X. TROOP 977 HISTORY
A. HISTORY
The first organizational meetings for the formation of Troop 977 began in November 1991. Doug Banner, District
Executive for the Apache District (which later became the Twin Arrows District) served as Scoutmaster during the
start-up of the Troop.
Rev. Bob Green, Pastor, and Bobby Taylor, Youth Minister, were instrumental in providing support from our chartering
organization - Arrow Heights Baptist Church. Charter members of the new Troop (the first Boy Scout Troop to be
sponsored by a Baptist Church in Broken Arrow) were:
John Beauchamp, Josh Collins, Jason Duffy, Chris Keech, Josh Keech, and Keith Mancinelli.
Adults involved in the organization and activation were:
Doug Alexander, Bob Baxter, Bill Coody and Ronnie LeCompte.
Being consistently active in Twin Arrows District and Indian Nations Council events and competitions became a part of
Troop 977. The Troop takes pride in camping monthly, working on skills while camping, and promoting advancement. As
a result, Troop 977 has received awards from active participation in Scout-O-Rama and regularly receives the National
Camping Award.
The participation of parents in assisting their sons and others in advancement has remained above average over the
years. Through their instruction and encouragement, many Scouts have advanced and learned.
The Scouts of Troop 977 appreciate the support of parents, former Scouts, the community and Arrow Heights Baptist
Church.
B. TROOP 977 EAGLE SCOUTS
Zachary Turnham - May 1994
Raygn Alexander - July 1994
George A. Cagle, III - August 1994
Christopher R. Keech - January 1997
Joshua W. Collins - January 1997
Joshua R. Keech - January 1998
Anthony J. Ciancio - August 2001
John S. Bender - October 2001
J. Aaron Bender - December 2003
W. Donnie Akehurst - February 2004
Dustin R. Akehurst - August 2004
Stephen Durler - March 2005
Jason Frisk - March 2005
Evan Westbrook - March 2007
Matthew Krause - May 2007
C. GOD AND COUNTRY
Austin Buchanan - July 2002
D. TROOP 977 SCOUTMASTERS
Bill Coody, Sr. - 1992 - 1993
Doug Alexander - 1993 - 1994
Lonnie Muse - 1995 - 1999
Ron Bender - 1999 -2005
Phillip Britton - 2005-
E. TROOP 977 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Doug Alexander - 1992 - 1993
Chuck Taylor - 1993 - 1994
Bill and Marilyn Froelich - 1994 - 1996
Bill Coody, Sr. - 1996 - 1997
John Ciancio - 1997 -2002
Co-Chairs:
Phil Lock - 2002-2003
David Durler - 2003-