Eagle Scout Service ProjectEugene Jeong

Explanation• Some of the material in this presentation is written in past-

tense. This is because I wrote these parts during the planning phase of the project. Thus, they were written before the project was carried out.

Project: STKG Table Replacement• Pre-project Plan• A few months ago, the very old picnic tables at my church, St. Kim

Taegon Catholic Church, snapped and became unusable. • They had been rotting for quite a while and finally broke. • I decided that replacing the heavily damaged tables by building

new ones with more sturdy and reliable materials would be a worthwhile project.

• I plan to build two tables to be used near the front entrance of the church for the convenience and enjoyment of our church members.

Project’s Beneficial Purpose• After the old picnic tables broke, they had to be removed since they

were no longer of use to the church. On many sunny days, people used them every Sunday after mass to enjoy lunch and socialize. However, there is no longer anywhere to eat outside; lunch can only be eaten inside, and it can get quite crowded.

• Furthermore, our church loves to hold after-mass sports activities, and the picnic tables used to be a place to sit down, rest, and have a cup of water. There is simply no place to sit outside; if one wishes to sit down, he or she must walk inside and go to the cafeteria. The presence of picnic tables simply made things more convenient, and they also made good weather something easier to enjoy.

• If I can bring them back, I can allow the members of our church to enjoy church life exactly as they did before; they will have access to outdoor seating for a variety of things, including dining, conversing, and resting.

How will this project demonstrate leadership?• I will show leadership first by procuring a construction plan for the new

picnic tables. Then, I will calculate the costs of the materials needed to complete the project. After doing so, I will communicate with my priest and other church members to discuss funding. The next step for me would be to gather project helpers and supply them with a time schedule. Once I finished that, I would actually purchase the materials. Finally, I would execute the project; I would go over the entire construction plan step-by-step with all of the project helpers, go over safety hazards, assign roles, and supervise the progress. By supervising I mean that I would be offering assistance, providing answers, making sure no one is injured, and guiding the completion of a successful project. All of these steps will require me to take initiative and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

• I will train workers by going over the construction plan in great detail before starting the actual project. I will show how each step will be done, what materials they will require, and who will be doing what throughout the project. Furthermore, I will make sure to go over safety hazards and give information to the helpers about how to use the necessary equipment.

Continued• Sawdust left from the cutting and sanding of lumber will be

removed through the use of brooms and leaf blowers/vacuums. Tools will be returned to their respective owners. All other leftover materials will be donated to the church. It has a shed that will store the unused hardware/lumber from the project.

• Other scouts will have a variety of opportunities to earn advancement. First of all, they will be demonstrating Scout spirit by "helping other people" and being "loyal, helpful, friendly, and kind". They will also be participating in a non-meeting troop/patrol activity. Furthermore, it will be a great chance for them to earn service hours.

Materials and Fundraising• I visited Lowe’s with my construction plan which included all of

the necessary materials • I then estimated the total cost of the materials

• After obtaining the estimate, I set up a booth in my church with flyers about the project and information about how the money will be used. Numerous church members were willing to donate.

The Actual Project• The following slides will show “during” and “after” pictures of

the project.• Explanation:• BSA regulations hold that Scouts are not allowed to use power

tools during Eagle Scout Service Projects; thus, one of the adults is the only one shown using power tools.

During (Cutting and Assembling the Wood)

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Start of second phase (Detailing)

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Conclusion• The project required many hours of planning• It also involved communicating with the BSA officials, church

officials, helpers, etc.• Appropriate time-scheduling and budget-planning were

absolute necessities• In the end, adequate planning ended up being what the

project’s success depended on, and the tables are still there today (and in excellent condition)• The church members use them all the time, and the purpose of

their original predecessors has been restored