Eagle Scout Keith Gerarden

• 28 Merit Badges
• 270 Nights of Long-term camping (no, that's not a misprint!)
• 42 nights of short-term camping
• Troop 167 1993 High Adventure trek, including Philmont
• 6 summers at Goshen, including last 4 as Aquatics staff at Camp Olmsted
• Assistant Patrol Leader
• Patrol Leader
• Philmont Crew-Chief
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
• Projectoree Staff
• Troop Guide

Keith's Eagle Project was an extensive trail lining and rebuilding effort of the Donaldson Run trail at Potomac Overlook Park, and extended significantly beyond the original scope of work. This trail, which is one of the Park's most popular, was becoming seriously rutted and eroded due to heavy use and water runoff during heavy rains and storms; it's now in much better shape. This was one of those few occasions that a project was accomplished so quickly and efficiently that it was doubled in its scope to ensure adequate man-hours. An impressive effort, and one that benefits many Arlington residents every day.

Keith's Board of Review was equally impressive (and thanks to): Tim Arthurs, Paul Diehl (Patawomeck District Eagle Board), Carl Doughman (Deputy District Commissioner, Arlington County), Mel Hermann (ASM-167), and Gordon Pennington. Additional thanks to one and all who helped with Keith's Eagle Project or assisted with his last few merit badges.

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28 July 1997