Ramsey January 12, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • Page 7 Jarrett Floyd, a member of Boy Scout Troop 31 in Ramsey has attained the rank of Eagle Scout. To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the area of leadership, community service, and outdoor skills. The Scout must advance through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life Scout and must pass specific tasks, which are organized by requirements and merit badges. Of the more than 150 merit badges available, 21 must be earned to qualify for Eagle Scout. Beginning with Star rank and continuing through Life and Eagle, a Scout must demonstrate participation in increasingly more responsible community service projects, culminating in an Eagle Scout leadership project. Floyd began his Scouting career in 1999 as a Tiger Cub in Pack 934 in Pleasanton, California. In April of 2000, the family moved to Ramsey. That fall, he was welcomed into Den 12 of Cub Scout Pack 175. While a member of Pack 175, he received the Parvuli Dei Medal from the Archdiocese of Newark and earned the Arrow of Light, the highest award in Cub Scouting. Floyd bridged to Boy Scouts in February 2004 and has been a very active member of Troop 31, serving in a number of leadership positions, including senior patrol leader. For his Eagle Scout leadership project, Floyd and his team of volunteers refurbished the Archery Range at Camp Glen Gray, also installing upgrades to make it useful as a campsite. From local businesses and charitable organizations, he solicited donations of cash, building materials, and food for his volunteer crew. The project included power washing the archery pavilion and storage shed; replacing rotted floorboards, stairs, and support columns; and repainting the entire structure. The crew also removed old boards from the picnic benches and installed new ones on the existing metal frames and dug a new fire pit. The work was completed over two weekends and required 321 person hours of work. Outside of Scouting, Floyd is an active member of Saint Floyd attains rank of Eagle Scout Jarrett Floyd Paul Parish. He serves on the leadership team of the Saint Paul Youth Group, and in April 2010 was honored by the Archdiocese of Newark as Youth of the Year from Saint Paul’s. He currently serves the church as a sacristan and a family Mass lector. He is a senior at Ramsey High School where he is a drum major in the marching band, and plays saxophone in the wind ensemble, jazz band, and pit orchestra. He is a member of the National Honor Society and (continued on page 23) Serving Cocktails, & Espresso o Cappuccin State Line Diner - Restaurant 375 State Highway 17 North, Mahwah • 201-529-3353 Open 24 Hours, 7 Days • Join Us For Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner The Best Got Better! Join Us Fo Breakfast, r Lunch & Dinner Please Join Us In Celebrating Our 35th Anniversary Free Cheesecake & Free Soup 31 with any Dinner Purchase, 5pm - 9pm, January 11 - January www.statelinediner.com FREE Balloons & Lollipops for children Complimentary Gift for Adults 1-12-11 Joan/Janine