The fundraiser had a full house despite fears of black ice on Friday morning.
Despite the threat of winter weather Friday morning, the 2013 Golden Eagle Breakfast had a full house at the Metropolitan Club to support Scouting in the Milton District, raising more than $30,000. More than 60 business, civic and Scouting leaders and elected officials attended this year’s Boy Scout fund-raising event on Jan. 18 to show their support for Boy Scouts in the community. The Milton District includes Alpharetta, Milton, most of Roswell and the western half of Johns Creek. More than 3,000 youth participate in Scouting in the Milton District.The fundraiser provides funding to support the District’s summer programs, adult training, equipment and your sponsorships. With a goal of $25,000 and more than $30,000 raised, this year’s …
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In an effort to obtain his Eagle badge, Nate Vernon went to work on painting the old community center with the help of fellow troop members.
While most teenagers were enjoying their Saturday at the pool or mall, Nate Vernon,17, was at the Crabapple Community Center with paintbrush in hand ready to give the old building a new look. As a Boy Scout Vernon is working to obtain his Eagle badge, the highest rank attainable in the program. He must complete a large community service project to do so. He was contacted by the Crabapple Community Association to take on the community center and readily agreed. “ I’m always an advocate for freshening up the way that people see our city,” said Nate. Amanda Quintona was nearby at the Milton Market overseeing her daughter’s lemonade stand and decided to help out. She looks forward to seeing what becomes of the now vacant building. “It would be…
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NWynne
9:56 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2011
Great job Nate! What a fantastic project for our community and very impressive that you are earning your Eagle Scout badge! Noreen Wynne more ›