[Nfbf-l] ERIC MARTEN EARNS LIFE SCOUT / NOW WORKING TOWARD EAGLE SCOUT

[Marion & Martin]

Congratulations to Eric for his achievements! Both of my nephews are Eagle 
Scouts, so I know the dedication it takes to achieve this rank!

fraternally,
marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lenora J. Marten" <bluegolfshoes at aol.com>
To: <nfbfjax at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: [Nfbf-l] ERIC MARTEN EARNS LIFE SCOUT / NOW WORKING TOWARD EAGLE 
SCOUT


>
> Young Eric Marten had his board of review last night?and was?awarded the 
> rank of Life Scout with troop 333, www.troop333.net, here in Jacksonville 
> and will now be?spending the?next year working on his Eagle. ?So far, this 
> troop has produced 82 Eagle Scouts. Quite an achievement considering that 
> only about 5% of scouts achieve the rank of Eagle.
>
> Larry & I are very proud of Eric. As a blind scout,?he worked through the 
> ranks with the same requirements?as his sighted peers. Eric is known in 
> his troop as the scout that "tries his best at everything". After his 
> board of review last night, his scout master Joe Krier told us the board 
> was very impressed with Eric's honesty in how he eloquently described his 
> own personal growth since joining the troop in 2005.
>
> While Eric has previously been Scout Librarian and Patrol Leader,?his new 
> job in the troop is that of the Scribe. The Scribe keeps the troop 
> records. He records the activities of the patrol leaders' council and 
> keeps a record of dues, advancement, and Scout attendance at troop 
> meetings.
>
>
> Sounds like an NFB Leader in the making!
>
> Eric will be attending NFBF State Convention in Boca Raton. If you are 
> interested in speaking with him about his experiences in Scouting, just 
> let him know. He would be happy to tell you all about it. His contact 
> info: esmarten at aol.com, 904-229-9544.
>
> The attached photos are from a hike at Blood Mountain.
>
> Lenora Marten
> NFB-Jacksonville Chapter Secretary
> NFBF-Parents Board Member
> NOPBC-PLP
> bluegolfshoes at aol.com
> 904-777-5976
> 904-229-9554
>


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