Local scout troop getting back on its feet
Local members of the scout district are looking to revive the troop after a hiatus. Donated photo
Scout Troop 318 of Waynesville, a troop with over 60 years of history, will be making a fresh start after being shut down by COVID. In addition to two former Waynesville mayors among its alumni, it produced hundreds of Eagle Scouts over its more than 60 years history.
Now members of the local scout district are working to revive the troop and are recruiting potential leaders to guide the next phase of scouting in Waynesville. Currently there is a shortage of Scouting in Waynesville, so youth here are missing opportunities for outdoor activities, character building, leadership skills, and a wide range of interesting topics to learn about.
However, rather than starting from scratch, some of the resources of a more established troop are in place. The biggest missing ingredient is adult leadership, and the troop is seeking volunteers.
There will be a meeting with refreshments at the Troop 318 Scout Hut in Waynesville on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss this opportunity in more detail. The Scout Hut is located in the East Street Park at 372 Howell Street. Any questions can be directed toward John Mills at 828.593.8501 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. A youth recruiting meeting will be held at the same location two weeks later on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
