Dillon langston eagle project post project (bor) (pdf)

EAGLE SCOUT

LEADERSHIP

SERVICE

PROJECT

WORKBOOK

Dillon Langston Scout’s Name

301 Providence Oaks Circle

Milton, Georgia 30009

Address

678 865 2290

Telephone no.

Troop 1459 Unit No.

Milton Area District District

Atlanta Area Council Local Council

Walter Leicher Unit leader’s name

3440 Wood Branch Drive Alpharetta, GA 30009 Address

678 462 8941 Telephone No.

Jae Chong

Unit advancement committee person’s name.

125 Woodlake Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Address

(404) 803-0463 Telephone No.

Dillon Langston 2 Eagle Scout Project

Project Description 4

PROJECT DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................................. 5

PRESENT CONDITION ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 PLANS / DRAWINGS / DESIGNS.......................................................................................................................................... 6 MATERIALS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 SUPPLIES........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................................................11 FINANCIAL PLAN .............................................................................................................................................................15

Plan A. Corporate Donations ...............................................................................................................................15 Plan B. Donation Collection at Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North...............................................15 Plan C. Social Networking ....................................................................................................................................16

SCHEDULE.......................................................................................................................................................................17 HELPERS / WORKERS.......................................................................................................................................................19

A. Source of volunteers.....................................................................................................................................19 B. Solicitation Methods ....................................................................................................................................19 C. Organization..................................................................................................................................................19

ADULT SUPERVISION........................................................................................................................................................22 TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................................................................................22 WORK SITE .....................................................................................................................................................................22 SAFETY ...........................................................................................................................................................................23

PROJECT SPONSOR APPROVAL ...................................................................................................................................25

PROJECT MILESTONES .........................................................................................ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

Eagle Board of Review......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

APPENDIX 1 MAPS.................................................................................................................................................26

Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North .....................................................................................................26 From UUMAN to North Fulton Regional Hospital ...........................................................................................27 St. Aidan’s to UUMAN ..........................................................................................................................................28

APPENDIX 2 WORK SITE .......................................................................................................................................29

Worksite/Compost Area/Location of hose........................................................................................................30 Landscape Design..................................................................................................................................................31

UUMAN FRONT YARD (BEFORE) ....................................................................................................................................32 PROJECT WORK DAYS – WORK IN PROGRESS ....................................................................................................................34 COMPLETED PROJECT ......................................................................................................................................................35

APPENDIX 3 ABOUT UUMAN ..............................................................................................................................38

APPENDIX 4 PROJECT EVENT LOG ......................................................................................................................39

PROJECT EVENT LOG (CONTINUED) ..................................................................................................................................40

APPENDIX 5 PROJECT SIGN-UP LISTS.................................................................................................................41

APPENDIX 6 (NOT USED) ......................................................................................................................................42

APPENDIX 7 WATERING........................................................................................................................................43

A. Watering Duty Sign Up List .........................................................................................................................43 SIGN-UP SHEET FOR WATERING DUTY .............................................................................................................................43

B. Instructions for Watering ............................................................................................................................44

APPENDIX 8 LIST OF PURCHASES .......................................................................................................................45


APPENDIX 9 LIST OF DONORS .............................................................................................................................46

APPENDIX 10 PROJECT CHANGES .........................................................................................................................47

APPENDIX 11 LIST OF VOLUNTEERS .....................................................................................................................48

APPENDIX 12 DONATION REQUEST GUIDE ........................................................................................................49

APPENDIX 13 DONATION POSTER ........................................................................................................................51

APPENDIX 14 DONATION RECEIPT .......................................................................................................................53

APPENDIX 15 PLAQUE.............................................................................................................................................54

APPENDIX 16 EMAIL ALERT FOR UUMAN VOLUNTEERS .................................................................................55

APPENDIX 17 EMAIL ALERT FOR TROOP VOLUNTEERS....................................................................................56

APPENDIX 18 CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT ......................................................................................................57

SEE MATERIALS ...............................................................................................................................................................57

APPROVALS FOR COMPLETED PROJECT ...................................................................................................................58

APPENDIX 19 STATEMENT OF AMBITIONS AND LIFE PURPOSE ...................................................................59

APPENDIX 20 POST PROJECT..................................................................................................................................60

DONATION LOG ...............................................................................................................................................................60 LIST OF PURCHASES: ........................................................................................................................................................63 VOLUNTEER LIST .............................................................................................................................................................64 WATERING DUTY SIGN UP LIST ........................................................................................................................................67


Project Description

Describe the project you plan to do.

What group will benefit from the project?

UUMAN (See appendix 3) 770-992-3949

Name of religious institution, school or community Telephone No. 11420 Crabapple Road Roswell, GA 30075

Street Address City State Zip code

My Project will be of benefit to the group because:

This concept was discussed with my unit leader on Tuesday March 22, 2011

Date

The project concept was discussed with the following representative of the group that will benefit

from the project.

Church Minister

Representative’s Title

Rev. Paul Daniel Representative's Name

March 13, 2011

Date of Meeting

678 939 4854 Phone No.

This service project will benefit the UUMAN community, because it will improve the frontal appearance of the church, attracting more visitors, offer a safe environment for

meditation and prayer, be cherished by the UUMAN community, and stand as a memorial for deceased members of the church.

I plan to clear the land in the front of the Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North (UUMAN) congregation, and make a meditation garden with a path and a few accessories such as benches, a sundial, stepping stones, an explanatory plaque, and

stone pavers


Project Details

Present Condition

The present condition of the front yard of the UUMAN church is very rugged and an eye-

sore. This handicap prevents the church from attracting new members and is an embarrassment to current members. The land is rugged with an inconsistent placement of mulch and an expanse of weed growth. In addition, there are a couple of randomly and

non-ideally placed plants such as tulip bulbs, and liriope. Also, there is a large cypress tree that just does not fit and it blocks the church sign from the road. For Pictures, please

see Appendix 1.


Plans / Drawings / Designs

Figure 1- Landscape Plan


Figure 2-Plan based on original design by Rosie Popp


Materials

Material Description Quantity Provider Size Price Each Total Price

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) 1 Twin Branch

Nursery

1 inch caliper $80.00 $80.00

Virginia Sweetspire 11 Twin Branch

Nursery

2 gallon $16.00 $176.00

azaleas 10 Twin Branch

Nursery

1 gallon $18.00 $180.00

Yucca Filamentosa 2 Twin Branch

Nursery

2 gallon $25.00 $50.00

Tulip Bulbs 34 UUMAN Standard bulb

size

$7.00 $0.00

Oakleaf Hydrangeas 6 Twin Branch

Nursery

1.5 Gallon $20.00 $120.00

White Oak 1 Twin Branch

Nursery

1.5 inch $100.00 $100.00

Round-Up Weed Killer

2 The Home

Depot

24 oz $8.88 $17.76

Pine mulch 20 yards UUMAN 20 cubic yards free $0.00

Stepping stones 16 The Home

Depot

2 square feet $3.00 $48.00

Stone slabs (TN Field Stone Steppers) .5 Ton Stone Center

Of Georgia

Various sizes $92.50 $92.50

Sign Post 1 Lowes 3 feet $20.00 $20.00

Bronze Plaque 1 Specialty

Engraving &

Trophies,

Inc.

12’’x12’’ $25.00 $20.00

Whitehall Verdigris Perpetual Calendar

Sundial

1 Lowes N/a $50.00 $50.00

Bench 4 Lowes N/a $60.00 $180.00

Poster Board 2 Family

Donation

(24x24)inches $6.99 free

Miracle-Gro 48 Oz. Miracle-Gro Planting

and Transplant Starting Solution

2 Lowes 48 oz. $7.98 $15.96

QUIKRETE 80 Lb. Concrete Mix

1 Lowes 80lb $3.46 $3.46

Subtotal $1153.52

Tax (7%) $80.74

Total (Materials) $1234.26


Supplies

Supplies Quantity Provider Price Each Total Price

Cash Box 1 Troop 1459 $0.00 $0.00

Change bucket 1 Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

Table 1 UUMAN $0.00 $0.00

Chairs 5 UUMAN $0.00 $0.00

30 gal trash bag 5 Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

Pencil 2 Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

Spiral Notebook 1 Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

30 pack water bottles 1 Costco $12.00 $12.00

Ice 6 bags TBA $2.00 $12.00

Pizza 8 Little Caesar's $5.00 $40.00

Cooler 2 Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

Sandwiches 12 Subway $5.00 $60.00

30 pack Gatorade bottles 1 Costco $12.00 $12.00

First Aid Kit 1 Troop 1459 $0.00 $0.00

Markers 1 box Family Donation $3.99 free

Gasoline 3 gal Langston

Family

$0.00 $0.00

Chainsaw Oil 1 qt Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

Paper plates 60 Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

napkins 60 Langston Family $0.00 $0.00

Subtotal (Supplies) $136.00

Tax (7%) $9.52

Total Supplies $145.52

Grand total cost of materials and supplies including tax is_$ 1479.78______________


Tools Tool Description Quantity

Required

Borrowed

From

Authorized

Operator

Location to be Used

Dirt/Garden Shovel 7 volunteers anyone work site

Rake 3 volunteers anyone work site

Gas Chainsaw 1 UUMAN or

Volunteers

adult Roped-off cutting area

Gas Canister (3 gal) 1 Langston

Family

anyone work site

Post-Hole Diggers 3 Volunteers/U

UMAN

anyone work site

Hose with nozzle (225 ft) 1 UUMAN Watering

volunteers

work site

Hedge Trimmer (electric) 1 Langston

Family

adult Isolated area to prevent injury

Extension Cord (100 ft) 1 Langston

Family

adult

Wheel Barrow 4 UUMAN/Vo

lunteers

anyone work site/compost area

Pickaxe 2 Volunteers anyone work site

Work Gloves 5 Volunteers/

Langston

Family

anyone work site

Level 1 Langston

Family

anyone concrete pole

Cellphone 2 Volunteers/

Langston

Family

anyone work site

Eye Protection 5 Volunteers/

Langston

Family

anyone work site

Root saw 2 Volunteers/

Langston

Family

anyone Roped-off cutting area

Hoe 2 Volunteers/

Langston

Family

anyone work site

Ruler 2 Langston

Family

anyone work site


Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 Obtaining Volunteers – (see Helpers/Workers)

Step 2 Fundraiser and Publicizing for the Project

This step will be assigned to the Fundraiser Patrol and is detailed in the Financial

Plan.

Step 3 Land Clearing. Completed by the Land Clearing Patrol.

Land Clearing Patrol job description:

1. Apply Round-Up weed killer to the UUMAN front yard two weeks before planting is done but only to areas where there are obviously weeds and 5 ft away

from any tulips.

2. Arrive at the work site and sign-into the Volunteer Work Log (Appendix 13) and

provide emergency contact information.

3. The Quartermaster Patrol has prepared all the materials, plants, and garden accessories.

4. The Land Prep Team will remove all weeds that may have survived the weed killer and unwanted shrubs (that interfere with the landscape plan) from the yard.

5. The Tree Cutting Team will cut down the large cypress Tree (with chainsaw) in the front (location in pre-project pictures Appendix 2) by roping off a circle with a radius equal to the height of the tree (15 ft) and cutting a v-notch facing the

parking lot, with the intent to have the timber land in the parking lot to be divided up and transported to the compost area (Appendix 1).Only the saw operator,

wearing eye protection and gloves, is allowed in the area during the cutting operation

6. The Stump Removal Team will remove cypress stump by digging and prying

(with shovels/pickaxes out the roots around the stump and cutting the thicker roots with a root saw.

7. After the tree is cut down, the Tulip Removal Team will relocate and organize tulips in a semi-circle around the corner of the sanctuary porch with a softball sized whole, and the plant pointed up. At the same time, the Hedge Trimming

Team will be trimming hedges.

8. The Tilling Team will till the soil once the weeds have been removed with shovels

and hoes to loosen it up for planting.

9. Spread 2-3”, measured with a ruler, of mulch across the entire yard.

10. Transport the garden waste, tree, weeds, and hedge trimmings to the compost area

at the back of UUMAN.

11. Be sure the historian takes your group picture before you leave.


12. Historian takes pictures of the work in progress and makes sure all the volunteers sign-out of the Volunteer Work Log to track their time.

Step 4 Purchases and preparation.

While the Landscape Clearing Patrol is executing their plan, the quartermaster patrol will go to the stores and purchase the materials and supplies and transport them to UUMAN.

Quartermaster Job Description: Purchase the plants and other materials.

1. Review the shopping list for materials and supplies.

2. Arrive at the work site and sign-into the Volunteer Work Log (Appendix 13) and

provide emergency contact information

3. Purchase materials and supplies at the locations determined by the Communication Patrol.

4. Be sure to safely transport all materials to work-site without damaging any plants

5. Save all the receipts for the Communication Patrol.

6. Coordinate tool-usage and make sure that needed quantities of tools are accessible from volunteers or purchased if necessary.

7. Take pictures of the work in progress and be sure to log all the volunteer names

and times in the log sheets in Appendix 13.

8. Be sure to have tool donors complete the sign-in sheet, saying what tools they

brought, so they can be returned if they forget them.

9. Organize and bring lunch for volunteers.

10. Have everyone sign-out of the Volunteer Work Log to record their time spent on

project.

Step 5 Planting. Completed by the Planting Patrol.

Planting Patrol job description: The Planting, Masons and Accessories Teams will be operating simultaneously.

1. Arrive at the work site and sign-in to the volunteer work log and provide emergency contact information.

2. (Planting Team) All plants will be put in the appropriate locations using the landscape blue-print as a guide. Once all plants are put in there approximate areas, the project leader will examine the layout and determine if any altercations are

necessary.

3. Holes, large enough to contain each plant (1.5 times the rootball), will be dug next

to the plants and 1 scoop of miracle grow will be spread in each hole.


4. Have the project leader check to make sure plants are planted correctly and in the planned location.

5. Each plant should be level with the ground once inserted.

6. All of the holes will be filled and the plants will be watered, in order to bind to the

soil.

7. (Masons team) Install stepping stones and pavers by digging the width of the each stone so that they will not be elevated from the ground. Place stepping stones two

feet away from each other, and leave only a few inches between each paver.

8. (Accessories team) Place the benches in the designated areas according to the

landscape plan. If any of the benches do not sit level on the ground, dirt should be put under elevated legs to provide a level foundation for them to sit on.

9. Dig a 12” diameter by 16” deep post hole for the sundial, where the sundial is

specified on the landscape plan, and place it in. Once the sundial is submerged one foot, the brace and level technique will be used to level the post. First the post

will be set level, using a water level to ensure this. Next, a 2”x4” will be temporarily nailed diagonally to the post to preserve its position. Once the level is checked again, another 2”x4” will be temporarily nailed in the next face of the

post, to stabilize it. Pour concrete into hole up to 2 inches from the top and fill the remaining 2 inches with dirt. Be sure that by the time the cement dries, the

sundial will stand straight up and not be crooked.

10. Dig a 12” diameter by 16” deep post hole for the explanatory sign/plaque, where the sign is specified on the landscape plan, and place it in. Once the sign post is

submerged one foot, the brace and level technique will be used to level the post. First the post will be set level, using a water level to ensure this. Next, a 2”x4”

will be temporarily nailed diagonally to the post to preserve its position. Once the level is checked again, another 2”x4” will be temporarily nailed in the next face of the post, to stabilize it. Insert wet cement until the hole is filled up to within 2

inches of the top and fill the rest of the hole with dirt. Be sure that by the time the cement dries, the sign will stand straight up and not be crooked.

11. Excess dirt from hole digging activity will be placed in the compost area

12. All the tools will be placed in a designated tool area when not in use.

13. Be sure to have your team photo taken with your storage unit before you leave.

14. Be sure to sign out of the work log so everyone knows you have left the church

15. All tools are to be returned to the tool area before leaving and volunteers must

check out their tools once they plan to leave.

16. The sidewalk will be cleaned of any dirt, mulch bags, with other trash swept up or thrown away.

17. All plants will receive sufficient watering before the workday is over

18. Lunch will be provided for volunteers.


Step 6 Post Planting. Watering - Completed by the Watering Patrol.

1. This patrol will water the newly planted plants once planting is completed.

2. Sign-up will be available at UUMAN (Appendix 8)

3. Each volunteer will be given instructions on how much water each plant needs, as

it will vary from plant to plant.(Appendix 8)


Financial Plan

The breakdown of my project expenses is listed below:

Materials $ 1234.26 Supplies $ 145.52 Tools $ 0.00

Contingency $ 100.00 -------------------------------

Total $ 1479.78 Donated Material $ 259.97 Amount to Raise $ 1219.81

I estimate I will need about $1,500 to complete the project. The Fundraiser Patrol will be responsible for helping me with fundraising and keeping track of our treasury.

Fundraising will consist of getting corporate donations and discounts for materials, getting donations from members of UUMAN and their families and from members of troop 1459. Note: To make up for limited time, some materials may be purchased initially

with my personal funds and extra fundraising will occur after the project has been completed, if necessary, to repay myself. Refer to Appendix 14 for donation requests and

Appendix 11 for the “List of Donors.” A sample donation receipt is provided in Appendix 14 that states the donation is tax deductible per (IRS 501(c) 3). After a donation is logged, a tax receipt will be filled out and given to them.

All donations $5.00 or greater will be logged on Appendix 11 by the project treasurer. All donations under $5.00 will be logged as one sum on appendix 11.

*Checks will be made out to “Dillon Langston”. Any extra funding will go to UUMAN .

Plan A. Corporate Donations

The Fundraiser Patrol will work with me to first try to get material donations or discounts from The Twin Branch Nursery, Lowes, and Home Depot. Once I have this project

approved, I will contact The Twin Branch Nursery, Home Depot, and Lowes in person ask for an appointment to see who is authorized to approve a discount or donation. I will

then meet with them in person in full Class A uniform and explain my project and provide them a copy of my project workbook and ask them for a donation or discount. I will authorize the project quartermaster to purchase the materials from whoever offers the

better savings.

Plan B. Donation Collection at Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta

North

I will attend a UUMAN board meeting to explain my project and ask for a donation to

support the project, and gain approval to ask for donations after a church service.


The plan is to have set up a table with an explanatory poster board, made by the fundraiser patrol, containing my landscape diagram, a copy of my project document, a

donation bucket, and all of my signup sheets for two Sundays after a UUMAN church service. The fundraiser patrol will accompany me at the table and help me log donations.

In addition I will wear my class A uniform (as will any fellow scouts) and answer any questions potential donors may have.

Plan C. Social Networking

I will seek financial donations and recruit volunteers by sending out emails to UUMAN members, members of Troop 1459, and friends/family. No more than 25% of the total

cost of the project will come from the sum of family donations. I will also request some form of discount from The Home Depot, Twin Branch Nursery, and Lowe’s, using a Donation Request Guide, for reference. For more information on emails that will be sent

out, please see Appendix 16 and Appendix 17. To view the Donation Request Guide, please see Appendix 12, Donation Request Guide.


Schedule

1. Day 1

Kick-off Meeting with troop and Communications Patrol.

a. Once the project is approved, I will talk at a troop meeting to let my troop know I

will be starting my Eagle Project and that I will be completing it using a patrol system.

b. I will explain the jobs for the different patrols and ask people to sign-up for different patrols.

c. Once I have the Communications Patrol volunteers, they will get a copy of my

workbook and take over communication for my project. d. They will start with the fundraising events. To make up for limited time, some

materials may be purchased initially with my personal funds and extra fundraising will occur after the project has been completed, if necessary, to repay myself.

e. Spray round-up weed killer on obvious weeds at UUMAN Work Day 9:00 AM

- 5:00 PM

2. Days 3,4

Fundraising.

a. The Communication Patrol will contact Lowes, Home Depot, and the Twin Branch Nursery, to schedule meetings with each store manager to ask for

discounts on materials

i. Week 2 make visits and send letters

ii. Week 3 follow-up and collect money

b. The Fundraiser Patrol will organize a date and time, after service, where the donation table can be set up at the UUMAN organization

i. Advertise for donation collection in the UUMAN weekly bulletin ii. Make posters for donations and use the cash box for deposits

iii. Weeks 3&4 set-up tables for donations at UUMAN after a church service from 11:30 to 12:30.

3. Landscape Clearing – Work Day* 1 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break

a. All of the weeds are pulled, the soil is tilled, unwanted trees are removed, pre-

existing plants/hedges are trimmed b. The cut trees, sticks, weeds, and garden waste are transported to the compost area

at the back of UUMAN and the mulch is put down on the landscape

4. Day 5Material Purchases Work Day* 1 1:00PM - 5:00 PM The Quartermaster Patrol is sent out to purchase materials while landscape is being cleared.

a. Quartermaster Patrol purchases materials with funds raised b. Plants, garden accessories, mulch, and trees are purchased

c. All materials are transported to the work-site

5. Day 6Planting – Work Day* 2 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with a 30 minute lunch break


a. Plants are put in designated areas to be planted b. the holes are dug for each of the plants to be planted in

c. Volunteers are arranged into teams d. Each team plants the designated plants in the designated holes

e. Finish planting, water plants, install garden accessories, Put up plaque, take pictures of completed project

Work Day 3*

6. Contingency for any project delays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM with 30 minute lunch break

a. Finish any work not completed in previous work days.

b. Remove braces used to support sundial and plaque/sign while concrete dried.

*project is rain or shine unless the weather presents dangerous conditions such as a

thunderstorm. The work crew will shelter in the church until I determine whether or not it is safe to continue or whether work is to be suspended and a contingency day scheduled.


Helpers / Workers

The project will be split up into patrols. Each patrol will have a specific job. Each patrol

will perform the duty specified in their name. The patrols will be the:

1. Communication Patrol

2. Fundraiser Patrol

3. Quartermaster Patrol

4. Land Clearing Patrol (workday 1)

5. Planting Patrol (workday 2)

6. Watering Patrol.

7. Project Historian

Volunteers can sign-up for more than one patrol. Each patrol will have a patrol leader

who will be a scout or an adult. The patrol leaders will meet with me to be sure they know what they need to do on the project. On the workday, they will lead their project assignment. Each patrol will have 4 to 8 people. There may be more than one patrol per

work day. The Communications Patrol will help me with all the volunteer work. Workers will be provided with lunch. The watering patrol is an exception to this, with volunteers,

primarily from UUMAN, signing up to water the plants during the summer.

A. Source of volunteers

I expect that the volunteers will consist of other scouts, family, friends, and UUMAN members who will benefit from the project. My mother and father will also assist me in various stages of the project.

B. Solicitation Methods

Sign-up sheets (Appendix 5) will be posted at UUMAN and troop meetings. Potential

volunteers will be contacted via email.(appendix 19)

C. Organization

We will have a sign in sign out sheet for volunteers to log their time spent on the project

(Appendix 11)

1.Communication Patrol – 4-6 Youth, 1 Adult

a. This patrol will promote the project and help me get volunteers

b. Make troop announcements and phone calls and send emails to get volunteers for fundraisers and to work on the project

c. Send emails for equipment we might need to borrow

d. Informs volunteers of activities, schedules and what to bring to each activity

e. Send emails, make phone calls and make troop announcements to promote the project, announce work days and anything we might need


2.Fundraiser Patrol—3 youth, 1 Adult

a. Led by the project treasurer who will be in charge of logging all donations on the

donation ledger and also in charge of issuing tax deductible receipts to donors.

b. Send donation requests to different companies and collect donations.

c. Publicize the fund raiser events and make posters

d. Set up and help schedule Fundraising stations

3.Quartermaster Patrol – 4-6 Youth, 2 Adults

a. Led by the project Quartermaster

b. This patrol will identify the tools that need to be used and which ones need to be

borrowed for use during land clearing, planting, or other installation.

c. This patrol will shop for materials and get the work site and materials prepared for clearing and planting.

d. The Quartermaster Patrol will prepare the worksite prior to the arrival of volunteers, including making sure that all materials make it to the work site and

that plants and other garden accessories are not vulnerable to weather damage, or theft.

e. The Quartermaster will work closely with the Communication Patrol to get

volunteers and send messages about the work days.

f. The Quartermaster Patrol will let the Communication Patrol know what tools or

supplies need to be borrowed. They will also label any borrowed tools with the borrower name to be sure they get their tools back.

4.Land Clearing Patrol - 12-15Youth, 2 Adults

Once this patrol becomes situated at UUMAN, it will be divided up into different teams:

a. Land prep team—this patrol would pull the obvious weeds and spray the round-up

b. Tulip removal team—bush removal team c. Hedge trimming team d. Tilling team

e. Tree cutting team f. Stump removal team

This patrol will clear the land for planting, which includes weeding, soil tilling, mulch spreading, tree removal, and trimming of pre-existing shrubs.

Be responsible for removal of yard waste to be put in the compost and yard waste area at

the back of UUMAN.

5.Planting Patrol - 8-10 Youth, 2 Adults.

Once this patrol becomes situated at UUMAN, it will be divided up into different teams:

a. Planting Team—this team would dig holes/plant plants.

The Planting Patrol will place the plants in the designated areas, dig appropriately

sized holes for each of the plants, and plant each of the plants level with the ground

b. Accessory team—install sign, benches, plaque, sundial

Perform the final site survey to be sure that the land was cleared properly and that the mulch was spread.


c. Masons—install pavers/stepping stones

Install the stone benches, stepping stones, and sundial.

6.Watering Patrol – seven slots

a. This patrol will water the newly planted plants once planting is completed.

b. Sign-up will be available at UUMAN (Appendix 8) c. Each volunteer will be given instructions on how much water each plant needs, as

it will vary from plant to plant.(Appendix 8)


Adult Supervision

There will always be at least two adults at the work site during the project. One of these

adults will be BSA Youth Protection Trained.

Transportation

For all helpers under the age of 18, transportation to and from the worksites will be the

responsibility of the scout’s or helper’s parent or guardian or as arranged by his/her parent or guardian. All volunteers over the age 18 will be responsible for their own

transportation. The plants will be picked up and transported via pick-up truck to UUMAN; the rock and garden accessories will be delivered by (stone company); the other supplies and accessories will be transported by pick-up truck as well. Tools will

either be brought by volunteers. For directions to UUMAN, see appendix 6.

Work Site

UUMAN will be the only work site for this project, Including inside Fellowship hall for donation collection, as well as the front yard, where the garden will be constructed. Please refer to Appendices 1&6 for maps and information about these locations.

UUMAN - Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North

11420 Crabapple Road

Roswell, GA 30075

Phone: (770) 992-3949 All the materials and supplies will be located at UUMAN and will remain there during

installation.

Please refer to the Appendices for maps of site locations and nearest hospitals.


Safety

1.Weather reports will be checked 48 and 24 hours before the scheduled work day

to ensure there is no heavy rain expected that would inhibit transporting of

materials or volunteers, as well as endangering volunteers working outside at the worksite. If rain is too heavy or there are thunderstorms, the workday will be postponed or rescheduled.

2.There will be two cell phones at all worksites to make emergency calls if required. The volunteer sign-up sheet will also have contact information.

3.Adults or scouts older than 16 will be the only people that will be allowed to operate potentially power tools such as Hedge Trimmer (electric),.

4.Adults will be the only people that will be allowed to operate potentially

dangerous tools such as a chainsaw.

5.Any person using power tools will use eye protection.

6.Workers will bring and wear work gloves to prevent blisters when using tools with wooden handles (shovels, rakes, etc.).

7.All workers and volunteers will be encouraged to bring their own safety gloves,

but extras will be available. Tools will all be provided along with eye protection.

8.Water will be provided to ensure all workers remain properly hydrated.

9.shrub trimming, done by the land clearing patrol, will be done by volunteers using eye protection.

10.Tree removal, when felling the tree, a circumference with the radius equal to

the height of the tree will be kept clear of workers. The chain saw operator will notch the tree and make the angle cut on the side of the tree opposite the parking

lot. A spotter will ensure the circle is kept clear while the tree is being cut. Only the chain saw operator is allowed in the circle while the chain saw is operating. The chain saw operator will wear gloves, eye protection and long pants.

11.All adults will be informed of the location of the nearest hospital (North Fulton Regional Hospital). The location and map included in the Appendices will be

included in the first aid kit.

12.No one will be asked to lift any weights more than they are comfortable with, or handle any objects that may have odd shapes that could cause an injury.

Stepping stones in excess of 30 lbs will be lifted by two people. All trees and other heavy items at the work site will be lifted by multiple people by the knee-

bend lifting method.

13.When spraying round-up, the sprayer(s) will wear long pants, and eye protection, as well as spray down-wind.


14.Close toed shoes are a requirement when present at the worksite

15.The buddy system will be exercised whenever funds are collected, including

solicitation.

16. Sunscreen and Insect repellent will be available at the worksite for anyone

who would like to use it.


Project Sponsor Approval This service project will benefit the UUMAN community, because it will improve the frontal appearance of the church, attracting more visitors, offer a save environment for

meditation and prayer, be cherished by the UUMAN community, and stand as a memorial for deceased members of the church.

I have discussed and planned this project with my sponsor, Rev. Paul Daniel (Church

Minister) and have met with his approval to continue the project. Mr. Chong, my LTE Adviser, and Mr. Leicher, my Scoutmaster, will also be asked to sign this project once my workbook is approved.


Appendix 1 Maps

Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North

11420 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, Ga. 30075


From UUMAN to North Fulton Regional Hospital


St. Aidan’s to UUMAN


Appendix 2 Work Site

Satellite view of Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North site

Work Site


Worksite/Compost Area/Location of hose


Landscape Design

WORK SITE


UUMAN Front Yard (Before)

Looking East from Fellowship Hall


Looking South

CYPRESS TREE

TO BE CUT


Project Work Days – Work in progress


Completed Project


Appendix 3 About UUMAN

UUMAN is a Unitarian Universalist church located in the church district of Roswell, Georgia. UUMAN offers spiritual aide to many, as well as a safe environment for prayer, religious discussion, and what many call a search for “The Truth.” My family and I have

been attending UUMAN since 1995 and we are aware of how many lives this community has touched. When my family joined UUMAN, we were one of about 20 families that

were members. Today, UUMAN has expanded to around 200 members. UUMAN is well known for its prestigious choir, religious education for children, meaningful weekly sermons, and caring community.

Crabapple Road View of UUMAN

UUMAN has adopted the following mission statement:

“We come together to create an environment that celebrates our differences, nurtures

transformative growth, and promotes an open-minded search for truth and justice both within our walls and beyond.” UUMAN is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association or Congregations and is

guided by seven principles:

The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

www.UUMAN.org

11420 Crabapple Road Roswell, Georgia 30075

Telephone: 770-992-3949

http://www.uuman.org/


Appendix 4 Project Event Log

Date Duration Activity

10/20/10 1 hour Met with my parents to talk about project ideas

11/27/10 30 minutes Received project outline/packet

12/15/10 1 hour Troop Life to Eagle meeting

01/19/11 1 hour Troop Life to Eagle meeting

01/20/11 1.5 hours Meeting with Rev. Paul

1/21/10 30 minutes Worked on project outline/planning

01/23/11 30 minutes Met with scoutmaster about project

01/23/11 15 minutes Met with unit advancement leader

02/09/11 1 hour Project workbook

02/10/11 30 minutes Discuss progress with Rev. Paul

02/14/11 30 minutes Project workbook

02/15/11 1 hour Meeting with my LTE. adviser

02/19/11 30 minutes Drawing of my first landscape blue-print

02/26/11 1 hour Revision of my first landscape blue-print

03/20/11 2 hours Project workbook – researched outlines and information required

03/26/11 1.5 hours Took additional pictures of yard and city drawn landscape plan

04/01/11 1 hour Project workbook

04/02/11 30 minutes Project workbook

04/04/11 30 minutes Project Workbook

04/10/11 1 hour Project Workbook



04/14/11 20 minutes Received alternative landscape drawing from Rosie Popp


Project Event Log (Continued)

Date Duration Activity


04/21/11 30 minutes Meeting with Rev. Paul to decide on Landscape plan to use

04/22/11 20 minutes I decide to use Rosie Popp's Plan instead of my own

05/01/11 3 hours Visit to Twin Branch Nursery/Decision to use Indigenous Plants

05/03/11 1 hour Re-edit Rosie Popp's drawing to include plant species

05/13/11 3.5 hours Project Workbook

05/17/11 1 hours Went to Lowes to look at materials and finish collecting prices

05/21/11 30 minutes Met with unit advancement leader


06/04/11 2 hours Project Workbook

06/05/11 3 hours Project Workbook


06/07/11 1.5 hours Project Workbook

06/08/11 1 hour Meeting with LTE adviser to discuss first project submission

06/09/11 2 hours Project Revision

06/12/11 9 hours Project Revision

07/01/11 30 minutes First Project Submission

08/01/11 4 hours Revisions from first Copel feedback

08/02/11 3 hours Revisions from first Copel feedback

08/14/11 3hours Revisions

08/31/11 6 hours Revisions of conditionally approved project

09/03/11 2hour Revisions of third district review

09/04/11 1hour Revisions of third district review

09/05/11 30 minutes Revisions of fourth district review

09/07/11 30 minutes Project Fully Approved

Total 70 hours, 55

minutes


Appendix 5 Project Sign-Up Lists

This is the project sign-up sheet to be used. Volunteers will be able to sign-up for the days and activities they can help with.

Name Phone Email Dates

Available


Appendix 6 (Not Used)


Appendix 7 Watering

A. Watering Duty Sign Up List

Sign-Up Sheet for Watering Duty

Volunteer Name Phone Number Date


B. Instructions for Watering

Watering Instructions for volunteers

Date(s) of watering:

Questions, call Dillon Langston's cell phone: 678 865 2290

Be sure to give the newly planted trees the most water. Appropriate amounts of water are

as follows:

Small plants: 1 to 1.5 minutes apiece

Trees: 2-3 minutes

To conserve water, be sure that the hose is turned all of the way off when you are finished! Don't forget to fulfill your watering duty! Newly planted plants require large

amounts of water in order to survive for the first year until they are able to grow into their surroundings.


Appendix 8 List of Purchases

Purchase Description Store Amount Date


Appendix 9 List of Donors

Note: Make Checks payable to “Dillon Langston”

Donor Name Amount Date Filled out by

Total Donations under $5.00


Appendix 10 Project Changes

Date Change Reason

9/11/2011 Planting Layout Changed There were additional plants donated than

expected.

9/11/2011 Paver stone path idea swapped for colored

mulch path

Advice obtained for original project regarding

paver stone installation was misleading. Once

this was determined, I arranged a meeting with

Rev. Paul and he decided that it would be better

to install a colored mulch path unless the pavers

could be installed correctly.

9/10/2011 Pull weeds manually instead of Round-Up Time constraint

9/17/2011 Sundial Abandoned Seasonal Item at home depot. In-stock when I

initially went to get pricing. No longer in-stock

when I went to make project purchases.

9/18/2011 Extra funds used to purchase garden

decorations (i.e. pots, bells, bird feeder

etc.)

I decided that I wanted all of the money I

collected for my project to go into my project,

and the garden lacked decorations.

9/18/2011 Stepping stones substituted for flagstones

and relocated.

I felt stepping stones would not contribute as

much as a flagstone path, so flagstones were

purchased during installation instead.

9/18/2011 Bench locations changed to form V’s

facing each other at the base of the two

main trees.

During project installation, Rev. Paul and

UUMAN president Chuck Jones requested for a

change in the position of the benches

9/18/2011 Hose Roll-Up donated to church. Hose needed organization

9/17/11 Potting soil added to materials list. Original soil was not ideal, “Georgia Red-Clay”

that would not retain newly planted plants very

well

9/13/11 “In memory” plaque for Sue Bell added to

materials list.

Former President of UUMAN that died

suddenly. Her son, Ted Zimmerman was a major

contributor, and among the top volunteers in my

project.


Appendix 11 List of Volunteers

Date Volunteer Name Emergency Contact Emergency Contact Phone Time In Time Out


Appendix 12 Donation Request Guide

Donation Request for Twin Branch Nursery, Lowes (4925 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004) and The Home Depot (Home Depot 5300 Windward Parkway Alpharetta, GA 30004)

My Name is Dillon Langston and I am a member of Boy Scout Troop 1459 sponsored by St. Aidans Church in Alpharetta, GA. I am pursuing the completion of my Eagle Scout

Service Project to earn my Eagle Scout rank.

I am contacting you on behalf of contributions to my Eagle Project. For my project, I have decided to construct a meditation garden at the Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta

North church (UUMAN). The garden would benefit all of the approximately 800 members of the church, offering a safe area for meditation, prayer, and relaxation. I'm

hoping (business) can assist me in my fund raiser in any capacity, whether it is plant donations, or some form of “store credit.” I will provide you with verification of who I am, a copy of my Eagle Project Plan (already approved by the scout troop and the

church) and have my Scoutmaster send you an email indicating that my request is genuine.

The estimated cost for materials for my project is $1,300 and the labor will be completed by a volunteer workforce that I will manage. In addition, the plants that I have planned to include in my garden are:

(all native plants)

Plant Description Quantity

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) 1

Virginia Sweetspire 11

Evergreen Azaleas 9

Yucca Filamentosa 2

Tulips 34

Oakleaf Hydrangeas 6

Sugar Maple 1

Oak 1


If (business) could donate any amount or give me a discount on any of those plants it would be much appreciated. If the (business) would like to make any plant donations that

differ from my specifications in the above table, that would also be appreciated, but I would prefer native plants. All donors for the project will be listed as part of my final

report for the Eagle Board of Review. All donations are tax deductible via IRS 501 (c3)

For your reference, I have links for UUMAN (Roswell, GA,) and our scout troop, 1459.

www.UUMAN.org

www.troop1459.org

Please let me know if (business) would be able to assist me in this project and how I

should proceed if possible. I'd appreciate it if you could forward this to the appropriate person.

Thank you for considering my project and I appreciate any consideration.

Respectfully,

Dillon Langston

Life Scout - Troop 1459

301 Providence Oaks Circle

Milton, GA 30009

Cell: 678.865.2290

Home: 770.754.9514

http://www.troop1459.org/


Appendix 13 Donation Poster

Poster:

Dillon Langston’s Meditational Garden

Eagle Project for UUMAN

Purpose: To improve UUMAN’s front yard, by offering a safe

place for meditation, prayer, and relaxation, along with improving

the appearance of UUMAN’s front yard, thus attracting more

visitors.

How Can You Help?

1. By offering a donation that is TAX REFUNDABLE

2. By showing up to volunteer on the work days (dates)

3. By offering your input to Dillon Langston

(Copy of printed write-ups available for viewing available on

table)


On the poster board that I will display after a UUMAN service, I will include my final draft landscape design, a copy of this project document, I

will wear my full Class A uniform, and I will have the volunteer signup sheets available.


Appendix 14 Donation Receipt

Charitable Contribution

Boy Scouts of America

Troop 1459

St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church

13560 Cogburn Road

Alpharetta, GA 30004

Approved Eagle Project

Date

Thank you for your tax deductible donation (via IRS 501 (c)3) in the amount of

For the BSA Eagle Project to create a meditation garden for the Unitarian

Universalist Metro Atlanta North congregation.

This project has been submitted by: Dillon Langston, Life Scout


Appendix 15 Plaque

This image is a great example of how I would like my plaque/sign to look. However, the

plaque for this project will say: This Garden was created and completed at the

Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North

Congregation during the summer of 2011

By Eagle Scout Dillon Oxley Langston

as a peaceful place for meditation, relaxation, and rejuvenation.

“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads

you forward and what hold you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” - Hindu Prince Gautama Siddhartha (the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C.)


Appendix 16 Email Alert for UUMAN Volunteers

*Messages sent out to UUMAN members regarding the status of my project.

Subject: Eagle Project Fundraiser: Meditation Garden in Front of UUMAN

Hello Everyone!

For those of you that didn't know, I will be making a meditation garden for the front of UUMAN, complete with various new plants, stone benches, and stepping stones. The project will benefit all of UUMAN, offering a safe area for meditation, prayer, and

relaxation, along with making UUMAN's front yard much more appealing from the road to first time visitors!

This Sunday we will be having our first fundraising event! Please help us collect donations to fund this project! If you would like to make a donation of your own, it will be greatly appreciated!

Receipts are available for this tax deductible contribution. We will be at UUMAN this Sunday (date), with a table set up to collect donations, and show the plans for the project.

Work for this project will begin (date).If you plan on volunteering, it is requested that you bring gloves, eye protection, and any tools that you feel may help with this gardening project. It is required for all workday volunteers to wear closed toed shoes. Also, lunch

WILL be provided.

Please come to help out if you can!

See ya’ there!

Dillon Langston

Life Scout

Troop 1459

Work day:

Date: TBA

Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Location: UUMAN


Appendix 17 Email Alert for Troop Volunteers

*Message sent to fellow scouts in regard to the status of my project

Subject: Eagle Project Fundraiser: Meditation Garden in Front of UUMAN

Hello Everyone!

For those of you that didn't know, I will be making a meditation garden for the front of UUMAN (Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North), complete with various new

plants, stone benches, and stepping stones. The project will benefit all of UUMAN, offering a safe area for meditation, prayer, and relaxation, along with making UUMAN's

front yard much more appealing from the road to first time visitors!

At this Tuesday's meeting, (date), we will be having our first fundraising event! Please help us collect donations to fund this project! If you would like to make a donation of

your own, it will be greatly appreciated!

Upon receiving your donation, you will have the option to receive a receipt for this tax

deductible contribution!

Work for this project will begin (date).If you plan on volunteering, it is requested that you bring gloves, eye protection, and any tools that you feel may help with this gardening

project. It is required for all workday volunteers to wear closed toed shoes. Also, lunch WILL be provided.

Remember scouts: volunteer hours towards my project WILL give you the service hours you need for rank advancement.

Please come to help out if you can!

Feel free to contact me with any questions at 678 865 2290.

See ya’ there!

Dillon Langston

Life Scout

Troop 1459

Date: TBA Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: UUMAN


Appendix 18 Carrying Out the Project

Hours I Spent Working on the Project

Hours I spent: Planning the project [70 hours, 55minutes ]

Carrying out the project [29 Hours]

Total hours I spent working on the Project [100 Hours]

Hours Spent by Scouts, Venturers, or Other Individuals

Working on the Project

Total number of volunteer hours worked on the project [125 hours, 10 minutes]

Total number of hours peers worked on the project [40 hours, 55 minutes]

See

Grand total hours spent by me and other youth on the project. [69 hours, 55 minutes]

Total hours spent by Adults to complete the project 84 hour, 15 minutes]

See attached volunteer list for timesheets

Materials Required to Complete the Project

See List of Purchases in post-project

Changes

See Appendix 10

After Photographs

See Appendix 2

Financial Statement

Funds Raised: $1365.00

Total Cost: $1365.00

See Donation Log in post-project. All donations were from non-relatives.


Approvals for Completed Project

Start Date of Project Sept. 11, 2011 Completion date of Project Sept. 25, 2011


Appendix 19 Statement of Ambitions and Life

Purpose

The completion of my Eagle Scout Project is just the beginning of my endeavors. I plan to attend the University of Georgia, Appalachian State, or Georgia Southern to pursue a degree in Pre-Dentistry, Environmental Science, or Business. I hope to graduate college

with an exciting career ahead of me in which I can utilize the leadership skills I have acquired through Boy Scouts.

Green Bar Leadership Training

3 year varsity cross country letterman

1 year varsity ice hockey letterman

2 year varsity roller hockey letterman

Active youth member at Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North

2 year Milton High School Spanish club member

3.5 gpa through junior year at Milton High School


Appendix 20 Post Project

Donation Log


Funds raised: $1365.00

Total cost: $1365.00


List of Purchases:


Volunteer List


Total Youth Hours: 40 Hours, 55 Minutes

Total Adult Hours: 84 Hours, 15 Minutes

Total Volunteer Hours: 125 Hours, 10 Minutes


Watering Duty Sign up List

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