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Our Charter American Legion Post 525

Here They are!! The Registration Forms for 2008-2009 - Click here to get yours now, we also need the Class 1 & 2 health form filled out - click here to get one, and last but not least we need Code of Conduct signed by each Scout - click here for that form IMPORTANT! Also, please click here to check your car and driver information - this is in the secure area of our site, if you do not know how to access this area you can call Kathy Ehret or Byte Me Computers and ask for Bert or Tom Please write neatly!! Welcome to the Home Page of Troop 23 - Mt. Prospect, Illinois The Troop was originally chartered in the spring of 1931, when several Mount Prospect members of the American Legion Post 525 felt that Mount Prospect deserved its own Boy Scout Troop, according to Ralph Hauptley, one of 16 charter members of Troop 23 and its first Eagle Scout. So, a group of Legionnaires formed the Troop and John Babb served as its first Scoutmaster. For years the Scouts met at the old Central School, which is where the Mount Prospect Public Library now stands. The American Legion Post 525 served as the Troop's sponsor and continues to do so today. The Troop continued through the height of the Great Depression, and there was much camaraderie among the boys. That enthusiasm was maintained throughout the Depression and World War II, even though several alumni of the Troop lost their lives in the war. Troop 23 also boasted a drum and bugle corps in the early days. Troop 23 continues to prosper and will continue to prosper through active participation of parents and interested adult leaders. Scoutmaster - Bob Fehling Committee Chairs - Kathy Ehret & Sue Finkle Training | Outings | Summer Camp | Cooking | Advancement | Venture | High Adventure Photo Gallery | Parents Guide | Fundraising | Lost and Found | Brad's Page | Flock of Eagles | Links This site linked to NorthWest Suburban Council, BSA This site hosted courtesy of Byte Me!Computer Sales and Service, Inc.