Eagle Scout Joseph Neiers - Northeast Iowa Council

Troop: 40
Eagle Project Location: Clayton County, Iowa

Eagle Project Description: Joseph cleared the savanna area of invasive multifloral rose bushes, making the area more accessible for hiking and nature preserve for Clayton County Conservation.

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

Earning Eagle Scout means to me that dedication and hardwork is needed to achieve the goals in life.

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

Family, because scouting is finding brothers to help support one another and tasks as a whole.

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?

I believe that the skills and values I’ve learned can make a bigger difference because my choices could have a brighter idea than others, step outside my comfort zone and be confident.

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

I learned that setting up a project takes time and takes lots of planning. I also learned that leading people can be a challenge, but over time leading people gets easier the more you do it.

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

My advice would be to never give up, no matter now hard it gets or what challenges you may face, becoming an Eagle Scoout is 100% possible if you put the effort in.

Please share a favorite Scouting memory.

My favorite memory is doing water falleys at camp c.s. klaus, doing the event showed me what real team work is.