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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Congratulations to Eagle Scout, Colton Shaw Duvall

Eagle Scout Colton with his fellow Life Scouts Connor & Josh
Troop 62 Congratulates it's newest Eagle Scout, Colton Shaw Duvall!  Colton was honored on August 21, 2010 at his Eagle Court of Honor.  Distinguished guests, Smithsburg Mayor Mickey Myers, Delegate Andrew Serefini, Senator Donald Munson, Jerry Cump - Eagle Scout and Elks Americanism Committee Chair and Mason-Dixon Council Scout Executive, Mark Barbernitz were in attendance.
Colton with Gladys Brown, Josh and Connor.
     Colton presented Gladys Brown with his Mentor pin in memory of Donald Brown, Cubmaster (Cub Scout Pack 14), Den Leader (Cub Scout Pack 14) and Merit Badge Counselor (Mason-Dixon Council).  Don Brown referred to the 3 scouts above as the 3 Musketeers.
Colton has served as the Troop's Bugler for the last 3 years.  He has earned 52 merit badges to date.  He is also a Brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow Guneukitschik Lodge #317.  Colton had the opportunity to attend the Northern Tier High Adventure trip in Atikokan, Canada.  He also attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill, VA.
Colton's Eagle Project was to plan, organize and supervise the construction of 4 memorial gardens to honor the early citizens, veterans and numerous children buried in the 1800's in the cemetery at his church.
Colton with his parents.
Colton with Assistant Scoutmaster Ed Marfut, Troop Committee Chair Carey Leverett and Scoutmaster Marty Brown.

Monday, August 16, 2010

August Court of Honor

    Troop 62 held it's annual August Court of Honor at Doub's Woods Park in Hagerstown on August 15, 2010.  The Scouts and their families enjoyed a covered dish meal before the ceremony.  Scouts were awarded the many merit badges, rank advancements and special awards earned at Sinoquipe Summer camp as well as other summer outtings.  In total, 12 ranks & 98 merit badges were awarded!  WOW!!  What a productive summer!  Below are a few pictures from the Court of Honor.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Canoeing/Camping Trip down the Potomac River

Another FABULOUS trip with Troop 62!  The scouts enjoyed a trip down the Potomac River on the weekend of August 6-8, 2010.  The scouts began in Paw Paw, WV and canoed 22 miles to Little Orleans, MD.  Many thanks to the leaders who led the trip including:  Dave Biser, Darrell Ebersole, Dan Rishell, Doug Leas and Jason Petras. Enjoy the pictures below of their adventures!