Great for local papers and family announcements, this press release has sample text for an Eagle Scout to announce his accomplishments.
Text of press release:
Contact Information:
{Troop Number}
{Contact person and his/her info}
{Name} Makes Eagle Scout
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
{City, State, Date} - {Name}, a member of the Boy Scout Troop # {number} and a resident of {City}, has earned the honor of Eagle Scout, the highest rank that the Boy Scouts offers. Only 3 to 4 percent of Boy Scout members ever attain this prestigious honor.
{Name}, {age}, of {School}, achieved the 21 merit badges required to receive the Eagle Scout award. For his final project he {description of project and the way it helped the community}.
{Quotation from Boy Scout thanking volunteers/family and expressing excitement}.
A ceremony honoring {Name} will take place on {date} at {time} in {location}. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
{Boilerplate about the Boy Scout organization, its mission statements and what the local troop has done for the community.}.
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