Joe Vitelli was a member of Troop 113 from 1996 until 2002. He is the brother of Ryan Vitelli. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2002 and was a member of the Order of the Arrow, Unami Lodge. In 1999, he attended Philmont with Expedition 628H. Some of his favorite memories from scouting includeContinue reading “Joe Vitelli”
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Rev. Arthur C Ohl
Rev. Ohl was the scoutmaster of Troop 113 from 1925 to 1928, and was involved in scouting for 32 years. Rev. Ohl was a graduate from Bloomsberg High School, Bloomsburg Normal School, Ursinus College and Ursinus Theological Seminary. He was a Pastor at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ from 1923 until his retirement inContinue reading “Rev. Arthur C Ohl”
William Koffel
William Koffel was a member of Troop 113 from 1967 to 1972. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1972 and was a member of the Order of the Arrow, Unami Lodge. During his time with the Order of the Arrow he achieved the Vigil Honor, was a Lodge Chief and a Section Vice-Chief.Continue reading “William Koffel”
Ray Powers
Ray Powers was a member of Troop 113 from 1998 until 2003. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 2003. He attended Philmont. He fondly remembers Ryan Pongras playing Taps at his Eagle Scout Ceremony at St. Eleanor’s Church. Today he lives in Pottstown and is a licensed Pharmacist and Lawyer. He loves toContinue reading “Ray Powers”
Ryan Pongras
Ryan Pongras was a member of Troop 113 from 1993 until 1998, including some time as a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1996 and recalls that he achieved the rank just before his 18th birthday, after Scoutmaster Bill Gardner challenged him that he had promised he’d earn the rankContinue reading “Ryan Pongras”