Eagle Scout Project
Eagle Scout Project
Name
Eagle Scout Project Proposal - Fruit Garden
Project By
XX
Description
TO DO
Status
Project completed on May 15th, 2023
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Name
Eagle Scout Project Proposal - Marian Rosary Pillars
Project By
Josh Joseph
Description
When our church was originally constructed, we made a Grotto to encourage Marian devotion and landscaping was done around it. My project plan is to make this Grotto into a Rosary garden space by erecting 4 pillars (one for each set of mysteries) around the Grotto. This would promote better meditation on the mysteries of the Rosary, since each pillar includes depictions of the mysteries and a statue of Mother Mary. These four pillars would be placed evenly around the circular Grotto area (see proposal for images).
The pillars would be custom-made by Wayside Shrines, whom we have been in communication with. They have provided computer renderings of the pillar which are provided in the proposal. These pillars are 3” x 6” x 8’ tall, but would need to be placed far into the ground to account for NJ’s frost line regulations. In the end, the pillars would stand around 6 feet tall. These would be placed in the grassy area around the Grotto, which currently is not being used. The physical project entails digging and filling concrete to cement the pillars. Around 10 people would be required to undertake this project, and the total cost would be around $2500.
Status
Project completed on Sep 24th, 2022
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Eagle Scout Project - Permanent Merestone Markers
Project By
Isaac Sebastian
Description
For my Eagle project, I installed merestone boundary markers at 7 out of 8 property corners of St. Thomas Syro-malabar Church in Somerset, NJ. I led a team of 12 volunteers in locating the corners, clearing a path to corners, clearing the area of the corners, transporting the materials, digging holes, pouring concrete and cleaning up the sites. The result of my eagle project is boundary markers that are visible and ones that will last for years to come. Having permanent and visible boundary markers will help the church identify the areas they can utilize when planning expansion projects such as: building/extending facilities for Sunday School, building a children's play area, expanding both the vegetable garden, and sustainability projects by the Green Army, which carries out composting/food waste initiatives along with educating the children and youth about sustainability.
Status
Completed
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Eagle Scout Project - Building Outdoor Gathering Spaces
Project By
Abel Stephen
Description
The Eagle Scout Project proposed will have two main facets - cleaning out and recycling trash surrounding the project area and installing four new park benches to the project area. Since COVID-19 quarantine had begun, St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Church, the beneficiary has not been able to hold in-person meetings or gatherings for several months. The proposed project would increase outdoor seating for outdoor gatherings with proper social distancing guidelines. Additionally the project would align with the beneficiary's future plans for the space and it would allow for the space to become a multi-purpose area. This project would save the church about $950 with additional labor cost savings.
Status
Completed
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Eagle Scout Project - Kalkurisu Landscaping
Project By
Leo R. George
Description
The Eagle Scout Project proposed to do landscaping in the bed surrounding the Kalkurishu in front of the church. The objective was to accentuate the beauty of the church structure and contribute to the peaceful, welcoming atmosphere of the church and beckoning visitors to seek out spiritual nourishment in the church. The existing landscaping that came with the initial construction needed significant improvements as it had dried out and looked very unwelcoming. The proposal was to install Green Velvet boxwoods which are hardy to the zone where this church is located. A 12-18" wide band filled with marble stones 3/4" size would surround the Kalkurishu. Within the boxwoods there would be perennials and annuals that would come up seasonally and add color to the landscaping.
Status
Completed
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Eagle Scout Project - Tree Plantation in Church Premises
Project By
Edwin Joseph
Description
The Eagle Scout project proposed to plan two large Christmas trees in front of the church, one tree near the signage when entering the church property and two American Redbud trees to control the trespassing at the school access road. ( A total of 5 large trees.) The proposed project would result in landscaping cost savings of approximately $750 in plant cost and the additional labor costs for the church.
Status
Completed
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Eagle Scout Project - Church Website Redesign
Project By
Elsa Joseph
Description
The Scout project proposed to redesign the church website.
Status
Completed
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Eagle Scout Project - Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Project By
Joseph Chirayil
Description
The Eagle Scout project proposed to install 14 cedar stations of the cross with permanent concrete foundation base and waterproof pictures depicting each stations of the cross. The stations would be properly placed at 14 different spots surrounding the church to allow prayerful meditation on the stations of the cross outdoors.
Status
Completed
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Name Eagle Scout Project - Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Project By
Augustine R. George
Description
My project is a landscaping project of the signage of our church near Elizabeth Avenue. The purpose of this project is to landscape the area around the sign. As a part of this project, the ground will be cleared and neatly graded. American boxwood, barberries, and perennial shrubs such as daffodils, Christmas roses, and irises, will be planted in the area.
Status
Completed
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Name Eagle Scout Project - Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Project By
Ryan Stephen
Description
My project is to build a carport for the parish priest at the church rectory. The port will be adjacent to the sidewalk for the rectory and will be located within short walking distance to his doorstep for his convenience. The rectory does not currently have a garage or a covered carport. The carport will be permanently posted into the ground using 6x6 and 2.6 tons of gravel will be laid for the 252 sq. ft under the carport. This project will benefit the vicar so that his car will not be damaged by weather conditions.
Status
Completed
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Name Eagle Scout Project - Vegetable Garden with fence
Project By
Amy Kuriakose
Description
Church vegetable garden with fence
Status
Completed
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