Induction of 12 new scouts was the first order of business, with:
Patrick A., Arthur C., Tim C., Thomas D., Denny H., Joseph R., Anthony S., Chris S., Justin M., Lee R., Kevin R., and Shane M. being welcomed into Troop 285.
Several sets of merit badges, rank advancements and
special awards were passed out (click on these links below for full lists).
Two Eagle Scout awards were made to Donnie Cox and Greg Segura, Troop 285's one hundred fifty-third and one hundred fifty-fourth Eagles! A special
speaker, Air Force Reserve Colonel John Grones gave the
Eagle recognition speech, including presentation of a great video about the
Berlin airlift of the 1940's. The Troop's deepest congratulations go to Donnie
and Greg!
A catered barbeque dinner was served up to almost 200 members of our
Scout family before the Court of Honor!
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New Scouts receiving their Troop neckerchiefs from their parents. Mr. Jim McClure presiding.
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Mr. McClure and Jerry S. conducting the New Scout induction and introduction
to the Troop totem, a Thunderbird.
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One merit badge recipients - Tim W., Jerry S., Robert T., BJ D.,
Curtis H. (presenter), Jonathan S., Dan R., Derek M., Andrew C., and Kurt D.
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Greg S. and James W. earned two merit badges.
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Ian O. and Bobby J. earned three merit badges.
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Tim W. receiving Life rank from Andy Braman.
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Star rank earned by Ben (BJ) D. and Chris S. Bob Maguire looking on.
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Jay M., Charlie M., Matt R., and John F. earned First Class rank.
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New Second Class Scouts - Daniel K., Matt R., Charlie M., and Kyle B.
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Three new Tenderfoot Scouts - Michael M., Matt R. and Kyle B.
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Denny H., Arthur C. and Eric H. earned Scout rank.
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Danny M and Tommy M receive US flags flown on the day they participated in
their Eagle ceremony!
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Outgoing Staff patrol members - John H., Donnie C., Joel G., Tim W.,
Danny M., Dan R., Jason S., Jerry S. at mic, Jonathan S., James H., and
Curtis H.
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Retiring Senior Patrol Leader Jerry S. receiving an Eagle throw as
a memento of his service.
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Honor Patrol members: Donnie C., Nathan D., Kyle B., Daniel K.,
and Michael M.
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Jason S, the new Senior Patrol Leader, introducing his new staff:
Tim W., Austin D., Donnie C., Andre M., John H., (Jason, behind mic), Jerry S., Jonathan S., Ian O., James W., James H, and Eric M.
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Colonel John Grones, US Air Force Reserve, Eagle keynote speaker.
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Donnie Cox and Greg Segura listening to their accomplishments while in
Scouting.
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Mr. Mondick administering the Eagle Oath to our two new Eagles.
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Serving up the Eagle cakes after the ceremony.
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