Posted on 02/17/2009 11:06:02 AM PST by flyfree
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I have tried to find out how I can contribute money to a specific Boy Scout Troop. But to no avail.
I’m a long time Scouter and believe whole heartedly in the program, principles and ethics associated with Scouting. If only the nation could undergo some “reconnection” as well ...
Hahahaha. Send me the info. We’ll take all the contributions we can get. Troop 160, Tri State Area Council. We’re professional at taking any handouts we can get.
Shouldn’t be that hard. I can give you an address. Eagle parent here.
Your best bet on donating to a specific troop is to contact that troop. If you don’t know anyone there anymore, contact the local council and they can refer you.
Troup 224 - Pittsburgh PA 15210?
Eagle Scout with two Palms here.
I well remember Boy Scout camp in the summer. Went for 4 years and was a counselor for 4 years.
Wonderful times.
Still give generously to the council where I was.
The Boy Scouts need financial help now more than ever.
If you can, GIVE.
A few years ago my son-now a second class scout with one merit badge coming entered the Pinewood Derby. He came in first in his den and 5th in his pack. I was so happy-it was the first time I had won something in 50 odd years.
I am an assistant scoutmaster and soon to be merit badge counselor.
I’ll give you MY address, and you can support TWO Scouts!
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Best moment; 1995 at my brother’s wake (he was Assist. Scoutmaster at 79) when five young men told me if it weren’t for my brother and me they would all be in jail right now and thanked me.
I am an Eagle and a long time Scouter. My goal was to get the older Scouts to plan and execute on High Adventure Scouting. They planned white water rafting, snow camping, survival camping (3 days, 2 nights - max 10 pounds carried), and of course 7-10 day Sierra backpacking. With this, we were prepared to go head to head with any wiley girl. Most of our Scouts made Eagle and stayed until they were 18. And several are now in the military (one is a Seal).
The great thing was that the younger Scouts really looked up to these guys and the olders Scouts taught and looked out for the younger ones. Our older Scout are a pretty tough bunch of guys (I mean that in a good way.)
BE PREPARED.
Former Troop founder and Committee Chair - two sons both Eagle and Order of the Arrow. Tons of work, but the rewards are priceless. Still contribute to the local council even though we moved away years ago. I still miss going to summer camp with the boys. Watching them grow in confidence and leadership was a thing of beauty that I will always treasure. We had a small troop but in 8 years we saw 16 boys reach Eagle.
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