Congratulations to Commissioner Larry McNiece

Our long suffering Unit Commissioner, Mr. Larry McNiece, will receive the District Award of Merit on May 25 at the Montgomery County Adule Awards Reception (6:30pm).

We hope that you will join us for this event.



Congratulations!!!

It has been four years...

My lovely wife reminded me that four years ago yesterday (April 19, 2006), Troop 466 lost one of our own (an Eagle Scout) in a car accident: Thomas Carroll.

May the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen.

Spark Plug Awards - Can you think of someone?

Montgomery District "Spark Plug" Outstanding Unit Leader Award - DUE April 30

The Spark Plug Award is a district award presented on behalf of the units in the same way that the District Award of Merit is a council award presented by the district. Recipients are selected by their units based on their significant contributions within the unit. Submit the names of their designees by email with a Statement of Service paragraph (maximum 75 words) describing the contribution. No special form and no approval signatures required. The awards will be announced at the annual Montgomery District award program in May.

Click here for flier.

The Year: 1968 - Christmas Tree Sale

In 1968, we purchased our trees from the Barony Tree Farms in Mercersbrg, PA.

We purchased on Scotch Pines that year -- a total of 350 to be exact.

The break down was as follows:

10: 8'-9'

20: 7'-8'

250: 6'-7'

50: 5'-6'

20: 4'-5'

Lionel Trains and the 100th Anniversary of Scouting

Are you a train collector? Are you a Scout? Then this latest item to commorate the 100th Anniversary of Scouting is just for you...

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Since 1910, Boy Scouts of America has been a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. This first time offering incorporates the Boy Scouts’ ethos into the Lionel tradition, giving Scouts and alumni a chance to play.

Set includes 100th Anniversary Boxcar

Set Includes: 0-8-0 steam locomotive and tender, bulkhead flatcar with box and wheel load, derrick car, boxcar, work caboose, two straight FasTrack track sections, eight curved Fas-Track track sections, one FasTrack terminal section, a FasTrack uncoupling section, CW-80 Transformer and smoke fluid.

Locomotive Features
Transformer controlled forward, neutral, and reverse operation
Operating steam whistle with ON/OFF switch
Operating headlight
Puffing smoke unit
Die-cast operating coupler on front of locomotive
Operating coupler on rear of tender
Powerful maintenance-free motor
Traction tires
Die-cast metal locomotive body and frame
Upgraded drive rod assembly
Silver metal rims on drive wheels
Engineer and fireman figures

Rolling Stock Features
Operating couplers
Box and wheel load on gondola
Movable boom and operating winch on derrick car
Opening doors on boxcar
Die-cast sprung trucks on boxcar and gondola
Die-cast trucks on caboose
Interior illumination in work caboose

Gauge: Traditional O Gauge

Dimensions: Length: Approx. 58”Layout dimensions: 40” x 60”

Minimum Curve: O-31

For more information, go here.

Are You A Trained Leader?

All Boy Scout Leaders are expected to complete a certain level of training.

For an easy way to determine the training you must complete, click here.

Boy Scouts of America Centennial Parade and Troop 466

The date is July 25, 2010, and the event is coming up soon. You wouldn't want to miss this once every 100 years anniversary of Boys Scouts of America, celebrated right in our back yard!

Following is the excerpt from our National Capital Area Council website:

"The Grand Centennial Parade commemorates the founding in 1910 of the Boy Scouts of America in the city of Washington, DC. Every parade has marchers who demonstrate their bearing and skills in front of the honored guests who have been selected to review the parade. Our parade marchers will include military organizations and bands, the Washington Metropolitan Police,National Park Service Rangers, and thousands of Cubs, Webelos, Boy Scouts,Venturers, Sea Scouts and Explorers. How fitting that they will be reviewed by our honored guests-- National Capital Area packs, troops, teams, crews,ships, and posts.

"Important information that you need to know:

• The parade will be 10A-5P on Sunday, 7/25/2010 on Constitution Ave. in Washington, DC.
  We will do divisional support, i.e., float riders or walkers, banner bearers, flags, ... The Council will provide everything we need.
• The Council requires a nonrefundable fee of $20 per person (same for adults and scouts). Troop 466 will reimburse 50% of both the fee and Metrorail cost after your attendance.
• Please let Mr. Phan know if you are interested in attending and please pay by check or cash by April 18th. But you don't want to wait too long since the sooner we book the better chance that we'll get what we prefer. I will apply as soon as we have 2 adults and 10 scouts apply for and to secure our place in the parade. Note that after our initial application I still can add more participants until 6/11.
• Transportation: We will park and meet together at the Forest Glen Metro Station possibly around 8:30-9:00AM (It's free parking on Sundays). Troop 466 will purchase fare cards for you at that time. .
• Food and drink: Bring your own food, drink and snacks. We'll be discussing what to bring and how much as well as what to wear, especially for the new and younger scouts, in our Monday meetings.
• Parents, siblings and relatives are invited to come to cheer your sons, brothers, and nephews! Bring your cameras and video cameras to capture the celebration!!!