Scout History

WOW, 60+ YEARS of SCOUTING at SHILOH!!!

 The Shiloh scouting program is proud to share in the rich history of Boy Scouts of America.  The programs at Shiloh have been in existence for more than 60 years and consist of the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Venturers.  The scouting program is to be an anchor of an urban village that focuses its ministry on body, mind and soul for persons of all cultures and races from the cradle to the grave.   The Shiloh scouting program is preparing young men to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scout Oath: On my honor I will do my best To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.

Boy Scouts of America’s mission is to prepare young men by developing character, teamwork, problem solving skills, citizenship and personal fitness.  The highest honor bestowed upon a Boy Scout is earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service. Not every boy who joins a Boy Scout troop earns the Eagle Scout rank; only about 5 percent of all Boy Scouts do so.  Nevertheless, the goals of Scouting—citizenship training, character development, and personal fitness—remain important for all Scouts, whether or not they attain the Eagle Scout rank.  To earn the Eagle Scout rank, the highest advancement rank in Scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Although many options are available to demonstrate proficiency in these areas, a number of specific skills are required to advance through the ranks—Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle. To advance, a Boy Scout must pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges.  Troop 524 is proud to have 11 scouts that have reach the rank of Eagle in the history of the troop at Shiloh.  They include:

1. Gregory Bingham (our 1^st Eagle Scout/February 6, 1983)Letroy Nicholson
2. Terrence Carroll
3. Henry C. Gregory III
4. Herbert Johnson
5. Jerrin Holdip
6. Desmond Cole
7. Jamil Smart
8. Grant Evans
9. Malik Williams
10. Leslie Petersen Jr.

Over the years we have had some extraordinary leaders that have volunteered their time to keep the scouting program at Shiloh going.  The current leaders and scouts of troop 524 wish to thank its former Scout Masters (SM) and Assistant Scout Masters (ASM) -  Samuel Dallas, Deacon Abraham Bethea, James Hider (Deceased), Horace Bradshaw Sr., Donald Carter Jr., Ronald Felton, Emerson Dean, Braun Cameron, John Holmes, Lorenz Curry, Charles C. Gray III, James Williams, Willie Weddle, Gregory Bingham , Henry C. Gregory III and Jerren Holdip.  We would also like to thank those other persons that have assisted with the troop by serving on the scout committee.  Gregory Bingham, William Thomas, Nathaniel Williams,  Earnestine Smart, Gilbert Joyner, Dr. Samuel Metters, Deacon Jerome Navies, Deacon Sonja Ray, Mr. Paul Ray, Deacon Charles Hall, Deaconess Judy Hall, Frances Gibson (Deceased), Euna Smith, George Graham, Mr. Cole, Emerson Dean, Deacon Abraham Bethea, Charles C. Gray III, Joyce Bingham, Mrs. Carroll, Braun Cameron, Tiwanda Cameron, and Willie Weddle.

The boy scout program continues to thrive under the leadership of Jamil Smart, Charles Hall II, and Ilyas Woolbright.  They are always looking for persons willing to help out in any capacity.  The most urgent need is to obtain merit badge counselors for the troop!!!  If you are interested or would like to know what being a merit badge counselor entails…contact them for further information. 

The troop committee is the back bone of the troop. The committee ensures that quality adult leadership is recruited and trained, carries out the policies and regulations of the Boy Scouts of America, responsible for finances, conducts boards of reviews, and supports the Scoutmasters.  The current committee comprises of Stephanie Woolbright, Rita Bibbs-Booth, Sanford Booth Sr., Angela Marshall, David Person, Joy Petersen, Leslie Petersen, Gilbert Joyner, Deacon Stan Williams, Deaconess Judy Williams, Gloria Bell, Sheila Evans, Willie Weddle, Emerson Dean, Gregory Bingham, John Barber, Loretta Garrett, Dwight Garrett, Michael Reese, and Anita Jordan.

Boy scouts are for boys ages 11-18.  So if you want to learn discipline and teamwork, organization and leadership skills, then scouting is for YOU.  If you enjoy the great outdoors and want to experience high adventure activities, then scouting is for YOU. 

Thank you Shiloh family for your support of the Boy Scouts and for providing a host institution with an environment that strengthens family and individual values and promotes reverence for God.  We also thank the countless private contributors in our congregation who have provided monetary or service related support to our scouting programs.