Although 2020 kept people home, Scouts of Troop 455 were able to get out of the house and enjoy safe activities as well as camping. 2021 may begin slowly, but the intention is to have many great opportunities throughout the year to have outings and other adventurous excursions. The Troop already has many upcoming activities. […]
Month: February 2021
February 2020 Advancement Corner
The goal of our Advancement subcommittee is to assist our Scouts as they navigate through their personal rank, merit badge and award journeys. As you all know, we have transitioned all of our troop management and advancement tracking to Scoutbook, BSA’s official platform. There are many wonderful, and very helpful, features for Scouts, Parents, and […]
Troop Committee
What is the Troop Committee, you asked? (Or maybe you haven’t asked…) The Troop Committee at 455 is responsible for the “behind the scenes” organization and administration of the troop. Think of us like the agents of SHIELD — normal humans working behind the scenes that are supporting the Scout and Scoutmaster superheroes. The Troop […]
February 2020 Scoutmaster’s Corner
In my role as Scoutmaster (but even prior to it when I was an ASM or adult volunteer), I’ve often been asked about the Troop’s Scouts and their capabilities. When Scouts first join the Troop as is natural with anything new, they and their parents are filled with both excitement and questions around their upcoming […]