After almost 70 years of service, the original troop flag was found torn and tattered in the troop room in July. It was simply no longer usable.
A new troop flag was ordered and it arrived a few days ago. It was installed in mid-October on the troop flag pole.
Not only is a a difference in materials (linen vs. nylon) but also in the shape and lettering.
In mid-September (11th and 18th to be exact), Troop 466 worked on Conrad's Eagle Scout Project.
The location was St. Michael's School parking lot in downtown Silver Spring. The project was to create a garden, for meditation/prayer/relaxation, in a grassy area that was not used. Over 40 local plants were obtained, via a grant from the National Wildlife Federation.
The location was the site of the original school convent, and the clay soil was mainly filled with lots of stones. However, with a lot of hard work and effort, the project was completed.
The garden will be maintained by the members of the St. Michael's Green Committee.
Here are the photos from the first day of work courtesy of Mrs. G.
On Sunday, September 12th, Troop 466 set up a small campsite on the grounds of the St. Michael Elementary School in downtown Silver Spring.
The purpose, along with other troops, was to promote Scouting to potential Cubs for Pack 23.
Here are a couple of photos from that event.
Thank you to all of the leaders and Scouts who participated.
