Troop 466 has held a Christmas Tree Sale almost every year since 1962, as their only fundraiser. 

This fundraiser was used to raise funds for their Big Trip Out West (BTOW) to either Grand Teton/Yellowstone or Olympic National Park.  Currently, it is used to raise funds for Summer Camp, Courts of Honor, etc.

 Enjoy this video, created from photos of the Christmas Tree Sale from 2009 thru 2016. 

Troop 466 is sponsored by St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, located at 10103 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD. Troop 466 is part of Potomac District in the National Capital Area Council (NCAC).

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Tree Sale (Saturday Morning, Dec. 9th)

 

The doors opened on time and we immediately had our first sale with a very generous tip!  Thank you.   Not only did we have an excellent crew, but Mr. Joseph "The Ancient One" S. showed up to assist.  

"The Ancient One" was one of our Assistant Scoutmasters for many, many years.  I guess he just loves to show up and show the rest of us how it is to be done!

 

Getting my new wig together.

Look at me, here among nature!

Enjoying a Dunkin Donut.  Troop 466 runs on them during this sale.

                                              "The Ancient One"

 

First Day of the Sale (Dec. 2, 2023)

 Well, the first day of the sale was a relatively clear and dry day, with a temperature (at least on the first shift) of almost 60 degrees.

 

 

Billy Goat Trail Hike (Nov. 5, 2023) - Part Three and Final

 

 

Christmas Tree Sale 2023

 

Our Christmas Tree Sale will take place on the following dates and times at the St. John the Evangelist Church Parking Lot (10103 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring), until we run out of trees.

Our hours of operations are:

• Saturday, Dec. 2: 9am - 9pm
• Sunday, Dec. 3: 9am - 9pm
  
• Thursday, Dec. 7:  5pm - 9pm
• Friday, Dec. 8: 5pm - 9pm
• Saturday, Dec. 9: 9am - 9pm
• Sunday, Dec. 10: 9am - 9pm
• Thursday, Dec. 14: 5pm - 9pm
• Friday, Dec. 15: 5pm-9pm
• Saturday, Dec. 16: 9am - 9pm
• Sunday, Dec. 17: 9am - 9pm
• Thursday, Dec. 21: 5pm - 9pm
• Friday, Dec. 22: 5pm - 9pm
• Saturday, Dec. 23: 9am - 9pm

 

We have one type of tree (hybrid Frasier/Balsam) and will have three different sizes available:  

•  5ft-6ft
•  6ft-7ft
•  7ft-8ft.
  

 

And, you never know when Santa will make a surprise appearance!  

 

 

Billy Goat Trail Hike (Nov. 5, 2023) - Part Two

 

Billy Goat Trail Hike (Nov. 5, 2023) - Part One

It was a beautiful November day -- a perfect day -- for a hike on the Billy Goat Trail.  Here are some photos...

 

 

Scout Day at the National Medical Museum (Part Two)

 

Scout Day at the National Medical Museum (Part One)

 A couple of our Scouts attended Scout Day at the National Medical Museum in Silver Spring MD.   They not only had a great time but learned quite a bit.

 

 

Christmas Tree Sale 2023 Update.

Scout Troop 466 will once again sell trees this December in the Church parking lot.   After vendor issues, the pandemic, and fewer growers, we were able to find a new supplier.  

This year, we will be selling a hybrid Fraser/Balsam tree.  This will be a new product for us and we believe that this will be a wonderful addition to your Christmas tradition. 

The bulk of the trees will be in the 6' to 7' range.  However, we will have a smaller number in the 5' to 6' and 7' to 8' range.  

Our plan is to open up sales on Saturday, December 2nd. 

For the exact sale schedule, please look for a future announcement in the bulletin and here.

Visit by the Thomas Stone DAR President

 At our opening meeting, we were visited by Cheryl Beauregard, President of the Thomas Stone Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

 

 

June Court of Honor (Part Three)

 

 

 

June Court of Honor (Part One)

 On Monday, June 26th, the final meeting/Court of Honor was held.  We had a nice turnout, but because schools had been out for over a week, many were already on vacation.

 

 

Luke's Eagle Scout Project (Part 3)

 Although a great deal of work was completed on Day One, there was still more work to be completed.  So on the second day, the two main backdrops were painted and the movable door was put together.

 

 

Luke's Eagle Scout Project (Part Two)

 Here are some additional photos from Luke's Eagle Project.  Here we see two of the Scouts installing the castors at the bottom of the frames.  The frames were probably 30lbs pounds, the wheels were rated for 100lbs. 

Luke's Eagle Scout Project (Part One)

 After getting his Eagle Scout Project approved by the Potomac District Eagle Board Chair, work was undertaken on Sunday, June 4th.

The project was to build three mobile backdrops for the St. John School Auditorium Stage.  Two would be just backdrops and the third would have a door.  This could be used for plays and productions.  It should be noted that the door could also act as a backdrop.  

So, here are some photos from the construction.  In these photos, they are cutting the 2x4s for the backdrop frames.