Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge 2477 » Scouting

A New Eagle Scout

jserota — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:35:24 +0000

On Sunday December 20, 2009 a Boy Scouts of America, Court of Honor was held for Dion Kucera at the Teledyne Scientific Center in Thousand Oaks, CA. with more than 200 friends, family and guests. Dion is a member of Troop 754 sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477. Dion was presented with a plaque, American Flag, and his name was inscribed in a permanent plaque that hangs in the ante room of the Lodge.

Eagle Project

With the help of 29 volunteers totaling nearly 230 hours of work,
Dion’s Eagle Project repaired an 80 foot trail at the Conejo Valley
YMCA. The project entailed adding 14 railroad ties as “steps”, and
clearing brush along the side of the trail and adding woodchips for
beautification. The project was an incredible success, and it couldn’t
have been possible without the help of donors, scouts, adults, family,
and friends. I would also like to thank Mr. Reynolds for his guidance
on my Eagle Project.

L-R

Bill Miller, Com. Scouting Chair
Bill Sternberg, GL Scouting Chair
Dion Kucera, Eagle Scout
Terry Gicking, Exalted Ruler BPO Elks #2477
Greg Metzgus, DDGER

Eagle Scout Kevin Ryan

jserota — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:20:16 +0000

L-R Mike, Kevin and Sheila Ryan, Terry Gicking, ER, Greg Metzgus, DDGER, Bill Sternberg, GL Scouting Chair. and Bill Miller Scouting Chair

On Sunday August 2, 2009 a Court of Honor was held for Eagle Scout Kevin Ryan at the Teledyne Scientific Center in Thousand Oaks. Kevin is a member of Troop BSA 754 and sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477. Honoring him was Terry Gicking, ER, and three Marvin M. Lewis scouting award recipients, Greg Metzgus, DDGER, Bill Sternberg, GL Scouting Chairman and Bill Miller, Com. Chair. A plaque, American Flag was presented and is the 50th Eagle Scout to spread his wings from this Troop to have his name inscribed on the Honor Roll housed at the Lodge.

Kevin is the son of Mike and Sheila Ryan. He is a graduate of Crespi Carmalite High School and participated in cross country track 3 years in a row. He is now attending University San Diego and is majoring in buisness.

He started in scouting as a Cub in Pack 3730 then joined BSA Troop 754. His Eagle Scout Project was to provide a storage facility for the outdoor play equipment of St. Pascal Baylon Grade School. After 193 volunteer hours, a 3 foot by 8 foot by 11 foot shed was completed on the schools property. Special thanks to Home Depot of Camarillo who gernerously supplied all the of the building supplies for the structure. A thank you to Frank Pagano, Kevins grandfather whose engineering skills helped Kevin draft the plans for the structure. Special thanks to Brian Bayne for the use of his wood shop. Special thanks for the family and friends for their help.

Flag Day

jserota — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:06:00 +0000

On Sunday June 14, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks recognizes this day as Flag Day. This is the day we recognize and pay tribute to the flag of our country. There were 75 members and parents of the scouting groups that Thousand Oaks Elks Lodge #2477 sponsors. The scouts presented the colors and replica flags that have graced our nation from the beginning until today and also is included the MIA flag.

In order of appearance: Andrew Clements BSA 754 Pine Tree; Lexie Seligman GSA 60060 Snake; Spencer Dietrich BSA 754 Two Crosses; Chandler Meshwork 60050 13 Stars; Evan Coppersmith BSA 754 15 Stars; Kevin Driscoll 763 48 Stars; Max Seligman POW; Ryan Barbee BSA 754 50 Stars.

After the Flag Day Ceremony a Flag Retirement took place out doors starting with Terry Gicking, Exalted Ruler and everyone else who wanted to retire a flag was encouraged to do so. There was an ice cream social concluding the day.