Anyone who has ever had a connection to Williamsburg’s first Boy Scouts troop is invited to a party.
Troop 103, which recognized its 100th anniversary of continuous operation this year, is holding an anniversary celebration on Saturday.
Scoutmaster Donald Reeves is calling on Scouts, parents, grandparents, family members, leaders, alumni, scouting professionals and friends of Troop 103 to join the anniversary event scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at First Colony Clubhouse.
“In some shape, form or fashion you have participated as a member of, or have helped Troop 103 be successful over the years, and we would greatly appreciate your company as we celebrate our anniversary,” Reeves said.
In May, as part of the year of celebration, the troop received a visit from former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who once served as an assistant scoutmaster to the troop when he was at William & Mary in 1961. The troop, originally flagged as Troop 1 of Williamsburg, is the oldest in the Colonial Virginia Council.
On Saturday, the troop will be providing the main courses (kosher hot dogs, burgers, pork and brisket) and beverages. Other attendees are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The event will include games and swimming.
For more about Troop 103, visit scouttroop103.org. To sign up for the anniversary event, visit shorturl.at/e9mJ0.
Kim O’Brien Root, kimberly.root@virginiamedia.com
