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Why you should join BSA Troop 132 Voice Mail - 215-245-2699 We are an active Troop Our Troop camps on a monthly basis Seasonally appropriate accommodations Leaderships skill, including - Proper nutrition, cooking methods, packing, outdoor skills Our troop regularly participates in Historical trail hikes Annual Klondike Derby Annual First Aid O'Ree Outdoor sports - Volleyball, Canoeing, Archery, Orienteering. We regularly perform community service Friends of Bensalem snack stand Historical Society of Bensalem St. Charles Borromeo RC Church The Red Cross Delaware Valley Orienteering Association Recent awards that we have earned 1st Place 2005 Klondike Derby Top 5 in the 2004 First Aid O'Ree 3rd Place 2004 Mid-Atlantic Scout Orienteering Championships 1st Place Adult Advanced 8th Place Youth Advanced 4th Place Youth Intermediate Some facts about the troop BSA Troop 132 was organized in 1957 Through February, 2005 we have 45 Eagle Scouts 1st Eagle Scout currently a Priest with the Archdiocese of Wilmington. Current Scoutmaster has been serving for 14 years. Our charter representative, Rita Casey, has been in Scouting since 1977. Our Scouts come from many different neighborhoods and schools. Only 70% of our Troop is Catholic. In 2002 our Troop went to Walt Disney World for Summer Camp. In 2007 some of our Scouts will attend the 100th Anniversary Jamboree in England. What does Scouting cost? The registration fee (Including weekly dues for one year) is $90. This fee can be paid in full in October or it can be broken down into three $30 payments. Our registration pays for our National Charter registration, our liability insurance, and our camping trips.  The included weekly dues portion pays for all the Scout awards, including medals, merit badges, rank patches, and leadership patches.  It does NOT cover the cost of food on camping trips, transportation, or Boys Life magazine.

 

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