June 2015

By James Y. (Scorpion Patrol Historian) On June 12th, on a Friday afternoon, we all gathered around Saint Francis Church to prepare to leave. We packed up our belongings into the cars. Then, at around 5:30 PM, we headed out for a long three hour drive. Three hours later, we arrived at Cheatham Annex, a navy base. It …

OA Centennial TOUR Camp Snyder – NCAC July 26, 2015 The National Order of the Arrow is celebrating its Centennial this year. It was founded 100 years ago at the Treasure Island BSA Camp about 10 miles from the Ockanickon Scout Reservation, our 2014 summer camp location. All Scouts and Scouters will be welcomed. A part …

OA Members Need to renew their Lodge Membership for 2015. “To be a member in Amangamek-Wipit Lodge and the OA you must be a registered scout due through the Troop and your OA dues through the Lodge annually. A dues payment of $14 gives you an invite to all chapter/lodge events and a subscription to the quarterly Lodge …

On Saturday, May 2, 2015, I went to the Pirate Festival in Lake Fairfax Park for community service at 9:30 AM in the morning. There were many activities, such as a climbing rope, singing, tattoos, treasure hunts, slides, and boat rides! I originally thought I got the “lamest” station of all, “Does it Sink or Float?” I …

The Scouter Digest ( published by BSA  National Capital Area Council) picked  Troop 55′s Scouts community service efforts and earning President’s Volunteer Service Awards  as the feature story for Powhatan District. For the full story, please visit this link at page 34 Here

Nick D. wrote a eagle project report, and was publish by Powhatan district for April 2015 newsletter. Click Here to find the report

Troop 55 was covered in the new article title “Dr. Seuss-themed 23rd Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards”. Below is a brief excerpt from the article.   Wesley Pan of Great Falls-based Boy Scouts of America Troop 55 was humble about receiving the Youth Volunteer Group award. “We’re just happy to help the community …