Winter 2023 Court of Honor

Troop 64/4064’s Winter 2023 Court of Honor was jam packed: 184 merit badges, rank advancements and awards from Camp Oljato this summer, monthly campouts or backpacking trips, skills practice at meetings and independent work. On top of that, we had our traditional bridging ceremony for seven rising Scouts. We welcomed four girls and three boys to the troop with the ceremonial walk across the bridge: They start with the Cub Scout salute on one side, then finish with the Scouts BSA salute on the other. Then it’s the presentation of the neckerchief, slide and Scout Handbook. Our newest crew is ready for the challenge: We’ve arranged for a special “New Scout Group” that will meet half an hour before meetings to learn the rudimentary skills needed to succeed and advance. The troop’s older Scouts look forward to teaching their next generation.