Great Falls, Virginia
The Great Falls Connection posted a write-up on Troop 55’s recent recognition at the Volunteer Fairfax Awards. Mr. Jeff Ye was recognized in the “Rising Star” category. Wesley P., Mitchell P., James Y. and Daniel R. were all recognized in the Youth category. “Jeff Ye, community service coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 55, was selected […]
NCAC Scouting for Food November 2015 Stephen T. – Sharks Patrol Scouting for Food is an annual food collection supported by Scouts from the National Capital Area Council. This year Scouts from Troop 55 distributed plastic bags to homes in our designated neighborhood in Great Falls on November 7, 2015.
First Time Campers Report James Y., Scorpions Historian On a Friday morning, some Boy Scouts and other organization volunteers arrived at Wolf Trap National Park to volunteer for the First Time Campers program at around 8:00 AM.
Lots of Scouting Volunteer Activities this Month – Pick the image to learn more!! St. Francis Country Fair, Court of Honor, First Time Campers, Pack 55 Camp Fire, and the Great Falls Haunted House – All of these are activities where our scouts are needed. Links to all these activities can be found by clicking […]
By Tommy K., Boy Scout Troop 55 Lead Historian Nationwide, only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve the Rank of Eagle Scout. This year, seven Troop 55 Scouts earned the rank. The Eagle Rank is the most difficult as Scouts must demonstrate service, leadership, and training that positively impact their communities and the world […]
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 ( published by BSA National Capital Area Council) picked Troop 55′s Scouts community service efforts and earning President’s Volunteer Service Awards as the feature story for Powhatan District. For the full story, please visit this link at page 34 Here
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