Alex Hanzlik, Eagle Scout, with friends and family at his Court of Honor. On Tuesday, October 23, Boy Scouts from Troop 90 celebrated their fall Court of Awards honoring 13 scouts who advanced in rank, two new scouts who joined the troop and the presentation of the highest rank of Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, to Alexander Hanzlik, 18, of Churchville-Chili High School.
Alex earned his Eagle Scout award by completing an intensive community service project for the Westside Cemetery. Alex and his crew created a gravel path in the shape of a figure 8, representing infinity and everlasting life. The path was created so that people could have their loved ones cremated remains placed around the path and have a beautiful outdoor setting to offer their remembrances. The project took five months of planning and one month to complete. Alex said, “I came up with the idea to do this project because I wanted to give back to the community in a way that could not be replaced or removed.”
Alex earned a total of 29 Merit Badges from 2005-2012 as part of his requirement to become an Eagle Scout. Some of the badges he earned were: Archery, Citizenship in the Community, Nation and World, First Aid, Geology and Oceanography. A minimum of 21 Merit Badges are required for any Eagle Scout.
Alex was joined by his parents, Jeff and Sharon Hanzlik, at the ceremony held at the First Baptist Church of Chili, at 3182 Chili Avenue, which was followed by a celebratory reception.
Troop 90 scouts were recognized for advancing in rank and earning various badges at a ceremony held October 23 at the First Baptist Church in Chili.Also at the ceremony, 13 scouts advanced in rank. Scout Master Keith Wimer and Advancement Chairperson, Jeff Bishoping presented the boys with Merit Badges and honors earned over the past several months. New scouts that joined Troop 90 are Michael Graham, Jason Li, Benjamin Lyon and Jonathan Lyon. Scouts earning the rank of Tenderfoot are Louis DelRegno, Kyle Fingar, Mark Greene, Connor O’Hara, Thomas Reynolds and Michael Smith. Scouts earning the Rank of 2nd Class: Alexander Steiner, Scouts earning the Rank of 1st Class: Shayne Auble and Scouts earning the Rank of Life: Kyle Podlaski.
“We are very proud of all of the scouts of Troop 90 who have put in a tremendous amount of effort to advance to each of these ranks in boy scouts,” said Keith Wimer, Scout Master. “We look to advance as many scouts as we can to the rank of Eagle and are always pleased with the creativity, thought and effort that go into the projects. We are very happy with Alex’s project and proud of the efforts of all of the boys in our troop.”
Overall, Troop 90 scouts have earned a total of 63 Merit Badges since their Court of Awards Ceremony last spring.
To support many of their annual activities, Troop 90 will begin their annual Holiday Wreath Sale on Saturday, November 24 at the First Baptist Church in Chili.
For information about Troop 90, or to get information about joining, contact the troop website at www.bsa90.com.
