Troop History
Troop Nine-Four was inspired by the sense of adventure of some Scouts from several troops in the Anderson Creek area. They wanted a challenging program that was based on Scouting’s founding principle of a youth-led troop centered around the Patrol Method. Since they were unable to find what they were looking for, Troop Nine-Four was created. Anderson Creek POA, which was already the charter organization for Cub Scout Pack 757, was eager to expand its support of the Scouting program, and Troop Nine-Four was officially chartered in November of 2014. This craving for the challenges of a new adventure quickly spread to youth throughout the community, and today Troop Nine-four thrives as one of the premier troops in Occoneecchee Council.
Why the number 94?
Mr David N. Levinson was the principal developer of Anderson Creek Club. Having spent over 50 years in real estate development and construction throughout the country, Mr. Levinson called Anderson Creek Club the “crowning jewel” of his remarkable real estate career. As an Eagle Scout himself, he realized the value that Scouting would bring to the youth of the community. When forming a new Scout unit, the founders may choose the number that identifies it. To pay honor to Mr Levinson, the number 94 was chosen; the same number as his boyhood troop, where he had proudly earned the rank of Eagle Scout so many years ago.
The Troop Logo
The Troop Nine-Four logo is a combination of the Scouting American insignia and the logo of our charter partner, Anderson Creek Club POA. The fleur-de-lis has been used as the symbol of the Scouting Movement since its foundation in the early part of the 20th Century.
Troop Neckerchief
The Scout troop neckerchief is a symbol of identity, tradition, and practicality that originated with the founder of Scouting, Robert Baden-Powell. He first adopted the neckerchief in the late 1890s while serving with the British Army and later included it as a key part of the Scout uniform. Today, the tradition of the troop neckerchief persists as a symbol of shared identity and scouting heritage.
Troop Nine-Four’s custom neckerchiefs are grey with red piping. Grey is a transitional color, partway between black and white. This symbolizes that our Scouts are in a transition period of their lives, growing from youth into adulthood. In heraldry, the color red symbolizes strength and courage. Our Scouts consistently face challenges with strength and courage as the Scouting program shapes them into healthy, productive citizens for their community and their country.
Addition of Another Amazing Troop – Troop 94G
Starting in 2019, the BSA welcomed girls into its flagship program and changed the name of the program for tweens and teens from Boy Scouts to Scouts BSA. Sisters of Troop Nine-Four Scouts and several other girls from the community jumped at the opportunity to have as much fun as the boys had been having for years! Troop 94G became one of the first girl troops chartered in the Occoneechee Council. Then, starting in February of 2025, the entire organization became Scouting America to reflect its commitment to serving boys and girls in all programs. Troop 94B and Troop 94G are two distinct troops with separate youth and adult leaders; however, both troops share the same vision of delivering a great Scouting program to young people in Anderson Creek and the surrounding area.
Eagle Neckerchief
Each Scout who earns the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop Nine-Four receives an official Eagle Neckerchief with a unique number embroidered. All Eagle Scouts across Scouting America are eligible to wear this neckerchief; however, our Scouts’ Eagle Neckerchiefs have their own number. This symbolizes that although every Eagle has met the same demanding requirements of the rank, each Scout’s journey on the trail to Eagle is uniquely their own. Visit our Eagle Scout page to see a list of Scouts who attained the rank of Eagle Scout as members of Troop Nine-Four.