Seeking a way to serve the community, the Old Dominion Chapter of Amangamek Wipit Lodge in the National Capital Area Council found it right on the side of the road. They adopted a two-mile stretch of road in Fairfax County, Virginia, and have signed on with the county and the Department of Transportation to pick up debris alongside the road four times a year for the next two years.
“We’ve found some pretty interesting stuff, from barbells to snakes to buckets of paint, and even a $20 bill!” said Beck Hollis, Old Dominion Chapter’s Vice Chief for Activities. “It’s easier to see the trash when all the greenery is gone,” said Hollis, “We had a lot more lush vegetation on the side of the road [in the spring] than we did in the winter, and a lot of it was poison ivy.”
Old Dominon Chapter Chief Ben Washachek said the chapter’s service projects are a great way to engage new members. “I haven’t missed a chapter service project yet,” said Justin Turner, who completed his Ordeal earlier this year.
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