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Founded in 1911, Paoli 1 is one of the oldest Boy Scout troops the United States and is the oldest continuously active troop. Though originally founded out of the Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, PA, the troop has since moved to the Cabin in Wayne, PA. The troop is currently lead by Senior Patrol Leader Matthew Magnotta and Scoutmaster Michael J. Magnotta III for its 100th year of scouting.

Contents 1 History 2 Troop Structure 3 Annual Events 4 Other Events 5 Recruiting 6 Comments

HistoryEdit

Troop StructureEdit

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Scouting is boy run and boy lead. At the head of the troop is the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) who commands and oversees the operation of his staff of senior scouts as well as the five other patrols . The patrol is the basic organizational unit within scouting. Paoli 1 has five patrols. Patrols range in size from six to twelve members with about eight being the ideal number. Patrols are tasked with accomplishing certain jobs from the mundane to the demanding. The younger scouts must be guided by the older more experienced patrol leader and assistant patrol leader. In addition to the level of rank within each patrol, scouting rank is also earned by mastering specified skills and knowledge for merit badges and confirmed by a Board of Review.

Managing a successful troop also requires extensive adult input. The Scoutmaster helps the SPL run the troop from day to day and supervises troop activities. He is assisted by Assistant Scoutmasters and troop alumni known as the Man Scouts. The Troop Committee and Paoli 1 Inc oversee the troop long term.

Annual EventsEdit

The Troop Birthday

Camp Horseshoe

Summer Trips

River trips

Memorial Day Parade

Family Dinner

Assateague

Other EventsEdit

Troop Meetings

Patrol Leader Committees

Sleepouts

Recruiting

Cub Scouts/Den ChiefsMemorial Day Parade