BSA Troop 1880 Richmond, TX

08/20/2026

⚜️ Celebrating Troop 1880! ⚜️

Our Scouts have been putting in the WORK! Troop 1880 has had so much to celebrate so far this year. Through service, leadership, adventure, training, and advancement, our Scouts continue to demonstrate what it means to learn, grow, and lead.

🏅 259 Merit Badges earned
👋 8 new Scouts welcomed to the troop
⬆️ 23 Rank Advancements recognized
🏆 21 Special Awards recognized

And those numbers only begin to tell the story!

Our rank advancements included:
⚜️ 6 Scout advancements
⚜️ 7 Tenderfoot advancements
⚜️ 1 Second Class advancement
⚜️ 1 First Class advancement
⚜️ 1 Star advancement
⚜️ 3 Life advancements
🦅 5 Eagle Scout advancements

Our Scouts were also recognized for achievements in faith, service, leadership, outdoor skills, aquatics, conservation, training, and more, including:
🙏 11 Religious Emblems
🏹 4 Scouts inducted into the Order of the Arrow
🪓 9 Totin’ Chip Emblems
🔥 Firem’n Chit recognition
🎖️ 2 Den Chief Service Awards
🏅 1 National Certificate of Merit
🌎 1 World Conservation Emblem
🚣 1 Whitewater Rafting Award
🏊 5 BSA Mile Swim Awards
🏄 1 Stand Up Paddleboarding Award
🏕️ National Outdoor Achievement Award recognitions and devices in Aquatics and Camping
📚 2 Scouts completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)

And among those rank advancements were 5 Scouts who achieved Scouting’s highest rank — Eagle Scout! 🦅

That is a LOT of hard work, dedication, service, adventure, and growth packed into just a few months!

Every merit badge represents a new skill learned. Every rank represents another step forward. Every award represents dedication and achievement. And every experience is helping shape the next generation of leaders.

Way to go, Troop 1880! We are incredibly proud of all you continue to accomplish! 💙⚜️

05/18/2026

🦅 Troop 1880 proudly celebrates another Eagle Scout! 🦅

Becoming an Eagle Scout is more than an award. It is a reflection of character, commitment, and dedication to serving others. Today, we proudly recognize another young leader who has left his mark on Troop 1880 and the Scouting community.

Congratulations to Mason Lilley on this outstanding accomplishment and on joining the distinguished ranks of Eagle Scouts! Your Troop 1880 family is incredibly proud of you and excited to see all that your future holds. 👏🏽🎉🦅

05/18/2026

🦅 The trail to Eagle is not an easy one — and that’s what makes this achievement so special.

Troop 1880 proudly celebrates our newest Eagle Scout! This milestone represents years of hard work, growth, leadership, service, and unwavering commitment.

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement that lasts a lifetime, and today we honor the dedication it took to reach this moment.

Congratulations to James Lewis on joining the distinguished ranks of Eagle Scouts. Your Troop 1880 family is proud to celebrate you! 🎉👏🏽🦅

04/06/2026

Join us in congratulating our very own Scout, Elijah Alade, on this incredible achievement! 🎉🦅

Elijah was recognized with the 2025 Coastal Plains District International Eagle Project of the Year award for his outstanding Eagle Scout project. His project made a meaningful impact by building bookshelves for a school in Dominica, creating a lasting resource for students and their learning environment.

We are so proud of your leadership, service, and dedication, Elijah. This is what Scouting is all about!

🎥 Check out the video below to see his project in action!

03/24/2026

03/06/2026

🎉🦅 Congratulations to Troop 1880’s Newest Eagle Scout! 🦅🎉

Please join us in congratulating Hayden Furby, who has officially earned the rank of Eagle Scout!

Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout represents years of dedication, leadership, service, and commitment to living the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Hayden’s hard work and perseverance have led him to this remarkable milestone, and we are incredibly proud of the example he has set for the Scouts who follow in his footsteps.

Throughout his Scouting journey, Hayden has demonstrated strong character, leadership, and a willingness to serve others — qualities that define what it means to be an Eagle Scout. He now joins a distinguished legacy of Eagle Scouts from Troop 1880 who continue to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

👏👏 Congratulations, Hayden! 👏👏
Your Troop 1880 family is proud of you!

01/18/2026

🌟 Troop 1880 Scout Spotlight 🌟
Meet this month’s featured Scout: Eric Baade
🔹 Age: 14
🔹 Rank: Life Scout

🏕️ Luxury item he’d bring to camp:
A light chair — because a little comfort goes a long way after a full day of adventure!

⚜️ What being a Scout means to Eric:
“Being able to put on a uniform, have Scout spirit, and follow the Scout Oath and Law.”

⭐ A Scouting accomplishment he’s proud of:
Stepping into the role of Senior Patrol Leader and finding a way to lead and do it well.

Eric’s leadership, commitment, and Scout spirit continue to make a positive impact on Troop 1880. We’re proud to highlight his journey and excited to see where Scouting takes him next!

👏 Well done, Eric!

01/05/2026

🌟 Scouts in Action 🌟
When preparation meets character, incredible things happen.

During this Winter Camp, one of our Scouts suffered a fractured ankle. Thanks to the quick thinking, calm leadership, and hands-on knowledge of two fellow Scouts – Talriq Jackson (Scout Rank) and Mason Molina (Scout Rank) – the situation was handled with care and confidence. Drawing on what they learned in their First Aid Merit Badge, taught by our very own scout leader, Jonathan Davis, these Scouts assessed the injury, provided immediate assistance, and safely helped their fellow Scout return to home base so he could receive further medical care.

This moment is a powerful reminder that merit badges are more than requirements. They are life skills. The diligence these Scouts showed in retaining their training and applying it under pressure made a real difference when it mattered most.
We are incredibly proud of these young leaders for living the Scout Oath and Law through action, compassion, and preparedness. Well done! 👏

⚜️ Prepared. Capable. Caring. ⚜️

01/05/2026

🌟 Troop 1880 walks into the new year with so much to celebrate and be proud of. 🌟

We closed out 2025 with our tri-annual Court of Honor, recognizing both Scouts and leaders for their commitment, service, and dedication to our troop.

Since our last Court of Honor in August 2025, we have:
⚜️ Welcomed 2 new Scouts into our troop
🚣‍♂️ Camped at Inks Lake in September, where Scouts enjoyed canoeing
🏕️ Participated in Trail to Troop in October to recruit new Scouts
🥾 Camped at Goose Island in November, hiking and exploring the outdoors
🦅 Supported Hayden Furby’s Eagle Project in November
🚴 Camped in Huntsville in December, biking the trails together

Our Scouts have been incredibly productive during this time, completing training and earning:
🏅 23 Merit Badges
🏆 11 Rank Advancements
🎖️ 13 Special Awards

Among these accomplishments:
🏊‍♂️ 5 Scouts earned the BSA Mile Swim Award, with one Scout also earning the Stand Up Paddleboarding Award
⭐ Rank advancements included Scout, Tenderfoot, Star, and Life
📚 2 Scouts completed ILST, preparing them for future leadership roles

Leadership continues to be a cornerstone of Scouting. We proudly recognized 15 Scouts who are stepping into positions of responsibility as Troop 1880’s next generation of leaders.

We also celebrated special honors within our troop:
⚜️ 4 Scouts and 1 Adult Leader were selected to join the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s honor society recognizing those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law
👏 4 Adult Leaders received award recognition for training completions and JTE achievements

These accomplishments reflect the dedication, teamwork, and Scout spirit that define Troop 1880. Congratulations to all of our Scouts and leaders. We’re excited to see what the next adventure brings!

12/01/2025

🌟 Troop 1880 Scout Spotlight 🌟
Meet this month’s featured Scout: Hayden Furby
🔹 Age: 17
🔹 Rank: Life Scout

How long have you been in Scouting?
“I started in Scouts as a Tiger Cub in 1st grade, and I’ve stayed in Scouting since then.”

What’s one skill you’ve learned in Scouting that you’re proud of?
“I have learned what it means to be a good leader and how to support the newer Scouts.”

What advice would you give a younger Scout just starting out?
“Scouting is about having fun while learning useful skills. No matter how difficult the climb may be, you can climb and get to the top to achieve whatever you are trying to achieve.”

We are so proud of Hayden for his commitment to Scouting, his dedication, and the leadership he brings to Troop 1880! 💪🔥