Camp Pellissippi Caboose

I was talking with a fellow Scouter today about Camp Pellissippi and a question came up that I can’t answer. He told me that when he was a scout at Camp Pellissippi, there was a railroad caboose near the entrance of camp. His question, and mine, is what happened to it? When was it removed and where was it taken? Does anyone know? If so, please enlighten the group.

Also to report on some other Camp Pellissippi news, the Anna Bruce Campmaster Cabin is all but finished. This cabin will be used by the Campmaster Corps, a group of trained volunteers who will serve as camp hosts for both Camp Pellissippi and Camp Buck Toms.

On May 23, the 2nd Annual Bikers for Scouts Benefit Ride will take place starting at Tommy’s Motorsports, 2401 Andersonville Highway. All proceeds will benefit the continuing restoration of Camp Pellissippi. Last year’s ride allowed for electricity to be extended to some of the renovated buildings at camp. The Arthur Wood Lodge now has electricity and the Carter Cabin will hopefully have power soon.

As long as we are talking about camp, I want to encourage everyone to consider a $25 donation to the Campership Fund. All proceeds will help send Scouts to camp. In return, the donor will receive a dated limited edition shoulder patch. This is a great program to help needy Scouts. Money is very tight this year and for those needy Scouts, a Campership may be their only way to go to camp.