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The Legion Times September 2025 Volume 107, Issue 2
Troop 1096 has been very active in the community this month, participating in several service events. The troop helped pack 1,500 backpacks for students, donated backpacks to Florence ISD Students, distributed shoes at a "StepN2 Success" event, and still managed to have a campout at Longhorn Council's Camp Tahuaya to work on merit badges. These activities highlight the troop's commitment to giving back to the community and helping those in need, while still learning outdoor skills.
On Saturday, August 2nd, Post 174 hosted a special luncheon at the Georgetown Country Club to celebrate its annual report on Post status. The event honored two newly installed officers, and the Commander recognized members of Troop 1096 for their continued support of the Post, the scout hen gave Post members a "Thank you for supporting scouting" patch.
The Legion Times
September 2025
Volume 107, Issue 2
Williamson County Sun
August 7, 2025
At the recent Florence Elementary School ribbon-cutting ceremony, Boy Scout Troop 1096 proudly participated by raising the flags. They joined a large crowd of community members, including parents, teachers, and local officials, to celebrate the opening of the new school. The Scouts' role helped set a respectful and celebratory tone for the event.
Troop 1096 has been very active in their community this summer. The Scouts handed out water at the Round Rock 4th of July parade and learned about drug awareness from the local police department. They also traveled to Waco to explore the Mammoth National Monument and tour the Dr. Pepper Museum.
The Legion Times
August 2025
Volume 107, Issue 1
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Troop 1096 attended Lost Pines Scout Ranch summer camp in Bastrop. They earned sixteen awards, including merit badges and a camping award for their troop. The Scouts participated in activities like archery, paddleboarding, and building a cardboard boat.
The Legion Times
July 2025
Volume 106, Issue 12
The Legion Times
March 2025
Volume 106, Issue 8
Eagle Scout Corwin Diaz of Troop 1096 was named San Gabriel District Scout of the Year for 2025, recognized for his continued involvement in scouting and community service. He received the award at a district potluck and also presented a report at the Texas State Capitol.
The Legion Times
February 2025
Volume 106, Issue 7
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Troop 1096, chartered by American Legion Post 174 in Georgetown, Texas, participated in Sol Mayer Winter Camp and the annual Tayhauha Fish-O-Ree , during the busy Winter Season
San Gabriel District News
January 26th, 2025
Corwin Diaz from Troop 1096 in Georgetown, Texas has been named the District Scout of the Year 2024. Corwin was also chosen to represent the Capital Area Council during the annual "Report to State" event.
The Legion Times
January 2025
Volume 106, Issue 6
Troop 1096 celebrated the Christmas Season by participating in the Christmas Stroll Parade with Pack 151 and American Legion Post 174, highlighting law enforcement, firefighters, nurses, doctors, service members, and veterans as superheroes.
Williamson County Sun
September 15, 2024
Volume 50 No.17
Troop 1096 Scouts honored the First Responders who lost their lives in the line of duty during the World Trade Center Attacks by participating in Georgetown's Annual Memorial Stair Climb on the 23rd Anniversary of the tragic event.
The Legion Times August 2024, Volume 106, Issue 2
The Legion Times August 2024, Volume 106, Issue 1
The Legion Times July 2024, Volume 105, Issue 12
Troop 1096 Scouts celebrated Flag day with the support of their chartered organization American Legion Post 174 by distributing over 800 flag pins.
Troop 1096 Scouts celebrated Memorial Day and provided support to American Legion Post 354 by posting the colors during the Memorial Day Ceremony
The Legion Times June 2024, Volume 105, Issue 11
Troop 1096 Scouts provided support to their chartered organization by participating in the Annual Red Poppy Parade
The Williamson County Sun, April 7th 2024
Troop 1096 celebrates it's first Eagle Scout of the Troop with help from the American Legion Post 174
The Legion Times, April 2024, Vol 105, Issue 9
The Legion Times, March 2024, Vol 105, Issue 8
Troop 1096 provided support to their Chartered Organization for their annual Chili Cook-off
The Williamson County Sun, January 21st, 2024
Troop 1096 scouts provided over 600 hours of service to the community for 2023
The Legion Times, January 2024, Vol 105, Issue 6
Troop 1096 used a grant provided by the ShareTheWill Foundation to make and mail Christmas cards to all the American Legion Post Members
Williamson County Sun, November 29,2023
Troop 1096 scouts provide support to the ShareTheWill Foundation in providing holidays meals for the community.
The Legion Times, June 2023, Vol 104, Issue 11
Troop 1096 scouts provide support to the American Legion Post for the District Convention
Williamson County Sun, March 19th, 2023
Troop 1096 scouts provide support to the American Legion Post distributing well wishes and gifts for St. Patrick's Day to First Responders