About
Troop 23
Troop 23 has more than seven decades of history as an all-boy troop. Armand Lohof (pictured in Yellow) was Scoutmaster of Troop 23 for 51 years and has been active in the Troop since 1947. He currently serves as our Chartered Organization Representative and sage guide. His son Alan Lohof now leads the troop as Scoutmaster.
Troop 23's sister all-girl unit (76G) was established in 2018, and Armand's wife Arle took the role of Scoutmaster for that troop. We are currently part of a joint unit pilot program of Scouting America to study having both male and female Scouts in the same unit.
Check out this article about Armand and his Scouting legacy.
History
Troop 23 was organized in 1946 and reorganized in 1979, continuing without interruption to this day. Over 70 of its members have earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Several of its Scouts and leaders have attended or worked at National and World Scout Jamborees. Several of its leaders have been recognized for their service to the district and council organization.
It has, in its two periods of registration, served for over 60 years the boy and now also girl youth of this community. The Troop has many repeated activities over the years – summer camp, camporees, Klondike Derby, visits to the Legislature, campouts, backpack trips, Scout shows, Missouri River float and Yellowstone National Park canoe trips, and Merit Badge Universities.
Who can join?
Troop 23 is open to youth under the age of 18 who are interested in developing their leadership, fitness, and character in an outdoor setting. Advancement requirements have been proven time and again to serve kids well in their lives.
Parents are invited to come to help make these opportunities possible. All adults working with the youth must be registered, BSA Youth Protection trained and pass a background check. Youth protection is important in this program.
We are currently part of a joint unit pilot program of Scouting America to study having both male and female Scouts in the same unit.
Our co-ed unit does all daytime activities together, but all overnight campouts and sleeping arrangements are strictly separated by gender and age group.