How to Join
If you are interested in joining Troop 455 or 8455, please email Scoutmaster@troop455.com for additional information. You are invited to attend one of our meetings where you can see the scouts in action. Click here to complete an online application to join when you are ready!
Troop Size
We have approximately 50 scouts in Troops 455 and 8455 combined.
What is the difference between 455 and 8455?
Troop 455 is for boys and Troop 8455 is for girls. Anyone between the ages 11-17 are welcome to join. Troops 455 and 8455 work together and have many joint activities. Both 455 and 8455 follow the same program. All scouts learn essential camping and life skills. If they commit to the program, they all have a chance to earn the Eagle Scout award.
Fundraising
Our primary money raising venture is our Scout Pancake Breakfast. Held in the Spring at the Fairwood Community United Methodist Church, we typically serve 300 hungry customers. Many of the food items are generously donated by local businesses. We also collect Christmas trees for donations in early January to recycle for Kent Parks. We sell popcorn in the Fall.
Annual Activities
Troop 455/8455 scouts participate in a wide variety of activities, many have occurred annually for many years, others are new and never tried before. The troop typically has one outing per month. Some of the troop activities are:
If you are interested in joining Troop 455 or 8455, please email Scoutmaster@troop455.com for additional information. You are invited to attend one of our meetings where you can see the scouts in action. Click here to complete an online application to join when you are ready!
Troop Size
We have approximately 50 scouts in Troops 455 and 8455 combined.
What is the difference between 455 and 8455?
Troop 455 is for boys and Troop 8455 is for girls. Anyone between the ages 11-17 are welcome to join. Troops 455 and 8455 work together and have many joint activities. Both 455 and 8455 follow the same program. All scouts learn essential camping and life skills. If they commit to the program, they all have a chance to earn the Eagle Scout award.
Fundraising
Our primary money raising venture is our Scout Pancake Breakfast. Held in the Spring at the Fairwood Community United Methodist Church, we typically serve 300 hungry customers. Many of the food items are generously donated by local businesses. We also collect Christmas trees for donations in early January to recycle for Kent Parks. We sell popcorn in the Fall.
Annual Activities
Troop 455/8455 scouts participate in a wide variety of activities, many have occurred annually for many years, others are new and never tried before. The troop typically has one outing per month. Some of the troop activities are:
- Igloo/Snowshoe Outing
- Food Drive
- District Camporee
- Summer Camp
- Backpacking
- Winter Camp at Camp Sheppard
- Hiking
- Game/Movie Nights
455 & 8455 Adult Leaders
455/8455 Scout Leaders
Colonial Nutria Patrol
Patrol Leader: Bailey
Assistant Patrol Leader: Scott
Lab Rats Patrol
Patrol Leader: Anna
Assistant Patrol Leader: Lily
Paw Patrol
Patrol Leader: Mary
Assistant Patrol Leader: Katie
Thieving Ferrets Patrol
Patrol Leader: Sriram
Assistant Patrol Leader: Nathaniel
ToEst Patrol
Patrol Leader: Lewis
Assistant Patrol Leader: Eddy
Scout Communications
We use Scoutbook to send messages to each other. Scouts, don't forget to copy your parent or guardian on all messages!
- Current 455 Scoutmaster: Hans Korve (Scoutmaster@troop455.com)
- Current 8455 Scoutmaster: Stephanie Rudolph (Scoutmaster@troop455.com)
- Assistant Scoutmaster: John Crawford
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Edward Fadler
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Tamara Filer
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Patrick Montemerlo
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Nathaniel Smith
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Krysta Symon
- Assistant Scoutmaster: EJ Walsh
- Committee Chair: Vanessa Dewey
- Charter Representative: Heather Smith
- Treasurer: Jessica Kelly
- Secretary/Communications: Vanessa Dewey
- Medical Forms Coordinator: Stephanie Rudolph
- Webmaster: Rachel Walsh
- New Member Coordinator: OPEN
- Advancement Chair & Court of Honor Coordinator: JoAnna Crawford
- Merit Badge Counselor Coordinator: Caroline Mah
- Board of Review Coordinator: Rachel Walsh
- Life to Eagle Advisor: EJ Walsh
- Fundraising Chair: JoAnna Crawford
- Fundraising - Christmas Tree Drive Coordinator: John Pham
- Fundraising - Friends of Scouting Coordinator: Patrick Montemerlo
- Community Service Project Chair: Jennifer Denny
- Scouting for Food Coordinator: Stephanie Rudolph
- Re-Charter Chair: Vanessa Dewey
- Troop Outdoor/Activities Coordinator: Yasna Osses
- Quartermaster Advisor: OPEN
- Troop Clothing Coordinator: Mark Brannfors
455/8455 Scout Leaders
- Senior Patrol Leaders: Kaela and Spencer
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Sofia and Tyler
- Troop Guides: Anna, Eddy, and Mary
- Librarian: Kai
- Quartermasters: Lewis and Maddy
- Scribes: OPEN
- Troop Historian: Kary
- OA Unit Rep: Ava
- Chaplain Aid: Hans
Colonial Nutria Patrol
Patrol Leader: Bailey
Assistant Patrol Leader: Scott
Lab Rats Patrol
Patrol Leader: Anna
Assistant Patrol Leader: Lily
Paw Patrol
Patrol Leader: Mary
Assistant Patrol Leader: Katie
Thieving Ferrets Patrol
Patrol Leader: Sriram
Assistant Patrol Leader: Nathaniel
ToEst Patrol
Patrol Leader: Lewis
Assistant Patrol Leader: Eddy
Scout Communications
We use Scoutbook to send messages to each other. Scouts, don't forget to copy your parent or guardian on all messages!