Boy Scout Troop 218
Wilmington, NC USA
Troop News....
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2015
Congratulations Mr. Larry Murray for receiving the OA Founders Award!
During the recent OA Klahican Lodge banquet, Mr. Larry Murray was awarded this prestigious award for his
During the recent OA Klahican Lodge banquet, was awarded this prestigious award for his outstanding service to the Klahican lodge. As a member of the Lodge since 2001 and a leader of troop 218 for over 20 years, Mr. Murray has exibited his "spirit of achievement" in his everytday life.
We're proud of him and thankful to have him involved in our troop.
Additionally, 3 other scouts from Troop 218 received recognition from the Klahican Lodge for their service:
Carson Goslee, current Lodge Chief, has been tapped as an OA Vigil candidate and will undergo his outdoor training exercise this January. Carson has lead and organized the Lodge's activities & events for the past year.
C. Schumann was elected Vice Chief of Activites for the Klahican Lodge for 2013. He was further recognized for his leadership abilities in organizing this year's OA Banquet.
A. Blaisdell was recognized for his leadership skills in coordinating activities for this Fall's Council and District Fall Camporee. Over 500 scouts attended the event and it was an overwhelming success.
Scoutmaster Sam Burgess currently serves as Brotherhood Advisor for the Klahican Lodge and will become the OA Advisor beginning 2013.
Thank each of you for your contribution to scouting, OA and our troop!
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Asst. Scoutmaster Bill Blaisdell receives Troop 218's
Scoutmaster of the Year Award
At this past June's Court of Honor, Asst. Scoutmaster Tom Hackler and Troop Committee Chair, Mike Prevatte award Asst. Scoutmaster, Bill Blaisdell, our Scoutmaster of the Year Award. Mr. Blaisdell has been an intergal part of our troop for the past 3 years & continues to mentor our scouts and inspire our troop. Thank you Mr. Blaisdell!
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Our Troop Camps at Carolina Beach State Park, Nov. 3-4th
Our troop hiked & camped at Carolina Beach this weekend. As most sr. scouts attended an OA function, many jr. scouts camped & hiked the Carolina Beach State Park. Weather was perfect, Mr. Small provided a challenging hike & we completed many rank advancement requirements.
Click here to view the pictures!
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Troop 218 Attends Camp Bowers June 17-23, 2012.
15 Scouts & leaders attended Summer Camp at Camp Bowers in White Oak, NC this month and took a range of merit badge classes from Swimming to Citizenship in the Nation. It was another excellent year at Camp Bowers with all the improvements they've continued to make in the camp itself.
Click here for pictures of our trip
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Scoutmaster Sam Burgess is awarded the
Cape Fear Council's
Silver Beaver Award
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We enjoyed a Great Court of Honor!
Thanks to the Hackler family for hosting our final troop meeting and Court of Honor for the Spring 2011 season on June 8th. We enjoyed a tasty cookout, fine weather & celebrated a season of awards and ranks advancement. Our next outing will be Summer Camp at Camp Bowers.
See you there!
Congratulations to the following members of our troop for each award:
B. Naylor -Tenderfoot
G. Jones & C. Goslee -Eagle Scout
C. Beitel & P. Hackler -Bronze Eagle Palms
R. Roberts, B. Naylor, C. Schumann & S. Somberg -merit badges
C. Goslee & A. Blaisdell -Uniform Inspection Award
S. Somberg & C. Schumann -Scout Spirit Award
T. Canady -Scoutmaster of the Year Award
Here's a link to all the photos from this season's Court of Honor
Troop 218 Enjoys the "Wild Blue Yonder" Coastal & NE District Camporee at ILM Airport & Scores 3rd in District Competition
8 Scouts & 4 leaders participated in this years Spring Camporee of 19 troops and over 300 scouts at the Wilmington Int'l airport. C. Schumann & B. Naylor earned their Aviation merit badges and Scout Naylor was even interviewed and filmed for the 11 o'clock news. Our troop competed in 4 skills events and successfully placed 3rd in the Coastal District. We had a great time and look forward to the next one!
Click here to see 101 photos of this year's Camporee.
Click here to see WECT-TV's interview with B. Naylor
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Congratulations Powell Hackler on Eagle Scout Court of Honor, May 1st
The Hackler family celebrated Powell's achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout, Sunday, May 1st with beautiful weather and a full church of family, scouts and friends at the Lebanon Chapel at Airlie Gardens. Powell has been an active member of Troop 218 for the past 6 yrs., and the Order of the Arrow/Klahican Lodge. Powell will also earn an Eagle palm at this June's Court of Honor.
View the photo album of Powell's COH by H. Woolard here.
Congratulations on this excellent accomplishment Powell!
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Scoutmaster Burgess is awarded Council's Silver Beaver Award! 
Our Scoutmaster, Mr. Sam Burgess was awarded the coveted Silver Beaver Award at this year's Cape Fear Council Banquet. Only 1 of these awards per District is awarded anually. With 19 years as a Scoutmaster, an Eagle Scout & numerous district & council notable contributions, Scoutmaster Burgess was a fine addition to the long list of distinguished holders of this award.
Congratulations Mr. Burgess, again leading by example!
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Troop 218 Earns Quality Unit Award for 17th Year in a Row!
Our troop has earned the Quality Unit designation again.......for the 17th year in a row. Many thanks go to Scoutmaster Sam Burgess and the Troop Committee for insuring our troop meets these goals which include troop activities, budget, fund-raising, advancement & adult leader training. (More info)
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Troop 218 Atttends WPPC for National Scout Sunday, Feb. 6th!
Fourteen Scouts & Leaders attended the 11am service at the Winter Park Presbyterian Church to honor Scout Sunday. We wish to thank Rev. Highfill and Rev. Harley for the inspiring service and their continued support of our scout program.
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Troop 218 Camps at Camp Kirkwood in Watha, NC & Helps provide Renovation to the Camp's Facilities
11 Scouts & Staff spent the weekend of Dec. 5-6th performing Community Service and renovations to Camp Kirkwood, A Presbytery Youth Camp, that serves Southeastern NC. Our crew installed pavers around a community fire pit & cleaned out 9 cabins in preparation for the construction crews that are rewiring and repairing each cabin. The Camp was most appreciative and served us cocoa & snacks while we worked. ASM Larry Murray instructed our scouts in the proper use of axes and chainsaws as we prepared wood for our campfire to warm our chilly Sat. night fire. Thanks to those that contributed, Ms. Brenda Cherry & to Camp Kirkwood's staff.
(click here the album of 117 photos & more to come!)