Devon is approved to start his Eagle project

YAHOO!!! Fianally, Devon has received approval to start working on his Eagle Project. This has been a long process (almost a year long).

At first, Devon wanted to build picnic tables for the Briar Hill Park since then Park eating area was burned down, but the Oldham County Parks and Recs replaced the tables while Devon was in the process of getting that project approved. YIKES!

Okay, now Devon has to come up with a new project. I asked Devon to think of something that he was really passionate about (so that it would maintain his interest - and not just be a project to earn Eagle). Devon is very passionate about saving the Earth, recycling, etc. That is where he came up with his second idea - to provide NOHS with proper recycling containers for the classrooms, cafeteria, gymnasium and hallways.

Devon wrote up his Eagle project, submitted it and it was rejected stating that Devon was doing too much of the work. He rewrote the project taking himself out of any work, submitted it and again was rejected, however not for a legitimate reason. The District Eagle Reviewer told Devon he would have to raise the money collecting recycling products instead of collecting donations (as it clearly states in the Eagle handbook that you can earn money by collecting donations). To simplify the process Devon agreed to change his project one more time to include the collection of recycling metals as a means of raising money for his project. He left a line stating he would also accept donations.

Devon finally has signatures and the troops support! He is ready to work on his Eagle! I am so proud of him for not giving up after receiving rejections. What a good lesson to learn.