The troop committee has been active this summer. Three functional teams have been working to improve our organization.

In December 2007 the troop traveled to Prince William Forest for their “Wilderness Survival” camping weekend. The troop practiced wilderness survival techniques and survival strategies for staying alive in the wilderness. One of the most enjoyable activities was the construction of “debris shelters”. Several scouts spent the night sleeping in their shelters. This proved to be one of the most enjoyable camping trips of the year. Photos by Neil Bonner.

As part of our Military History month, we visited the “Battleship New Jersey” on the afternoon of 16 December 2006. As the sun began to set we boarded the former BB62 to spend the night on board. Photos by Neil Bonner.

The troop traveled to the US Army Ordnance Museum in Aberdeen, Maryland on 16 December 2006. The weather was a bit cold and we explored the vintage tanks that are displayed outdoors. Photos by Neil Bonner.

I am very pleased to announce a new Eagle. Danny Rosenmund has completed his Eagle Board of Review. Please join me in congratulating him. In fact many of you were at the triple Eagle Court of Honor to do just that. Three of our Eagles chose to celebrate together. These three guys were Bear Cubs and Webelos together, then they each took very different paths, but all three paths led to earning Eagle in Troop 1970! Congratulations once again to Ryan Gurtz, Ryan Housley, and Danny Rosenmund.