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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Wreath Laying - Arlington National Cemetery

Troop 62 headed to Arlington National Cemetery
 on December 11, 2010 to participate in the laying of wreaths on the tombs of soldiers for Wreaths Across America. Six scouts and four adult leaders endured the frigid morning temperatures in the upper 20's as they paid their respects to the fallen soldiers. The Troop spent time visiting the tomb of fellow Scouter, Col. Donald P. Brown. Each of the Scouts were able to lay 2 wreaths. Following the wreath laying, the Scouts headed up the hill in the cemetery to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After lunch, the Troop visited the the Natural History Museum along the Mall in Washington, DC. Enjoy the pictures below of the trip!


Ms. Kellie and Harrison wait in line to get a wreath.
Derek lays a wreath.

Josh Y. lays a wreath.

The crew that served!

Harrison at his grandpa's grave.

Josh, Harrison & Ms. Kellie at Don's grave.

The walk up the hill to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

The Tomb of the Unknown

3 of the Troop 62 Josh's!

What are the 3 Josh's looking at? 

6 cold scouts!

Josh W and Derek at the Metro!

Lunch in DC

Feeding the pigeons?

Scaring the pigeons!

Fun with purchases at the National History Museum.

Harrison, Ms. Kellie and Josh G



Monday, December 6, 2010

Scouts earn the Carpentry Merit Badge

The Scouts worked hard to complete the Carpentry Merit Badge on Monday, Dec. 6th. Many THANKS to the Duvall Family and the Shaw Family for organizing the merit badge opportunity for the Scouts. The Carpentry Merit Badge is a merit badge that was eliminated from the list long ago and brought back just for scouts to earn during the 2010 - 100th Anniversary Year of Scouting. Scouts must complete the requirements before the end of the year in order to earn the merit badge. Enjoy the photos below of the scouts hard at work.

                                           









Sunday, December 5, 2010

Christmas Tree Sales 2010

Troop 62 helped to sell Christmas Trees for the Mason Dixon Council on December 4th. The Troop worked from 6 to 10 PM in the freezing cold temperatures. The Troop sold 15 trees. Many thanks to all the scouts and leaders who spent their evening selling Christmas Trees. Enjoy the pictures posted below.