1. Edison Elementary has a need in the school to upgrade the Emergency Preparedness Kits we have in the classrooms. This project could be undertaken through a project to collect supplies and put together the kits. This could also be broken down into separate categories, because we need Emergency backpacks, Classroom First Aid kits, Secondary classroom kits and an emergency kit in the main office.

2. They also have an ongoing need to supply the students in the school with books. Edison is a Title I school with a population of approximately 95% that are at or below poverty and qualify for free or reduced lunch. Many of the students do not have the chance to own books. Having a book drive for the benefit of the school would be wonderful. Instead of a book drive we could use school supplies, and/or winter clothing. Even though Title I schools receive additional funds through the government, those funds are used for specific programs in the school and the basic needs of books, supplies and clothing are not met. The high poverty level of the community here makes it difficult for the families and students to obtain these basics. Any project(s) which would provide such basics for the school would be very welcome.

Red Butte Garden & Arboretum

300 Wakara Way, SLC UT 84108
Eagle Scout Projects

Please contact Marianne at Marianne.zenger@redbutte.utah.edu or 585-5688 for more information.

Backpack Program – Gain an appreciation for the ecology of our area and the importance of environmental education. This project consists of researching, developing and providing a backpack program geared for boy & girl scouts. Help them gain a greater appreciation of environmental science, botany, gardening, ecology, wildlife, conservation, landscape architecture etc. through the use of instructions and activities provided free of charge in the backpack while troops are visiting Red Butte Garden. Merit badge activities encouraged.

Benches – Develop and fine tune your carpentry skills while you enjoy the outdoors. Build and install benches along the foothills at Red Butte Garden. These benches are used and appreciated by school children and visitors as they enjoy the natural beauty of the foothills.

Trail Maintenance – A great way to get started in back country preservation. Help us keep our trails user friendly by repairing drainage routes, trail steps, trail widening, and pruning along the foothills at Red Butte Garden.

Plant Mapping – Gain great GIS, mapping, botany and plant id skills. Help us keep a tab on our native and invasive plants by mapping plant populations along the foothills at Red Butte Garden.

Invasive Plant Species Removal – Help us keep the Natural Area the most pristine foothill region along the Wasatch front while you learn about plant identification and botany. The project consists of locating, identifying and removal of invasive plant populations along the foothills at Red Butte Garden.

Fox Dens, Owl Boxes and Bird Houses – Develop your carpentry skills while you learn about wildlife in a beautiful setting. Help us encourage and provide homes for natural predators and other wildlife.

Questar Gas Co.
Contact:Darren Shephard
801 324 5167

Baby Care Cupboard
Collect much needed items for struggling families with babies
Contact: Vic Rowberry (801) 582-3663
Information Flyer

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTS

The US Forest Service and Draper City will be supervising the building of wild country non-motorized trails in the southeast part of Salt Lake County. Much of the work is being accomplished by Eagle Scout candidate projects.

The completed trails will allow access to the Lone Peak, Mount Jordan and Corner Canyon Wilderness areas for all of the public. These wild lands are home to almost all of the large animal species native to the State of Utah. The trails are highly visible and are a unique value to the public, particularly due to the beauty of the land, the wildlife who live there and the accessibility to the trails for the people of the Wasatch Front. Trail use has increased greatly every year, providing unequalled health and recreational benefits.

Trail construction offers the Eagle Scout candidate important planning and supervisory opportunities. Completing a trail project will be a personally rewarding experience for the scouts, as well as introducing them to the world of trail use.

In a meeting with a project coordinator, the program will be explained to the Scout and his adult tutor (parent or Scoutmaster). When he accepts the program outline, and assigned coordinator will instruct and guide the Scout throughout the project, assisting the Scout with the important planning and supervisory responsibilities. The coordinator will explain the importance of safety, the value of cooperation on the Project, the safe use of trail tools and the principles of sustainable trail design and construction. The BSA Eagle Project policies will also be reviewed. An information sheet will be furnished to the Scout that he can use to review with his workers at the beginning and during the project.

For any Scout who is thinking about his Eagle Scout Project, this is a great project for him to consider!

For information or to schedule an on-site meeting for the Scout and adult tutor, please call (801) 571-2125. The number is a residence telephone number for one of the scheduling supervisors. After a few rings, you will be asked to leave a voice mail. Please leave a return telephone number, name, and the time of day the Coordinator can call you back. Please give some choices of times that the Coordinator may call back.

1020 E. Pioneer Road . Draper, Utah 84020 . 801-576-6500 . www.draper.ut.us

Mount Olivet Cemetery needs help identifying all the veterans in cemetery. They also need help to identify which markers have sunken, and possibly help raise them. Please contact Elmer Inman at (801) 755-1058 for more information.

Red Cross Blood Drive:

There are few Eagle Scout projects that offer the potential for lifesaving service as does a blood drive. Organizing a blood drive will be both challenging and fun. It requires a dedicated individual who is willing to develop a recruitment strategy and share information with others about donating blood and blood use. It requires a leader. Please contact the American Red Cross at (801) 892-4000 if you are interested in scheduling a Blood Drive.

Eagle Scout Projects: http://www.slcbikecollective.org/content/view/50/40/
Bike Drives: http://www.slcbikecollective.org/content/view/104/41/
Door Knob Flyers: http://www.slcbikecollective.org/downloads/doorhanger91-13-06.pdf

Alaskan Eskimo village needs the following supplies:

Pens
Pencils
backpacks
art paper
ruled paper
coloring books
different types of paints/brushes
crayons
charcoal
calculators

They could also greatly benefit from having more computers, since they are scarce there. So, she told me they need 3 computers with software.

For more information contact

Geargianne Anasogak
Billbic Dept/ Koyuk-Malemute School
POBox 53009
Koyuk, Alaska 99753
(W)907-963-3301
(H)907-963-2315
ganasogak@kka.bssd.org

As part of our community collections program, Worldwide Book Drive is interested in becoming an official option for Eagle Scout Projects in Salt Lake County. We have been approached and worked with scouts before. We found it to be a challenging and rewarding experience for the boys involved. We have a fairly turn-key approach that provides materials and instructions to complete a successful book drive. The measurable results, (the number of books that get collected) offer a keen sense of accomplishment and the program itself provides the boys with a great platform for leadership development. Participating in a book drive with Worldwide Book Drive is also a great way to take part in a crucial part of improving our worldwide community through literacy.

We would also like to invite you to a personal tour of our warehouse out here in Orem, so we can show you what we do and answer any questions you might have.

Have a great day!

Jaron Brown
Regional Manager

Contact Info:

Worldwide Book Drive
104 N 1200 W
Orem, UT 84057

801.427.0800

www.worldwidebooks.org

help is NEEDED. By now I hope you are all aware of the care package drive that we are organizing

Washington Elementary is in need of stretcher boards for emergency situations

Contact Tara Begenger
School # 801-402-1950
Her cell # 801-390-6286

The Division of Services for People with Disabilities
The Division of services for people with Disabilities is looking for people to come and help a family in need of home repairs. They would be doing things like painting, some plumbing work, door repairs, help with décor, etc. The contact information is Eva Eckersley at 264-7551

The Pregnancy Resource Center
Needs assistance in remodeling and Painting
Contact Tamara Anderson 994-4981 or by cell 230-1497

The 4th District Juvenile Court would like someone to help with some kids books, makeing a puppet stand and a few other items. For more information contact

Sharmon Brown
801-354-7230

The Happy Factory

Contact Brent Cheney 801-484-3529

The Royal Canadian Military Marker and Flag Pole at the Salt Lake Cemetery have fallen into disrepair. The project would include relocating the flag pole, and cleaning, repairing, and clearing the monument.

Please contact The Salt Lake City Cemetery.

M Lin Bennion Elementary School has a greenhouse that needs fixing

Contact Principal Christine Pittam
578-8108

Assisted Living Center in Midvale needs someone to make 72 hour emergency kits for residents (about 115) For more information contact Heather Yospe at 568-9909

Wendy Ray from the Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake is trying to start and Emergency Pantry for the families that they work with. They are mainly looking for Hygiene items. The contact is Wendy Ray, FSS Case Manager 801-284-4467  wray@hacsl.org