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The Troop Sponsor, also known as the Chartered
Organization, plays a very important role in any Scout
Troop. All troops are "owned" by their Troop
Sponsor, as the Troop Sponsor approves and selects the
troop committee, the Scoutmaster, assistant
Scoutmasters, and all troop leaders. One can see that if
there ever was a divide between the Troop Sponsor and a
Scout Troop, it could spell disaster.
In 1996, Troop 465 avoided such a disaster by
becoming sponsored by an organization created as 465
Alumni, Inc. Prior to that time, it had been
the dream of many "alumni" of Troop 465 to be
associated with a Troop Sponsor that fully understood
its history and philosophies.
On December 3, 1996, through the efforts of attorney
Jim Turner (an Eagle Scout of Troop 465) and the Board
of Directors, 465 Alumni, Inc. was
created as a non-profit corporation. The
Mission
Statement formed by the charter members of 465
Alumni, Inc. specifically identifies the
methods that George Lingefelt employed during his 40
years as Scoutmaster of Troop 465.
Soon thereafter, a building was purchased and moved
onto three acres on East Cherokee Drive that now belongs
to 465 Alumni, Inc. This location
serves as the Scout Hut of Troop 465 to this day. Many
friends of the Troop have participated in bringing the
Scout Hut and grounds to their present condition. To
ensure that the Troop 465 legacy continues, please
download an
application
and join the Friends of Troop 465.
As of the Spring of 2008, the following totals
have been achieved:
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58 Scouts have been awarded the Rank of Eagle.
This number represents 8.4% of Scouts ever
registered with the troop, well above the national
average of 1 to 2%.
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8 lives have been documented as having been saved
by Troop members.
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47 local residents have participated as Assistant
Scoutmasters.
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128 local residents have participated as Committee
Members.
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Registered Adult participation with Troop 465 is
over 900 years!
465 Alumni, Inc. Board of
Directors
Art Wick, CEO
Richard Smith, President/ Secretary
George Lingefelt, Treasurer
Lynn Sewell, Director
Jack Mitchell, Director
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