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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Troop 62 Delivers Donations to Humane Society

   Troop 62 took up a collection of needed items for the Humane Society of Washington County, MD.  On Tuesday, February 22, 2011 the Scouts delivered the donations to the Humane Society.  Director, Mr. Paul Miller, greeted the Scouts as they arrived with their donations.  Mr. Miller was very pleased with the large donation.  Scouts assisted in carrying the items to a back area and then enjoyed visiting with the dogs, cats and other animals.

Pictured from left to right:  Austin, Josh W, Josh Y, Josh G, Jared, Ben, Mr. Paul Miller - Director of Humane Society, Nick and Dylan.











Tuesday, February 22, 2011

CROSSOVER into Troop 62

Troop 62 WELCOMES Cub Scouts from Pack 22 and Pack 34. 

On Saturday, February 12th, Pack 22 held their Blue and Gold Banquet.  Three Cub Scouts - Sammy Morrison, Travis Knapp and Alex Rodenburg crossed over into Troop 62. 

Pictured:  Front Row:  Travis Knapp, Alex Rodenburg & Sammy Morrison
Back Row:  SPL Troop 62 - Colton Duvall, Webelo Den Leader - George Knapp, Cubmaster - Sam Morrison, Scoutmaster Troop 62 - Marty Brown

On Saturday, February 19th, Pack 34 held their Blue and Gold Banquet.  Three Cub Scouts - Jakob Bowers, Dylan Johnson and Gavin Shubert crossed over into Troop 62.
Pictured:  Front Row - Dylan Johnson, Gavin Shubert, Jakob Bowers, Chris Rowan - 2nd Class Scout Troop 62,  Back Row - Den Leader - Mr. Shubert, Cubmaster - Mr. Hardman, Troop 62 Committee Chair - Carey Leverett,  Assist SPL - Josh Yoder and SPL - Colton Duvall
Pack 34 Crossover
Pack 34 Crossover
Congratulations to our 3 new Boy Scouts from Pack 34
Pack 34 Crossover

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Winter Court of Honor

Troop 62 held their quarterly Court of Honor on Monday, February 14, 2011 at the Chewsville Community Center in Chewsville, MD.

The Court of Honor was led by Life Scout, Ben Connelly who is working on his Communications Merit Badge. The Court of Honor opened with the posting of the Colors and Reveille played by Colton Duvall, Senior Patrol Leader (SPL). Opening remarks were made by Committee Chair, Carey Leverett. Darrell Fowler of the Mason-Dixon Council was present for the Annual Friends of Scouting fundraising drive for the council. Following dinner, Scoutmaster Marty Brown and Colton Duvall (SPL) presented scouts with their well deserved awards. Scouts worked diligently during the last few months of 2010 to complete the 100th Anniversary Historical Merit Badges. Many of the scouts were awarded the Historical Carpentry, Signaling and Pathfinding Merit Badges.

28 scouts earned 54 merit badges at the Court of Honor. Dylan Barkdoll - Carpentry & Signaling, Connor Brown - Carpentry, Signaling & Family Life, Harrison Brown - Carpentry, Signaling, Family Life & Snow Sports, Adam Burlimann - Carpentry & Signaling, Ben Connelly - Citizenship in the Nation, Josh Constantino - Carpentry, Bryan Cottrill - Signaling, Colton Duvall - Carpentry, Signaling, Pathfinding, Photography, LJ Etter - Carpentry & Signaling, Ian Ebersole - Personal Management, Zach Garvey - Carpentry, Josh Gladhill - Carpentry & Personal Fitness, Derek Harbaugh - Carpentry & Signaling, Austin Lane - Pathfinding, Ryan Leas - Carpentry & Signaling, Chase Marick - Carpentry, Kevin Mower - Carpentry, Liam Nolan - Carpentry & Signaling, Nick Petras - Carpentry & Signaling, Allen Reynolds - Carpentry, Signaling & Pathfinding, Steven Rishell - Personal Management, Chris Rowan - Signaling, Spencer Rubino - Carpentry & Signaling, Owen Schupp - Carpentry, Signaling and Music, Cole Shifflett - Carpentry, Signaling & First Aid, Josh Whipp - Carpentry, Signaling & Family Life, Nigel Whitson - Carpentry, and Josh Yoder - Carpentry & Pathfinding.

Rank advancements included the following: Second Class Rank: Derek Harbaugh, Owen Schupp & Chris Rowan. Receiving Star Rank were Allen Reynolds and Kyle Ebersole. Ben Connelly received his Life Rank. Colton Duvall & Josh Yoder received Bronze Eagle Palms. Colton Duvall also received his Gold Eagle Palm.

Special recognitions were given for several different events. Scouts who worked diligently selling popcorn for the annual Fall fundraiser were recognized. Derek Harbaugh received a gift card for selling the most popcorn and Chris Rowan also received a gift card for selling. Harrison Brown, Zach Garvey, Josh Gladhill, Austin Lane, Derek Harbaugh & Josh Yoder were recognized for their service at Arlington National Cemetery for the Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony in December with a 100th Anniversary of Scouting Arlington patch. Scouts who braved the bitter cold temperatures in January at the Winter Camporee were recognized and given a patch. Colton Duvall earned his World Conservation Award. The following scouts received ribbons for the 100th Anniversary of Scouting Patch: Alex Brown, Alex Dankulich, Kyle Ebersole, Owen Schupp, Ryan Leas, Henry Warrenfeltz, Josh Whipp, Colton Duvall, Connor Brown, Harrison Brown, Spencer Rubino, Derek Harbaugh, Michael Robinette and Nigel Whitson. Assistant Scoutmaster, Laura Duvall earned the Achievement Ribbon for the patch.

The Chewsville Lions Club recognized the Eagle Scouts of Troop 62 - Alex Brown, Colton Duvall, Alex Tibbens and Josh Yoder with framed certificates of achievement for their accomplishments. President of the Chewsville Lions Club, Warren Middlekauf presented the awards to the scouts. The Lions Club also presented each Troop 62 scout with a "Serving Communities Together" patch. Scoutmaster Marty Brown thanked the Chewsville Lions Club for their continued support.

The Court of Honor closed with the retirement of the Colors and Taps.

Leaders and Junior Scoutmasters

Congrats to Ryan and L.J.

Congrats to Harrison

Congrats to Derek and Spencer

Congrats to Owen, Chris and Connor

Liam receives merit badges!

Congrats to Liam

Congrats to Josh W.

Congrats to Adam and Harrison


Congrats to Allen and Colton

Congrats to Austin and Allen


Congrats to Owen

Congrats to Ben

Congrats to Josh G.

Derek, Chris and Owen receive their 2nd Class Rank.

Josh receives Eagle Scout coin from the Mason Dixon Council.


Colton is awarded several Merit Badges!

Congrats to Colton

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Alex receives Eagle Scout coin from the Mason Dixon Council.

Congrats to Josh Y.

Congrats to Assistant Scoutmaster Duvall

Chewsville Lions President presents each scout with a patch.

Congrats to Zach and Ryan

Scoutmaster Brown recognizes Scouts

Chewsville Lions Club Charter Representative for Troop 62 - Mrs. Lewis assists in awarding Eagle Scouts their plaques.

Chewsville Lions Club President awards plaques to Eagle Scouts.

Committee Chair, Carey Leverett presents Scoutmaster, Marty Brown with a THANK YOU GIFT!
Troop 62 Scouts who received awards!  CONGRATS TO ALL!

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Troop 62 is up all night!

Troop 62 and Troop 108 teamed up for a Lock-in at the Waynesboro YMCA on Friday, February 4, 2011. 45 scouts (24 from Troop 62 and 22 from Troop 108) and 10 adults spent the night! The scouts spent 2 hours swimming in the pool. Some scouts worked on their Swimming Merit Badge while others played water games. Thanks to Papa John's the scouts enjoyed pizza at 11 PM. Scouts had the opportunity to work on the Personal Fitness Merit Badge in the gym. The scouts had a great time playing basketball, Risk, Monopoly, racket ball and much more throughout the night. They were quite tired by 6 AM! Many thanks to our adult leaders who spent the night with our scouts (Shawn Rowan, Jon Schupp, Jason Petras, John Dankulich and Dave Mills).



Working on Swimming Merit Badge

Fun in the pool!

Ben swimming!

What a crew of swimmers!

Bryan, Nick and Dylan

Nigel and Eric playing basketball!

Zach tries to get away from the camera!  Gotcha!

Eric and Adam havin' fun in the gym!

What a shot, Alex!

The older scouts playing Monopoly and jammin' to 3 i-homes at the same time!!

Cole is lovin' the pool!

Check out those muscles!!

Cool towels!

Great game of RISK!

Pizza time!

A game of Ping Pong.

Personal Fitness Merit Badge beginning at 11:35 PM!!

Personal Fitness MB

Wild game of basketball in the middle of the night!

Another game of RISK!

Are you ready to go home?  5:45 AM wiped out!

Alex couldn't stay awake one more minute!!
Oh, what a night!

Dylan ready for bed at 6 AM!