Aidan Montare was a member of Troop 113 from 2010 until 2016. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in January 2017. In 2013 he attended the National Jamboree with Contingent Troop C310. Some of his favorite memories in scouts include rafting and doing amateur radio at the National Jamboree, learning obscure knots from Mr.Continue reading “Aidan Montare”
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G. Andrew Meschter
Andrew Meschter was a member of Troop 113 from 1989 until 1993. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in 1993, just before his 18th birthday. He recalls that they had to call an emergency Board of Review for him to make the rank in time. He was also a member of the Order ofContinue reading “G. Andrew Meschter”
Sam Hanshaw
Sam was a member of Troop 113 from 2001 until 2004. In 2001, he attended Philmont with Expedition 625D7. Some of his favorite memories in scouting were the hiking at Philmont (leading to a life-long love of it) and the Klondike Derby. Today, he lives in Seattle and works as a video game producer. He enjoysContinue reading “Sam Hanshaw”
Rae “Ray” Hagenbuch
Ray Hagenbuch was a Scoutmaster of Troop 113 from 1930 to 1934. Ray was born in 1906 on a farm outside of Berwick, PA. Attended Bloomsburg State Normal School where he earned a two-year degree to qualify to teach grade school, which he did for several years. He moved to Trappe, PA to earn aContinue reading “Rae “Ray” Hagenbuch”
Joe Vitelli
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”
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”
Scoutmasters
Troop 113 was organized in early 1918, with Warren W. Walters of Trappe as the first Scoutmaster. He was quoted in forming the troop: “to train boys so they may become a credit to themselves, their parents, and the country, as well asthe U.S.” Since then, a number of leaders have taken the role toContinue reading “Scoutmasters”
Troop 113 Trappe, PA History 