James C. Reed

James was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 29, 1990. He is a sophomore, andHonor student at Simsbury High School. James rows for the Simsbury Crew Team,is a member of The Future Business Leaders of America and the As Schools MatchWits Team. James was recently recognized at the Platinum level for his fund raisingefforts by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

James began his Scouting career as a Tiger Cub under the watchful eye of his leaderLydia Tedone. James moved to Cub Scouts Den 9 with Erika Oranges as his denleader (Thanks Akela). He earned his Arrow of Light in 2001 and joined Troop 174with Scoutmaster Nick Civitillo and Assistant Scoutmasters George Fogle and HalCollins. James is forever grateful for the guidance he received from all the scoutleadership. In 2004, James was the proud recipient of the Kevin Hanley Award forScouting Spirit.

James' favorite memories of scouting are from his summers at Camp Workcoemanas a scout and later as a CIT. At Workcoeman, James earned his Mile Swim andScuba designations as well as his certification for BSA Lifeguard. James and hisfamily are grateful to Camp Director Lou Seiser, Scoutmaster Joe Vita, Miss Lindaand the dining staff and Camp Nurses Wanda McKeon, Holly Galliher and Terri

LeDuc for their understanding whichallowed James to enjoy the full campexperience.

James would also like to thank hisparents and his little sister Margot fortheir support. To his dad for his endlessleaf-raking and carpentry "Hmm James,I'm not sure about the angle on thatpicnic bench-is it tilting or is it me?"To his mom, "I want the Eagle mother'spin James." (Ok she was supportiveother times). To Margot, his sister whohas been attending scout meetings sinceher infancy, "James why are these Packmeetings so loud? I can't sleep!"

To ALL of you, who gave me yourwords of encouragement, please know itmade a difference-Thank you!

ArcheryAstronomyBasketryBird StudyCamping *CanoeingCitizenship in theCommunity *

Citizenship in theNation *

Citizenship in theWorld *

* Eagle Required

ScoutTenderfootSecond ClassFirst Class

Merit Badges Earned (31)

ClimbingCommunications *Environmental Science *Family Life *First Aid *Fish and WildlifeManagement

GeologyLife Saving *Mammal StudyMusicNature

Rank Advancement

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StarLifeEagle

OrienteeringPersonal Fitness *Personal Management *Rifle ShootingRowingSmall Boat SailingSoil and WaterConservation

SportsSwimming *WeatherWood Carving

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James designed and helped build two cedar picnic benches for Henry JamesMemorial School. He also prepared the teacher's patio area for their arrival andplacement. James enjoyed his time at HJMS and wanted to give back to the facultyand staff who made his experience a memorable one. Special thanks to Eagle

(counselor Erik Spoering, Assistant Principal Patricia Hanna Peters for sponsoring his

project and to Julie Kozlowski, President and Amy Wagner, Treasurer of the HJMSParent Teacher Council fortheir support. A specialthank you to his friendsEvan Goetjen and MattHuggins, and also to his dad,who worked hard in thesummer sun to build the twomost impressive picnicbenches ever crafted.

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