(pictured) Taking time from Aszklar Eagle project at Livingston Avenue School are, Nick Stryker, Brendan Aszklar, Thomas Piacentini, Shamus Garcia.
Rising to the rank of Eagle Scout is the pinnacle of a Boy Scouts journey. To achieve this a young man must complete an array of life skill tests attached to a minimum of 21 merit badges, some to his choosing, others mandatory to the task. He must also complete a management project that will benefit his church, school or community. This project will test his ability to take on a job bigger than he has ever done before. He must plan it in advance, coordinate and bring together the human resources necessary, the supplies needed, and fund the effort. It will use all the training that a young man has received during his 12 years of scouting.
Troop 80 of The Cranford First Presbyterian Church is proud to announce the graduation of their 137th Eagle Scout since 1928, Brendan Aszklar. Brendan completed 28 merit badges and completed an extensive renovation of the entry gardens at Livingston Ave. School as well as a teacher’s garden that allows educators to retreat to a peaceful place for much needed tranquil time during the school day.
Brendan worked with principle Philip Luiz in designing the needs for the gardens. With a volunteer team of 11 fellow scouts Brendan managed the project over a course of several days. In all a total of 137 man hours were logged as they tilled and cleaned the overgrown gardens and planted 38 new plants and bushes.
As project manager Brendan contacted several local nurseries and landscaping companies that provided all the components necessary. A generous monetary donation from a local salon provided funds for all the extras.
Brendan would like to thank the following for their support of his project. Bartell’s, William’s Nursery, Dreyer Farms, The Yard, Bush Landscaping and Styles Street for Hair.
For more information about Troop 80 visit our web site Troop80-bsa.com.
Submitted by Troop 80
