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Troops 323 & 3323 Phoenix Arizona
On November 8, many of our scouts assembled at All Saints Lutheran Church for leadership training. They learned about leadership principles, working as a team, and how to lead effectively. During the training, they participated in many exercises, such as guiding blindfolded people through a course, and tossing one person balloons that represent responsibilities. After the training was over, scouts were rewarded with pizza and soda.
Our troop celebrated its 40th anniversary in September 2025. We played a game of Jeopardy, had on open mic for jokes and skits, and ate snacks baked by our troop as part of a cooking contest. Over 100 guests, including six former scoutmasters and three of the 139 Scouts who have earned the rank of Eagle with Troop 323, showed up in order to celebrate the milestone!
In November 2025, our scouts camped out at Burro Creek. On the drive up, we stopped at the abandoned town of “Nothing,” and made plenty of jokes about its name. After arriving at the campsite, we hiked along the creek to stare up at the Burro Creek Bridge. Afterward, we spent the night, and returned home in the morning. We had a great time.
On October 25, our scouts assembled at All Saints Lutheran Church, our charter organization, for a service project. Our scouts worked together under the leadership of Sam to pick weeds, trim bushes, clean the storage room, and power wash the sidewalk. They were rewarded for their efforts with appreciation and donuts.
On October 24-26, a few scouts from our troop had the opportunity to work on a project with the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. The Eagle Scout Project, led by Thomas McCauley, focused on improving the baby alligator and crocodile enclosures by replacing worn materials and making them safer and easier for staff to maintain. Lucas Whitesell commented on how impressive it was to see everyone working together and taking pride in the project. The team of Scouts and volunteers spent several hours measuring, cutting, replacing worn materials, and reinforcing sections of the enclosures to make them even more durable. It was amazing to see the space transform throughout the day. The staff at the sanctuary were extremely appreciative of just how functional and secure it had become. This project was not only a great service to the sanctuary, but also a memorable experience in teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.
Written by Thomas McCauley