Great Falls, Virginia
We will be supporting Wreaths Across America again in 2015. Wreaths Across America is a 501 (c)3 organization dedicated to honoring and remembering our veterans. There are a number of ways to get involved. However, we have elected to support this effort through the purchase of wreaths that will be placed on tombstones at Arlington National […]
4th of July Parade Report – James Y. (Scorpions) On a Sunday morning, July 4th, at around 8:00 AM, we gathered at St. Francis Church. Once we were all here, we carpooled to Washington D.C. for the 4th of July Parade.
Resica Falls Summer Camp – James Y. (Scorpion Patrol Historian) On June 21st, on a Sunday morning, we all gathered at the Great Falls Library. A big bus was positioned there, and we organized our trunks and our packs into lines.
October Outing – Dolly Sods 2015 -When: October 17-18, 2015 Where: Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest, WV Time: Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 AM on Saturday, October 17th Return to St. Francis by late afternoon on Sunday, October 18th Dolly Sods and its’ environs are considered the premier backpacking locales east of […]
We will conduct our first Court of Honor of the new Scouting Year on Sunday, Oct 4th. The Court of Honor will start at 3:30p. This is an extremely important opportunity to recognize all of our scouts for their accomplishments since the Spring. Each Patrol will formally welcome each of their newest scouts, Scouts will be recognized for their […]
ANNUAL DUES FOR TROOP 55 ARE NOW DUE! DUES FOR 2015-16 ARE $175.00 FOR THE YEAR. Dues cover the following benefits: Official annual registration fees with national Boy Scouts of America All awards, rank advancements, merit badges and patches Court of Honor Expenses (including fully catered fall CoH) Scout leadership training Convenience of PayPal service […]
Good Turnout and lots of fun at the BSA 55 Adult Mixer at River Bend Country Club. Make sure to come next year!
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