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