspire to become Eagle Scouts?

Find a reason to be an Eagle Scout other than expectations placed on you.

Please share a favorite Scouting memory.

My favorite scouting memory is on top of buldy at Philmot Scout ranch not the view not the accomplishment but talking to friends and realizing that I can talk to these people anywhere and friends are the most important thing that I can have.