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Year in Review - Troop 154 Scouts Making a Difference in Our Community

Local Scouts Transform Community: From Bird Blinds to Sheds, Teen Heroes Rebuild, Restore, and Reimagine Westchester Spaces! 🦅🛠️

In 2024, Scouts from Troop 154, serving Katonah, Lewisboro, and South Salem, demonstrated exceptional leadership and community commitment through remarkable Eagle Scout projects that significantly impacted local organizations.

Community Impact Projects

Our Eagle Scout candidates have gone above and beyond, delivering meaningful service that directly benefits our local community:

Conservation and Accessibility

  • Henry D. designed and constructed a sophisticated 3-box composting structure for the Lewisboro Oanatru Farm Garden Club, supporting sustainable agricultural practices and environmental education.

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Henry D. supervising construction
  • Massi M. created a specialized bird blind designed for physically disabled individuals at Bedford Audubon, promoting inclusive nature appreciation and wildlife observation.
Massi M. verifying depth of post hole
  • Lucas O. comprehensively rehabilitated the old greenhouse and workshop at Bedford Audubon, revitalizing critical conservation infrastructure.
Lucas O. working with fellow scouts

Community Improvement

  • Calvin W. built a much-needed shed for Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties, providing crucial storage space for the congregation.
Calvin W and father after a long day's work

Denis Z. led a collaborative team of students and scouts to enhance the safety and cleanliness of the John Jay High School cross-country course, demonstrating leadership and community stewardship.

Denis Z and team after day 1 cleanup

Invitation to Future Scouts

These projects showcase the profound impact Scouting can have on our community. Troop 154 offers young people extraordinary opportunities to develop leadership skills, contribute meaningfully to local organizations, and grow as responsible citizens.

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Parents interested in providing their children with transformative experiences in service, leadership, and personal development are invited to learn more about our Cub Scout Pack 154 and Scout Goldens Bridge Troop 154 (for boys) and Lewisboro/Katonah Troop 301 (for girls) programs - or call/text 914-440-3567.

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