Recently I wrote a blog, 50 Years as an Eagle Scout , celebrating 50 years since I became an Eagle Scout. Fifty years … how is that possible? No way I could be that old. In that blog, I announced the forthcoming publication of a new book, “Gnubie to Eagle Scout”. That was just a “teaser” but now comes the real thing! My new “Scouting Trails” book has just published and is now available for you on Amazon.
But that is not the only Scouting Trails book available for you there. I’d like to share information and links with you so that you can check them out. And maybe you’ll be interested enough to even purchase one or more or all of the books. That would please me very much! And I hope that you might be pleased with the books, as well.
Let me say first, however, that most of the information in my books comes from those fifty years of involvement with the Boy Scouts of America. And those years are documented in personal daily journals that span most of those fifty plus years (and that is another blog: 45 Years of Daily Journaling). I am happy to share my first-hand experiences with you. Yes, I have truly been there, done that, and got the T-shirt (so many, in fact, that they take up a sizeable space in my new Scouting Trails Museum (located in my own home). “Scouting Trails” is my “brand” for everything that I write about Scouting. (And I do also write about other things too … Stay tuned for more on that!)
Note that with each book, there are two versions. One is the standard paperback version in a 6” x 9” format. Each book kind of looks like other books in my Scouting Trails series (and again, this is my “Brand”). And the other is the Kindle on-line version – for readers on the go. Now you can purchase the books and read them at your convenience on your cell-phone or other electronic device. So, take your pick. Choose the version that fits you best. Or do both – for even greater versatility. If you get both versions, you get a big discount on the Kindle version. And sometimes you can have a free read of the Kindle version free – with or without a paperback purchase! Such a deal!
So, let’s get on with the books. Bring them on! Here goes:
First, let me tell you about“Gnubie to Eagle Scout”:
This is a book geared most specifically for youth – but you parents and Scout leaders might enjoy it as much as your Scouts. And feel free to share it with them around the campfire or in family read-along sessions together at home. This book digs back in the memory and details (in living color) my own wonderful Scouting experience as a youth (with some adult wisdom gained later, added occasionally).
As I open the book, I tell of my experience as a “Gnubie”. For years, I pronounced the word as “Gun-ubie” *(that is how naïve I was). Yes, I was a really green gnubie. I could not wait to get involved in Scouting. The days could not come soon enough for me! But, come, they did. As a gnubie (new-bie), I had some grand experiences in good old Troop 155, in Mesa, Arizona. I was a gnubie … but didn’t know that I was one. That is, until I went to Camp Geronimo for my first Scout summer camp experience. The sign that greeted us at the “lake” (a big name for a little pond) was ominous. It read (with skull and crossed bones): “Beware! This Lake Eats Gnubies”. My fellow Troop 155’ers pointed it out to me and laughed hysterically. They did not let on right away that “Gnubie” meant me. (And let me say that to be politically correct today, they meant no harm in their use of the term … after all, they were once one, too! So, there was nothing wrong with being a Gnubie. So, after I learned that I was one, I relished in that new status. It was great!)
Then, as the book progresses, I recall my steps along the Eagle Scout trail – from Gnubie to Tenderfoot, 2nd and 1st Class, Star, Life and on up to Eagle Scout. I share many of my Gnubie memories (which, by the way, get better with the passing of time!). And I also share some insights and challenges for great Scouting times after you receive the coveted Eagle Scout award.
Major and pleasant features of “Gnubie” are the great illustrations created by my wife, Lou, especially for the book. Check them out! Thanks, Lou! There are a few other photos and artwork, as well.
Take a walk down memory lane and as you do so, get your journal (a book, an App) or something that works for you to write down some of your own memories as they come to you. I would recommend my own way to record such memories as they randomly pop into my mind. Carry some 3×5” cards (white or colored – my favorite). When you are at a stop light or have a quiet moment sometime in your day, and a memory pops into your mind, write a few words about the memory … just enough to help jar your memory even more when you have time to more fully detail that memory. And if you do this on a regular basis, you will soon have a decent collection of your own Scouting (or general life memories). This same procedure will also help you write a detailed personal or family history. Give it a try. You will be glad that you did … and so will forthcoming generations behind you. (I presented this Gnubie book to one of my own grandsons just this morning. I hope that it will help motivate Bryson as he moves along his own Scouting trail.)
That brings up the next book: “What Every Scout Parent Should Know: A Parent’s Guide to be the Best Scout Parents Ever”
When a boy (or girl) becomes a Cub Scout, it is a family thing. But, too often, parents think that all they need to do is get their son to the meetings. They have misconceptions about the uniform and other things. They could be better and more supportive. This book is a guide to help parents become the best Scouting parents ever.
Let me say that my own mother was my greatest Scouting supporter. She was everywhere that she needed to be in order to help me and my four brothers all become Eagle Scouts. (She wears her miniature pins in flight formation!) I can not say enough about her greatness as my Scouting parent. Thanks, Mom! I write a frank view to Scout moms – with guidance and help based upon that my mother gave to me.
In the book, I also write frankly to the dads. MyDad kind of went along – when he had to – but he could have been a bit more “into it”. Learn from him and really go for it!
“Scout Camp Preparations – A Leader’s Guide: How to Prepare Now for the Best Ever Scout Camp Next Year”
This book is a handy guide to help Scoutmasters and other Scouting leaders to make all necessary preparations for a successful Scout summer camp experience. It is a step-by-step guide for those camp preparations. The book is written from the view of a very experienced camp director who has had long experience in preparing the camp experience for the arriving troops. Check it out – and do just that: Make it the best Scout camp ever – this summer and next!
“Our Scouting Heritage – General Version: A Commemoration Program to Inspire Your Scouts”
Just in time to celebrate the February anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America …
This is a dramatic reading commemorative program designed to help all Scouts, leaders and families appreciate the great legacy and heritage of the Scouting program. The program can be used during Scout week, or at any time with a BBQ or dinner, at a court of honor, blue and gold banquet, a campfire program or other activities.
“Our Scouting Heritage – LDS Edition: A Commemorative Program to Inspire Your Scouts”
This book is a twin brother (almost) to the book noted above … but it adds some additional historical tidbits from the words of LDS Prophets and other leaders in support of the Scouting program. Things are changing with the Boy Scouts of America and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but like reading scripture, those changes can never wipe out our memories nor our LDS Scouting heritage of the past.
And finally, here is a great read for every teenager (and adult) everywhere. This is:
“Dean!: A Youth Leader Triumphs Even Through Cancer”
My brother, Dean, died as the Westwood High School Junior Class President but touched the hearts of everyone through his caring and dynamic leadership. Dean was both Sophomore and Junior Class President and was known by everyone at his Westwood High School. A great leader, he triumphed even through cancer. Though facing death, Dean teaches us to have faith in God’s plan for each of us, to love life, to be a friend, to face life (and death) with guts, to be a man of character, to believe in ourselves, to share and to serve, to “go for it” and to “hang in there”. The lessons of Dean! This book tells of his triumph through his cancer and ultimate death. The book contains his journal kept just before his death.
And having said all of the above, there is a single link where (now or in a few days) you can see all current “Scouting Trails” books currently being sold on Amazon. Here is that master author link:
Well, there you have them! Several “Scouting Trails” books for you to enjoy. There is something for everyone. Get them for yourself, your Scout children, family and friends. And there are several more like these “in the pipeline” so look for more titles to come in the future. On my Author page on Amazon, you can click “Follow” to get updates on Scouting Trails and other books by yours truly.
Trying to help you enjoy your Scouting Trails journey … Best wishes and enjoy those trails!
(Feature photo/painting by Artist, Ron Bergen … used by permission)
Thanks to modern technology, I am celebrating today an anniversary that I didn’t know I was celebrating. I opened up my e-mail messages early this morning (August 28th) and there it was. It was from NESA – the National Eagle Scout Association. The message subject read, “Happy Eagle Anniversary, Kevin”. That one got me curious. So, I opened it up and inside it said, “8/28/1968 … feels just like yesterday.” And seeing the date, I started calculating … humm … That might just be 50 years! I calculated a bit more in my head. FIFTY YEARS! Fifty years since I received my Eagle Scout award? Is that possible? (I am not that old!) Fifty years … and old … I guess both are true. So, it is with joy, that today I am celebrating fifty years of Eagle flight.
August 28, 1968 … Ah, yes! I remember the day (or night) well! Fifty years ago, I had my Eagle Scout court of honor. I remember that night! I got decked in my best Scout uniform and looked perfection (as much as I could, anyway). I had been a Cub Scout and then a Boy Scout for nearly six years now. I was a proud member of Troop 155 – The Best Alive! I was age 13 – almost 14 on that evening.
I reported as invited to my eagle court held at the old Methodist Church in Mesa, Arizona. I did not belong to the Methodist Ward (as we called them), but that is where our district held boards for all aspiring Eagle Scouts in the town. These Boards were held about once every other month and they would review twenty to thirty Eagles on a given evening – using about six different review teams who were located in various parts of the building. I do not remember exactly, but I believe that there were some 45 Eagle candidates there that night. (Some things get better with time!) Anyway, Wow! I remember sitting out in the old wooden seats at the place and waiting for my name to be called.
The review began with a general orientation program about the upcoming process and then we’d sit for a couple of hours awaiting our own review. I remember being real nervous as I waited with the crowd of other Life Scouts.
Then, at long last, my turn came up. A red-coat Scouter came to the stage microphone and announced, “Kevin Hunt … go to room 5”. Wow! Here it was … the big moment that I had been waiting for all of these years. It was my turn on the hot seat. I wondered if I would pass. I nearly tripped over my feet as I somehow found my way to room 5 – or whatever it was.
And once I got in there, I found myself the focus of three or four old guys. They all kind of glared at me. Then they started firing questions at me. I muddled through the first few and then was able to relax a little bit. I talked about my trail from Gnubie to Eagle Scout. I shared with them some of my favorite experiences along the way. We talked of some of the hard things – like my lifesaving merit badge – where I nearly died trying to pull the guy from the bottom of the 14’ deep pool.
We talked about the Scout Oath and Law and how they had impacted my life. We talked of how I had grown through Scouting and what I had learned. I think the review lasted about 45 minutes.
But, then suddenly, it was over. They sent me out of the room so that “they could talk”. They called me back in. The guy in charge extended his hand and congratulated me as an Eagle Scout. “Kevin Hunt … Eagle Scout!” That was me.
That board was a challenge, but I did it! I came out an Eagle Scout. A very proud moment for me. I had done it! Yeah! I was then an Eagle Scout! Wow! I had made it. I had achieved my goal. I felt wonderful. I walked out on air – hardly believing that I really was an Eagle Scout. It was great.
Well, that’s my story – and I am sticking to it.
Then just a couple of weeks later, on September 12th, I was officially recognized at a court of honor as an Eagle Scout. I remember well the night I received my own Eagle badge. It was a proud moment that September night.
Our troop 155 participated in a quarterly multi-troop court of honor (a combined effort involving six or eight different troops). They were “hot stuff” and we always looked forward to each one of them. There were a few times when there were as many fifteen Eagle badges awarded in one evening.
Mr. Maynard Sargent conducted each Court with great pomp and ceremony. I felt a special tinge of excitement as I heard Mr. Sargent repeat those now familiar words. “And now, by the authority vested in me by the Boy Scouts of America, I declare this Court of Honor ‘IN SESSION'”.
At these courts of honor, the Tenderfoot, Second and First Class badges were presented at the first of each Court. These were followed by the merit badges, Star, Life, and finally the Eagle Scout Award. With each rank, a different “dignitary” gave a challenge to those getting the particular badge. I remember that Chief Miller, the Council Executive from Phoenix, made the presentations to us.
That Eagle court of honor, too, was a proud moment for me as I joined my friends, Mike Johnson (also from my Troop 155), Steve Brinton and Steve Guthrie as together we received our Eagle Scout awards. I have had that picture hanging on my home wall most of the time since that grand moment. (Thanks to my Scoutmaster, G. Kimball Nelson, for taking that photo!)
I was proud of my friends as I watched them receive their awards and my own excitement mounted as I awaited my own moment. Then it was my turn. I only vaguely heard Mr. Sargent say, “Our next Eagle candidate is Kevin Hunt.” My heart was pounding madly. I hardly heard Mr. Sargent as he said a few things about me and my activities thus far in Scouting.
As he talked, my mind was flooded with Scouting memories of the glorious days I’d spent in Scouting up to that time. It seemed just yesterday that I was a GNUBIE working on my Tenderfoot Award. Boy did I have tender feet! … A lot has happened since that time, I thought.
I recalled how I tried to learn the Morse Code for my First Class Award and earning that first merit badge. I remembered my first patrol leader. Randy sure was a lot of help to me.
I remembered that first hike when we got lost and wandered through the Superstition Mountains for a couple of hours in the dark. That hard rock bed sure felt good that night – after we did finally find our campsite.
I remembered the first time I heard the scary Mongollon Monster story at a campfire program. They really had me going on that one!
I remembered my hardest merit badge. LIFESAVING … HOW COULD I EVER FORGET IT? I nearly drowned trying pull that crazy instructor up from the bottom of the 14-feet deep pool. He fought and thrashed all the way. (Knowing what I now know of lifesaving I’d do it a bit different. I’d rap the clown in the head with my knuckles and then worry about resuscitation after getting him ashore.)
I thought of those who had helped me climb my Eagle trail. I thought of my Scoutmaster, Mr. Nelson, and all that I had learned from him. I thought of my patrol leaders who patiently helped me learn each test. Then too, I thought about my Mother whose special support helped me to press forward.
Finally, I pondered this great honor now to be given to me. EAGLE SCOUT … Am I really worthy of it? After thinking for a moment, I told myself, “YES! I’VE DONE MY BEST. I’VE EARNED IT! On my honor [I’ve done] my best to do my duty to God and my country. …
I’ve tried to help other people each day and I’ll continue to look for ways to be of assistance. I’ve worked to incorporate the points of the Scout Law into my daily living. I’m not perfect at it, but I’m doing my best.
“I’ve learned what it means to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight. Those seem to be lifelong goals rather than a statement of the “now moment” but I’ll work even harder to do these things.”
“I’ll really have to work harder now that I’m an Eagle Scout,” I thought. I knew that others were watching me. “I’ll want my younger brothers to follow in my footsteps,” I thought.
Then in my mind I told myself: “I’ll recommit each day to live the ideals of the Scout Law. I WILL BE … Trustworthy, … Loyal, … Helpful, Friendly, … Courteous, … Kind, … Obedient, … Cheerful, … Thrifty, … Brave, … Clean … REVERENT … (and Hungry … !)”
I only vaguely heard Mr. Sargent as he finished talking about me. I struggled to hold back the tears. I felt ready to burst with emotion and excitement but somehow, I managed to lead my parents up to the stage with the other Eagles. Then there was a lot of pomp and ceremony as I received that beautiful ribbon and Eagle emblem. At last it was mine! Boy was I proud!
I had heard the Eagle pledge before, but it seemed to strike like a thunderbolt as it was now my turn to repeat those special words. A lasting impression was made as I said, “On my honor … I will give back more to Scouting than it has given to me.”
That’s a pretty big charge! … I’ve gained so much. I’ll do it, though! I’ll do all that I can to help others along their own Eagle trail. That’s the least I can do. I know I never would have made it alone. Maybe that’s what Scouting is all about … giving, sharing, helping, serving!
So here I am, fifty years since that momentous occasion. In those fifty years I’ve had many opportunities to reflect back to that special night so long ago. So long ago — but yet it seems like yesterday! And to tell the truth, I think that I appreciate my Eagle badge even more now than I did then.
Fifty years over the bridge have helped me put the badge in true perspective. Back then I was caught up in the “process” of doing it and it didn’t really sink in then. It took me many years to learn the real significance of the badge. So even now, I wear that badge as proudly as the day I received it.
I’ve seen that the Eagle [Scout] is a rare bird indeed. I have learned that those who achieve the Eagle rank are held in high regard everywhere. Being an Eagle gives you a sense of pride and personal achievement throughout your life, no matter how long ago the Eagle badge was earned. The goal setting and discipline developed as a Scout have proven useful tools throughout the rest of my schooling, college and career.
This morning’s e-mail message also issued three challenges (though it was actually four):
“Contact your Scoutmaster and tell him Thank You.”
“Write a blog to encourage Life Scouts to become Eagle Scouts”
“Give $5 for every year since you received your Eagle” and
“Join the NESA (National Eagle Scout Association)
Those were interesting challenges. Taking them one by one …
“Write a Blog …” That is certainly one thing that I can do. Writing blogs is one of my favorite activities! I do not have contact with too many Life Scouts but maybe adults who read this can pass my thoughts on to wanna-be Eagle Scouts. To you Life Scouts, let me first say that “getting your Eagle rank is totally worth it!” It really is! It may seem a challenge now, but after getting your award, you will be so glad that you did it. Through achieving your Eagle Scout rank, you will grow so much. You will have great Scouting experiences. You will build memories of a lifetime. You will prove early on that you can set goals and that you can work hard to accomplish them. And forever after, you can proudly stand or sit in the “Eagle’s Nest” at court of honors as one who has achieved. For, as we all know, “Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.”
I have talked through the years to many men who did not achieve their Eagle ranks … but now wish that they did. They have all had about the same excuses for the two or three things that they didn’t do, but in the end, they didn’t do it. And that fact haunts them over and over – forever. Don’t be one of them. Be one of those who made it! Be an Eagle Scout … “Ride the High Places” (Go to U-Tube and find the video by this name and watch it for more inspiration …)
And just for this 50th anniversary day and moment, I have decided to post my new book, “Gnubie to Eagle Scout” on Amazon [with link available soon]. (I just happened to have it written but the anniversary day seems a good day for it to make its debut!) Check it out, Scouting adults, to relive some old/great memories of the “good ol’ days” – and then share it with your wanna-be (or you wanna-them-to-be) Eagle Scout sons. Perhaps it can energize and get them going with more determination on their Eagle Scout awards.
And just for this 50th anniversary day and moment, I have decided to post my new book, “Gnubie to Eagle Scout” on Amazon [with link available soon]. (I just happened to have it written but the anniversary day seems a good day for it to make its debut!) Check it out, Scouting adults, to relive some old/great memories of the “good ol’ days” – and then share it with your wanna-be (or you wanna-them-to-be) Eagle Scout sons. Perhaps it can energize and get them going with more determination on their Eagle Scout trails!
“Join the NESA …” after reading this, I went to the NESA.org website and found it rather funny that the system could not even find me – even after sending me a message that day – and later after I correctly entered every desired response on their form. So much for that!
“Give $5 … hmmm let’s see … $5 X 50 = Wow! That would be $250. If I had that kind of money, I would sure want to share with the Boy Scouts … but I am still waiting for my ship to come in. I think it must have sunk en route!
The part of my morning e-mail that really got my attention … and held it for quite a while was the challenge to “Contact your Scoutmaster and tell him Thank You.” My first thought was, “How can I do that? My Scoutmaster is dead!” Then the memories began to flow as I started thinking of each of my Scouting leaders as a youth. I very quickly determined, with some shock, however, that the greatest common denominator for most of them is that they have now passed on. (I guess that is what happens after fifty years!) Anyway, in my head, I made my list and I decided to start with Cub Scouts and move up. Okay, there were many of the noble and great ones:
Like any Eagle Scout should, I want to put my mother, Alura, at the top of my list. Though she was probably never registered as a Scouting leader, she was one of the greatest committee people ever. She helped at every function – whether pancake breakfast, bake sale, car wash, or whatever. She was always there. And she kept all of my uniforms functional and clean. She sewed on every patch – hundreds of them! She had cookies (or probably hot bread or cinnamon rolls) ready for me after every outing. She later made me a beautiful display case with all of my Scouting awards. I could not have done it without mom. And to add some strength to her Scouting commitment, with five Eagle scout son pins, she can fly them in formation. Thanks to the greatest mom ever! And I am grateful that at age 86, she is still one of my most ardent supporters! Thanks, Mom!
Joyce Duthie, Cub Scout Den Leader. And it was her father, Ray Sergent, who conducted the Eagle Scout court of honor wherein I received my Eagle award.
Gay Killian, Cub Scout Den Leader. Such a grand lady! I miss her all of the time
J. Darwin Gunnell, Cubmaster. (I have newspaper clippings about Darwin Gunnell being our Cubmaster. I found this interesting as I now think about it … because in those days, he was also my church Bishop. I guess he either loved Cub Scouting, or else he could not find anyone else to do the job. But, for whatever reason, he was amazing!
Kevin Hunt in Cub Scouts
And Darwin Gunnell just kept inspiring me. It was only a few years later that he became the inspiration that got me started in keeping a personal daily journal. I wrote a recent blog about my 45 Years of Daily Journaling.
Betty Ray was my 11-Year Old Scout Leader – in the old days when this meeting was held on a weekday afternoon as a part of our church’s Primary program. (“Trailbuilder” days were so great!) Sadly, Betty Ray, one of my all-time favorite people, died all too young. But, she had a major impact upon my life. It was a great moment a couple of weeks ago when I happened on to her grave site at the Mesa City Cemetery. I found her grave as I was with a Mesa High Service activity at the Mesa Cemetery.
JoAnn and David Moore. Wow! I think that these folks might be the only ones of My Scouting leaders who are left alive. I will have to go visit them. JoAnn was my Primary “Trekker” leader – which also tied to Cub Scouting. And she recruited her husband, David, to take us boys on my first outing – a hike through the dry bed of the nearby Salt River (below the dam which diverts the water for irrigation in our arid desert land).
G. Kimball Nelson, Scoutmaster! I can not say enough good about Mr. G. Kimball Nelson, as we called him in our 7th grade science class where he also showed off his Scouting photography – using scientific geographic features we visited). So impressive was Kimball Nelson, that I use him to introduce my “Gnubie” book. I have also written blogs about this great Kimball Nelson. Read of him in “Gnubie and Loving It!”.
Kenneth Porter, Scout Committee Chair. Kenneth is also long gone, but his memory remains. He had earned three Eagle Scout palms in his day and he used this to motivate me on to earn more than him. His challenge was accepted and I completed four palms beyond my Eagle Scout rank. (And years later, I issued that same challenge to my own three sons … and they did it … beat their old man!)
Kevin Hunt and Eagle Scout sons – all with 3 or more Eagle Palms
Chester Claude Corbin, Scoutmaster for a short while … along with Melvin Denham, – also Scoutmaster for a brief interlude.
And how could I forget Scoutmaster, Jim Johnson. He came on the scene when I was about age 16. I was then Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Jim and I had such great times together … including taking our entire Troop 155 to the 1973 national Scout Jamboree in Farragut, Idaho. It was with deep sadness just a couple of years ago that we sadly bid farewell to our beloved Scoutmaster Jim Johnson. I wrote of him: Scoutmaster Jim Johnson – Saying Good-bye
In the above a blog about Scoutmaster Jim, I wrote: “I believe all current and former Scouts from great Scouting troops could say that their Scoutmaster was the best Scoutmaster ever. But, in my eyes, Scoutmaster Jim was one of the all-time greats – a true giant of a man! And one of the greatest Scout men ever to be a part of the program.”
Dave Baldwin, was the Explorer Adviser for the very short time I was in the Exploring program. And that is another story. Dave was a really great guy who tried to inspire our hearts with big Scouting adventures but sadly, they did not become reality. (But that situation has become fodder for many a presentation I have given over the years about Scouting program planning).
Though not specifically in Scouting, I am grateful too, for Priesthood leader counterparts who likewise touched my life. These good folks include Ron Wilcock, Augustus “Gus” Johnson, Bishops Max Killian and Egon Johnson. Wow! It was Max Killian who had the resources to inspire us to really go for the Jamboree. We never could have made it without him!
What great people touched my heart and life through their energy and commitment to the Scouting program in my behalf. Thanks to all of you.
Then, on this 50th anniversary day, after thinking about our great troop leaders, my thoughts turned next to my fellow Scouts in Troop 155 – The Best Alive! How could I forget the guys who were down in the trenches with me – and to whom I owe so much? Great guys, all of them. I recalled with fondness, Ron Gardner, Chris Wagner, Bill Bentley, Mike Johnson, Scott Gunnell, Richard Ray, Lance Gavin, my brother, Dean Hunt, Mark Killian, and Randy Maughan. There were many others who could be mentioned in Troop 155, but these were the guys who were more around my age and who had a major impact in helping me get to the rank of Eagle. It was them who were my role models and I am thankful for the many good times that we shared together.
A special thanks goes to Randy Maughan. He was my patrol leader and went the extra mile to help me get my First Class badge.
At this time, I would like to apologize to any of the Scouts whom I may have harmed or harassed as a dumb gnubie doing stupid things. I am sorry. I am glad that I know better now!
Thinking of these guys on this anniversary day, makes me want to try again to locate them on social media and in other ways to thank them all for the impact that they had upon me. Thanks to all of you!
Over the years, we have had a few Troop 155 Reunions and it was always fun to get with the guys again and to remember the good times shared.
Then after thinking back about my leaders and fellow Troop 155 Scouts, I then began to think again of the many fun times, hikes and outings shared in Troop 155. Those were the days! Yes, We had some really great times in our associations in Troop 155. Those good times have been the subject of many of my blogs. And as I continue to think of these hikes and activities, I smile again and again. Yes, we had some fun times as just a couple of sample blogs can attest. (But there could be more written.) Check out:
So, 50 years as an Eagle Scout … that truly is something great to celebrate! Thanks, NESA, for the reminder of this great day to help me in celebrating fifty years in Eagle flight!
So many wonderful times on my Eagle trail and my Scouting trails since.
KevintheScout 