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Bennett M.’s Eagle Scout Project

December 30, 2013 By

Bennett is collecting new and gently used DVD’s for AMVET. These DVD’s will be sent to bases in Afghanistan and Iraq for the entertainments of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines.    Volunteers are need on the following days/times to distibute donation bags and collect donation bags.    Monday, December 30th from  9:00am – 12:00pm  Saturday, […]

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October 2013 Laurel Caverns Outing – Historian Report

November 6, 2013 By

The campout that troop 55 went on this past weekend was in Pennsylvania, at Laurel Caverns. This was my first campout way back and it never gets old. This year I had the privilege of going climbing and rappelling while doing the Climbing Merit Badge. This was so much fun. My brother and I were […]

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Cold Weather Camping – Checklist and Tips

November 6, 2013 By

Cold weather camping is upon us!  We saw at the October outing that many scouts were not fully prepared for the cold weather.  To assist you in planning for the November outing, and upcoming cold weather outings, we have prepared a Cold Weather Camping Checklist and Tips document.  If you have any questions about camping […]

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Scouting for Food – Get Involved!

October 28, 2013 By

Every November Troop 55 participates in BSA’s Scouting for Food drive.  This is a great way for scouts and their families to give back to the community and help those in need. Every scout should sign-up for a time slot to help with this endeavor.  And we need parents too!  If you are a parent […]

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Don’t Forget Your Troop Dues

October 24, 2013 By

Use the form below, or go to the Troop 55 Website, and pay your scout’s dues ($150 per scout). You may also bring a check made to BSA Troop 55 to the next meeting. Your troop dues help support the troop and the scouts in all the great activities we do throughout the year.  Pay […]

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September 2013 Canoeing Outing – Historian Report

October 4, 2013 By

The September canoeing outing in the great waters of the Potomac was an absolute blast. We all had fun having a slightly unsettling (at least for me) trip in the Potomac. We accomplished many things, had many types of meat to cook, and had a fantastic time doing it. We arrived in the early afternoon […]

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Conrad D.’s Eagle Scout Project

September 26, 2013 By

Conrad’s Eagle Scout Project Date: Saturday September 28h, 2013 (Sunday September 29th if necessary) Time: 1:00 pm-6:00 pm Where: 530 Springvale Rd, Great Falls (my house) Contact Info: ConradDear [at] aol [dot] com (email) or 703-759-3190 (home phone) My project is to construct three portable wood fly-rod racks to support Project Healing Waters outdoor fishing […]

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