Archaeology Art Astronomy Basketry Camping* Citizenship in the Community* Citizenship in the Nation* Citizenship in the World* Communications* Crime Prevention Emergency Preparedness* Environmental Science* Family Life* Fingerprinting First Aid Fish & Wildlife Management Geology Home Repairs Indian Lore Leatherwork Mammal Study Metalwork Model Design and Building Motorboating Orienteering Personal Fitness* Personal Management* Pioneering Plant Science Plumbing Reptile & Amphibian Study Rifle Shooting Shotgun Shooting Space Exploration Swimming* Textile Wood Carving Woodwork
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1994 Joined Cub Scouting 1997 Earned the Arrow of Light Award Graduated from Pack 322 Joined Troop 125 Attained the Rank of Boy Scout 4/3/97 Spent a weekend in Harriman State Park Appointed to and served as Assistant Patrol Leader Awarded Totin’ Chip Certification 1998 Attained the Rank of Tenderfoot 3/17/98 Attained the Rank of Second Class 10/17/98 Appointed to and served as Troop Scribe 1999 Attained the Rank of First Class 1/19/99 Attained the Rank of Star 11/9/99 Appointed to and served as Troop Scribe Attended week-long Summer Camp at Trexler Scout Reservation 2000 Attained the Rank of Life 8/4/00 Appointed to and served as Troop Guide Appointed to and served as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Inducted into the Order of the Arrow as an Ordeal Member Completed the Junior Leadership Training Course at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp Attended week-long Summer Camp at Treasure Island Scout Camp 2001 Elected to and served as Senior Patrol Leader Completed the President’s Trail and Lincoln Pilgrimage Trail in Washington, DC Served as Staff for the Junior Leadership Training Course at BHSC Earned the World Conservation Award Earned the Pope Pius XII Religious Award Sealed the bond of Brotherhood in the Order of the Arrow Attended week-long Summer Camp at Ten Mile River Scout Camp 2002 Appointed to and served as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Served as Staff for the Junior Leadership Training Course at BHSC Began Eagle Scout Leadership Project Attended week-long Spring Camp at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp Attended week-long Summer Camp at Barton Scout Camp 2003 Served as Staff for the 21st Century Woodbadge Adult Training at BHSC Completed Eagle Scout Leadership Project 2004 Passed Eagle Scout Board of Review 3/9/04
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2004 Shahin Michael Namazi
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EAGLE SCOUT #64
A Message from the Eagle Scout
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Joining the Boy Scouts of America provided me with the first opportunity in my life to learn and
demonstrate leadership. As I rose through the ranks and attained higher leadership positions,
I strived to develop my leadership skills. I believe that my Scouting experiences inspired me to
seek out leadership within my school. For two years, I was elected by the student body to the
position of Student Council Treasurer, a position which I have held in very high regard. I have
been privileged to serve as the Student Council President for the 2003-2004 school year,
having been elected to that position last May. I am also proud to have served as the Treasurer
of the Technology Honor Society. I have also used my leadership abilities to obtain positions
within Scouting. In addition to having served as my Troop’s Senior Patrol Leader and an
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, I have sought out opportunities outside of my troop. After
participating in the Treasure Oaks Junior Leader Training Conference, I have served on staff
for the course for the past three years. Last summer, I was invited to participate in Boys’ State
of New York sponsored by the American Legion. This intensive program brought together
skills I learned both in Scouting and in school. This week-long event was one of the most
influential in my life, and I will carry memories from it for the rest of my life. These activities
have helped me to develop my personal leadership abilities, which I hope to carry with me for
the rest of my life. The skills and wisdom that I have acquired over the years will be of help to
me no matter what path in life I may take. I will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in
the fall, where I will study electrical engineering. Whether I end up in the business world,
military, government, etc… I will carry with me what I have learned about myself and my peers.
Thank You, Shahin M. Namazi
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Eagle Project Description
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My Eagle Project involved the reconstruction of an “all-access” trail at Caleb Smith State Park
Preserve in Smithtown, New York. The original trail was constructed as an Eagle Project in 1984,
and had since become in need of repair. The trail is 1,565 feet long, or a little over a quarter of a
mile. The trail surface is packed bluestone dust, with wood siding to contain the bluestone. After
planning my project, and securing the approval of the park and my troop, I set out to reconstruct
the trail. I reconstructed the trail in stages, allowing it to remain open throughout construction.
After pulling up the old siding, I replaced it with new, stronger wood. Once this was complete, I
replaced the bluestone dust with a new, three inch layer, which was rolled to compaction. In
addition, I replaced a drainage system throughout the trail, which is used to prevent erosion of the
trail. I began the planning stage of my project in June of 2002, and started construction in October
of 2002. The trail was completed in August of 2003. The trail is designed to be accessible to those
in wheelchairs, in addition to accommodating strollers and wagons. The trail is a nature trail, with a
number of stations detailing the beautiful foliage that surrounds the area. A total of 538.75 man
hours were used to complete this project. It is my hope that the reconstruction of this trail will
benefit the community and those who use it. I am extremely grateful to all those who helped me
complete this project – Scouts, Scouters, friends, and especially my family.
Pope Pius XII Religious Award World Conservation Award Junior Leader Training Conference Staff for Junior Leader Training Conference Staff for 21st Century Woodbadge Adult Training NE-II-135
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Special Awards and Training
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Assistant Patrol Leader Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Senior Patrol Leader Scribe Troop Guide
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