Matthew Joslin To Receive Eagle Scout Award

Matthew Joslin, 17, of Boy Scout Troop 56 will be honored at a special Eagle Scout Court of Honor. The ceremony wiil be held Saturday, March 13, at 4 p.m. at the Clearwater Baptist Church. The public, and especially Scouts and former Scouts, are invited to attend. Please contact Debbie Joslin at 895-4565 to RSVP.

In earning Scouting’s highest award, Matthew had to earn 21 merit badges, serve as a leader in his troop, and complete a major community service project.

Matthew’s service project took place at Rest Haven Cemetery. Leading his fellow Scouts, and other volunteers, he built a sheltered area complete with benches to be used by those grieving for their lost loved ones. In addition, the pavilion can be used to hold graveside services in inclement weather. The project took more than a year and a half to develop and carry through to completion.

Matthew has been a member of Troop 56, chartered to the First Baptist Church, for 6 years. He has served as patrol leader, senior patrol leader, historian, and chaplain’s aide.

Matthew is a junior and is homeschooled by his parents, Steve and Debbie Joslin. Matthew plans to study engineering after high school.