Four Generations Celebrate Eagle Scout Award

Kevin Wayne Austin Neumann of North Babylon’s Troop 399 became the Troop’s 59th Eagle Scout. Kevin earned more than 21 merit badges required to receive the Eagle Scout award. For his Eagle project, he held a food drive to benefit the North Babylon Food Pantry at St. Paul’s Church. At the conclusion of the food drive, nearly 2 tons of food were collected. Thanks to Kevin, his project took bare shelves to overflowing.

An Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony honoring Kevin was held September 14 in the auditorium of North Babylon High School. Friends, family, and local dignitaries were on hand to witness and celebrate his distinguished achievement.

One of the highlights of the ceremony was Kevin’s speech during which he made special thanks to his grandfather, Robert Austin, who he described as someone “who has taught me a lot of valuable lessons and gives great advice.” Another special guest was his 95-year old nana, Eileen Conlon, who also received a special thank you pin and acknowledgment during the ceremony.

Boy Scout Troop 399 meetings are held each Thursday evening that schools are open at 7:30 PM in the Marion G Vedder Elementary School cafeteria. For more information, you may visit Troop 399’s website at www.northbabylon399.my troop.us Troop 399 is a Boy Scout troop based in North Babylon New York. Troop 399 is a member of the Sagtikos District of BSA Suffolk County Council. It is sponsored by the North Babylon Lions Club. Originally chartered in 1975, Troop 399 has been serving the community, turning boys into leaders and giving family the opportunity to participate in scouting for over 40 years.