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ROOTED IN HISTORY

Leading Louisa-area youth since 1929 - over 90 years!

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All donations to Troop 3 and Troop 1003 directly impact your local scouts. By donating to us, you are making a change in your community.

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Learn skills to be a better student, a better parent, and a better citizen. Be a change for good. The possibilities are endless!

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Youth and adults are always welcome in our troop. 96 percent of volunteers say they would recommend volunteering for the BSA to other adults.

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2023

Journey to Excellence Gold
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2023

Jamboree on the Air
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156

Miles Hiked in 2022
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138

Merit Badges Earned in 2022

Troop Fundraisers

A portion of these fundraisers will go to BSA Troop 3 and 1003

Leave Your Mark on Louisa’s Scouting Legacy

Purchase a Brick and Build the Future! Be a cornerstone of Louisa’s scouting legacy while making a lasting impact on the Scouts we serve. By

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FEATURED EVENTS

Calling All Radio Scouters, and Scouts Interested in Radio

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Our neighboring council, the Heart of Virginia Council, invites Scouts

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OUR SPONSORS

Our unit is supported by sponsors, just like you!

Louisa County Ruritan Club

Chartered Organization

Culpeper Amateur Radio Association

Tires Unlimited Inc.

Kenny’s Central Tire & Auto

Goshen Baptist – Rural Love

Main Street Supply

Mineral Mercantile

Buckmaster International

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MEET THE TROOP

Scouters Past and Present

Georgia Brown, Senior Patrol Leader (Troop 1003)

Senior Patrol Leader, Troop 1003

Parker Manning, Senior Patrol Leader (Troop 3)

Senior Patrol Leader, Troop 3

Rebecca Tyson, Secretary

Secretary

Darrell Williams, Quartermaster

Quartermaster

Caroline Williams, New Member Coordinator

New Member Coordinator

Renee Brown, Advancements & NOVA

Advancements & NOVA

Sam Eller, Advancements & Fundraising Chair

Advancements & Fundraising Chair

Steve Brown, Finance Chair

Finance Chair

Daniel Slegar, Committee Member

Committee Member

Harry Quarles, Scoutmaster Emeritus & Eagle Mentor

Scoutmaster Emeritus & Eagle Mentor

John Ball, Scoutmaster (Troop 1003)

Scoutmaster (Troop 1003), OAC, and WBM

Katie Slegar, Committee Chair

Committee Chair

Darin Sharpley, Scoutmaster (Troop 3)

Scoutmaster (Troop 3)

Marc Vancampen, Charter Organization Rep

Charter Organization Representative

#59 Cameron Brown, Eagle Scout 2022

Eagle Scout #59, Troop 3

#54 William Powell, Eagle Scout 2021

Eagle Scout #54, Troop 3

#57 Samuel Hall, Eagle Scout 2022

Eagle Scout #57, Troop 3

#58 Simon Sharpley, Eagle Scout 2022

Eagle Scout #58, Troop 3

#56 Jon Slegar, Eagle Scout 2022

Eagle Scout #56, Troop 3

#55 Addison Claussen, Eagle Scout 2021

Eagle Scout #55, Troop 3

#50 Nathaniel Ware, Eagle Scout 2019

Eagle Scout #50, Troop 3

#51 Kyler Soriano, Eagle Scout 2019

Eagle Scout #51, Troop 3

#52 Livingstone Sitzman, Eagle Scout 2019

Eagle Scout #52, Troop 3

#53 Matthew Woolfolk, Eagle Scout 2019

Eagle Scout #53, Troop 3

#48 Samuel Brown, IV, Eagle Scout 2019

Eagle Scout #48, Troop 3

#49 Joseph Powell, Eagle Scout 2019

Eagle Scout #49, Troop 3

#47 Jason Brooks, Eagle Scout 2016

Eagle Scout #47, Troop 3

#46 Andrew Perkinson, Eagle Scout 2015

Eagle Scout #46, Troop 3

#45 Jonathan H. Taylor, Eagle Scout 2010

Eagle Scout #45, Troop 3

#43 Charles D. Wilson, Eagle Scout 2009

Eagle Scout #43, Troop 3

#44 David R. S. Fisher, Eagle Scout 2009

Eagle Scout #44, Troop 3

#39 Fletcher M. Jones, Eagle Scout 2008

Eagle Scout #39, Troop 3

#40 James W. Gutekenst, Eagle Scout 2008

Eagle Scout #40, Troop 3

#41 Joseph M. Canty, Eagle Scout 2008

Eagle Scout #41, Troop 3

#42 Jacob S. Harlow, Eagle Scout 2008

Eagle Scout #42, Troop 3

#38 Kevin R. Stewart, Eagle Scout 2007

Eagle Scout #38, Troop 3

#37 Eric S Conley, Eagle Scout 2006

Eagle Scout #37, Troop 3

#34 Timothy G. Whitby, Eagle Scout 2005

Eagle Scout #34, Troop 3

#35 Matthew S. Johnson, Eagle Scout 2005

Eagle Scout #35, Troop 3

#36 Matthew W. Nelson, Eagle Scout 2005

Eagle Scout #36, Troop 3

#33 Benjam in S. Lang, Eagle Scout 2004

Eagle Scout #33, Troop 3

#31 Tristan D. Jones, Eagle Scout 2003

Eagle Scout #31, Troop 3

#32 Joseph B. Marshall, Eagle Scout 2003

Eagle Scout #32, Troop 3

#30 Jeffery L. Marshall, Eagle Scout 2001

Eagle Scout #30, Troop 3

#29 Benjamin C. Johnson, Eagle Scout 1999

Eagle Scout #29, Troop 3

#27 Edward L. Lane Jr., Eagle Scout 1998

Eagle Scout #27, Troop 3

#28 Jason A. Harte, Eagle Scout 1998

Eagle Scout #28, Troop 3

#25 Brian J.Harte, Eagle Scout 1996

Eagle Scout #25, Troop 3

#26 Harry L. Quarles Jr., Eagle Scout 1996

Eagle Scout #26, Troop 3

#24 Robert C. McVay, Eagle Scout 1995

Eagle Scout #24, Troop 3

#23 Todd B. Delk, Eagle Scout 1993

Eagle Scout #23, Troop 3

#22 Jeffrey H. Nelson, Eagle Scout 1991

Eagle Scout #22, Troop 3

#21 Joshua Turner, Eagle Scout 1989

Eagle Scout #21, Troop 3

#19 James A. Lynch, Eagle Scout 1986

Eagle Scout #19, Troop 3

#20 Leonard Papproth Jr., Eagle Scout 1986

Eagle Scout #20, Troop 3

#18 Thomas L. Filer, Eagle Scout 1982

Eagle Scout #18, Troop 3

#14 Lawrence D. Kavanugh 3, Eagle Scout 1981

Eagle Scout #14, Troop 3

#15 Charles Gilmer, Eagle Scout 1981

Eagle Scout #15, Troop 3

#16 Steve B. Hopkins, Eagle Scout 1981

Eagle Scout #16, Troop 3

#17 James A. Perkins Jr., Eagle Scout 1981

Eagle Scout #17, Troop 3

#13 Michael E. Hopkins, Eagle Scout 1979

Eagle Scout #13, Troop 3

#12 Samuel B. Vaughan, Eagle Scout 1978

Eagle Scout #12, Troop 3

#11 Douglas L. Spaur, Eagle Scout 1976

Eagle Scout #11, Troop 3

#10 Stephen C. Trapani, Eagle Scout 1975

Eagle Scout #10, Troop 3

#8 Kenneth M. Dodson, Eagle Scout 1974

Eagle Scout #8, Troop 3

#9 Robert C. Vaughan, Eagle Scout 1974

Eagle Scout #9, Troop 3

#3 William P. Morris, Eagle Scout 1972

Eagle Scout #3, Troop 3

#4 Robert L. Dodson, Eagle Scout 1972

Eagle Scout #4, Troop 3

#5 David P. Dodson, Eagle Scout 1972

Eagle Scout #5, Troop 3

#6 Ernest T. Spaur, Eagle Scout 1972

Eagle Scout #6, Troop 3

#7 Timothy W. Kidd, Eagle Scout 1972

Eagle Scout #7, Troop 3

#2 Latane Atkins, Eagle Scout 1961

Eagle Scout #2, Troop 3

#1 Robert Duke, Eagle Scout 1959

Eagle Scout #1, Troop 3

Darin Sharpley, Scoutmaster (Troop 3 & 1003)

Scoutmaster (Troop 3 & 1003)

Amberleigh Powell, Scoutmaster 2019-2023

Scoutmaster

Harry L. Quarles, Scoutmaster, 1993-2019

Scoutmaster

Phil Sadler, Scoutmaster 1991-1993

Scoutmaster

Bruce Herchenider, Scoutmaster 1989-1990

Scoutmaster

Dale Turner, Scoutmaster 1983-1988

Scoutmaster

Larry Kavanaugh, Scoutmaster 1979-1982

Scoutmaster

A.B. Vaughan, Scoutmaster 1971-1978

Scoutmaster

Rev. Joe Woody, Scoutmaster 1970

Scoutmaster

Ralph Long, Scoutmaster 1969

Scoutmaster

Larry Buchannan, Scoutmaster 1968

Scoutmaster

Donald Newberry, Scoutmaster 1965-1967

Scoutmaster

Allison Perkins, Scoutmaster 1961-1965

Scoutmaster

Rev. K. Alvin Pitt, Scoutmaster 1949-?

Scoutmaster

Pete May, Scoutmaster 1929-1945, ?-1960

Scoutmaster

#43 Charles Wilson, Eagle Scout 2009

Eagle Scout #43, Troop 3
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Navigating Incidents Guide for Units

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Feb
Troop 3 Bylaws

Troop 3’s Bylaws can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mqAqO76DRm2aChylSu_B5IPKjOlzVbjQ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112827243103812723431&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Feb
Troop 1003 Bylaws

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Feb
Advancement Guidelines

Are you submitting a record or request to the Advancements

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Apr
Troop 3/1003 visits GoApe! zip-line and high-adventure course

Have you ever wanted to swing from the trees? Do

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Apr
Troop Patrol Elections Guide & Form

Use this guide and form during Troop elections Troop 3-1003

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Apr
Troop Financial Aid Form

Troop 3/1003’s goal is to ensure that financial constraints are

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05
Apr
Troop 3 & 1003 visit Mt. Vernon and Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum

Troop 3/1003 venture to Northern Virginia to visit a President’s

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Mar
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