Looking back over my almost 50 years of scouting, one thing I’ve noticed (and been jealous of so to speak) is that the most successful troops know and pay honor to their history. I think that this is one reason why BSA came up with the Scout Lore merit badge – because...
Hello, my name is David Grubb. I am your webmaster and your new District Representative. Here’s an update on the District Award of Merit, summer camp, program preview, and our new Instagram account @negamountaindistrict District Award of Merit Congratulations to Jenny...
Amazing weather last weekend for the camporee, even though we left early because of a threatening thunderstorm. The camporee staff from Troop 125 and 440 did an amazing job. Try not to die night! Pairs of Scouts from 3 Troops did in fact survive Friday night in their...
A small brave group of Cub Scouts gathered for the first District NOVA event. On Saturday, April 23rd the Cub Scouts of Pack 440 arrived at The Craddock Center for an overnight, action-packed weekend. We started the day building bird feeders. Without instructions,...
April 2nd, Troop 440 began on-site preparations for the upcoming camporee. While the Troop camped, cooked, and worked on Scout requirements they took time out to discuss and prepare for the camporee. The tomahawk target was completed. With a dimension of 4 by 4 feet,...
