By James Y. (Scorpion Patrol Historian) On June 12th, on a Friday afternoon, we all gathered around Saint Francis Church to prepare to leave. We packed up our belongings into the cars. Then, at around 5:30 PM, we headed out for a long three hour drive. Three hours later, we arrived at Cheatham Annex, a […]
OA Centenial Tour
OA Centennial TOUR Camp Snyder – NCAC July 26, 2015 The National Order of the Arrow is celebrating its Centennial this year. It was founded 100 years ago at the Treasure Island BSA Camp about 10 miles from the Ockanickon Scout Reservation, our 2014 summer camp location. All Scouts and Scouters will be welcomed.
OA Membership renewal
OA Members Need to renew their Lodge Membership for 2015. “To be a member in Amangamek-Wipit Lodge and the OA you must be a registered scout due through the Troop and your OA dues through the Lodge annually. A dues payment of $14 gives you an invite to all chapter/lodge events and a subscription to […]
Lake Fairfax Pirate Festival Historian Report, by James Y. (Scorpion Patrol Historian)
On Saturday, May 2, 2015, I went to the Pirate Festival in Lake Fairfax Park for community service at 9:30 AM in the morning. There were many activities, such as a climbing rope, singing, tattoos, treasure hunts, slides, and boat rides! I originally thought I got the “lamest” station of all, “Does it Sink or […]
The Scouter Digest (Spring 2015) – Troop 55 Boy Scouts Earn President’s Volunteer Service Medal
Mount Vernon Gazette, 05/07/2015 and Centre View, 05/06/2015, Dr. Seuss-themed 23rd Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards
Troop 55 was covered in the new article title “Dr. Seuss-themed 23rd Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards”. Below is a brief excerpt from the article. Wesley Pan of Great Falls-based Boy Scouts of America Troop 55 was humble about receiving the Youth Volunteer Group award. “We’re just happy to help the community and make […]