ABOUT TROOP 32

Wow 81 years and counting!!

Troop 32 is celebrating 81 continuous years as a registered Boy Scout troop! We have grown in the last few years to a troop of 150+ boys and 130+ adults, that makes us one of the oldest and largest troop in Boy Scouting.

Our Story

During 1922, The National Knights of Columbus Convention adopted scouting as the official program for boys 12 to 15 years of age.  The Leadership of Knights of Columbus Council #759 chartered Boy Scouts of America Troop 32 on March 17, 1927.  Mr. George Cook was instrumental in organizing the troop.  When the troop was organized, there were fewer than 2,000 scouts in the Fort Worth Area Council.  On the 1931 troop registration, there were 35 boys.  The troop was made up of local boys, orphans, and a few who had transferred from other units.  Although the charter reflects Charles Gomer as Scoutmaster, it was generally recognized that the real leadership of Troop 32 was John Edward “old man” Gillespie through the first 49 years of the troop.  Dozens of orphans came to Troop 32 and found a father figure in J. E. Gillespie.  The troop now boasts a registered membership of over 140 scouts.  In the history of T32, there have been only five additional scoutmasters:  Mr. A. L. Crouch (the judge), Mr. Al Walker, Mr. Bruce Simonson (the bear), Mr. Jerry R. Lewis from Spring 2002 to Fall 2006, and currently Mr. Brian Polhemus.  The troop moved from its downtown Fort Worth, Texas meeting place to Keller, Texas in the early 1990’s.  The Troop typically meets each Tuesday night from 7:00PM to 8:30PM at the Knight's of Columbus Hall, 1709 Whitley Road in Keller, Texas. But please check our activities calendar to verify this as the best laid plans do change from time to time.  Meetings are led by the Senior Patrol Leader and his staff.  Plans for various activities are presented and voted on by the scout membership.  The troop has a scout membership of about 150 plus an adult membership of over 140 serving as assistant scoutmasters, committee members, and merit badge counselors. 
In May 2002, Troop 32 celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a celebration held at Keller High School.  
A 75th Anniversary Mass was held on Saturday, August 27, 2002.
The Charter Organization Representative is Mr. Louis Puente. Troop Committee Chair is Mr. Garey Ketcham. 

 

Troop 32 Senior Staff

March 2008 through August 2008

Senior Patrol Leader.........................................Andrew C.
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September 2007 through February 2008

Senior Patrol Leader.........................................Michael K.
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Librarian...........................................................Jordan C.
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March 2007 through August 2007

Senior Patrol Leader........................................Edward L.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader ................................Garrett B.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader ..............................Andrew C.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader ................................Damon P.
Troop Guide......................................................Robert G.
Troop Guide..........................................................Will G.
Troop Guide....................................................Michael K.
Troop Guide...................................................Marshall M.
Troop Guide...................................................Matthew M.
Troop Guide..........................................................Matt R.
Quartermaster...................................................Mitchell T.
Scribe.................................................................Jacob N.
Historian................................................................John P.
Librarian...............................................................Ben W.
Chaplain Aide.....................................................Colton P.
OA Representative................................................Ryan D.
Bugler.................................................................Dante L.
 

September 2006 through February 2007

Senior Patrol Leader........................................David H..
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader ..............................Robert D.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader ..............................Dakota F.
Troop Guide.......................................................Ben H.
Troop Guide...............................................Matthew M.
Troop Guide...............................................Marshall M.
Quartermaster................................................................
Scribe............................................................Garrett B.
Historian...........................................................Tyler D.
Librarian.............................................................Ben P.
Chaplain Aide.......................................................Leo G.
 OA Representative...........................................Edward L.

March 2006 through August 2006

Senior Patrol Leader........................................Austin L.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader (patrol leaders)......Damon P.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader (troop guides)............Matt R.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader (quartermasters).....Dakota F.
Troop Guide...................................................Robert D.
Troop Guide......................................................Jaren L.
Troop Guide......................................................Evan R.
Troop Guide.......................................................Ben H.
Troop Guide......................................................Josh H.
Quartermaster.....................................................Will G.
Scribe...............................................................Tyler D.
Historian..........................................................Craig C.
Librarian......................................................Andrew C.
Chaplain Aide..................................................Ethan D.
Bugler..........................................................Edward L.
 OA Representative..........................................David H.

September 2005 through February 2006

Senior Patrol Leader........................................Justin L.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader (patrol leaders)......David H.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader (troop guides).......Damon P.
Asst. Senior Patrol Leader (quartermaster)...Brandon T.
Troop Guide......................................................Jack F.
Troop Guide.....................................................Jaren L.
Troop Guide...............................................Marshall M.
Troop Guide.....................................................Matt R.
Troop Guide...................................................Aaron R.
Troop Guide...................................................Aaron K.
Quartermaster..............................................Mathew M.
Scribe...........................................................Edward L.
Historian......................................................Andrew C.
Librarian............................................................Leo G.
Chaplain Aide....................................................Nick T.
Chaplain Aide.....................................................Josh H.
Bugler............................................................Edward L.
       OA Representative...............................................Will G.      

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Wood Badge Beads Awarded in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007
Congratulations to these honorees

Mr. Schultz was awarded his Woodbadge Beads at February, 2007 Court of Honor
Mr. Ryan was awarded his Woodbadge Beads at November, 2006 Court of Honor
Mr. Polhemus was awarded his Woodbadge Beads at the August, 2006 Court of Honor
Mr. Gleason was awarded his Woodbadge Beads at the August, 2006 Court of Honor
Mr. Lewis was awarded his 3rd Woodbadge Bead (for serving as WB staff) in April, 2006
Mrs. Lewis was awarded her 3rd Woodbadge Bead (for serving as WB staff) in October, 2005
Mr. Marshall was awarded his Woodbadge Beads at the May, 2005 Court of Honor
Mr. Harbaugh was awarded his Woodbadge Beads at the May, 2005 Court of Honor
Mrs. Lewis was awarded her Woodbadge Beads at the August, 2004 Court of Honor
Mr. Lewis was awarded his Woodbadge Beads at the November, 2003 Court of Honor
Ms. Lowry was awarded her Woodbadge Beads at the May, 2003 Court of Honor

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