The Daniel R. Olsen American Legion Post 594, located in Eagan, is pleased to announce that it is chartering BSA Scout Troop 449, also in Eagan. American Legion Post 594 voted to become the chartering organization at its March 2022 meeting. Pictured at the charter signing are Troop Committee Chair Steve Worner, Scout Sean Stevenson, Post Commander Wayne Beierman, and Chaplain Rev. Cindy Yanchury, with photography by Troop Scoutmaster Jon Stevenson.
Pillars of the American Legion include actively supporting children and youth activities. The Eagan Post supports these pillars by sponsoring: Boys State, Oratorical Competition, Legacy Scholarships, and educating children, youth and adults on the proper use and retirement of the American Flag.
Youth and children activities championed by Post 594 include supporting ways to strengthen the family, organizations for children in need, and providing our community with well-grounded programs to provide hope and opportunity for young people.
The Legion Post 594 looks forward to working closely with Troop 449 and other local Boy and Girl Scouts troops seeking to participate in patriotic events, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Retirement Ceremonies and BSA merit badge counseling.
BSA Scout Troop 449 meets at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan where Rev. Yanchury is Minister of Faith Formation. Rev. Yanchury also serves as Eagan Police Department Chaplain and Post 594 Chaplain.
Troop 449 outdoor activities are plentiful, and scouts demonstrate their leadership skills at Tomahawk Scout Reservation in Wisconsin, and on high adventure camping trips such as Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, Sea Base in Florida, and Northern Tier and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.
Troop 449 and has a strong history developing leaders focused on achievement, citizenship, and service, and includes 58 Eagle Scouts since 2001. Even through the pandemic limitations starting in 2020, 11 scouts from Eagan Troop 449 earn BSA’s highest rank. While many of the boy scouts in Troop 449 were in Cub Scouts prior to joining troop, all boys ages 11-17 are eligible. BSA offers programs open to all youth ages 5 to 21; visit northernstar.org/program-levels for more information. Troop 449 invites you to visit in person on Monday evenings (troop449.wordpress.com) and American Legion Post 594 always welcomes new members–contact Wayne Beierman (post594.org) for more information.
