Parker Ryan Tuttle
Tuttle is a senior at South Stokes High School, and completed his Eagle requirements on Aug. 13. Palmyra United Methodist Church sponsors Troop 408, Boy Scouts of America. He is presently serving as troop quartermaster. Earlier he served as senior patrol leader, the highest leadership position for a boy within the troop.
In order to complete the requirements for Eagle Scout, all Boy Scouts must exhibit leadership proficiency with a completed community service project. Tuttle’s project was at the Walnut Cove Masonic Lodge 629. He planned, organized and supervised the construction of a recreational area behind the lodge. The selected area was at the edge of an embankment and required Parker to consider erosion and water flow issues into his project during the initial planning stage. The project consisted of three picnic tables, storage facility, and a manicured horseshoe course. The completed project involved 230 hours of work from leaders and boys from several troops.
Materials to stabilize and prepare the site and construct the recreational area cost $471. Parker raised funds by organizing a bake sale and by assisting the lodge with drainage issues beyond his project’s scope. Materials were donated or discounted by the Walnut Cove Masonic Lodge, Duke Energy, and Vulcan Materials.
Parker and his sister, Kayla, live with their parents, Jerry and Nancy Tuttle in Walnut Cove. Palmyra United Methodist Church benefits from Tuttle’s community service. Parker is active in the church MYF youth program, demonstrating his leadership skills by assisting minister Drew Southern in community events.
Tuttle decided to celebrate his Eagle Rank with a ceremony on Oct. 24 at the Hanging Rock District camping event near Walnut Cove named the Fall Camporee. Boys and leaders from all across Stokes County plus family and friends will participate in celebrating Tuttle’s achievement.
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