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, and 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 include:
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, and 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 include:
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Food Drives
- District Camporee
- Summer and Winter Camp
- Backpacking
- Game/Movie Nights
455 & 8455 Adult Leaders
455/8455 Scout Leaders
Colonial Nutria Patrol
Patrol Leader: Ethan
Assistant Patrol Leader: Colin
Lab Rats Patrol
Patrol Leader: Lily
Assistant Patrol Leader: Kaela
Paw Patrol
Patrol Leader: Kary
Assistant Patrol Leader: Amelia
Thieving Ferrets Patrol
Patrol Leader: Dustin
Assistant Patrol Leader: Andy
ToEst Patrol
Patrol Leader: Gavin
Assistant Patrol Leader: Sebastian
Scout Communications
We use Scoutbook to send messages to each other. Scouts, don't forget to copy your parent or guardian on all messages!
- 455 Scoutmaster: Hans Korve (Scoutmaster@troop455.com)
- 8455 Scoutmaster: Stephanie Rudolph (Scoutmaster@troop455.com)
- Assistant Scoutmaster: John Crawford
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Edward Fadler
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Steve Johnson
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Patrick Montemerlo
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Nathaniel Smith
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Krysta Symon
- Assistant Scoutmaster: Kylee Symon
- Assistant Scoutmaster: EJ Walsh
- Committee Chair: Jessica Kelly
- Charter Representative: Scott Eliason
- Church Representative: Stephen Spates
- Treasurer: John Pham
- Secretary/Communications: Kimberly Hitchcock
- Scoutbook and Online Calendar Updates:
- Medical Forms Coordinator: Stephanie Rudolph
- Webmaster and Adult Historian (Photos): Rachel Walsh
- New Member Coordinator: Josh Lavalleur
- 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
- Christmas Tree Drive Coordinator: John Pham
- Friends of Scouting Coordinator: Patrick Montemerlo
- Pancake Breakfast Coordinator: JoAnna Crawford
- Community Service Project Chair: OPEN
- Scouting for Food Coordinator: Stephanie Rudolph
- Re-Charter Chair: Jessica Kelly
- Troop Outdoor/Activities Coordinator: Zach Hudgins
- Quartermaster Advisor: Josh Lavalleur
- Troop Clothing Coordinator: Mark Brannfors
- Hospitality Coordinator: Jann Edson
455/8455 Scout Leaders
- Senior Patrol Leaders: Lewis & Mary
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: William & Katie
- Troop Guides: Anna & Spencer
- Troop Instructors: Ava & Baila
- Junior Assistant Scoutmaster: Eddy
- Outdoor Ethics Guide: Hans
- 495 Den Chiefs: Nathaniel & Amelia
- Librarian: Emma
- Quartermaster: Gavin
- Scribe: Andy
- Troop Historian: William
- OA Unit Rep: Kaela
Colonial Nutria Patrol
Patrol Leader: Ethan
Assistant Patrol Leader: Colin
Lab Rats Patrol
Patrol Leader: Lily
Assistant Patrol Leader: Kaela
Paw Patrol
Patrol Leader: Kary
Assistant Patrol Leader: Amelia
Thieving Ferrets Patrol
Patrol Leader: Dustin
Assistant Patrol Leader: Andy
ToEst Patrol
Patrol Leader: Gavin
Assistant Patrol Leader: Sebastian
Scout Communications
We use Scoutbook to send messages to each other. Scouts, don't forget to copy your parent or guardian on all messages!