Christopher R. Gehringer
Chris joined Troop 14 in May of 1985 and earned a total of 38 Merit Badges on the Trail to Eagle, achieving his Eagle in June of 1992. He has served Troop 14 as both an Assistant Scoutmaster (2004 - 2005) and Scoutmaster (2005 - 2006).
For his Eagle Project, Chris planned and led the design and installation of four flower beds at the front of the Helen L. Beeler Elementary School in Evesham Township, NJ. He obtained plants, shrubs and trees that were planted in each of the beds and mulched approximately thirty trees on the school grounds. Finally, a shade tree was planted in the playground.
Merit Badges Earned
Basketry
Metalwork
Communications
Fingerprinting
Scholarship
First Aid
Environmental Science
Leatherwork
Swimming
Reading
Camping
Canoeing
Mammals
Soil and Water Conservation
Woodwork
Fire Safety
Rifle Shooting
Personal Management
Archery
Cooking
Fishing
Nature
Small Boat Sailing
Indian Lore
Lifesaving
Astronomy
Pottery
Wilderness Survival
Citizenship in the World
Pioneering
Textiles
Weather
Citizenship in the Nation
Rowing
Shotgun Shooting
Safety
Citizenship in the Community
Energy
Leadership Positions Held
Many leadership positions held in the troop
Participated in several leadership courses
Staff for several leadership courses



Hiking Awards
Several hiking medals



Order of the Arrow
Ordeal
Brotherhood
Vigil Member
Hunnikick Lodge Section Secretary
Hunnikick Lodge Section Vice Chief



Other Awards and Accomplishments
Arrow of Light
11 Skill Awards
Totin' Chip
Firem'n Chit
Mile Swim BSA
BSA Lifeguard - 1991
National Jamboree - 1989
Ad-Altare-Dei Religious Award
Jirair S. Hovnanian Scout Scholarship Recipient
Yawgoog Scout Reservation Staff 1991-92
Retreat Staff - Diocese of Trenton, Catholic  
     Committee on Scouting
Photographs and text used by permission and provided by C. Gehringer and A. Romano for sole use by  Troop 14, Marlton, N.J. in this web page.