A Little About Troop 50
Troop 50 History:
Troop 50 has been Chartered continuously for 52
years. It was founded by Willard Johnson in 1960.
Succeeding Scoutmasters have been James Railey,
Don Payne, Ray Wolanski, Hugh C. Card Jr.,
Danny Burke and currently Matt Menger.
The continuing support and interest of Westcliff
United Methodist Church has been vital and
meaningful in the progress of the troop. We
experienced some change in 2005 with Westcliff
United Methodist merging with Overton Park United
Methodist. The Troop is now Chartered under the
United Methodist Mens Group at Arborlawn United
Methodist Church, we meet in the SAM Building at
Arborlawn United Methodist Church, 4917
Briarhaven Rd. The troop has been as large as 122
registered scouts. The 2012 charter includes 28
scouts and 44 adults.
Troop 50 subscribes to the tenants of the Boy
Scouting Program as described by Lord
Baden-Powell. His program emphasizes learning,
advancement, and leadership through outdoor
programs of camping and physical activity which are
planned and implemented by the scout leadership of
the troop with the adults in the role of advisors and
counselors. This program has as its ultimate goal that
of teaching good citizenship and self reliance through
the principles of duty to God and country, others, and
self as stated in the Scout Oath and Laws.
Troop 50 has an active and ambitious schedule
which is published annually at the beginning of the
year. Highlights of the camping schedule include: a
family camp at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in the
early spring, canoe trip in May, a week of Summer
Camp at Worth Ranch, backpacking at Lake Texoma,
Tower climbing at Sid Richardson, and a fall
backpacking trip. Other annual events of the troop
include 4 Courts of Honor in the months of February,
May, July, and November. A single fund raising
event, the very popular Troop 50 Chili Supper in
November. In addition to these events, Troop 50 has
been fortunate enough to backpack every other year
in the high Rockies at Philmont Scout Ranch in New
Mexico.
During Troop 50's 52 years of tenure, it has produced
134 Eagle Scouts.
Troop 50 meets every Tuesday night from 7:00 to
8:30 at the SAM Building, 4917 Briarhaven Rd. We
are a "Boy Led" troop with the "Patrol Method" used
to carry out the Troop program.
Troop elections are held twice a year after the Spring
and Fall Camporees. Elected from the Troop at large
are the Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, and
Quartermaster. Patrol Leaders are elected from their
patrols. All Troop leaders are required to attend
Troop 50's LIFE LONG LEADERSHIP course. A
leadership course that is unique to Troop 50.
Troop 50 has a strong adult leadership, many of our
former Eagle Scouts are now Assistant
Scoutmasters. If you are interested in visiting our
Troop come by any Tuesday night for a visit.
FEE SCHEDULE
1. Joining as a new scout ---
National Registration $15.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $28.25
2. Transferring from another Unit -----
Transfer $ 1.00
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $13.00
3. Transferring from another Council ----
Transfer $ 1.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $14.25
Troop 50 History:
Troop 50 has been Chartered continuously for 52
years. It was founded by Willard Johnson in 1960.
Succeeding Scoutmasters have been James Railey,
Don Payne, Ray Wolanski, Hugh C. Card Jr.,
Danny Burke and currently Matt Menger.
The continuing support and interest of Westcliff
United Methodist Church has been vital and
meaningful in the progress of the troop. We
experienced some change in 2005 with Westcliff
United Methodist merging with Overton Park United
Methodist. The Troop is now Chartered under the
United Methodist Mens Group at Arborlawn United
Methodist Church, we meet in the SAM Building at
Arborlawn United Methodist Church, 4917
Briarhaven Rd. The troop has been as large as 122
registered scouts. The 2012 charter includes 28
scouts and 44 adults.
Troop 50 subscribes to the tenants of the Boy
Scouting Program as described by Lord
Baden-Powell. His program emphasizes learning,
advancement, and leadership through outdoor
programs of camping and physical activity which are
planned and implemented by the scout leadership of
the troop with the adults in the role of advisors and
counselors. This program has as its ultimate goal that
of teaching good citizenship and self reliance through
the principles of duty to God and country, others, and
self as stated in the Scout Oath and Laws.
Troop 50 has an active and ambitious schedule
which is published annually at the beginning of the
year. Highlights of the camping schedule include: a
family camp at Sid Richardson Scout Ranch in the
early spring, canoe trip in May, a week of Summer
Camp at Worth Ranch, backpacking at Lake Texoma,
Tower climbing at Sid Richardson, and a fall
backpacking trip. Other annual events of the troop
include 4 Courts of Honor in the months of February,
May, July, and November. A single fund raising
event, the very popular Troop 50 Chili Supper in
November. In addition to these events, Troop 50 has
been fortunate enough to backpack every other year
in the high Rockies at Philmont Scout Ranch in New
Mexico.
During Troop 50's 52 years of tenure, it has produced
134 Eagle Scouts.
Troop 50 meets every Tuesday night from 7:00 to
8:30 at the SAM Building, 4917 Briarhaven Rd. We
are a "Boy Led" troop with the "Patrol Method" used
to carry out the Troop program.
Troop elections are held twice a year after the Spring
and Fall Camporees. Elected from the Troop at large
are the Senior Patrol Leader, Scribe, and
Quartermaster. Patrol Leaders are elected from their
patrols. All Troop leaders are required to attend
Troop 50's LIFE LONG LEADERSHIP course. A
leadership course that is unique to Troop 50.
Troop 50 has a strong adult leadership, many of our
former Eagle Scouts are now Assistant
Scoutmasters. If you are interested in visiting our
Troop come by any Tuesday night for a visit.
FEE SCHEDULE
1. Joining as a new scout ---
National Registration $15.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $28.25
2. Transferring from another Unit -----
Transfer $ 1.00
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $13.00
3. Transferring from another Council ----
Transfer $ 1.00
Council Insurance 1.25
Calendar Quarter Dues 4.00
Troop 50 Neckerchief 8.00
Total $14.25
Troop 50 Silver Beaver
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