Pleasanton Boy Scouts John Caldeira, Kevin Holt, Galen Hoxie, Paul O’Neill and David Reynolds were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout May 19 during a ceremony held at the Specialty Sales showroom. The Scouts had to complete extensive community service projects to qualify for the award, in addition to completing all the required ranks within the Boy Scout program.
The community service projects addressed a variety of needs in the Tri-Valley. Holt organized the production of 100 blankets to go in “stuff bags” that are given by the police department to children that are neglected or abused. Hoxie salvaged, restored and erected an historic, wooden, antique flag pole at Sunol Park. O’Neill planned a blood drive for the Red Cross that 50 people attended, donating 36 units of blood. Caldeira led an effort to collect toys for the children of Tri-Valley Haven and, with a donation from the Leap Frog toy company, collected $4,000 worth of toys. Reynolds managed a project to install lighting, shelving, paint and organize storage space at a local church.
–Rebecca Guyon
