I became involved in Scouting because of four Sons and knowing that Scouting is the best program around for developing their character. I also wanted to contribute to the development of boys other than my own. -TS - 15 yr, Eagle Scout

Continuation with the Troop I was a member of. Also, I was currently involved as an officer in the OA. After turning 21, I still enjoyed being involved. - Alan Whaley-12yr., Eagle Scout

My first position was ASM which I considered a natural position for an 18-year old. -Christopher D. Ellis -17yr., Eagle Scout

Emmanuel Baptist Church wanted to start up their old Troop #64 again. I was encouraged by a dear friend of mine Jack Robertson to take the Scoutmaster position with his assistance and mentoring. -Robert S. Sharp - 11yr., Eagle Scout

I was asked to become an ASM. -CN - 1 yr, Eagle Scout

My Scout Troop desperately needed an ASM. I brought a few friends into it. They are having the best times of their life as Leaders. -Jason T. Nagle - 4yr., Eagle Scout

My first adult position was Commissioner which got me involved without the commitment necessary for being in a Troop or Pack. I was able to learn about the adult side of Scouting before I had my own son in the program. -James Hodgdon - 8 yr, Eagle Scout

My son became of Tiger Cub age and I felt that it was time to pay back what I got out of the program. -Beaver0991-16yr., Eagle Scout

Continued on with the Troop I was in -Jk-20yr., Eagle Scout

Heard of a unit reorganization meeting at my son's blue & gold banquet. Attended with curiosity and found myself SM. Why? Wanted to give my sons and their friends the Scouting experience as it has had a very positive impact on my life. - George H. Haag-11yr., Eagle Scout

To give back to youth -JGD-10yr., Eagle Scout

To repay Scouting & other volunteers who influenced me. Unfortunately, it does not seem to work that way because I am still receiving more than I put in. -Tom O. Maxwell-18yr., Eagle Scout

Yes, it's worth it! I get to give back after having received so much as a boy. - Mark T. Gunkel-6yr., Eagle Scout

Yes, Scouting is worth my time. I know how Scouting affected me as a youth and can see it helping kids today. -M.S. 3 yr., Eagle Scout

I wanted to stay in Scouting after I turned 18. I tried exploring, but I didn't like it, so I just became an ASM in my Troop. -AJM-18yr., Eagle Scout

Moved up when I turned 18 -1yr. Leader, Eagle Scout

Scouting was so meaningful and enjoyable for me as a Scout, that I stayed with it through my tour of duty with the army in Germany. My father was my SM, when I returned home, I eventually took over his Troop. I have since moved to another Troop in the small town we live in - W. Terry lile-30+, Eagle Scout

I wanted to help the younger Scouts have a great Scouting experience and give back a little of what I received from Scouting. I was also having a great time being involved as a Leader in Scouting at the Troop and district levels. -PRT- 6yr., Eagle Scout

To help the Troop where I received my Eagle, so that others can do the same. - Carl Haverkamp -6yr.,Eagle Scout

As an Eagle, I wanted to help my Troop grow. -JK-2 yr., Eagle Scout

I was asked to help out at a Wolf Cub meeting after starting Venturers at 14. I had fun, did my Woodbadge I and II by the age of 19, and am still having fun in Scouting today! -Iain D. Holness - 13 yr, Queen's Scout

When I turned 18, I registered as an adult to stay active in the program. -Christopher D. Ellis -17yr., Eagle Scout

I wanted to share what I had learned as a Scout with other youth. Scouting kept me out of trouble and I thought I could do the same for boys and teenagers today. -Robert S. Sharp - 11yr., Eagle Scout

I became a Leader in this great Scouting movement because of my Father's example. I am 1 of 7 Eagle Scouts. I have chosen to pick up and carry my father's torch as he can longer do so. Also, since I had a few Leaders who were not the best Leaders, that I tried to make sure that if I could that no youth would have an untrained Leader for a Scoutmaster. David S. Campbell - 14 yr., Eagle Scout

My first adult position was Unit Commissioner. I accepted it to help Units so that the boys would get that chance that I once had. -Patrick Trepp, 6 yr., Eagle Scout

Scouting is a valuable program and does not run by itself. My parents were quite involved when I was a Scout. -M.S. 3 yr., Eagle Scout

My first adult position was ASM. I loved the program! - Pete Thornton, 39 yr., Eagle Scout

I remembered my days in Scouting and the joy, strength and character it brought to me. I wanted to give back to Scouting what it gave to me. -Thomas Foster - 20 yr., Eagle Scout

I decided become involved as ASM for two reasons - 1. I remembered the good times I had in Scouts. 2. I was taking a class from the person who asked and thought it couldn't hurt my chances of success. -Steven Lenig - 20 yr., Eagle Scout

I wanted to help the Troop and pay back the Unit for the help and time I was given while working toward Eagle. -G. Warde - 22yrs, Eagle Scout

I became involved because they needed help and I owed it to the Troop. -Michael Brumble - 25 yr., Eagle Scout

I was a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and just continued to serve as a Leader after I turned 18. By the time I graduated from high school, I was hooked on Scouting Leadership. I also felt that my services were needed to keep our Troop going, so I stayed involved. -PRT- 6yr., Eagle Scout

My first adult position was Tiger Cub Coach. It was my sons first year and the perfect opportunity for me to spend time with him and open his eyes to the wonder of Scouting - which was something I dearly loved as a young boy. -2yr. Leader, Eagle Scout