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Troop 961 History
A charter was first issued to the Hillsboro ruritan Club for formation of Boy Scout Troop 961 in the summer of 1992. Scouter Bob Zottig was appointed by the chartered organization to be the bounding Scoutmaster of Troop 961. John Harris was selected as the Troop's first Assistant Scoutmaster. Almost 16 years after its founding, Troop 961 has over 60 active registered Scouts and more than 40 registered adults.
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Scoutmasters |
Start |
End |
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Bob Zottig |
1992 |
1996 |
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John Harris |
1996 |
2000 |
Silver Beaver Awarded |
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John Tew |
2000 |
2003 |
Silver Beaver Awarded |
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Xerxes Herrington |
2003 |
2006 |
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Matt Griffin |
2006 |
2009 |
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Brian McMullen |
2009 |
Present |
Eagle Scout |
In June, 1996, Bob Zottig moved from the position of Scoutmaster to become one of the several Assistant Scoutmasters for Troop 961. John Harris assumed the position of Scoutmaster of the Troop and served in that capacity until January, 2000. John Tew became the Troop's third Scoutmaster and led the troop until January of 2003. Xerxes Herrington was the fourth Scoutmaster, retiring in June 2006. Matt Griffin took his place becoming the troop's fifth Scoutmaster until August of 2009. Brian McMullen is our current Scoutmaster.
Our deliverable?
A well run program, assisted by well trained leaders and supported by a well organized troop committee with the support of a strong commissioner.-Al Lambert, Scout Executive & President of the National Capital Area Council BSA