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NEW BERLIN – New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 held a series of events throughout late September and November including a fundraiser, drug awareness seminar, and an awards ceremony. Now the troop is planning events like a 75th anniversary ceremony for next year.

According to New Berlin Boy Scout Troop 61 Scoutmaster Kevin "Doc" Phillips, New Berlin's boy scouts have lead a variety of events in their community in the last few months, and still have many more events to come.

"The troop was recognized for the two service projects completed this fall – collecting 8 bags of trash around the lake at Millbrook Recreation Area in September and the collection of 512 food items for the New Berlin Food Pantry in November," said Phillips.

He thanked NBT Bank for their support in the food drive, and said around that time two scout leaders were appointed and inducted, one as troop quartermaster and the other as troop scribe.

"Congratulations to Connor who was appointed and inducted as Troop Quartermaster and Christopher who was appointed and inducted as Troop Scribe," he said. "Connor was also recognized as the top fundraiser during the troop’s Hike-a-Thon in October that raised $800."

Phillips said following the fundraising event, on November 13, scouts had the opportunity to learn about drug identification and abstinence with New Berlin Police Officer John Lowe.