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

[Sherri]

Way to go eric. My 11-year-old is involved with scouts and I know even at 
his age the work you have to do. What a great accomplishment!

Sherri
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From: "Sherrill O'Brien" <sherrill.obrien at verizon.net>
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SCOUT


> Congratulations to Eric!  This is an awesome accomplishment.  I'd say this
> if it were a sighted Scout.  and cudos as well to his parents who helped 
> and
> encouraged their son on this path.  What also needs to be mentioned is how
> obviously this troop and scoutmaster have not been simply gracious, but 
> have
> welcomed him as an integral part of their group.  I'm sure Eric has taught
> them many positive things about blind kids.  So everyone has benefitted.
>
> Maybe scouting and community involvement in general would make a great 
> topic
> for the kids and parents.  It  can never be emphasized too often!
>
> Sherrill O'Brien
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
> Behalf Of Lenora J. Marten
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 1:34 AM
> To: nfbfjax at comcast.net
> 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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