Scouting around Kansas

Ottawa, Kansas

While in college, I lived in Ottawa. As a college student, I didn't have too much time for Scouting, but did help out some with the troop that met at the First Methodist Church. I can't remember the number of that troop, though. During these years, I retained my official membership with Troop One back in New Jersey.

Hamilton, Kansas

I taught in Hamilton in 1968 and 1969. As a bachelor teacher, I had time to spare, so I'd visit the local Scout troop, but didn't register, still keeping my registration with Troop One.

Forbes AFB (near Topeka), Kansas

During the 1969-70 school year, I taught at Overbrook, but lived near Wakarusa, just south of Topeka. I visited the Council office and found that the nearest Boy Scout troop was Troop 248 at the then-active Forbes Air Force Base. I registered as ASM of that troop and was probably the only civilian leader they ever had. The Vietnam War was underway, so nobody ever knew which fathers would make it for the next meeting or campout. Since I wasn't commuting over the Pacific, I was one of the most dependable leaders. Seeing a military-sponsored troop was quite educational. The troop owned almost no equipment. They didn't have to. They could just borrow ANY needed equipment from Uncle Sam. Transportation for that troop was a piece of cake: they just checked out some busses for the kids and some trucks for the equipment and that was it.

Cunningham, Kansas

While teaching at Cunningham from 1970 to 1976, I was a member of the Lions Club, eventually becoming President. The Lions sponsored the Scouts in Cunningham, meaning that I've even seen Scouting from the eyes of a sponsoring institution.

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