On my honor I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
MEET BOY SCOUT TROOP 177
Boy Scout Troop 177 was reinstated in 1998 after a nine-year absence. The Community Presbyterian Church of Mountainside (CPC) is our sponsor organization. We currently have 24 Scouts on the roster and 4 adults.
Troop 177 is run by the Troop Committee which consists of 4 -6 Senior Scouts and 4 Adult Leaders. The Senior Scouts who are on the committee change approximately every 6 months. The Adult Committee Members are:
Scoutmaster - Mark DiPietro
Treasurer & Assistant Scoutmaster - Scott Hahner
Committee Chairman & Advancement/Eagle Coordinator - Rolla Wheaton
Committee Member - Wayne Boyce
Committee Member - Bill Briggs
Assistant Scoutmaster - Mike Choma
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY
Monday, 5/7 - Troop meeting, CPC, 7:15 PM
Monday, 5/14 - No meeting
Saturday, 5/19 - Spring clean up of CPC grounds, 9:00 AM
Monday, 5/21 - Distribution of flags for Memorial Day, Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, 5 PM
Monday, 5/28 - Memorial Day parade, Mountainside Library, 12 noon
JUNE
Monday, 6/4 - Court of Honor, CPC, 7:30 PM
Monday, 5/7 - Troop meeting, CPC, 7:15 PM
Monday, 5/14 - No meeting
Saturday, 5/19 - Spring clean up of CPC grounds, 9:00 AM
Monday, 5/21 - Distribution of flags for Memorial Day, Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, 5 PM
Monday, 5/28 - Memorial Day parade, Mountainside Library, 12 noon
JUNE
Monday, 6/4 - Court of Honor, CPC, 7:30 PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Blanche and George Watts Mountainside Community Foundation - Troop 177 once again would like to thank the Blanche and George Watts Mountainside Community Foundation for their generosity by awarding the Troop with a grant to purchase a storage shed and lawn equipment to enable us to maintain the "jughandle" area at Route 22 and New Providence Road. The scouts and leaders of Troop 177 are extremely grateful.
TROOP 177 COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Thanksgiving Food Drive - The Scouts help Cub Scout Pack 177 collect food for the Community Presbyterian Church which donates the food to needy families in Elizabeth, NJ.
St. John’s Catholic Church, Newark Soup Kitchen - The Scouts donate their time one Saturday each month to preparing and serving meals for the homeless in Newark. After meals, the Scouts help clean up and organize donated food. This is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the city of Newark and one of the last remaining soup kitchens in the area.
The Troop 177 Triangle - Troop Scouts mow, rake, plant and maintain the “Triangle” located at the northeast corner of New Providence Road and Route 22 through the New Jersey State “Adopt A Spot” program. We also donated the bench at the bus stop.
Memorial Day Observance - Each year our Troop places American Flags on the graves of Veterans at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. The flags are donated by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
American Flag Retirement - Our Troop placed a bin at Borough Hall where damaged or faded flags can be placed. The flags are retired during a ceremony which complies with U.S. Federal Code Title 36. This ceremony is performed during our camping trips.
Brighton Gardens Retirement Home - Two to three times a year we perform a Flag Ceremony and spend time with the guests. We also built a Horse Shoe playing area for the residents.
CONTACT US
From time to time we pick up small service projects submitted by local citizens. If you have any requests or ideas we will accommodate if feasible. Please send your correspondence to:
BSA Troop 177
email: bsaTroop177@aol.com
Boy Scouts of America
Troop 177
Mountainside, NJ 07092
U.S.A.
