Our Troop Story
Troop 31 History
Troop 31 History
Troop 31 has been under continuous sponsorship of the First Presbyterian Church of Omaha, Nebraska since its original charter of April 6, 1917. Since that time Troop 31 has produced over 140 Eagle Scouts!
Troop 31 has been under continuous sponsorship of the First Presbyterian Church of Omaha, Nebraska since its original charter of April 6, 1917. Since that time Troop 31 has produced over 140 Eagle Scouts!
The Scouts and Leaders of Troop 31 are very proud of our outstanding history and strong Scouting tradition. Our many "First Place" ribbons decorating the Troop Flag are a tribute to the many Scouts that have learned the various Scouting skills on the trail to Eagle Scout.
The Scouts and Leaders of Troop 31 are very proud of our outstanding history and strong Scouting tradition. Our many "First Place" ribbons decorating the Troop Flag are a tribute to the many Scouts that have learned the various Scouting skills on the trail to Eagle Scout.
Our monthly campouts, High Adventure trips, and the summer camps at Council Camp Cedars are a testimonial to the fact that "Scouting is Outing" and Troop 31 enjoys camping.
Our monthly campouts, High Adventure trips, and the summer camps at Council Camp Cedars are a testimonial to the fact that "Scouting is Outing" and Troop 31 enjoys camping.
In recognition of the Presbyterian Church's historic ties with the Church of Scotland, First Church annually celebrates the "Kirking of the Tartans" where each clan's tartan is presented at the alter for a blessing. This is done with a background of Scottish bagpipe music.
In recognition of the Presbyterian Church's historic ties with the Church of Scotland, First Church annually celebrates the "Kirking of the Tartans" where each clan's tartan is presented at the alter for a blessing. This is done with a background of Scottish bagpipe music.
In recognition of this ceremony, Troop 31 has used a tartan neckerchief since the 1940's. The tartan currently used us the Black Watch. Black Watch, along with the Royal Stuart Tartan, is the official tartan of the Scottish Royal Highlanders.
In recognition of this ceremony, Troop 31 has used a tartan neckerchief since the 1940's. The tartan currently used us the Black Watch. Black Watch, along with the Royal Stuart Tartan, is the official tartan of the Scottish Royal Highlanders.
The Black Watch Tartan has long been symbolic of bravery, loyalty, obedience, and honor. These are among the qualities that Troop 31 hopes to instill in the Boy Scouts of the troop.
The Black Watch Tartan has long been symbolic of bravery, loyalty, obedience, and honor. These are among the qualities that Troop 31 hopes to instill in the Boy Scouts of the troop.
The troop neckerchief is regarded as an item of honor. It is presented to a Tenderfoot Scout at his first troop Court of Honor, but it remains property of Troop 31 until the scout is awarded his Eagle Scout rank badge, at which time it his his to keep. If the scout leaves the troop before earning his Eagle Badge, he is on his honor to return the neckerchief to the troop.
The troop neckerchief is regarded as an item of honor. It is presented to a Tenderfoot Scout at his first troop Court of Honor, but it remains property of Troop 31 until the scout is awarded his Eagle Scout rank badge, at which time it his his to keep. If the scout leaves the troop before earning his Eagle Badge, he is on his honor to return the neckerchief to the troop.
We encourage you to join us and carry on the proud tradition of Troop 31 and the great adventure of Scouting that lies ahead!
We encourage you to join us and carry on the proud tradition of Troop 31 and the great adventure of Scouting that lies ahead!