The Blue Ridge Chapter – Sons of the American Revolution has launched the Eagle Scout Recognition and Scholarship Program in cooperation with the Daniel Boone Council, BSA announced William G. Clotworthy, chapter president.

“The young men who achieve the rank of Eagle Scout demonstrate they believe in the common principles shared by the SAR and the Boy Scouts of America. The Blue Ridge chapter joins with the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution in recognizing Eagle Scouts for their achievement and by assisting them to further their education and personal development as patriotic citizens,” stated Clotworthy.

An Eagle Scout may enter the local, state and national competitions if he is currently registered in an active unit and does not reach his 19th birthday during the year of application, January 1 – December 31, 2007.

The application will allow the young man to participate in local, state and national competitions as long as he wins. The application consists of a two page application, a four generation ancestor chart and an essay, not to exceed 500 words, on an American Revolutionary patriotic theme, which include footnotes and bibliography

Applications must be mailed to SAR Eagle Scout Chairman Billy Mitchell no later than November 15, 2007.

The local winner will be chosen and his application will be forwarded to the North Carolina Society, SAR. The state winner will be entered in the national competition.

The Blue Ridge chapter will award an impressive National SAR Eagle Scout uniform patch to each applicant and the winner will receive a National SAR Eagle Scout Medal, a scholarship check for $200.00 (college plans will not have to be complete for the Eagle to receive the scholarship check) and an opportunity to attend a Blue Ridge Chapter luncheon where he can share his essay

The state winner will receive a handsome Eagle trophy, a scholarship check for $250.00 and an invitation to attend the state convention

The national winner will receive an $8,000.00 scholarship award and an invitation, with expenses paid, to the national convention. The runner-up will receive a $4,000.00 scholarship award and the second runner-up will receive a $2,000.00 scholarship award.

The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational and patriotic organization which seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism and the value of American citizenship. It hopes to inspire and strengthen each future generation as it is challenged to defend our freedoms on the battlefield and in our public institutions.

Additional information and application forms are available on line at http://www.sar.org.. They may also be obtained from SAR Eagle Scout Chairman Billy P. Mitchell, bmitch@bellsouth.net, 29 Hunters Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28791, (828) 890-5461.

“I hope the scoutmaster and parents of each Eagle will encourage their scout to enter this outstanding opportunity for further recognition and personal achievement,” Mitchell added.

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