Boy Scout Troop 66 meets NJ Search and Rescue

Boy Scout Troop 66 hosted a visit by Stu and Paula Mavros from New Jersey Search and Rescue on Wednesday December 17, 2014. NJSAR (http://www.njsar.org) is an organization of men and women dedicated to providing emergency services to people who may be lost or injured in remote areas. They are an official resource of the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management and are dispatched by the Bergen County Police Communication Center.

The Mavros’ gave a presentation to the Scouts about how to stay safe and what to do if you are lost. The Scouts viewed a video by the National Park Ranger which followed an example of a lost child case from start to finish. The Mavros’ also discussed survival kits and the basic rules for survival if lost in the woods. The Scouts enjoyed the presentation and refresher on survival basics, but the best part of the evening was meeting Zippy.

Zippy, a 2 year old German Shepherd, is being trained as a Search and Rescue Dog and was very excited to meet the Scouts! Troop 66 had a great presentation and is thankful to NJSAR, the Mavros’ and Zippy for coming down to visit.

Troop 66 was founded in 1957 in Matawan, NJ and provides an active year round outdoor program for boys in 5th grade and above. Troop 66 meets weekly on Wednesday evenings during the School year from 7:30-9:00pm at the Matawan United Methodist Church. The Church is located on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Church Street in Aberdeen. If you are interested in Scouting, please visit our website at http://www.troop66matawan.com or find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Troop66Matawan.