The Blue Chip of Scout Troops

With History and Traditions Almost as Old as Scouting Itself.

We are known for our esprit de corps, discipline, uniforms,
marching, outdoor skills, high standards, older boys, pup tents,
and our rousing troop song.

Sponsored by Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue, Missouri
(a suburb of St. Louis).

The troop meets every Wednesday at 6:30 pm sharp.
Salem United Methodist Church
1200 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131

                 In Memoriam – Frederick Hurd Eppenberger

                                             January 27, 2022 at age 78

Fred came into the troop in 1956 and went on to become Moose patrol leader, a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, member of Order of the Arrow, troop bugler and a Baker.

Fred sold the very first “Seventeener” hat press. He was home for the summer from Bennington College in Vermont and was working with Dick Barnes developing the hat press when the took some on a drive to Chicago. He stopped at a State Highway Patrol office in Springfield, Illinois. He took several inside on a cold call and made the troop’s first sale.

As troop bugler, he was the one who blew “CHARGE!” on the very first Friday race to beat all the other troops to dinner at the mess hall at Camp Irondale.

Troop 17 is mighty proud of Fred Eppenberger.

Fred’s obituary may be viewed here.