September 2015

We will be supporting Wreaths Across America again in 2015.  Wreaths Across America is a 501 (c)3 organization dedicated to honoring and remembering our veterans.  There are a number of ways to get involved. However, we have elected to support this effort through the purchase of wreaths that will be placed on …

4th of July Parade Report – James Y. (Scorpions)  On a Sunday morning, July 4th, at around 8:00 AM, we gathered at St. Francis Church. Once we were all here, we carpooled to Washington D.C. for the 4th of July Parade. We took our banners and flags and went to 16th Street to practice doing honor guard duty. It rained …

Resica Falls Summer Camp –  James Y.    (Scorpion Patrol Historian) On June 21st, on a Sunday morning, we all gathered at the Great Falls Library. A big bus was positioned there, and we organized our trunks and our packs into lines.       When everyone had arrived, and everyone had signed in, we all loaded our gear in …

October Outing – Dolly Sods 2015 -When:  October 17-18, 2015 Where: Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest, WV Time:   Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 6:30 AM on Saturday, October 17th Return to St. Francis by late afternoon on Sunday, October 18th Dolly Sods and its’ environs are considered the …

We will conduct our first Court of Honor of the new Scouting Year on Sunday, Oct 4th.  The Court of Honor will start at 3:30p.  This is an extremely important opportunity to recognize all of our scouts for their accomplishments since the Spring.  Each Patrol will formally welcome each of their newest scouts, Scouts …

ANNUAL DUES FOR TROOP 55 ARE NOW DUE! DUES FOR 2015-16 ARE $175.00 FOR THE YEAR. Dues cover the following benefits: Official annual registration fees with national Boy Scouts of America All awards, rank advancements, merit badges and patches Court of Honor Expenses (including fully catered fall CoH) Scout leadership …

Good Turnout and lots of fun at the BSA 55 Adult Mixer at River Bend Country Club.  Make sure to come next year!

When:  September 26-27, 2015  – Last day to register before Late fee is September 16th!! Where:  Shenandoah River, near Harper’s Ferry Time:   Arrive at the St. Francis parking lot at 7:00 am, September 26, 2013 Return to St. Francis early  afternoon on Sunday, September 27th Whether this is your first canoe trip or …

When: May 25-26, 2024 Time: Arrive at St. Francis parking lot at 9:00AM on Saturday, May 25th and return to Great Falls Library noon around 12:00pm on Sunday, May 26th Camping: Rohrbach Group Campground, 18316 Burnside Bridge Rd, Sharpsburg, MD 21782 ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/6QXmGDTDExcBsfiw95 ) (Only 1 hours 15 …