Writeup for my Eagle Project

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Project Description

Project Name: Granite Bumpers

Describe the project that you plan to do: I plan to replace the three worn telephone poles that currently protect the west playground with a set of eight gray granite parking bumpers. These bumpers will be smooth on the bottom, rough all around the edges, and have a flamed finish on the top. They will be pinned to the ground through the use of two metal pins anchored in the parking lot beneath each bumper.

What group will benefit from the project? All Souls Church.

My project will be of benefit to the group because: The current bumpers (a set of three telephone poles) are too tall for this use. The cars often run into the top edge of the poles, and, as a result, splinter and push the poles backward. As the purpose of a bumper is to simple stop the car (without making the driver worry about their bumper), the current solution fails. It is also a slight safety hazard, as many kids play less than 50ft away and quite often go over the poles to reach their parents cars.

Project Details

Plan your work by describing the present condition, the method, materials to be used, project helpers, a time schedule for carrying out the project, the estimated cost of the project, and how the needed funds will be obtained. Describe any safety hazards you might face, and explain how you will ensure the safety of those carrying out the project.

Present Condition

At this point, at the edge of the parking lot (between it and the west playground) there are three telephone poles laying on their sides.

The Method

My project can be broken down into n steps:

At ASUC

Remove the telephone poles (and associated stakes).
Scrape the ground back to the actual edge of the parking lot.
Place the pins in the ground.
Set the bumpers on the pins.

The Bumpers

Place the order for 8 gray granite bumpers.
Receive the bumpers.
Grind the edges.
Blast "In Memory Of" logos on the top of each bumper.
Flame the tops.
Drill holes for the pins.

Materials to be used

8 gray granite bumpers, 6ft x 8in x 6in, length x depth x height
1 canister of propane for the torch
Sandblast abrasive
Granite Grinder
16 metal pins

Project Helpers

Mike Rives (Dad)
Alan Raff (Sandblaster)
[scouts]
[youuth]

Time Schedule

Have the ASUC Board approve the project.
Present proposal to Troop Commitee
Present proposal to Roundtable
Order granite
Carve bumpers
Install bumpers

Estimated Cost

Each block will cost $150 to shape.
Sandblasting will cost $x per block.
Flaming the top will run about $20 for the bottle.
Pins will be around $50 for 16 pins.
There are 8 blocks needed.
  144 * 08 (raw material)
+  20 * 08 (sandblasting)
+  20 * 01 (propane for the torch)
+   3 * 16 (pins)
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     $1380 (total)

Fundraising

Safety Hazards

Todo

What to do with the poles?
One or two scout workdays?
Pizza?
Workdays for people from church?
Combine or separate workdays?

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CARRYING OUT THE PROJECT

Record the progress of your project. Keep a record of how much time you spend planning and carrying out the project. List who besides yourself worked on the project, the days they worked, the number of hours they worked each day, and the total length of time others assisted on the project.

If appropriate, list the type and cost of any materials required to complete the project. If your original project plan changes at any time, be sure to document what the change was and the reason for the change.

Hours I Spent Working on the Project

The length of time spent should be as adequate as is necessary for you to demonstrate your leadership of two or more individuals in planning and carrying out your project.

Hours I spent:

Planning the project:

Sept 18, 2011: 45min
Oct 9, 2011: 30min
Oct 10, 2011: 3hrs

Carrying out the project:

Total hours I spent working on the project:

Hours Spent by Scouts, Venturers, or Other Individuals Working on the Project:

Name:
Date:
No. of Hours:

Total number of hours others worked on the project:

For a grand total, add the total number of hours you spent on the project to the total number of hours others worked on the project:

Materials Required to Complete the Project

Type of Material:

Cost of Material:

Donations Received

Name:

Amount:

Changes

List any changes made to the original project plan and explain why those changes were made.

“AFTER” PHOTOGRAPHS

Including photographs of your completed project (along with the “before” photographs on page 9) helps present a clearer overall understanding of your effort.

Approvals for Completed Project

Start date of project:
Completion date of project, including paperwork and final signature:

The project was started and has been completed since I received the Life Scout rank, and is respectfully submitted for consideration.

Applicant’s signature:
Date:

This project was planned, developed, and carried out by the candidate.

Signature of Scoutmaster/Coach/Advisor:
Date:

Signature of the representative of religious institution, school, or community:
Date:

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Costs.md

Each block will cost $150 to shape.

Sandblasting will cost $x per block.

Flaming the top will run about $20 for the bottle.

Pins will be around $50 for 16 pins.

There are 8 blocks needed.

  150 * 08 (raw material)
+  20 * 08 (sandblasting)
+  20 * 01 (propane for the torch)
+   3 * 16 (pins)
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     $1430 (total)

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Initial Thoughts.md

My project: Replace the telephone poles that currently grace the corner of the All Souls parking lot (where the vans park) with granite bars.

I'm thinking 6in by 6in by 4ft bars of mahogany granite. Other options are below.

Possible Colors:

Gray
Black

Height/Width:

6" by 6" by 6"
8" by 8" by 8"

Lengths:

So:

A thermal finish on the top
Rock-pitched sides
Rounded edges

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