ADULTS
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Obituary for Norman “Ward” Miles
Norman “Ward” Miles , 84, of West Belmar, NJ peacefully passed away with his family at his side on September 1, 2018 after a difficult and brave battle with illness over the last year. Born in Newark, to Norman R and Lillian Miles, he moved with his family to West Belmar at the age of six. He attended West Belmar School, graduated from Asbury Park High School in 1951 and earned his Masters Degree in Business Administration from Monmouth College. He worked and then operated, along with his brothers, the family business, E.N.Plates, Inc Stationery & Office Supplies, in Newark from 1953-1999.
The ultimate family man, Ward remained, to the very end, dedicated to Lois, his wife of 63 years, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also an active and long time community volunteer, once recognized as the Citizen of the Year in Wall Township. He was active with the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts for over 54 years serving as a Den Leader and Cubmaster at Pack 78 in West Belmar, Scoutmaster of Troop 194 in Wall Township and Committee member of Troop 82, Allenwood. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award for his county wide volunteer efforts. He also served as Commissary advisor and Lodge Advisor of Na-Tsi-Hi Lodge 71 Order of the Arrow where he was bestowed a lifetime membership for his dedication. He was a Woodbadge training recipient and instructor and seven time Philmont Scout Range expedition leader.
For many years he, along with his wife Lois, were fixtures as volunteers at the West Belmar School Field Day-cooking and serving refreshments to the students and families. Ward was a 66 year member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belmar, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Elder and Trustee during his adult years.
Ward was predeceased by his younger brother Grant G Miles. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lois Jean (Sawyer), His children and their spouses-Mark(Nannette)of West Belmar, Gary (Toni)of Jackson, Gregg (Christine)of Wall Township, Edward(Cheryl) of Brick and his loving daughter and caretaker in his final years, Penny Miles (Don) Sanservino of West Belmar. “Pop” is also survived by his 14 adoring grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Also grieving his death are his brother Edward Miles and wife Susan (West Belmar) and beloved “little sister” Margaret (Peggy) Strecker and her husband David (Mantua, Ohio), and his many nieces and nephews.
The ultimate family man, Ward remained, to the very end, dedicated to Lois, his wife of 63 years, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was also an active and long time community volunteer, once recognized as the Citizen of the Year in Wall Township. He was active with the Monmouth Council Boy Scouts for over 54 years serving as a Den Leader and Cubmaster at Pack 78 in West Belmar, Scoutmaster of Troop 194 in Wall Township and Committee member of Troop 82, Allenwood. He was awarded the Silver Beaver Award for his county wide volunteer efforts. He also served as Commissary advisor and Lodge Advisor of Na-Tsi-Hi Lodge 71 Order of the Arrow where he was bestowed a lifetime membership for his dedication. He was a Woodbadge training recipient and instructor and seven time Philmont Scout Range expedition leader.
For many years he, along with his wife Lois, were fixtures as volunteers at the West Belmar School Field Day-cooking and serving refreshments to the students and families. Ward was a 66 year member of the First Presbyterian Church of Belmar, serving as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Elder and Trustee during his adult years.
Ward was predeceased by his younger brother Grant G Miles. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lois Jean (Sawyer), His children and their spouses-Mark(Nannette)of West Belmar, Gary (Toni)of Jackson, Gregg (Christine)of Wall Township, Edward(Cheryl) of Brick and his loving daughter and caretaker in his final years, Penny Miles (Don) Sanservino of West Belmar. “Pop” is also survived by his 14 adoring grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Also grieving his death are his brother Edward Miles and wife Susan (West Belmar) and beloved “little sister” Margaret (Peggy) Strecker and her husband David (Mantua, Ohio), and his many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a visitation Wednesday, September 5, from 4:00pm -8:00 PM at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Rd, Manasquan, NJ with a prayer service to begin at 7 pm.
Burial at a time to be yet determined. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Troop 82, BSA c/o James Milton 1023 17th Avenue Wall, NJ 07719. To send condolences to the family please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com.
MERIT BADGES
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The Troop 82 Library
New arrivals include: Astronomy, Canoeing, Cooking, Fishing,
Fly Fishing, Motorboating, and Water Sports
Please see a troop librarian for more details or to check out a book. !!!Please donate books you are not using any more!!!
So we can continue to expand the Troop library
Thanks for your support!
Troop 82 Library Inventory- See Below |
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Right here: MERIT BADGE COUNCILORS LIST
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SUMMER CAMP
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Summer Camp 2019 |
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Troop 82 Will Attend Week 4 |
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FILES:Merit Badge Details (This years Selection Form including pre-requisites and difficulty) BSA Medical Form (This is the BSA Medical form required for the troop and Forestburg) Forestburg Summer Camp for New Parents (This is a Presentation for New Parents) |
ACTIVITIES
Jambo 2021 |
 July 18, 2021 |
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WORLD Jambo 2019 |
July 22, 2019 |
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Round Valley Hike in Camp
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 December 8, 2017 |
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Canoe Trip
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 January 18-19, 2019 |
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Camp Colin FSR Shakedown
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 January 25-26, 2019 |
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FSR Summerburg
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 January 25-26, 2019 |
LIFE
Life
Life is the second-highest rank attainable, above Star and below Eagle. Life is awarded when the Scout serves actively in the troop, team or crew, serves in a position of responsibility for six months, and performs six hours of community service.[6] A Scout must also earn five merit badges (at least three of which must be required for the rank of Eagle) for a total of 11, including the six previously earned. Finally, the Scout must pass a Scoutmaster conference, and board of review.
Life was originally lower than Star, and originally required earning five specific merit badges concerned with health and fitness (First Aid, Lifesaving, Public Health, Personal Health and Athletics). The ranks were switched in the 1920s, following a decision to recognize the five-pointed star as a symbol of the five badges needed to earn that rank. The Life heart came to symbolize achievement in health and fitness, as the First Aid merit badge was required for both Life and Eagle until 1972, when it became required for all ranks above First Class.
STAR
Star
Star is the rank above First Class and below Life Scout. It is the third-highest rank. Star is awarded when the Scout serves actively in the troop, team or crew in a position of responsibility for at least 4 months; performs at least six hours of community service; and earns six merit badges (four of which must be among the 13 required for Eagle Scout rank).
Initially, the Life badge was awarded for five merit badges and the Star badge was awarded for ten. The order was reversed in the 1920s when it was decided that the five-pointed star of Star Scout better represented the five merit badges required for first rank above First Class. That symbolism disappeared when the number of merit badges required for Star was increased to six in 1990.
FIRST CLASS
First Class
First Class is the rank above Second Class and below Star Scout. A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but must earn them in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit. At this point, Scouts stop focusing on the Scout skills, and start working on leadership.[4]
Originally, First Class was the all around Scout and the final and highest rank. Later ranks were originally recognitions of earning merit badges beyond First Class, and not properly ranks. Now these additional ranks form a second tier where Scouts can further develop leadership skills and explore potential vocations and avocations through the merit badge program.
Although Eagle is the highest rank and one all Scouts should strive for, the number of Scouts achieving First Class within one year of joining is still one of the key measures of unit effectiveness. Studies[13] purportedly have shown that if a Scout achieves First Class within a year of joining, he typically stays in the Scout program for at least three years. Scouts who do so are purportedly more likely to retain Scout values as an adult and achieve the BSA primary mission of “producing useful citizens”.[13]
From 1972 to 1990, the First Aid merit badge was required for First Class rank. After 1990, this was replaced with a series of requirements to demonstrate awareness of advanced first aid techniques, including CPR. A sixth merit badge was added to the requirement for Star rank at that time to maintain its overall requirement of 21 merit badges, and First Aid is still one of the merit badges that is mandatory for Eagle Scout.
SECOND CLASS
Second Class
Second Class is the rank above Tenderfoot and below First Class. A Scout can work on the requirements for the Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks at the same time, but must be earned in sequence. The badge is awarded when the Scout completes requirements in the areas of Scoutcraft, physical fitness, citizenship, personal growth and Scout Spirit.