MEMORIAL DAY PARADE + BBQ + June Awards Night 2024
20240527_085928.mp4The day began with heavy fog followed by rain. Fortunately the rain ended before the opening ceremonies
Troop 4 Drum & Bugle Corps did a brief pre-parade warm up. Shortly thereafter, a Parade Official came over & asked if we would like to lead the entire Parade. We were HONORED !!
Memorial Day 24 .movMOST MEMORABLE 👌 ---- From the 1950's until this year , Troop 4 had not been so honored == to lead the entire Parade ( following the Bronxville Police vehicles ) as the #2 unit .
[ Troop 4 had 100% attendance & with perfect uniforming ! As per tradition, several Troop Alumni attended & played instruments as Bronxville honored America's Veterans. ]
The day remained grey --- but unlike 2023, Troop 4 did not have to contend with gusty winds blowing off our campaign hats 🙂
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Troop 4 brothers David & John Paul assisted the officials in the placement of Memorial Wreaths at the flagpole ; then a Troop 4 Bugler played Taps
The Troop 4 "I.C.S. contingent" == Marco & brothers Marty & Peter.
Another annually anticipated event is the TROOP 4 FAMILY BBQ at the Boy Scout Cabin.
This year the day was raining as the setup crew arrived at the Cabin ; so we optimistically began the prep
inside the Cabin. Mother Nature had some major sympathy == the rain stopped & sun appeared right on time to complete the preparations outdoors.
( After the post BBQ cleanup was completed & we were on our way home== an evening downpour let loose !
Per tradition, Mr. & Mrs. Weiner handled all shopping & cooking for the evening. Most families arrived with supplemental appetizers, entrees, or desserts. 😋
Per usual the Scouts enjoyed use of the Scout Field; the Parents socialized ; Troop 4 Alumni caught up & reminisced. A few recuit prospects for next year were guests with their Parents.
Once again, an attendance by 100 % of our Scouts !!
A fine Troop Family event to end the 2024 Scout Year
JUNE AWARDS NIGHT -- 2024
TROOP 4 TOOK HOME ALL THE HONORS ! 🪅 Smiles all around 🙂
> Court Inspection & Attendance: won the ribbon with 90 % attendance & 100% perfect uniforms.
> Commissioner's Cup : for the best appearance at the Bronxville Memorial Day Parade with 100 % attendance & 100% perfect uniforms.
> Drill Team Competition: once again Troop 4 Drillmaster David M. & the Troop 4 Squad demonstrated with an impressive performance
> Commander's Cup: for best all around Bronxville Boy Scout Troop [ based on the 5 page form that covers every aspect of the Scouting Year ]
> Individual Special Awards:
Bee Award to top 8% of a Troop for an exceptional Scout = Luke O.
Scout of the Year = David M.
> Bronxville Scout Committee Scouter of the Year = "Uncle" Steve Babcock --- [ A former Troop 4 Scout in the 1960's who has dedicated the last 5+ decades to assisting Troop 4 & our Scouts --- one example: assisting as a leader at Camp Waubeeka ( 2024 will mark 30 summers !! ] Thanks to the BSC for this well deserved recognition ! ( Steve's name is now on the plaque on the wall of our Cabin )
IN THE PICTURE:
> Back row on left is Finnegan A. = 2023 Troop 4 Eagle Scout Recipient & our recent Troop 4 Assistant Scoutmaster. Second from left is David M. , the 2024 Troop 4 Eagle Scout Recipient.
Every Troop 4 Scout ( except one newest member ) earned a Merit Badge, a BSA Award, or a new Rank !
[ Top left in the picture == on the Cabin wall is the giant mounted Moose head donated by the Ibsen family / friends of Troop 4 ]