Elks participate in Eagle Scout ceremony

Van Wert Elks information

New Eagle Scout Travis Lichtensteiger with Elks Secretary Michael Stanley. (Elks photo)

Van Wert Lodge 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, participated in the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Travis B. Lichtensteiger on Sunday, September 21.

Lichtensteiger is a member of Boy Scout Troop 45, sponsored by St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Convoy.

For his Eagle project, Lichtensteiger planned and built a wooden hand-powered transport raft at Camp Clay.

He was presented an American flag and Eagle Scout certificate from the Elks, and also received a letter of commendation and a special citation from Elks Grand Exalted Ruler (national president) John Amen.

Representing the Van Wert Lodge at the ceremony was Michael C. Stanley, lodge secretary, and lodge Past Exalted Ruler Linda J. Stanley.

POSTED: 09/26/14 at 6:44 am. FILED UNDER: Youth