Eagle Scout Thomas Feyen - Northeast Iowa Council

Troop: 51
Eagle Project Location: Asbury Park in Asbury, Iowa

Eagle Project Description: Thomas installed solar charging stations in three locations throughout Asbury Park. Stations were constructed, mounted on posts, and set in the ground with concrete. Thomas also mounted informational signs informing people of the benefits of solar power.

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

It means a lot because of the amount of work and dedication that goes into the rank (and all previous ranks)

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

The word I would choose is “experience” because of all the cool experiences involved with scouting.

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?

The skills I’ve learned as an Eagle Scout will certainly help with leading a team, either in career or other voluntary groups.

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

I learned that leadership can be fun and enjoyable for everyone, especially when people are having fun

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

To perservere and stick with it, and to take any opportunities presented to you through scouting. The skills you will learn are valueable and the friendships you will make are invaluable

Please share a favorite Scouting memory.

One of my favorite scouting memories is at Klaus, because of all the fun activities and people and things to do, as well as getting away from home for a week.