Eagle Scout Award
The Fox Valley chapter of the SAR is proud to work with the Three Fires Council of the Boy Scouts of America to honor every Eagle Scout with a Certificate of Recognition.
Ron Feldman, the Chairman of Eagle Scout Programs in the Fox Valley Chapter. He is also a Revolutionary War re-enactor and does public speaking on this topic. He works with the Three Fires Council on the details of the SAR information to be included in the packet of each new Eagle Scout.
The SAR has a Scholarship Program which is open to all Eagle Scouts who are currently registered in an active unit and have not reached their 19th birthday during the year of application. It is NOT necessary to have an ancestor that fought in the American Revolution to participate. All Eagle Scouts in the Three Fires Council are welcome to participate if they meet the age requirement and are registered in an active unit.
Entrants need to complete only one application -- the one for the chapter competition. If it is a winner, then it is used for the state competition; and if it is a winner in Illinois, then it is used for the national competition. This is an annual program with shoulder patches, medals and scholarships presented each year. Eagle Scouts from the Three Fires Council are encouraged to participate.
The application consists of:
1. The two page application form
2. The Four Generation ancestor chart
3. The 500 word essay
Details about the scholarship program including the necessary application and four generation ancestor chart can be downloaded from the national site. For Eagle Scouts in the Three Fires Council, the application should be mailed between August 1st and December 15th to:
Mr. Ron Feldman
542 Glacier Trail
Roselle, IL 60176
Questions should be e-mailed to Ron Feldman at brassgrasshopper@sbcglobal.net.
Scholarship Program Summary
Fox Valley Chapter
Leader:
Rod Herbig
Deadline:
December 15 of Current Year
Prize:
Medal (shown above) and recognition at chapter dinner
Illinois SAR
Leader:
Jim Say
Deadline:
January 15 of Following Year
Prize:
Trophy, $500 scholarship, and opportunity to speak at the state convention
National SAR
Leader:
Robert Burt
Deadline:
February 15 of Following Year
Prize:
1st Place - $8,000 Scholarship
2nd Place - $4,000 Scholarship
3rd Place - $2,000 Scholarship
Award Photo Gallery
April 27, 2015: Spring Dinner
Mike introduces VP Rod Herbig, this year's Eagle Scout winner Trevor Bollech, and his parents.
Rod explains the elaborate framed award to Trevor and his proud parents.
April 29, 2013: Spring Dinner
Eagle Scout Chairman Rod Herbig presents a medal and plaque to Andrew Zanoni, our Eagle Scout award winner, while his parents watch with pride.
April 29, 2012: Spring Dinner
Winner of the Eagle Scout award in the Fox Valley Chapter for 2012 Ben O'Donnell and his proud parents.
January 9, 2010: Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Former Chapter President Don Parrish presents a Certificate to Eagle Scout David C. Bailey Jr at his Court of Honor.
Dave stands with his family: Chapter Treasurer David Bailey, chapter member & fellow Eagle Scout Paul Bailey, and proud mother Ceil Bailey.
May 3, 2009: Fox Valley Dinner Meeting
Winner of the Eagle Scout award in the Fox Valley Chapter for 2012 Ben O'Donnell and his proud parents.
April 27, 2008: Fox Valley Dinner Meeting
Eagle Scout winner Jeff Steimle with his parents, David and Susan.
President and Eagle Scout Chairman Mike Johnston enjoys watching Jeff Steimle being pinned by his mother with the medal as the top Eagle Scout selected by the Fox Valley Chapter.
April 22, 2007: Fox Valley Dinner Meeting
Eagle Scout winner Paul Bailey shows his parents, Dave and Ceil, his medal and certificate.
VP and Eagle Scout Chairman Mike Johnston explains to Paul Bailey that he has been also selected by ILSSAR as the top Eagle Scout in Illinois.
Daniel Pickerl’s Eagle Scout Project
In the fall of 2006, the Fox Valley chapter provided some financial assistance to Children of the American Revolution member Daniel Pickerl with his Eagle Scout Project. Daniel did a complete rehab of the Veterans memorial in Naperville's Pioneer Park.
May 13, 2006: Annual Convention of the ILSSAR in Springfield
Evan Thorne received the Eagle Scout Trophy and $500 check from President Ken Griswold as the best Eagle Scout. Mike Johnston, Chairman of Eagle Scout programs, received a certificate from Harry Windland honoring Fox Valley for having the top Eagle Scout.
May 7, 2006: Eagle Court of Honor for Paul Bailey in Naperville
Chapter Member and former ILSSAR President David Bailey proudly stands by his son Paul Donald Bailey III at the ceremony where Paul became an Eagle Scout. Chapter President Don Parrish presented a SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Paul during the event.
April 23, 2006: Dinner Meeting of the Fox Valley Chapter of the ILSSAR in Naperville
Evan Thorne, this year's winner of the Eagle Scout award, enjoyed dinner with his parents, Vicki and Mark, and members of the Fox Valley chapter. During the program, Evan was presented with a medal and certificate by Mike Johnston, VP of the chapter.
April 18, 2004: Dinner Meeting of the Fox Valley Chapter of the ILSSAR in Lisle
Mike Johnston presents the Eagle Scout medal to Christopher Nickells, this year's Fox Valley Chapter winner. Chris' mother pins it on him while his proud father watches. Chris displays the family heirloom used in the American Revolution and reads his winning essay to 33 members & guests.