Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 held its Spring quarter Court of Honor on Monday evening, April 29, 2024, in the sanctuary of the Cordele First United Methodist Church. Senior Patrol Leader Simon Baker opened the ceremony by leading the Troop and their guests in the Pledge of Allegiance. After asking the guests to be seated, he led the Scouts in the Scout Oath and Law, as well as the Outdoor Code. With Scoutmaster John Frost out of town on business, Assistant Scoutmaster Britt Brinson assumed the duties of the Master of Ceremonies.

Before commencing the awards portion of the ceremony, ASM Brinson and Charter Organization Representative David Wade reminded those in attendance about upcoming activities for the Troop:

• 4/29-5/20 – Boston Butt Sale

• 5/20 – Physicals for Summer Camp

• 5/23-24 – Butt Kickin’ Butt Cookin’

• 5/24 – Boston Butt Distribution

• 5/25 – Andersonville Flag Placement

• 5/27 – Troop 270 Memorial Day Flag Retirement Ceremony

• 6/9-16 – Summer Camp

Two of the Scouts were awarded new ranks. Several Scouts earned merit badges. Those Scouts and Scouters that made the December trip to the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier back in December received patches to commemorate the outing. Others received a cold-weather camping patch for the campout in Terrell County back in February when, for the second time this year, the guys camped in 31-degree weather. Those that attended last weekend’s Merit Badge University (MBU) received a patch for that event.

Scouts recognized during the Court of Honor were:

• Jake Atkins was awarded the Cold-Weather Camping and MBU

patches.

• Landon Atkins was awarded his three-year service pin and the

MBU patch.

• Dalton Baker received a one-year service pin and an MBU

patch.

• Simon Baker earned the rank of Life Scout. He was awarded

his Eagle-required Camping merit badge. He also received the

Cold-Weather Camping and MBU patches.

• Jacob Frost earned the Eagle-required Camping and

Citizenship in the Nation merit badges. He received his 5-year

service pin and the MBU patch.

• Riley Herrick received the MBU patch.

• Cody Ngo earned the rank of Tenderfoot Scout.

• Benjamin Nipper earned the Eagle-required Communication,

Citizenship in the Community, and Personal Management

merit badges. He also received the Cold-Weather Camping

patch.

• Jensen Wade received the Cold-Weather Camping patch.

Adult Scouters who were honored were:

• Brady Atkins, who received the USS Yorktown and Cold-

Weather Camping patches.

• Gene Baker, who received the USS Yorktown, Cold-Weather

Camping and MBU patches.

• Nicole Baker, who received the USS Yorktown patch.

• Britt Brinson, who received the USS Yorktown, Cold-Weather

Camping and MBU patches.

• Terry Fennell, who received the Cold-Weather Camping patch.

• John Frost, who received the MBU patch.

• Gerry Nipper, who received the Cold-Weather Camping patch.

• David Wade, who received the USS Yorktown, Cold-Weather

Camping and MBU patches.

Cordele Boy Scout Troop 270 meets each Monday evening at the Historic Cordele Boy Scout Hut, located at 1101 South 3rd Street in Cordele. If you know of a boy, ages 11-17, who might like to “Live Scouting’s Adventure” or would benefit from the leadership training and service opportunities offered through the programs of the Boy Scouts of America, please bring him by the Hut from 6:30-8:00 on any Monday evening.