Troop Biography
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| About Us | | Dues | | Rank Information | | Eligibility |
About Us:
- Our troop started from our cub scout pack in May 2006.
- We owe our gratitude to our sponsors at Saint Andrews Presbytarian Church for their support.
- Currently, our troop has 8 extemely committed Boy scouts that strive towards excellence of self and their peers.
- Four of our scouts belong to the Order of the Arrow Society.
- The Order of the Arrow is a brotherhood of Boy scouts.
- Our scouts have formed strong friendship bonds with one another and look towards the mentorship of their Scout Master and Leaders.
- They camp on a once a month basis, at times braving the elements to accomplish their goals.
- They have participated in the one week long BSA scouting summer camp for the past 4 years at Camp Durant in Carthage, NC.
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Dues:
Each Scout is responsible for paying $20.00 per month for dues. This relieves the Troop and our community of the burden of having numerous fundraisers to support monthly activities.
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Rank Information:
The Boy Scout Ranks are as follows:
- Scout Rank
- Tenderfoot Rank
- 2nd Class Rank
- 1st Class Rank
- Star Rank
- Life Rank
- Eagle Scout Rank
Each rank is earned by the Scout at their own pace. Unlike the Cub Scouts, they are not limited by age or school grade. However, after 18 years of age they become ineligible to earn Eagle Scout.
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Eligibility requirements to be a Boy scout:
- In the 5th grade and earned his arrow of light in Cub scouts.
- Or brand new to scouts, in 6th to 12th grade.
- If the child is in Kindergarden to 5th grade
(without arrow of light), please visit our Pack 919 Biography.
