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Help me raise an Eagle

DanHolohan
DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
My godson, Andrew Leich, is one of the finest young men I know and he's working to become an Eagle scout, which is a very tough thing to do. He gives me hope in a troubled world. Here he is:



<span style="color:#0000FF">Hi All,

</span><span style="color:#0000FF">My name is Andrew Leich and I am a Life Scout from Troop 351. Recently, I started working on my Eagle Scout project and am looking for monetary donations to help get things moving. I have taken the opportunity to help my church by renovating one of the main rooms. The Eagle Scout project will take place at St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Specifically, the project will pertain to a room inside the church known as “the Fellowship Hall.” This room, after years of strenuous use, has degraded in many of its aspects, such as the walls and floor.   It is my intention to fully restore this room, and make it available for use by the church and all the groups that meet there. However, this is not an easy task, as in order to fully restore the room, it will take close to $4000. With your help and support, I will be able to re-paint and re-floor the entire room. Any contribution would be greatly appreciated.Thank You,

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<span style="color:#0000FF">Andrew Leich</span><span style="color:#0000FF">

</span><span style="color:#0000FF">Life Scout</span><span style="color:#0000FF">

</span><span style="color:#0000FF">Troop 351</span>



I've attached a PDF description of Andrew's project. It's one that would make any trades person proud.



I'm collecting donations to help with this project. If you can help, please go to PayPal and use the Send Money button, along with my email address: <a href="http://this%2Eis%2Ea%2Erelative%2Eurlmailto:mailroom@heatinghelp.com/">mailroom@heatinghelp.com</a>, to donate any amount you can swing.



I appreciate you. Thanks. 

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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    A big THANKS! to a very generous Denise McMillen,

    who wrote, "Dear Andrew Leich, I hope this helps you on your mission to fix St. John's fellowship hall."



    Thanks for seeing the positive side of today's young people, and for helping Andrew help others.



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  • AndrewL
    AndrewL Member Posts: 7
    Thank You

    Hi Everyone,



    Thanks for taking the time to read this thread and learn about my Eagle Project. A very big thanks for my first donation as well. I thought I'd take take the time to keep you updated on what I've been doing for my Eagle so that everyone is well informed. Today I went out and was pleased to find that many of the local delis and bagel shops in my area are willing to donate food; and with help of the first donation here, I have reached $905 towards the floor. Thank you all for your continued support, and I will continue to update you in the future.



    Thanks,



    Andrew Leich



    Life Scout
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Great to see you here, Andrew!

    Tell them the story about what happened at Lowes. 
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  • AndrewL
    AndrewL Member Posts: 7
    At Lowes

    Well, when walking into Lowes, I didn't know what to expect (Not that you generally do when walking into most warehouse stores), so I proceeded to the customers service desk. Ironically, Jen (the assistant manager) was talking to her co-worker about donation forms and where they were stored when I walked up. Now normally I'd assume that I would get a gift card when soliciting for donations, yet to my surprise I was instructed to take a shopping cart and "go shopping." After the various paints, tapes, rollers, masks, and otherwise, I had a pretty full shopping cart. I was able to walk out of Lowes, that day, with just over $325 in supplies, and a major step ahead in my project.



    Needless to say I was speechless.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    People are good.

    So are the people in our tribe here. I'm sure more will help you.



    Anyone like to step up and help Andrew fly?
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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,620
    Kudos to Andrew!!

    You can count me in, Dan!
    Your friend in the industry,



    Alan R. Mercurio



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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks, Alan.

    Anyone else? 
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  • MikeyB
    MikeyB Member Posts: 696
    Good Cause

    Going to make a donation on Friday Dan
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks so much!

    You're making my day! It's so nice when I ask for help and people step up. I appreciate it, Mikey. Thanks.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    442 reading the thread

    Thanks.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    We have more than 34,500 registered members.

    Can some of you spare a buck? Thanks!
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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,620
    You’ll be happy to hear,

    I just took a walk around my facility and showed my co-workers Andrews letter. They reached into their pockets without hesitation so I’ll be sending you $45.00 from Team Kosco!
    Your friend in the industry,



    Alan R. Mercurio



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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    You guys rock!

    Thanks so much. It's so good to have friends when you need them. 
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Anyone else?

    Thanks. 
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  • MikeyB
    MikeyB Member Posts: 696
    Good cause

    Just sent it over on PayPal
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thank you SO much!

    You made my day, Mikey. Thanks!
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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,620
    You've Got Mail!

    $$ :-)
    Your friend in the industry,



    Alan R. Mercurio



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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks!

    Will anyone else help me?
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  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,620
    Dan,

    You're most welcome my friend.
    Your friend in the industry,



    Alan R. Mercurio



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  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,022
    A warning appears

    when I click on your link, "warning possible phishing sit" That might be intimidating some of your donations? Do you have another means for folks to donate, maybe a mailing address for the old fashioned, check writing types :)



    hr
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks.

    I don't get that from the link, but thanks for telling me about it. If anyone can send a check for any amount, please mAke it payable to me and mail it to me at 63 N. Oakdale Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714



    Andrew really is a fine young man and working very hard on this project. I'm just trying to help him out. Thanks.
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  • AndrewL
    AndrewL Member Posts: 7
    Update

    Hi Everyone,



    Thanks so much for the contributions! I am pleased to announce that I just finished another required badge (Camping) and am one step closer to becoming an Eagle. I have to say, you guys are really making my day. Thank you all so much!



    Andrew Leich
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,620
    Keep up the great work!

    We're all very proud of you, Andrew.
    Your friend in the industry,



    Alan R. Mercurio



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  • JohnNY
    JohnNY Member Posts: 3,226
    Here ya' go, Andrew.

    Good luck, buddy.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks.

    A good man stepping up to help a good young man. Never close the door to when you were young and needed someone to step up. Remember.



    This is our next American generation.



    Any more good men want to declare themselves here?



    Thanks.
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  • James Day_2
    James Day_2 Member Posts: 191
    Good Luck

    Hope this helps.  Its nice to see that some of the younger kids are being active in the community.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thank you, James.

    You are a good friend. Thanks.
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  • MikeL_2
    MikeL_2 Member Posts: 486
    Thanks for the opportunity............

    Dan: I've been a disciple of yours since I attended one of your seminars a dozen or more years ago. The value of information I have gleaned from you and this fantastic forum far exceeds my small contribution, but it feels good to be able to give back;  especially in support of someone who will no doubt be a life long contributor to our modern society.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks for getting it, Mike.

    It's a metaphor, and you understand. Thanks. 
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    So far,

    I have about $500 for Andrew so far. Thanks to those who have helped with this.



    Anyone else?
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  • David Sutton_6
    David Sutton_6 Member Posts: 1,079
    I'm in !!!

    " A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a boy "



    Words to live by, i have been involved with scouting groups for 12 yrs, to see the look in the eye of a boy when he is handed a certificate of Acomplishment is wonderful !



    Eagle scout award will follow you the rest of your life.... You can do it !!



    good luck

    David aka DrPepper
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    So true, David.

    Thanks for caring, and for helping me when I asked.
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  • AndrewL
    AndrewL Member Posts: 7
    A Very Big Thank You

    Hi All,



    To everyone who has donated so far, I can't thank you enough. The funds for the church are coming along nicely, and I wouldn't be able to do it without you. Your support is what keeps this project going, and I thank you for your overwhelming generosity.



    On a side note: Over the past few days I was able to complete two more of required badges, leaving only one left before I have completed them all.



    Thank you all so much!



    Andrew Leich 
  • Alan R. Mercurio_3
    Alan R. Mercurio_3 Member Posts: 1,620
    Congratulations!

    Keep up the great work, Andrew.
    Your friend in the industry,



    Alan R. Mercurio



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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Anyone else want to help?

    Please. 
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    A buck?

    That's not much. Please be a part of this. I know times are tough, but it feels good to rally around something and help a kid grow up the right way. It's what men do.
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    That it?

    Anyone else like to help Andrew?
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  • Here you go!

    Here's something to help with the project!



    You should be seeing it in PayPal soon!
    Eugene
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks, Eugene!

    You're always so generous. Thanks for helping us!
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  • AndrewL
    AndrewL Member Posts: 7
    Can't Thank You Enough

    Hey All,



    I had a great time with my godfather last night. I wanted to thank everyone who contributed thus far. You are a part of something very special. Only about 2% of all the Boy Scouts in the United States since 1911 have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Everyone who contributes is helping a great community project, and everyone who helps me will be listed in my Eagle Book, and acknowledged at my Eagle Scout Court of Honor.  
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