Life to Eagle Discussion

Topics: Eagle Rank Requirements, Eagle Scout Service Project-Workbook & Proposal review, Eagle Scout Board of Review and Life to Eagle - Questions and Answers

Simpsonwood Park is back in the news, as Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation has come up with early plans to make the park more accessible. The park’s Steering Committee is scheduled to hear a preliminary design on June 16 before adopting a master plan for the park. However, no funding has been allocated to the concept yet, which is expected to eventually come from SPLOST funds.

• Click here to read plan.

The overall park concept is for the area to be primarily a passive park, with 1.5 miles of paved walking trails, and parking areas. Already, the county has spent over $900,000 in demolishing several older buildings along the Chattahoochee River. The land was originally purchased by the county for a total cost of $14 million, of which the City of Peachtree Corners contributed $2 million.

Thank you to units who came out on Saturday, May 14 for the first (soon-to-be-annual?) Button Gwinnett District Day of Service!

 We were thrilled to partner with Gwinnett County Parks. Nine units, totaling 59 youth and 32 adults, participated in helping to beautify Pinckneyville Park. We contributed a combined total of 263 service hours to this project! Thank you to Packs 608 and 575, and Boy Scout Troops 419, 251, 146, 608, 846, 827, and 525.

Calling all Webelos leaders, Cubmasters, and Boy Scout troops. Mark your calendars for the annual WW event - where our Webelos I and II Scouts get to experience a taste of Boy Scout camp. 

Each unit should send an estimate of youth and adults by May 10 to Kim Towne, District Activities Chair, at ktowne2@bellsouth.net or text 770-880-8798. Forward the flyer on gwinnettbsa.org to your unit! We're partnering with Gwinnett County Parks for a service project that ALL Scout ages can attend! Remember, most Boy Scout ranks now need service hours. This project is open to scouts, leaders, parents - Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venture Crews, OA, etc.

Packs must have at least one representative present- sign up on link below.

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