Lost Creek Cave Trip - 2006!
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Originally chartered in 1916, Troop 81 is the first and oldest Boy Scout troop in Blount County. After having flourished for nearly 70 years, the troop disbanded in 1985 after enrollment declined. In November of 1991, Troop 81 celebrated its rebirth and adopted the mythical phoenix as its official symbol. Troop 81 scouts wear a specially designed neckerchief emblazoned with the phoenix as a tribute to the troop's heritage.
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Today, Troop 81 enrollment numbers approximately 45 scouts, aided by over two dozen volunteer leaders, at least half of whom are trained Assistant Scoutmasters. The troops program focuses on the objectives set forth by the organization's mission statement.
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First United Methodist Church sponsors Boy Scout Troop 81 and Cub Scout Pack 81, both members of the Great Smoky Mountain Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts of the troop and pack participate in a variety of outdoor and cultural activities and perform various service projects within the community.
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Cub scouting prepares young boys for leadership roles, instills a love of country, family and church, and introduces them to unique experiences in the great outdoors. Pack 81 is a family-oriented program comprised of approximately 70 boys, ages 7-11, assisted by over a dozen trained volunteer leaders.
This site is now maintained by Jonathan Creasy
Original text and photos ©2003 by Maryville Boy Scout Troop 81.
Artwork by Baden Powell taken from Boy Scout Clipart website.
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Much of the artwork on this site was created by Lord Robert Baden Powell, creator and founder of the Boy Scouts of America. The illustrations were used in Boy Scout handbooks and novels from the 1910s.
