Troop 7
Troop 7
Council
Our trip took us to Indianapolis and then to the Wright Patterson AFB. One full day was spent at Wright Patterson and the Air Force Museum. Once we arrived at the Yorktown we were allowed to camp aboard the Yorktown and took day trips to the historical sites around the Charleston area. The weather was so hot the staff of the Yorktown allowed us to sleep in the day room, which was air-conditioned.
Colorado Trip
Our first stop was the Natural History Museum in Denver. After stopping in Denver we went tote Air Force Academy where we camped, hiked, ate in the mess hail with the cadets and swam in their pool. The second half of the week was spent staying in the barracks on Fort Carson Army Base. We noticed the food wasn’t quite as good at the Army base as it had been at the Air Force Academy. During the day we would take short trips to see the various sights in the Colorado Springs area.
It is always nice to see the members of the troop and discuss the good old days. Often I will be approached by a nice young man and not know who he is, some have changed so much. It always makes one proud to see these young men as adults and think you may have had a small part in the way they turned out.
Brian Logan (28th Scoutmaster)
I was truly blessed through me experiences with the scouts of Troop 7. The many positive experiences have taught me valuable lessons that twill carry with me throughout my scouting experience. Yet, most of II, I will remember the youthful enthusiasm of the boy’s as they grew through scouting to be the fine young men they have become.
Jack Smith (30th Scoutmaster)
As a child I completed all ranks of Cub Scouting. I did not join the Boy Scouts. My adult leader experience includes
Tiger Cub Leader—1 year
Den Leader—1 year
Cubmaster—2 years
Assistant Scoutmaster—1 year
Scoutmaster—2 years
My experience with the scouts in Troop 7 has shown me a positive side to today’s youth. These boys work hard to improve both themselves and our society. It is often hard to stand back and let them learn without jumping in and doing it myself. However, their eagerness is rewarding and watching tern master a skill is one of the most rewarding aspects of my life. I also greatly admire all the adult leaders who offer there time and experience to make scouting work. They are the best group of people I know.
(L-R, sitting) Ed Bryan, Tom Rigg, Chuck Snyder, Stan Parker, Ron Stryker, Randy Kresie, John Alejos, Mikel Kline, Vaughn Kirkland, and Stephen Cox
(Standing) Bruce Woner, Jim Bunker, Chad Sidesinger, Steve Schile, Fred Hasler, Brock Lowman, Mitchell Fick, Gary Wise, Charles Ashbaugh, Mike Dunworth, Richard McKinnie, Dennis Dvorak, Rich Hatch, Doug Bolin, and Robert Hadorn.