North Babylon Boy Scout Troop 399 Eagle Scout

David Martin of Babylon, NY has earned the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.

David received his Eagle Scout Award in a Court of Honor ceremony held on September 14, 2019 in North Babylon, NY.

David’s Scouting career began when he joined Troop 399 in 2014, where he proudly served as Troop Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Troop Guide, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster.

The Court of Honor signifies a Boy Scout’s promotion to Eagle Scout. Becoming an Eagle Scout is achieved through hard work, with the recipient required to have earned at least 21 merit badges, demonstrate leadership and have a positive impact on society. Scouts are required to complete a project that benefits their community before ascending into the ranks of Eagle Scout.

David’s project was to refurbish the children’s garden on the property of Marion G. Vedder school as well as put solar lights in the alley outside the cafeteria. The garden was built in memoriam of 2 members of the MGV family that passed away, a fifth grader who lost her battle to cancer and a beloved security guard. The solar lights were greatly appreciated as many community groups use the alley at night to get into the cafeteria for meetings.

Troop 399 is a Boy Scout Troop based in North Babylon, NY and a member of the Sagtikos District of BSA’s Suffolk County Council. It is sponsored by the North Babylon Lions Club. Originally chartered in 1975, Troop 399 has been serving the community, turning boys into leaders and giving families the opportunity to participate in Scouting for 40 years. For more information you may visit Troop 399’s website at http://northbabylon399.mytroop.us .