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An Eagle Scout has Landed at BGCNW

Mt. Kisco, NY (February 22, 2010) – Luke Salvatore, a 9^th grader at Rippowam Cisqua School, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, Scouting's highest honor, at a ceremony at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) on Sunday, January 23, 2011. A member of Bedford Scout Troop 129 for five years, Luke recently completed his Eagle Scout service project, to design and build an outdoor amphitheater and Council Ring on the Club's grounds. Luke is a third generation Eagle Scout, following in his father and grandfather's footsteps. Luke also swims for the national champion Marlins swim team at the BGCNW and has been a member of the team for the past nine years.  

The Council Ring that Luke designed and built for his Eagle Project will serve as a summer campfire spot and outdoor stage for members of the Club. With help from the Club and the leaders of Troop 129, Luke was able to complete his service project using recycled materials. He designed the project on Auto Cad, a program commonly used for 3D virtual design. 

"The most memorable things I am taking from my experience of becoming an Eagle Scout are definitely the friendships and the Friday night scout meetings," said Luke about his favorite parts of Scouting. 

From Washington, Senator Chuck Schumer raised a flag on Luke's behalf at the U.S. Capitol and sent a commemorative certificate congratulating him on his Eagle Scout rank. 

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester is located at 351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY and can be reached at (914) 666-8069 or by visiting clicking through our website. To contact the Club's Teen Center, located at 317 Main Street in Mt. Kisco, please call (914) 733-0033.

About the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester

The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester was established in 1939 as a place for "boys to get off the streets". It is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and enabling young people, especially those who need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. 

Located in Mt. Kisco, NY, the 36,000-square-foot facility features an eight-lane pool, Child Care Center, gymnasium, games room, and two computer labs, and an additional 1,600-foot Teen Center facility. The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester serves 2,500 youths, boys and girls ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 60 Northern Westchester communities. The Club has been ranked among the outstanding Clubs in the national network of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Press Contact: Kat McKee, Co-Communications, (914) 666-0066, kat@cocommunications.com

Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester
351 Main Street, Mt. Kisco, New York 10549 (914) 666-8069