Troop 117 - Coatesville, PA

11/14/2026

Shredding event at Messiah Lutheran church today… come out and see in until Noon!!!

11/13/2026

Have items you need shredded…. Then come see us tomorrow morning at Messiah Lutheran Church on Business 30 in Downingtown!
You stay in your warm car and our crew unloads for you!

They are also collecting food items, see graphics.

11/11/2026

Thank you to all veterans and their families for their sacrifices for this great nation of ours!

11/05/2026

Thanks to all who submitted their wreath orders!
If you missed our deadline, or are not local to Chester County any more, but still wish to order and support the troop, use the link below to order. These are a bit more & will be shipped directly to you, but the troop gets a commission on each item!

For quick reference, here is the link for direct ship orders:
https://vermontcenterwreaths.com/collections/affiliate-fundraising-products?ref=Troop

Vermont Center Wreaths crafts fresh holiday wreaths, garlands, and fundraising products with lasting fragrance, trusted quality, and family tradition.

10/31/2026

Troop 117 is once again collecting items for the Veterans at the Coatesville VA Hospital. Join us in making our Veterans holidays a little merrier!

How to Donate
- Drop-off: Wednesday nights from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Lutheran Church. (Gifts will be delivered in time for Christmas)
- Message us here to arrange delivery/pick up.

Donations requested by Wednesday, December 2, 2026.

Your donation is APPRECIATED!

Items Requested:
● Socks & New Slipper socks
● New T-shirts, underwear, wire-free bras
● Liquid Body Wash
● Denture cream/Paste
● Brush/Comb
● Powder & Deodorant
● Shaving Cream & Disposable Razors
● Toothbrush and Toothpaste
● Tissues
● Forever stamps
● Gift Cards to local stores (Walmart, Giant, etc.) or cash donations so the Troop can purchase items.

10/21/2026

Tonight’s the night: come visit during our Troop Open House!
Come for a meeting, join for a lifetime of adventure!
Meetings held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on 17th Ave., Wednesdays at 7pm.
Young men in grades 5-12th welcome!
Message us for information, with questions, or just to chat!

10/15/2026

Reminder to order your holiday wreaths and greens! Order deadline is Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Troop 117 is once again selling their long lasting, great smelling holiday wreaths and greens again this year! Wreaths and greens come from the great state of Vermont! Message us with orders and we’ll talk payment via that avenue! PayPal, Venmo, cash and check all accepted.

Pick up is local to the roundabout in West Brandywine, or delivery/meet up can be arranged. Orders arrive the week of Thanksgiving.

Thank you for supporting Scouting in Chester County!

10/15/2026

Be sure to add our Troop Open House to your calendar for next week!
Come for a meeting, join for a lifetime of adventure!
Meetings held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on 17th Ave., Wednesdays at 7pm.
Young men in grades 5-12th welcome!
Message us for information, with questions, or just to chat!

10/03/2026

Happy Fall…. It’s now time to begin thinking of Christmas 🎄 and order your holiday wreaths and greens!

Scouting America Troop 117 is once again selling their long lasting, great smelling holiday wreaths and greens again this year!
Message us with orders and we’ll talk payment via that avenue! PayPal, Venmo, cash and check all accepted.
Order deadline is October 21, 2026.

Pick up is local to the roundabout in West Brandywine, or delivery/meet up can be arranged.
Orders arrive the week of Thanksgiving.

Thank you for supporting Scouting in Chester County!

09/30/2026

Congratulations to our Troop members who completed their Order of the Arrow (OA) Ordeal this past weekend!
Welcome to the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service!