Boy Scout Troop 104

Excert taken from the Suburban News June 25, 2008

Michael Bumiller of Scotch Plains was presented with the highest honor in Boy Scouting at a special Court of Honor at All Saints' Church on May 31. Mike is a member of BSA Troop 104, which meets at All Saints', and he has been involved in scouting since second grade. Surrounded by troop members, family and friends, Mike was presented with a special framed hanging that encapsulated his path to the Eagle award, which was presented by Linda Michalak, Advancement Chair. Joe Kaiser, Troop 104 Committee Chair, served as Master of Ceremonies, former Scoutmaster Cleveland Bowser lead the invocation and benediction.

Mike's parents, Scoutmaster Ed Bumiller and his mother, Christine, recieved a special Eagle tie tack and Eagle pin to commemorate their support of Mike on his road to the prestigious Eagle award. Mike's career in Scouting was highlighted by Assistant Scoutmaster Larry Rosello, who spoke about Mike's accomplishments including 25 merit badges, the World Conservation Award, Fire' N Chit, and Tote' N Chit, as well as camping memories over the years.

A junior as Scotch Plains Fanwood High School, Mike's Eagle Project revolved around St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church's outdoor "Stations of the Cross" display, which he improved with a six inch rock wall around each of the 14 crosses on the church's property. Topsoil and ivy was planted around each circle with a team of 16 volunteers. Crosses with arrows were painmted on the pavement in front of each Station to lead the way to the next Station. The project totaled 93 hours of planning and implementation.

Aside from Scouting, Mike plays on the Varsity Soccer team at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School and is an active member of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle Church in Scotch Plains. His future plans include college, where he plans to study science or engineering.