([Portland], [Or], [10/07/03])—Andrew Steven Crawford has been selected as one of eighty Eagle Scouts from across the country to receive a $1,500 scholarship provided by the National Eagle Scout Association.
Over 1,554 Eagle Scout scholarship applications were submitted for different Eagle Scout scholarship programs. Crawford's selection represents recognition of his superb record of accomplishments.
Crawford plans to attend Portland State University and earn a degree in Psychology and a minor in Computer Science. Crawford's Eagle project involved setting up a computer network at the Huntington Terrace senior retirement community in Gresham, Oregon. He had a local computer recycling organization “Free Geek,” donate two computers and a printer. Crawford's troop assisted in assembling the computers and provided on-site instruction to the seniors on how to use the computers and printer.
“I thank Scouts and Scouters who helped me along the way to achieve this scholarship. My Scout leaders in Pack 586 and Troop 544 in Gresham deserve special recognition for all their help from the time I was a Tiger Cub until I reached the rank of Eagle Scout. I thank district and council leaders for their support, too. I hope to return the honor some day by becoming a Scout leader in my community and helping other youth achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. For me, Scouting has always been fun and very rewarding. I would like to thank my parents, family, and friends for their help and support of me achieving Eagle rank. The NESA scholarship is icing on the cake and allows me the financial assistance to ease the cost of tuition,” said Crawford.
The Eagle Scout Service, under the direction of the Boy Scout Division, National Office, Boy Scouts of America, selects the winners through a review committee. This committee also determines the number and size of scholarships to be granted each year to deserving Eagle Scouts graduating from high school.
Besides being a graduating high school senior, applicants must also be currently registered in the Boy Scouts of America, and have been granted the Eagle Scout Award prior to submitting the application. Additionally, each candidate must have demonstrated leadership ability in Scouting and a strong record of participation in activities outside of Scouting, and have the endorsement of a volunteer or professional Scout leader who knows the applicant personally.
One of the nation's largest youth development organizations, the Boy Scouts of America, currently has 4.3 million youth members and 1.1 million adult volunteers.
To obtain applications for the 2004 Eagle Scout scholarship program, candidates should contact the Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2145 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, OR 97201 (503-226-3423), write to: Eagle Scout Service, S220, 1325 W. Walnut Hill Lane, P.O. Box 152079, Irving, Texas 75015-2079, or download from the BSA web site at www.scouting.org/nesa/scholar . Applicants should ask for Form No. 58-702. Applications must be postmarked no later then midnight February 28 th and received no later than March 5 th .
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About the Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America
The Cascade Pacific Council is the twelfth largest council (out of 319) in terms of membership. The Cascade Pacific Council serves more than 54,000 youth in 18 counties in northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, and is supported by more than 16,000 adult volunteer mentors.
Local Boy Scouts of America Accomplishments
This last year Scouts of the Cascade Pacific Council reached out to the community and achieved the following outstanding accomplishments:
Goodwill/Good Turn – Scouts collected approximately 450,000 pounds of usable clothing and household goods for Goodwill Industries.
Camping Program – The Cascade Pacific Council has one of the strongest outdoor camping programs in the country, camping 12,000 boys at 9 summer resident camps and 10 day camps last year.
Scouting for Food – Over 11,000 Scouts collected 553,800 pounds of food for local hunger relief agencies through the Scouting for Food drive.
Guy Miller Tree Plant – Over 2,200 youth and family members planted nearly 32,550 tree seedlings in our forests and neighborhoods in support of the Guy Miller Tree Plant program. This program has accounted for the planting of nearly 2 million trees since its inception.
Community Service – Scouts contributed more than 1.3 million hours of service to local communities last year.
Violence Free Spring Break – In partnership with the Portland Police Bureau, the Police Activities League and other organizations the Scouts have assisted with numerous programs and activities including “Violence Free Spring Break”, an event where over 325 at-risk youth members utilized Scout facilities.
Outreach – Over $36,000 in scholarships were awarded to over 590 youth members for summer camp.
