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Boy Scout Troop 134, whose current charter began in 1927 with the Atlanta Area Council, BSA, is the third longest continuously tenured Troop in the council.  (See note on the Troop History page for information that we likely began before 1918.) We are an active Troop whose goal is to go on a campout or major event each month.  In recent years, our activities have included safely spelunking (hiking, climbing, and crawling) through caves (including the Raccoon Mountain Caverns), touring and sleeping on an aircraft carrier and battleship, snowboarding on the ski slopes in North Carolina, touring Civil War forts (including Ft. Sumter),  participating in the district camporee, touring and sleeping at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC, learning CPR, canoeing and rafting trips, and going to Summer Camp at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation.  Checkout our Camping Schedules Page. As of early 2003, seven of our most active adult leaders included five Eagle Scouts and both parents of an Eagle Scout.  These adult leaders had a total of over 90 years of experience as adult leaders in the Boy Scouts of America and over 34 years as youth members of the BSA.  We meet for our Troop Meetings each Tuesday from 7:30pm to 9:00pm in the Activities Building of the First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, Georgia 30030.  Click here for a road map showing the church's location.  We welcome any qualified youth to join our Troop and participate with us.

Selected Troop 134 Events Before June, 2002.

The Troop attended summer camp at the Bert Adams Boy Scout Reservation on June 16-22, 2002.  Our first year campers participated in the Rawhide Camper Program and learned most of the skills they will need to know for passing the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks.  They also worked on the Swimming Merit Badge.  Ben and Chico earned a number of merit badges and are close to earning the Eagle Scout Rank.

Everyone had fun.  The Troop won the award for the highest score on campsite inspections.

One of the highlights of the week was the Alcovey Splash.  The Troop drove over to the FFA Camp and canoed up to Muscle Shoals where they had the opportunity to play in the shoals.  They canoed back down the river to the vehicle and came back to camp.

On July 20-21, 2002, the Troop camped at an isolated area along the shore of Lake Blue Ridge; a TVA lake in Georgia.

On the way to the camping area the trailer bracket holding the upright for one set of canoe crossbars became unwelded and then the crossbars broke due to the extra strain on them.

The camping area is apparently a primitive camping area frequented by the residents near the lake.  It has a very rutted road leading to it and it has no latrine.  If you had “to go” you either had to find a tree or use the entrenching tool to dig a cat hole and go behind a bush.

We had all sorts of fun canoeing, swimming, jumping off a big rock into the water, and playing with the swamped canoes.  Further highlights included that the frogs in the area were in full voice, the mosquitoes and chiggers were hungry, we met some friendly residents from the area who were camping near us, and Brian cooked (melted) his shoes in the fire while trying to dry them. 

Before we left, we not only left the camping area cleaner than we found it, but we thoroughly cleaned the area and carried away five large bags of trash.  Thank goodness we only brought two of the troop's canoes.  We were able to secure the canoes to the trailer and remaining crossbars with ropes and straps for the return trip.

When we got home at the church, we discovered that one of the tires to the trailer had lost about 40% of its tread.  Plans were made to fix the trailer and canoe racks, replace both of the tires, and purchase a spare tire and wheel.

On September 14-15, 2002, the Troop and Pack 134 participated again in the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup.

In the morning, with Pack 134 we cleaned up a section of the shoreline, attended a free lunch and social, and swam in the lake in the afternoon.  The troop camped overnight at the U.S. Army Recreation Area at Lake Allatoona.
 

On October 4-6, 2002, Troop and Pack 134 and over 1000 other Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Cub Scout's siblings, and adult leaders and parents participated in the 2002 Adventure Camp held at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation.  The 2002 Adventure Camp was staffed by members of the Egwa Tawa Dee Order of the Arrow Lodge, Venture Crews, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the US Sportsman Alliance, and the Georgia Orienteering Club.  Events included a Conservation Awareness Program, Shooting Sports (Rifle Shooting, Shotgun Shooting, and Archery), Orienteering and much more.

Bike Trip

On November 9-10, 2002, the Troop went on a bicycling trip to and from the Stone Mountain Park.  We rode around the park and hiked up the mountain.  We camped overnight in the campground.  Unfortunately, the Lasershow had ended for the season, but the Skylift which had been closed for repairs was in operation again.

Salvation Army Kettle Service Project On December 7, 2002, rather than going on a camping trip in December, the Troop for two hours staffed 4 out of 5 of the Salvation Army Kettles at the Northlake Mall.  The Scouts came away from the experience with many stories.

On January 18-20, 2003, the Troop "camped" at the MARR / Camp Octagon Lodge on Lake Allatoona.  This is a nice large cabin with a kitchen, fireplace, beds, tables, couches, flush toilets, and showers.  The Scouts did some outdoor activities including walking in the mud near the lake.  The lake was very low and partially frozen.

Since it was cold much of the time, we also spent a lot of time indoors in the nice warm lodge. Indoor activities included playing Sorry and billiards, knot tying instruction and safe knife use, watching the DVD "Ice Age" or just watching TV.

We left on Monday. We, of course, left the cabin cleaner than we found it.

The cost for each Scout was $15.  We want to also thank the Greenway Fund for paying an additional $10 per Scout to keep this cost low.

Also, we will want to thank MARR (Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences, Inc.) for the use of the cabin.  Under MARR’s ownership and previously the Decatur Optimist Club, we have frequently used this cabin since 1967. In the early years, we were able to use this cabin free. (Note: The campout at this lodge in January of 1967 was the Webmaster’s first camping trip overnight with the troop; as a Webelos Scout two months prior to joining the troop.)

Scout Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Decatur

Once again on approximately the anniversary of the birth of Scouting, members of Troop 134 and Pack 134 attended the 11:00am worship service of The First Baptist Church of Decatur on Scout Sunday. In 2003, Troop 134 and the church held Scout Sunday on February 9.

Mr. Goddard spoke of some of the history of the First Baptist Church of Decatur's long sponsorship of Troop 134 and its sponsorship of Pack 134. He also thanked the George Mayer family and the Hubert Greenway family for their support of the Troop. Mr. Roper talked about the activities of the Troop and extended an invitation for youth and adults to join. The Senior Patrol Leader added to the adult leader's wishes of thanks to the church for its sponsorship.

On February 15, 2003, the Troop and some Webelos from the Pack at St. Thomas Moore had a day trip to The Wall Crawler Rock Club. The Wall Crawler Rock Club is an indoor rock climbing gym (on DeKalb Ave.) with 7,000-sq. ft. of climbing space.  It is located just outside of Little Five Points near downtown Atlanta.  The facility contains climbing walls that vary in steepness and difficulty to accommodate both experienced and novice climbers alike.

Each Scout received instruction from a staff member on climbing including how to tie off and belay, how to climb and boulder, and rope care and safety.  This class and fun activity allowed the Scouts to earn nearly all of the Climbing Merit Badge.  (Some first aid requirements will be passed later.)

We can thank the Greenway Fund for paying half the cost for this trip.

On March 15-16, 2003, the troop and Webelos Scouts (and their parent) from Pack 134 participated in a campout at the Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground.  The cost for each participant was $20.  Also, the Hubert T. Greenway Foundation for Troop 134, BSA paid $20 to keep the cost down.  We participated in a six hour guided spelunking adventure through the cave and worked on the Boy Scout Geology Merit Badge.  We had an opportunity to pan for gems and camp in the campgrounds.

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On May 2-4, 2003, the Troop attended the Soapstone Ridge District Spring Camporee held at the newly renovated Camp Jamison of the Bert Adams Scout Reservation.  The theme for the event was the Weather Merit Badge.

Our troop came in fourth in the Golden Axe competition.  Ryan and Peter were tapped out to the Order of the Arrow at the Saturday night campfire.

Summer Camp at Bert Adams

The troop attended summer camp at the Bert Adams Scout Reservation on June 15-21, 2003.  Our first year campers participated in the Rawhide Camper Program and learned most of the skills they will need to know for passing the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks.  They also worked on the Swimming Merit Badge.  Many, many merit badges were earned or will be completed soon.

Everyone had fun.  The troop won the Spirit Stick; a very coveted award.  The troop also won the award for the highest score on campsite inspections for the second year in a row.  The troop was one of the best , if not the best, uniformed units in camp at the flag ceremonies.

One of the highlights of the week would have been the Alcovey Splash, but with all the rain we have been having the river was flooded and swollen and much too dangerous for river activities. 

On August 5, 2003, we had a pool party at Mr. Goodard's house.  Fun was had by all including Boris (the dog).  The hot dogs and hamburgers cooked on the grill were excellent.

On August 16-17, 2003, the Troop backpacked a portion of the Appalachian Trail.  During the trip, the Scouts ate some of their meals from MRE's like our armed forces in Iraq.  For some of the Scouts and Adult Leaders, the takeout point was modified.  Thanks to bicyclists in the area, the takeout vehicles got the word in a timely fashion and were able to pickup the first group and have them at the original takeout point prior to the rest of the troop arriving off the trail.

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US Army Recreation Area on Lake Allatoona

On September 13, 2003, we participated in the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup Service Project.  We cleaned about one mile of shore.  Later, we joined the other participants in the Great Lake Allatoona Cleanup for a lunch-time cookout at Allatoona Landing Marina from noon until 2:00 p.m. There we had an opportunity to participate in entertainment, speeches, prize drawings and other surprises. In the afternoon, we went swimming at the US Army Recreation Area on Lake Allatoona where we camped out overnight.

Georgia Tech vs North Carolina Scout Ushering

Salvation Army Kettle Service Project On December 15, 2003, rather than going on a camping trip in December, the Troop for two hours staffed all 5 of the Salvation Army Kettles at the Northlake Mall.  The Scouts came away from the experience with many stories.

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MARR / Camp Octagon Lodge
on Lake Allatoona

On January 17-19, 2004, the Troop "camped" at the MARR / Camp Octagon Lodge on Lake Allatoona.  This is a nice large cabin with a kitchen, fireplace, beds, tables, couches, flush toilets, and showers.  The Scouts did some outdoor activities down near the lake.  There they found a dead deer.

Since it was cold much of the time, we also spent a lot of time indoors in the nice warm lodge. Indoor activities included playing Sorry and billiards, instruction in the Electricity and Citizenship in the Community Merit Badges, and watching the DVDs "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Finding Nemo".

We left early on Monday (MLK Day) so we could also participate in a service project in Decatur at the old Scottish Rite Hospital property.

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Scout Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Decatur

Once again in 2004 on about the anniversary of the birth of Scouting, members of Troop 134 and Pack 134 attended the 11:00am worship service of the First Baptist Church of Decatur on Scout Sunday. This year Troop 134 and the church held Scout Sunday on February 8 the actual anniversary of the founding of Boy Scouts of America in 1910.  Most of the Scouts and their families were in attendance sitting together in several designated pews.

John was awarded the George E. Mayer Camping Award.  We thanked the First Baptist Church of Decatur for its long sponsorship of Troop 134 and its sponsorship of Pack 134. We also thanked the George Mayer family and the Hubert Greenway family for their support of the Troop.  After the worship service, the troop hosted a reception in the Scout Room.  At this event, Chico thanked the church for its support of the Troop and what it meant to him personally as he is completing his Eagle Scout requirements.  The reception was well attended by the many friends of scouting.

On February 28-29, 2003, the Troop camped at the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park.  During the weekend we visited the visitor's center and museum and hiked a portion of the historic day hike trails.

Citizenship in the Nation
Merit Badge Clinic

March 20, 2004, the Troop skipped attending the Spring National Eagle Scout Advancement Day and conducted our own merit badge clinic for Citizenship in the Nation in the Scout Meeting Room.  We learned about our government and The Constitution.

Those in attendance got to eat lunch from McDonald's and free pizza courtesy of  Mr. Briley and a Habitat for Humanity project in the area.

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Soapstone Ridge District Camporee

On April 23-25, 2004, the Troop will attend the Soapstone Ridge District Camporee at the East Area of Camp Jameson of the Bert Adams Scout Reservation. The theme for the Camporee is Back to Basics. Four class sessions are planned to be presented in the following skills areas; Wood Yards (how to set up a wood yard), Knots and Lashings (at least knots; time permitting), Plant Identification and First Aid.

Six competitive field events related to class topics are planned to be presented. These may include Camp Sites (inspections), Golden Axe Relay (the premier event), Knot Relay, Stretcher Relay, and Hoops and Spears. In addition to the traditional Golden Axe Award, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team awards will be presented in the other field events.

Also, the Order of the Arrow Tapout for our chapter, the Thennethlofkee Chapter, is traditionally held at the Spring Camporee.

On July 23 to August 1, 2001 the 2001 National Scout Jamboree was held at Fort A.P. Hill in Virginia.  A National Scout Jamboree is a once every four years gathering of Boy Scouts from the USA and from some other countries (331 international attendees from 26 countries in 2001). The 2001 Jamboree had about 30,400 Boy Scouts and Adult Leaders and about 6,600 staff members in attendance. The first National Jamboree was held in 1937 in Washington, D.C.  Since 1981, the National Boy Scout Jamboree has been held at Fort A.P. Hill (and is scheduled to be there, at least, through 2010 (the Jamboree after the 2005 Jamboree will be scheduled one year later (2010) so it is on the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America)).  The next National Scout Jamboree will be in 2005.  Make plans now to either participate as a Boy Scout or as a contingent adult leader or as a staff member (youth and adult).  The last three participants from our troop to attend the National Scout Jamboree were our Assistant Scoutmaster Mr. Patton (as a jamboree staff member in 1993), our previous Scoutmaster Mr. Palmer (as a Boy Scout participant in 1985) and Mr. Dick Patton (the Scoutmaster of Troop 134 in 1968-1971 and 1975-1977) (as a jamboree staff member in 1973).  All three of these participants are Eagle Scouts from Troop 134.

The 2005 National Scout Jamboree will be held July 25 to August 3, 2005.  Registration has already begun.  Click on the link for more details.

Members of the "Greenbar" Our elected/appointed troop leaders: Marcus - Senior Patrol Leader Ben - Instructor   Chico - Instructor Peter - Lizards Patrol Leader Zack - Assistant Patrol Leader Wilson - Troop Librarian ? - Troop Historian John - Chaplain's Aide Ryan - Coyotes Patrol Leader / Den Chief Jack - Assistant Patrol Leader / Den Chief Charles - Den Chief ? - Troop Scribe   Quint - Troop Quartermaster / Den Chief

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