
April 20, 2025
Great Falls, Virginia
Great Falls Connection (May 07, 2014): Troop 55 in Great Falls recently announced the advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout of four young men: Patrick Ryan, Conrad Dear, Bennett Molster, and Ryan Withers. These scouts have earned at least 21 merit badges, and have demonstrated scout spirit by living the scout oath and law […]
Eagle Project-Community Service When: Friday, May 16 – 3pm to 8pm and Saturday, May 17 – 7am to 8pm (Come when you can) Where: St. Thomas a Beckett Catholic Church- 1421, Wiehle Ave, Reston, VA What: We will be building an outdoor staircase on a hill between the upper and lower parking lot. What to bring/wear: Wear shoes and clothes that can […]
Powhatan District News Letter (April 03, 2014): ” I am pleased to announce that at last night’s district annual meeting, the district members-at-large elected Brigadier General Michael C. Dudzik as our new district chairman. General Dudzik is the CEO/President of ERIM, an independent 501 .C.3 with development programs in commercial, medical, automotive and aerospace sectors. He is a former Vice […]
Great Falls Connection (December 11, 2013): “Boy Scouts from Troop 55 in Great Falls experienced rappelling down cliffs, spelunking in caves, skiing down mountains, canoeing in rivers, backpacking on the Appalachian Trail, traversing white water rapids and improving their marksmanship. These are just a few of the activities that the boys enjoyed as they developed […]
From The Scouter Digest ( Winter Edition 2014 ): ” The Good Scout Award recognizes local leaders who exemplify the ideals of the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives. On October 4, 2013, Robert (“Bob”)C. MacKichan, Jr. was presented the 2013 Good Scout Award at this year’s Real Estate and Construction event hosted by Holland & Knight on the PNC […]
On March 20th 2014, Boys Scouts from Troop 55 helped Forestville Elementary School run its first international Math Kangaroo competition. ” Boys Scouts from Troop 55 assisted with check-in, seating, and maintaining the test environment, as well as official photographers for the event. One Troop 55 Boy Scout was tasked with being the school mascot – the “Cardinal” – […]
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The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Troop 55 is dedicated to the fulfillment of this mission and vision and places a strong emphasis on providing the tools and training for young men to learn to make ethical decisions while having a fun and adventuresome time.