Congratulations to Troop 834’s newest Eagle Scout: David Hand!
Boy Scout Troop 834 congratulates David Hand, of Bridgeville, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout on Feb 7, 2023
David (CVSD 2023) is the son of Tom and Liz Hand and the brother of Lucy (CVSD 2018) and Niles (CVSD 2016 and a fellow Eagle Scout). He is a member of Boy Scout Troop 834, now chartered at New Life Church in Bridgeville.
To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate leadership and community service by organizing and carrying out an Eagle project. For his project, David refurbished and updated meeting spaces at Corpus Christi Parish’s Assumption Hall. This much needed update allowed the Parish to have two new handicapped accessible meeting spaces.
As a senior at Chartiers Valley, David is a 4 year member of the Showband, concert band, jazz band and a member of the National Honor Society. This year, David serves as drumline captain and band treasurer. After graduation, David plans to attend a 4 year university majoring in engineering.
Our Laurel Highlands Council offers merit badge classes at Camp Guyasuta for scouts to attend short sessions and get a merit badge. Take a look below at classes offered locally at Camp Guyasuta.
Be sure to check out the Hoagie Sale page for a chance to earn money for the troop and your scout account. Thanks to Colin and Kerry for organizing this fundraiser!
Italian and Turkey Hoagies = $8 each Last day to place orders: Jan 31 meeting Hoagies delivered: Feb 7 meeting
On March 21, 2022 Pack 262 had a crossover, in which Troop 834 participated. We happily welcome our new scouts: Anthony, Chas, Isaac, John, Matthew, Nico, and Patrick!
At Robinson Mall Troop 834 participated in a contest for the best recruiting table . The scouts answered questions that judges asked them, and because of their fantastic answers, showing their knowledge of the troop and of scouting, Troop 834 received a trophy for the best recruiting table . Thanks to everyone who participated!
There is a new clearance/waiver required by Laural Highlands Scout Council: PA Resident Volunteer Verification
Please print a copy and sign. You can either scan and email to Trish (email here – preferred to make her life easier) or bring the signed copy to a meeting for Trish.
Before Thanksgiving, we had a holiday auction to raise funds for our troop. The scouts had a good time bidding for unknown items and had some refreshments with it. Thanks to everyone for helping and participating in a successful auction.
Troop 834 had a November Recruitment Day to show potential new scouts what activities we do. The activities included axe throwing, slingshots, and archery. Many potential scouts participated in the events and had a great time meeting the scouts and adults of Troop 834. Thanks to all of the adults that helped out with refreshments on that cold day. Those snacks and drinks really warmed us up!
A community service activity is available if any scouts can help out. This is a great opportunity to help a local organization, connect with kids, get service hours and have a lot of fun doing it!
What: South Park Children’s Theater is putting on 2 more plays for this year. These are shows geared toward children and will be on their outdoor theater stage. For these performances since it’s a bit chilly out these days they have a few outdoor fire pits going in the parking lot about an hour before the play starts and they offer Smore’s kits free to the kids and parents.
They have asked our scout troop if we could assist with making the fires and keeping watch over the fires for that hour preceding the play. The theater will supply everything needed, they just need someone experienced in fires!
In addition to helping out, you can stay and watch the performance for free, what a deal!
When: There are several performances needed so you can pick a date that is good for you:
Show 1:
October 22 – 6pm (be there at 5pm)
October 23 – 2pm (be there at 12:45pm)
October 23 – 6pm (be there at 5pm)
October 24 – 2pm (be there at 12:45pm)
Show 2:
November 12 – 6pm (be there at 5pm)
November 13 – 2pm (be there at 12:45pm)
November 13 – 6pm (be there at 5pm)
November 14 – 2pm (be there at 12:45pm)
November 19 – 6pm (be there at 5pm)
November 20 – 2pm (be there at 12:45pm)
November 20 – 6pm (be there at 5pm)
November 21 – 2pm (be there at 12:45pm)
Please reply via email with dates/times you would like to assist so we can schedule with the theater as they would like to ensure all the spots are filled with one person to help. Also, the theater will have someone there that can assist and will be responsible. They really just need a hand as they are a volunteer based organization and have very limited resources.
Anthony, Chas, Isaac, John, Matthew, Nico, and Patrick
