J's Eagle Scout Project

I had the pleasure of assisting a young man with his Eagle Scout project today. I have known J Bujarski since he was a first grader in my Tiger Cub Den. Today he took another (of many) steps closer to Eagle. 

Another one of these early Tiger Scouts, David Malyszek was there as well, with his mom, who was my co-leader from 1st grade through 5th grade.  It's so wonderful to spend time with these young men as they begin their senior year in high school. They are smart, talented, and funny.  J was also assisted by some boys from his current troop and from his neighborhood.  

We worked hard from 10am until 5pm stopping only for pizza!  Yum!  J's project is to build three handicraft benches for his local public library.  It's a project that he is very passionate about and it shows. He found some great plans online and a local lumber company, Tilden Lumber, donated all the wood. 

We cut all the wood, assembled all the horizontal surfaces, and then put poly-urethane on them. 

It was a great day spent outdoors, albeit in the driveway and open garage.  If dirty is a factor, then we had a superb time!

I can't wait for J's Eagle Court of Honour.  That's the ceremony that pins on his Eagle rank. J will go far in life, as will Eagle Scout David Malyszek and I feel privileged to have been a part of their lives through Scouting.