TIMELINE

 

1957
Troop 56 is founded.


1962
Gregory DeVette becomes the first Eagle Scout from Troop 56. Mona Shores School District is created.


1966
St. Francis moves to a new, modern structure across the street. The old church becomes Wilma Hall.


1968
Norton Township becomes City of Norton Shores.


1975
Timber Trails Council becomes West Michigan Shores Council.


1977
Troop 56 officially disbands.


1987
Doc Peters reorganizes the troop, becomes Troop 1056, West Michigan Shores Council


1989
Mark Douglas becomes the first 1056 Eagle Scout.


1995
Dr. Peters retires, Dean Runk becomes Scoutmaster. West Michigan Shores Council becomes Gerald R. Ford Council


1997
Troop 1056 puts out a record five Eagle Scouts.


2001
Mr. Dean Runk retires, Mr. Cliff Nelson becomes Scoutmaster.


2003
Troop 1056 celebrates a combined 35 years of service.

 

2007

Troop 1056 adds Our Lady of Grace Church as the Chartered Organization and moves meetings and equipment to Our Lady of Grace Church.

The Timber Trails District becomes Pere Marquette joining with the Lighthouse (northern) District.

 

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WE ARE LOCATED IN MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN. WE ARE APART OF THE GERALD R. FORD COUNCIL AND THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. TROOP 1056 IS SPONSORED BY: OUR LADY OF GRACE AND ST. FRANCIS DE SALES PARISHES.

AT A GLANCE

FUTURE EVENTS


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

SEPTEMBER

Theme Is: TBA

09-01-08 - LABOR DAY: NO SCOUTS

09-02-08 - SCHOOL STARTS

09-06-08 - PLANNING WEEKEND: Meet at Our Lady of Grace Parish at 8:00 AM. This weekend is for all scouts 1st class and above. Plan the scouting year's themes. Bring your electronics for after the planning session. We will be returning on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

09-08-08 - SCOUTS RESUME: Meeting will start @ 6:00 PM. Meet at Mona Lake Boat Club. This meeting is a pot luck dinner, and families are invited. Please wear your Class A uniform.

09-15-08 - SCOUT MEETING: Please meet @ Our Lady of Grace Parish @ 7:00 PM. Theme is: TBA. Please wear your Class B uniform.

09-22-08 - SCOUT MEETING: Please meet @ Our Lady of Grace Parish @ 7:00 PM. Theme is: TBA. Please wear your Class B uniform.

09-29-08 - SPL MEETING: Please meet @ Our Lady of Grace Parish @ 7:00 PM. First Class and above scouts. We will be planning things to do next month. Please wear your Class A uniform.

 

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Tuesday, August 26, 2008