January - February 2003
Unit Anniversaries
Anniversaries of 50 years or more (in multiples of five years) will be posted
within 30 days following the publication of each issue of Scouting magazine,
if received by the first day of the month of the issue's publication (i.e., March. 1
for the September issue). Use our online form to send your
announcements or mail them (including name and address or phone number of a person
to contact) to Unit Anniversaries, Scouting Magazine, S204, P.O. Box 152079,
Irving, TX 75015-2079.
- Troop 44 - Van Alstyne, TX.
- 90th anniversary in March, 2003. We will celebrate at the Scout hut
on 5th Street the weekend of March 1. Old photos and articles will
be displayed, with our letter of congratulations from President
Bush. We will be unveiling our State of Texas historical marker
recognizing us as one of the oldest troops in the U.S.A. and Texas,
the first in Grayson County, and the first integrated troop in our
council. We will have food and fun. All ex-Scouts and Scout leaders
of Troop 44 are welcome, as well as anyone else who would like to
help us celebrate our 90th year.
- Ship 24 - Houston, TX.
- 80th anniversary in January, 2003 Ship 24 also known as the "Jolly
Roger"...the oldest Sea Scout Ship in America celebrates the 80th
anniversary of it's founding with a reunion and special landship
ceremony. A special unit patch is being made for the occasion.
- Troop 72 - Westfield, NJ
- 80th anniversary in March, 2003. Boy Scout Troop 72 is looking
for all former members to celebrate the 80th anniversary year
of Troop 72's charter. We'd like to hear from former Scouts
or leaders who were part of the Presbyterian Church of Westfield
Boy Scout Troop 72. Contact Diana Kazazis, (908) 654-8783
diana.kazazis@verizon.net
- Troop 90 - Utica, MI
- 60th anniversary in February, 2003. Troop 90, chartered to the
Knights of Columbus, St. Lawrence Council #2905, Utica, MI,
- Troop 147 - Christiansburg, VA.
- 50th anniversary in June, 2004 Boy Scout Troop 147 is looking for all
former members to celebrate the 50th anniversary year of Troop 147's
charter. We'd like to hear from former Scouts or leaders who were part
of Boy Scout Troop 147 chartered by the Belmont II Ruritans.
- Troop 184 - River Edge, NJ.
- 50th anniversary in June, 2003 St. Peter the Apostle Parish, chartered
organization of Boy Scout Troop 184, is planning a 50th anniversary dinner
June 7, 2003, with all current and former Scouts, leaders, and their
families. Local officials will be invited to attend. We want to hear
from you! Please plan to attend this festive occasion June 7, 2003.
Call us at (201) 261-7784 and tell us your address information so we
can keep you informed as we get closer to the big event. Please pass
this information on to others that you know from present and past
Troop 184. If you have a great story or memorabilia related to Troop
184, please let us know so that we can incorporate it into our
program.
- Troop 12 - Maywood, NJ.
- 50th anniversary in March, 2003 Maywood Boy Scout Troop 12 will
celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2003. The troop is looking for
past members and leaders to attend the anniversary party, tentatively
scheduled for March 2003. If you are a past member, or if you know
of someone, please contact us so we can add the name and address
to our guest list. Also, Troop 12 is looking for old photos and
other memorabilia such as uniforms, awards, banners, etc., from
the past 50 years that we can exhibit at the anniversary party.
All photos and items will be returned. Please contact Rob Coonce,
(212) 576-5523, wetochwink@hotmail.com.
- Troop 37 - Paterson, NJ
- 50th Anniversary, February 8, 2003. Troop 37 will be celebrate
its anniversary beginning with a 5 P.M. mass at its chartered
organization, St George's Catholic Church, 408 Getty Ave,
Paterson, NJ. A banquet in the church basement will follow
the service. All former Scouts, Scout leaders, and friends
are invited to attend this celebration. A Troop 37 50th
Anniversary, commemorative patch will be given. For more
information contact the rectory at (973) 742-0350.
- Troop 41 - Demopolis, AL
- 50th Anniversary in February, 2003. Chartered to the Methodist
Men's Club of the First United Methodist Church, Demopolis, AL,
Troop 41 will celebrate 50 years of continuous charter in
February 2003. A special 50th birthday Court of Honor is planned.
Please contact Scoutmaster Jim Ellis or any committee member for
details. All Troop 41 members, leaders, and alumni are invited!
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