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'''Oreland Boy Scout Troop #1''' (also known as Troop 88) is the only [[Boy Scout]] troop that serves the community of Oreland, Pennsylvania. The troop is sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church and operates [[Hawk Mountain Camp]] near New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest troops in the Philadelphia area to continuously operate and serve youth and to operate a fully functional camp. | '''Oreland Boy Scout Troop #1''' (also known as Troop 88) is the only [[Boy Scout]] troop that serves the community of Oreland, Pennsylvania. The troop is sponsored by Christ Lutheran Church and operates [[Hawk Mountain Camp]] near New Ringgold, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest troops in the Philadelphia area to continuously operate and serve youth and to operate a fully functional camp. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early years=== | ===Early years=== | ||
[[Image:Obs.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Original troop patch]] | |||
Oreland Troop #1 was formed in March 1917 and originally chartered by "The Citizens of Oreland" and led by Reverend N.B. Groton and Raymond H. Krecker as [[Scoutmaster]]. The troop joined the Delaware and Montgomery Counties Council (later known as the [[Valley Forge Council]]) and the next year began camping at [[Camp Delmont]]. The troop first met at the East Oreland School on Twining Road. During World War I, the troop sold Liberty bonds and participated in many community activities. | Oreland Troop #1 was formed in March 1917 and originally chartered by "The Citizens of Oreland" and led by Reverend N.B. Groton and Raymond H. Krecker as [[Scoutmaster]]. The troop joined the Delaware and Montgomery Counties Council (later known as the [[Valley Forge Council]]) and the next year began camping at [[Camp Delmont]]. The troop first met at the East Oreland School on Twining Road. During World War I, the troop sold Liberty bonds and participated in many community activities. | ||
