Scout recognition scholarship available

by MPC

The Blue Ridge chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, has launched the Eagle Scout recognition and scholarship program in cooperation with the Daniel Boone Council, BSA said William G. Clotworthy, Chapter president.

An Eagle Scout may enter the local, state and national competitions if he is currently registered in an active unit and does not reach his 19th birthday during the year of application, Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2007.

“The Blue Ridge chapter joins with the Sons of the American Revolution in recognizing Eagle Scouts for their achievements,” said Clothworthy.

The process consists of a two-page application, a four-generation ancestor chart and an essay, not to exceed 500 words, on an American Revolutionary patriotic theme, which should include footnotes and bibliography.

Applications must be mailed to SAR Eagle Scout Chairman Billy Mitchell no later than Nov. 15.

The local winner will be chosen and his application will be forwarded to the North Carolina Society, SAR. The state winner will be entered in the national competition.

The Blue Ridge Chapter will award a National SAR Eagle Scout uniform patch to each applicant and the winner will receive a National SAR Eagle Scout Medal, a scholarship check for $200, and an opportunity to attend a Blue Ridge chapter luncheon. College plans do not have to be complete for the Eagle Scout to receive the scholarship check.

The state winner will receive an Eagle Trophy, a scholarship check for $250 and an invitation to attend the state convention.

The national winner will receive an $8,000 scholarship award and an invitation, with expenses paid, to the national convention. The runner-up will receive a $4,000 scholarship award and the second runner-up will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Additional information and application forms are available on line at www.sar.org or www.ncssar.com/events/eaglesct.htm or from SAR Eagle Scout Chairman Billy P. Mitchell, bmitch@bellsouth.net , 29 Hunters Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28791, (828) 890-5461.

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