Tyler Sibley

Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project
The Middlefield Dog Park Park
18 months from concept to completion:

6 months for Town (and Boy Scout) approvals

12 months of fundraising & construction

Initial letter to First Selectman Jon Brayshaw Feb 18, 2008

Project plan approved by Boy Scouts May 29, 2008

Commission Meetings Attended:
    April 10th 2008 Park and Recreation
    April 15th 2008 Lake Beseck Association
    April 16th 2008 Inland Wetlands Commission
    April 22nd 2008 Board of Selectman
    April 23rd 2008 Planning and Zoning Commission
    May 8th 2008 Park and Recreation
    May 20th 2008 Conservation Commission
    June 17th 2008 Conservation Commission
    July 22nd 2008 Board of Selectman
    July 23rd 2008 Planning and Zoning

Fundraising:
    $1,718            Golf Tournament
    $1,359            Bus Trips
    $1,255            Holiday Wreath Sales
    $1,150            Old Homes Day Booth
    $590               Doggy Costume Contest
    $573               Doggy Photos With Santa
    $522               Lake Beseck Association Tag Sale
    $95                 Doggy Swim Days
    $1,151            15 Collections Can Locations
    $10,387          Mailings (150 Individual Donations)

16 regular members of the Middlefield Dog Owner’s Group

Over 50 people helped with fundraising and/or construction

Over 1,100 hours were spent on the project

Over 1 acre in size, over 1000 feet of 5 foot chain link fence,10 benches, 
     2 bulletin boards, 2 watering stations
 
Phase I - Small Dog Area - Completed April 1, 2009
Phase II - Large Dog Area - Completed July 17, 2009

Each week dozens of dogs and dog owners visit and  enjoy the park.
 

Doggy Photos With Santa

Doggy Costume Contest