Deniz's Scouting Notes

Welcome to my Scouting blog!

I am an Eagle Scout and an alumni of Boy Scout Troop 1130, McLean, Virginia.

Scouting has been a part of my life for almost 12 years. After earning Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos ranks with Cub Scout Pack 1127, I achieved Arrow of Light in March 2009, and joined Troop 1130. After many years of fun and hard work I became an Eagle Scout in November 2014.

Things I like about Scouting are;

- Camping and outings
- Being with friends
- Helping the community, and
- Helping junior members of my Troop with their rank advancements.

Deniz Atak, BSA Troop 1130, Eagle Scout # 170

You can read about our activities here. In my Boy Scouting career I have achieved the following ranks, and currently am a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 1130, also working on earning some Eagle Palms.

I have earned the following merit badges;

Eagle required merit badges;

Other Merit Badges I have completed

I have earned the Bronze, Gold and Silver Eagle Scout Palms:

One of my hobbies is speed-solving the Rubik's cube. My current Rubik's cube speed solving record is 5.98 seconds. I am ranked in the top 100 in the USA, and within the top 250 in the world -- link.