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The Eagle

What does it mean to be an Eagle Scout? How does one become an Eagle Scout? Why does it require a project? These are common questions to someone who hasn’t achieved the rank of Eagle. For those very few who have reached the summit, the answers are easy. The Eagle you are about to read about, not only sought to honor Old Glory, but to educate the public on how to ensure a respectful retirement.

Carter Kohli | Troop 777 | Lima, Ohio

When people watch the American Flag flutter in the wind, what do they see? Do they just see colors, or do words like honor, reverence, and respect materialize in their mind? For Eagle Scout Carter Kohli, the latter is true. The values gained through his Scouting adventure are magnified through his project.

“I went to the Veterans Freedom Flag Monument in Lima to see what could be done. I realized they had no plaque discussing the American Flag and I had found my project.” This project would be multi-faceted, requiring the assistance of 29 volunteers and 233 man-hours.

With the location and an idea in mind, Carter now had to figure out what he wanted to do. “Working with my Sponsor and Troop Committee, I decided to install a flag retirement station.” Including an informational plaque and retirement mailbox for flags to dropped off in, Carter knew that he would need some funding and donations from the local community.

“I was able to raise $500 by writing a letter to INEOS, where my grandfather works. They are located near the monument and provided the donation as part of their larger service to the Lima community.”

I also worked with Chris Fultz, from Fultz Sign Company. He made the signs and information plaque that I installed for the project and donated them to me. Greg Geboyls, my project sponsor, worked with several people to get the mailbox donated and powder coated for the flag retirement station.”

With his project largely finished, Carter wanted to perform one more act to pay homage to the Stars and Stripes. “I performed a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, hopefully bringing attention to how to properly respect and retire American Flags.”


When asked about his time in Scouting, Carter zeroed in on helping the local community. “I wanted to make a difference in my community and achieve the highest rank in Scouting. I have gained leadership and communication skills, learned how to ask for help, and have become an active member of my community thanks to Scouting.”

      

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