Kay Huges-Dennett is joined by Eagle Scout Joshua Carlson on the outdoor bench he built for the library.Joshua D. Carlson was awarded the Eagle Scout Award at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on August 14 at the Brockport Free Methodist Church.
Josh began his scout career in Cub Scout Pack 86. He joined Boy Scout Troop 375 and began advancing toward the ultimate goal of Eagle Scout. Josh held several positions in Troop 375, ultimately attaining the rank of Junior Scoutmaster. He mentored younger scouts in his troop and spent two summers at BSA Camp Barton teaching first year scouts. Josh also became a member of the Order of the Arrow, the National Honor Society of Scouting for which he attained the rank of Brotherhood. The motto of the OA is “cheerful service” and Josh exemplified this through his many hours of community service at scouts, school and church.
The Hamlin Library was the recipient of Josh’s Eagle project. Josh proposed to the Hamlin Library Director, Kay Hughes-Dennett, building an outdoor bench which would provide seating for patrons waiting for rides or taking cell phone calls. While researching styles of benches, they found a wood-working project book in the Hamlin Library and ultimately used those plans to build the bench. Josh also refurbished an old, rusty bike rack that is used by kids and teens in the area. The project was supported by the Brockport Lowe’s store which provided the supplies and materials.
Josh is the son of Dan and Susan Carlson of Hamlin. His brothers, Christopher and Michael, are also Boy Scouts in Troop 375. Josh is a 2012 graduate of Brockport High School. He is attending Finger Lakes Community College where he is majoring in Conservation and Law with the goal of working as a DEC officer.
