Boy Scout Troop 149 is looking for boys who are willing to commit to building our Troop. While is easy to join, it takes commitment and determination to live up to the ideals of Scouting. We welcome all boys aged 10 to 17 who reside with/in our community reach to join our troop!! If you are interested in joining, please email us at Scoutmaster149 or membership.
Troop 149 is sponsored by the Bethlehem United Methodist Church located in Thornton, PA. We meet every Monday evening at 7:00PM and we follow the West Chester Area School District calendar.
TROOP 149 NEWLY ACCLAIMED EAGLE SCOUTS!
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EAGLE SCOUT MIKE MCCARRICK |
EAGLE SCOUT JAMES FLORIO |
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The Council of Cardinals says “HABEMUS PAPAM” when a new Pope is elected, Troop 149 says “WE HAVE A NEW EAGLE SCOUT!” The Eagle Board of Review approved Eagle Candidate Mike McCarrick application for Eagle Scout during their meeting on March 21, 2012. Mike is now part of the elite members of Troop 149 that have become Eagle Scouts and part of that famous 2% of scouts that become Eagle.. Congratulations Mike! For his Eagle Leadership and Service project, Mike designed and built a wooden bridge over a small creek in the township’s newest park. This bridge will carry equipment and park visitors to make their stay at the park more enjoyable. A Court of Honor for Mike is planned for later in the Spring. Mike has been part of the troop since he earned his Arrow of Light and bridged over from pack 151. He has held several positions of responsibility and attended leadership training. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow (OA). Mike plans to attend college in the fall at Penn State Altoona and major in Engineering. Congratulations to Mike, his parents and his leaders on attaining this coveted rank!
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The members of the Eagle Board of Review approved JP Florio’s application for the rank of Eagle Scout at his Eagle Board on Wednesday April 4, 2012. JP has been a member of troop 149 since 2005 and has held several offices including that of Senior Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. JP is also a member of the Order of the Arrow. JP has been active with the troop attending trips, campouts and special projects. For his Leadership and Service project, JP fenced in a garden on the grounds of the Providence Church in West Chester. This fence will protect the community gardens from being destroyed by wild life. JP is a senior at Rustin High School and plans to attend West Chester University in the fall 2012 majoring in Secondary Education. Congratulations to James Philip, his parents, Mr. James Florio and Mrs. Tammy Florio, and his leaders on attaining this coveted rank! He is now part of that much talked about 2%. A Court of Honor for JP is planned for later in the Spring And remember: ONCE AN EAGLE…ALWAYS AN EAGLE! |
