Eagle Scout Michael Potter (1982) a Troop 122 Alumn. currently residing in Portland Oregon, reached out to us and offered some great pictures from the early 1980s including Courts of Honor, his Eagle project, and Philmont crew photos… it is an amazing trip down memory lane for the old-timers. Mike also let us know that he is the current Scout Master of BoyScout Troop 110 and his son is a life scout working on his Eagle rank. For those of you that knew Michael during his time with Troop 122, yes he still has the hat.
On May 11th, 2019 the Three Rivers Council honored the scouts that have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2018 at the Clifton Steamboat Museum. The class of 2018 from Troop 122 are Mathew Austin, Daniel Ayers, Adam Benton, Jared Young, and Parker Weinbaum. The Namesake for this year’s class is our very own Assistant Scoutmaster Hank Hamilton. All that were able to attend had a pleasant time. The venerable Hank Hamilton offered a few notes on the occasion, and Brian Hill is recognized as this year’s Silver Beaver Award Recipient.
Collin Patterson has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and his court of honor was held at St Judes Thaddeus Catholic Church, in Cullotta Hall on May 5th, 2019.
To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout Collin had to Earn the 13 required merit badges and 8 others to have the required number of at least 21 merit badges. Along the trail to Eagle, Collin had to complete his Star project which was cleaning up a garden area for Pine Forrest Elementary. He then took on a Life project which was sandblasting and repainting of the outdoor furniture for the Podium Musik Academy. Last but not least, Collin’s Eagle project for which he installed a pergola and break area at the Vidor Junior Highschool in Vidor, TX. Collin, a member of the “Bulls Patrol” of Troop 122, directed and led his fellow scouts, friends, and family in their efforts to help construct the pergola. Collin’s project was an intense undertaking which was delayed numerous times due to Hurricane Harvey and the destructive flooding that accompanied the storm. The construction commenced in early July of 2018 and his last work day was on November 21st, 2018. The project consisted of digging and pouring the footings, constructing and then raising the purgula. Collin and his crew of twelve workers put in 31 hard hours into his project. The Administration of the school was pleased with the project undertaken by Collin and his friends and with the project’s result.
Mr. Balentine was the Master of Ceremonies with Colin Paterson calling the flag ceremony and Mr. Hamilton offering the Eagle Charge. There was a reception that immediately followed in the back of Cullotta Hall.
Collin’s plans for the future include attending Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont TX. You can rest assured he will be successful in his future endeavors.
Daniel Ayres has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and his court of honor was held at Cathedral in the Pines Church Event Center on April 6th, 2019.
To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout Daniel had to Earn the 13 required merit badges and eight others to have the required number of at least 21 merit badges. Along the trail to Eagle, Daniel had to complete his Star project which was a landscape project for Cathedral Church, a Life project which was removing bedding and sodding over for a playground expansion and last but not least, his Eagle project for which he added three new flower beds between the Sanctuary and Event Center. Daniel, a member of the “Bulls Patrol” of Troop 122, directed and led his fellow scouts, friends, and family in their efforts to build his project. After the two months worth of planning and approvals. The labor was done over a span of a weekend. He completed his project on April 28th, 2018. The construction of these three beds consisted of sod removal, bed structure construction, soil preparation planting and mulching at Cathedral in the Pines Church facility. The Church was pleased with the quality of workmanship undertaken by Daniel and his friends and the projects end result.
Mr. Young was the Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Wulf offered the Eagle Charge. Daniel’s Grand Father and Eagle Scout was in attendance and took the opportunity to offer a heartfelt address to those who were in attendance. There was a reception that immediately followed in the Event Center of the church.
Scout Master Bob Johnson and Committee Head Pam Johnson listen intently to Daniel’s Grand Father.
In addition to earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Daniel also holds the distinction for earning the triple crown in high adventure. He has waded through hip-deep moose muck at Nothern Tier, summitted Mount Baldy at Philmont Scout Ranch, and sailed the ocean blue out of Seabase Bahamas. Daniel has chosen adventure over comfort.
