Setting Up
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Steve Carstens (right) and some OA members set up for the Buzz the Beard Family Day event in Campcraft.
Raffle Prizes
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Lodge Chief Luke Carstens announces prizes during Saturday morning breakfast at the 2017 September fellowship weekend.
Setting Up
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ed Dougherty Sr. (left) and Steve Carstens set up the Campcraft area at Camp Horseshoe for the Buzz the Beard Family Day carnival.
Taking a Break
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
These OA candidates take a water break before doing some exterior cleaning of the White House.
Inflatables
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here are some of the inflatable events that were brought in for the Buzz the Beard Family Day event at Camp Horseshoe.
Landscaping
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
This OA member does some landscaping around the new HSRAA project between the dining hall and the Scout showers at Camp Horseshoe.
Buzz the Beard
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A younger OA member shows his enthusiasm for the Buzz the Beard campaign by putting on a fake beard.
The Mastermind
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ed Dougherty Sr. is seen hear preparing for the carnival games at the Buzz the Beard Family Day event.
Golf Clubs
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
As part of the Buzz the Beard extravaganza, Trading Post Adviser Ed Dougherty brought lots of…. used golf clubs.
Inflatable Skeeball
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Skeeball, at Camp Horseshoe? True! This was one of the many inflatable events at the Buzz the Beard Family Day event.
Basektball Inflatable
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Tryouts for the next great NBA star were held at the Campcraft area during the Buzz the Beard Family Day event at Camp Horseshoe.
Jousting Inflatable
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here Scouts are having fun on the inflatable jousting thingy, brought in for the Buzz the Beard Family Day event.
Skeeball
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
A Scout tries out the skeeball inflatable at the Buzz the Beard Family Day event.
Balloon Darts
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Melissa Pendill (left) and Kelly Watson set up the balloon dart station at the Buzz the Beard Family Day event.
Cookout
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here the Boldin Family sets up for the Buzz the Beard Family Day cookout at Goodman Pavilion.
Lodge Officers
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here are some lodge officers, past and present, at the Buzz the Beard Family Day event.
Arriving for the Buzzing
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Audience members gather in Achgeketum circle to watch Tom Murphy lose his beard.
Gathering for the Buzz
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Octoraro 22 members start to gather for the Buzz the Beard event where Ranger Tom Murphy lost his beard of 44 years!
Bagpipes
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jim Harris led the charge into Achgeketum Circle for the main event of the 2017 September Fellowship weekend – Buzz the Beard!
Beard, Buzzed
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Ranger Tom Murphy, after his famous beard is removed at the Buzz the Beard event at the 2017 September Fellowship weekend.
Beardless at Last
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Here is another look at beardless Tom Murphy after having his beard shaved at the Buzz the Beard event.
Tom Murphy – Before and After
2017 – Contributed by Anthony J. DiAntonio
Tom Murphy, fresh after being buzzed, stands next to a picture of him still with the beard.
Prospecting
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Hohl family shows off their prospecting equipment at the Buzz the Beard family event.
AJ and Company
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Jeff Schaefer (left), Matt Griffin, and A.J. DiAntonio at the 2017 September Fellowship Weekend.
Cook Crew
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The September 2017 Fellowship Weekend Cook Crew – Edgar Gotshall, Bruce Goodman, and Eric Allison.
Andrew and Ray Coe
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Andrew Coe and Ray Coe at the 2017 September Fellowship Weekend.
Special Soiree
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The Buzz the Beard Platinum level members got a special dinner hosted in the Lodge Building with the beardless one, Tom Murphy.
Maître D' AJ
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
AJ DiAntonio played host to the special soiree held for Platinum members of the Buzz the Beard campaign.
Museum
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
Past Section NE-6B Chief Nick Dougherty (left) speaks with Mike DiDomenico about Octoraro Lodge 22’s memorabilia.
New Brotherhood Members
2017 – Contributed by Andrew Coe
The new brotherhood members of Octoraro Lodge 22 who sealed their membership at the 2017 Fall Fellowship weekend.
