Eagle Project Letter

Leavitt Castro seeks to serves Lakewood Community

Leavitt Castro, Troop 410

Greetings!

My name is Leavitt Castro, and I am a Life Scout with Troop 410 of the Boy Scouts of America. At this time I am working on my Eagle Project to be completed by 2010. My project is to tear down the existing fence around the Gravelly Lake Old Settlers Cemetery and build a new one.

I am excited to be serving the community in which I have lived all my life, and want to make a difference in making Lakewood a beautiful place to live. I feel this cemetery, being on a main road, reflects to the people who drive by, just how we feel about those who settled this area and have passed on. I would like people to feel we have respect for those who have done so, but it is hard when the existing fence is such an eyesore. (See photos below.)  

An Eagle Project is a volunteer project, and I am aware this is a large undertaking, but I would truly like to make a difference in the community. Hopefully I have chosen something the people of Lakewood also would like to help see be improved.

The new fence, as approved by the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department, will be a 4ft black vinyl coated chain link fence. There will be two walk in gates, a service gate and a drive in gate. The cost of this new fence will be approximately $20,000.00. Any extra funds raised will be used for landscaping along the fence line. I am soliciting donations from the members of our community to help with the cost. The labor for the fence installation will be done by the Scouts and community volunteers.

I am also looking for any and all people who are interested in helping with the tear down of the old fence, and the cutting and removing of the brush/vegetation along the back fence line. Anyone with professional experience in building chain link fences is welcome to offer their help and expertise with the project. All volunteers are welcome.

The Lakewood First Lions, a 501(c) 3 a nonprofit organization, has graciously decided to sponsor me and my project. All donations are tax deductible. Please include a self addressed and stamped envelope if you would like a receipt for tax purposes.

Please make checks out to:
Lakewood First Lions Community Foundation

Mail checks to:
8315 Washington Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98498

Notation on check:
Old Settlers Cemetery Eagle Project

Please feel free to call me for more information, volunteering or specific details concerning the project. My phone number is 253-581-3869 or my e-mail at legotrains@comcast.net.

Thank you for your help.
Leavitt Castro, BSA Troop 410