Aiden P Buckley: The Journey to Eagle Scout
After a decade-long journey through Scouting ranks, Aiden P Buckley achieved the prestigious Eagle Scout rank in 2025. His path began as a Tiger Scout with Pack 82 in the Dan Beard Council and culminated with Troop 200 in the Simon Kenton Council, representing years of dedication, leadership development, and service. To complete his Eagle Scout project, Aiden accumulated nearly 200 service hour projects, giving back to an organization that brought him and provided him with many growing experiences over the years: Granby Elementary, Coach Armstrong, the Granby Elementary Bike Park Gators.
Cubs Scouts with the Dan Beard Council
Tiger Scout (2015)
Pack 955: learning foundational outdoor skills and Scouting values
Pinewood Derby
Joined Pack 82 where he won 1st for his creative derby car design
Summer Camp (2018-2020)
Family camps, Sleep-Away and outdoor skill building
Wolf Scout (2015)
Increased outdoor knowledge and learned the Outdoor Code
Bear Scout (2016)
Earned Whittlin Chip and demonstrated pocket knife safety
Webelo (2017)
Increased endurance, leadership, and Duty to God roles
Cub Scout Ranks
Tiger Scout
Learned Scouting basics including collecting, flag ceremony, respect, group hiking. 1st Grade.
Wolf Scout
Built confidence, met new friends, and earned achievements in outdoor skills. Became an avid paddleboarder.
Bear Scout
Summer Camp. Bear Gryllis survival camp. First backpacking trip with family. Learned Flag Ceremonies.
Webelos
Expanded outdoor skills in leadership, fishing, speaking, Duty to God, overnight camps. 4-5 Grades.
Arrow of Light
The Arrow of Light demonstrates service to the community and service to the Pack. It is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn. Pack 82 and its member completed many Conservation Service Hours for Cub World (Camp Friedlander) to earn this rank.
Crossing Over to Boy Scouts
2020 Arrow of Light
Earned the highest rank in Cub Scouting, demonstrating his readiness for Boy Scouts.
Crossing Over Ceremony
SM John Pirt traveled to Wyoming, Ohio in a snowstorm to greet Aiden into Troop 200 of the Simon Kenton Council.
New Challenges
Moved from Cincinnati to Columbus, Ohio.
Faced Covid-19 and distancing requirements while acquiring merit badges.
Embraced increasing responsibilities and the more advanced Boy Scout program structure.
Leadership Development
Quarter Master Role (2022-2025)
As Troop 200's Quarter Master, Aiden managed all troop equipment and supplies, developing critical organizational skills.
Inventory Management
Created systems to track, maintain, and distribute camping gear, ensuring everything was ready for troop activities.
Mentorship
Guided younger scouts in proper equipment care, demonstrating patience and instructional abilities.
National Youth Leadership Training
Honorary Patrol Leader
Highest recognition at NYLT
Team Building
Mastered group dynamics
Conflict Resolution
Developed communication skills
Leadership Techniques
Learned advanced methods
Aiden's participation in the intensive National Youth Leadership Training program equipped him with advanced skills that he immediately applied within his troop, elevating both his personal leadership abilities and the effectiveness of Troop 200. He led Troop 200's gear and trailer organization activities as part of his NYLT requirements and service as Quartermaster.
Order of the Arrow
Brotherhood Membership
Aiden was elected by his peers to the Order of the Arrow, Scouting's National Honor Society, recognizing his exemplary scout spirit and dedication to service.
After completing his Ordeal in 2022, Aiden sealed his membership by attaining Brotherhood status in 2023, demonstrating his continued commitment to the Order's principles.
Service and Ceremonies
Participated in multiple service projects at Camp Lazarus, contributing over 100 hours to improve council properties and facilities.
Served as a ceremonial team member, helping to welcome new Ordeal candidates into the Order through traditional Native American-inspired ceremonies.
The Order of the Arrow's principles of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service became fundamental to Aiden's scouting philosophy, influencing his approach to leadership within Troop 200 and his community service initiatives.
Aiden actively participated in the annual OA Conclave events, collaborating with fellow arrowmen from across the Simon Kenton Council to share ideas and strengthen the scouting program throughout the region.
Eagle Scout Project
Planning
80 Planning Hours: interviewing Coach Armstrong of the Gator's Bike Club, Understand Needs, Designing Bike Racks
Volunteer Recruitment & Fund Raising
Mobilized team and secured necessary community and financial support
Execution
80 Volunteer Hours: Directed implementation while overcoming challenges
Completion
Delivered lasting benefit to the Granby Elementary School for bike storage
Achievement of Eagle Scout
4%
Elite Achievement
Joined the small percentage of Scouts who reach Scouting's highest rank
31+
Merit Badges
Completed required badges plus electives demonstrating diverse skills
10+
Years of Service
Dedicated a decade to personal growth through Scouting
Aiden's achievement represents the culmination of years of dedication, personal growth, and service. By passing his Eagle Scout board of review, he demonstrated exemplary character, leadership skills, and commitment to the values of Scouting.
Eagle Palms
After achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, Aiden continued to excel in his Scouting journey by earning additional merit badges beyond the required 21 for Eagle.
Bronze Palm
Earned by completing 5 additional merit badges beyond the Eagle requirement, demonstrating Aiden's commitment to continued growth and learning.
These Eagle Palms represent Aiden's persistent pursuit of excellence and his desire to maximize his Scouting experience, even after achieving Scouting's highest rank.
Looking Forward: Eagle Scout Legacy
Living the Values
Continues to embody the Scout Oath and Law in daily life, making ethical decisions and maintaining high personal standards.
Elite Network
Joins distinguished Eagle Scout alumni including business leaders, astronauts, and public servants who share a commitment to service.
Future Leadership
Positioned for continued success with leadership skills, work ethic, and character development that will serve him throughout life.
Mentorship
Prepared to guide the next generation of Scouts, sharing knowledge and wisdom gained through his journey to Eagle.
The 12 Points of the Scout Law
- Trustworthy: Aiden demonstrates honesty in his words and actions, earning others' trust.
- Loyal: He shows unwavering devotion to family, friends, troop, and country.
- Helpful: His Eagle project exemplifies his commitment to community.
- Friendly: Aiden creates connections across social boundaries with genuine kindness.
- Courteous: He consistently shows respect and good manners toward everyone.
- Kind: Compassion guides his actions, treating others with genuine care.
- Obedient: He follows rules and instructions willingly and thoughtfully.
- Cheerful: Aiden maintains positivity even during challenging Scout activities.
- Thrifty: He demonstrates resourcefulness and careful management of resources.
- Brave: Facing fears and standing for what's right defines his character.
- Clean: He maintains personal cleanliness and a clean moral character.
- Reverent: Aiden respects others' beliefs while being faithful to his own.