Saturday, February 28, 2009

Eagle Tower's Perminant Home Selected.

SCIRA, Inc. submitted a request to all of it's members to identify properties where Eagle Tower could be constructed in the San Bernardino Mountains. On February 28th they picked the best spot submitted which is in the town of Running Springs, CA. SCIRA, Inc. will be given a 99 year free lease for the tower.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Congratulations Alex Scullin!!!

Alex has just earned his Life Scout rank. Now he can start filling in his Eagle Project packet. He is going to assemble the tower and put it up when my project is finished.

Visit his blog at www.ki6lxd.blogspot.com

Blake

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Running Springs Repeater Site Has A New Name!!!

SCIRA in their board meeting on Feb.18 2009 unanimously approved naming the tower EAGLE TOWER. They wanted to give me and my brother a thanks for our Eagle Projects, and to also honor all young men who have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and all of those to come in the future.

My brother and I are really excited that SCIRA named the tower EAGLE TOWER. Thanks for everyone's help.

Blake

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Picture of what the future tower will look like


Here is a picture of an already installed tower that is the same type of tower that will go on the foundation I am building.

Foundation Design Concept


Here is an example of what the foundation plan looks like.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Mailed Out More Donation Letters


I just finished stuffing and mailing envelopes with donation letters to 278 of my dad's customers. Thanks to everyone that has already donated. EVERY DONATION COUNTS AND IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!! I picked a big project but I know with your help I can do it!!

Blake

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Elder Dalton Gives Support

Elder Dalton, one of our area authorities, just e-mailed me and thanked me for what I am doing for my Eagle Project. He also said that he and his wife would donate to help mine and Alex's Eagle Project. He called our Eagle Projects a most valuable Eagle Project, and congratulated me on being a project away form getting my Eagle Scout rank.

Thanks Elder & Sister Dalton!!!!

Blake