On behalf of all of the leaders and scouts, we wish everyone a very happy and safe 2010.
This will be an exciting year for everyone.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Congratulations to Maj. Dan Cowhig (US Army)!
Congratulations to Maj. Dan Cowhig (US Army), one of our outstanding Asst. Scoutmasters.
Maj. Cowhig was presented with the Scouter Training Award at our last Court of Honor. If you have not had a chance to do so, take a moment to congratulate him!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Tree Stand is Closed
Troop 466 would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who purchased a tree this year.
There were many repeat customers. Families and individuals who purchased their trees from us year after year. Some as long as 10 plus.
We had a nice selection of Frasier, Douglas and White Pines.
There were some pretty big and heavy trees this year. "Hernia Trees" as Mr. Barone liked to call them. Some of the Scouts even wanted to see who did a fresh cut on the largest trunk. And there were some pretty big ones. Maybe we can have that as a contest and keep the trunk slice in the troop archives next year.
It will be a year that many of us will remember. We lost one prime Saturday due to rain. It rained all of the first shift and into part of the second one. All were soaked to the skin after the shifts.
We also lost the Saturday before Christmas due to the Blizzard of 2009. Some of us will also remember that, after shoveling out our cars and driveways, we then went to shovel out the lot for another two or three hours.
It was nice to see former Scouts like Vince, Sasha and Simon King's son (with his wife and children) stop by, pick up a tree and chat with us a bit. We would also like to thank all of the former Scouts who assisted us, such as Ambrose and Tonku. There were also a number of adults who helped us, such as Bruce and Larry (our Unit Commissioner), even though they did not have to.
For those who have not picked up a tree, if there are any left, please feel free to stop by and take one. And, if you feel so inclined (and we hope you do), drop a couple of bucks in the shed's mail slot to at least help cover some of the cost.
We look forward to seeing each of you next year.
There were many repeat customers. Families and individuals who purchased their trees from us year after year. Some as long as 10 plus.
We had a nice selection of Frasier, Douglas and White Pines.
There were some pretty big and heavy trees this year. "Hernia Trees" as Mr. Barone liked to call them. Some of the Scouts even wanted to see who did a fresh cut on the largest trunk. And there were some pretty big ones. Maybe we can have that as a contest and keep the trunk slice in the troop archives next year.
It will be a year that many of us will remember. We lost one prime Saturday due to rain. It rained all of the first shift and into part of the second one. All were soaked to the skin after the shifts.
We also lost the Saturday before Christmas due to the Blizzard of 2009. Some of us will also remember that, after shoveling out our cars and driveways, we then went to shovel out the lot for another two or three hours.
It was nice to see former Scouts like Vince, Sasha and Simon King's son (with his wife and children) stop by, pick up a tree and chat with us a bit. We would also like to thank all of the former Scouts who assisted us, such as Ambrose and Tonku. There were also a number of adults who helped us, such as Bruce and Larry (our Unit Commissioner), even though they did not have to.
For those who have not picked up a tree, if there are any left, please feel free to stop by and take one. And, if you feel so inclined (and we hope you do), drop a couple of bucks in the shed's mail slot to at least help cover some of the cost.
We look forward to seeing each of you next year.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Last Chance to Get Your Christmas Trees
That's right folks, it is your last chance to get Christmas trees! They are beautiful and help a good organization.
Get out there this weekend and purchase one!
We will be open from 10am to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting).
Get out there this weekend and purchase one!
We will be open from 10am to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting).
Thursday, December 10, 2009
From the Troop Archives: Hilltop House - 1967
On Feb. 17, 1967, the Troop decided to say overnight at Hilltop House in Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.
Of the 110 in attendance, 90 were Scouts. For a total of $1210, each person received dinner, overnight accommodations, breakfast and lunch. Taxes and gratuities were included.
For more information on Hilltop House, click here.
Of the 110 in attendance, 90 were Scouts. For a total of $1210, each person received dinner, overnight accommodations, breakfast and lunch. Taxes and gratuities were included.
For more information on Hilltop House, click here.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Christmas Tree Sales are Under Way!
Stop by to get your Christmas Tree this year.
We are open Monday thru Friday from 5pm - 9pm and on the weekends from 10am - 10pm.
Located in the St. John the Evangelist Church parking lot on Georgia Avenue, we are continuing a 40 plus year tradition.
We look forward to your business and thank you for your continued patronage and support.
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We are open Monday thru Friday from 5pm - 9pm and on the weekends from 10am - 10pm.
Located in the St. John the Evangelist Church parking lot on Georgia Avenue, we are continuing a 40 plus year tradition.
We look forward to your business and thank you for your continued patronage and support.
View Larger Map
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