Scout Troop 13 honored with Spirit of St. Charles Award

Just a few months before St. Charles Scout Troop 13 celebrates its 100th anniversary, its members have another reason to celebrate.

The troop was presented with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award” at the Nov. 3 St. Charles City Council meeting.

Ward 5 Alderman Steve Weber said he was proud to recognize the more than 60 scouts and their 42 dedicated leaders. Weber was joined by Alderman Ed Bessner in presenting the award.

“Tonight, we celebrate a group of young leaders who embody the future of St. Charles and who already demonstrate remarkable service to our community,” Weber said. “For nearly a century, Troop 13 has helped shape young people into leaders of character, responsibility and civic engagement.”

Troop 13 will be celebrating its centennial on Feb. 21, 2026. Weber called its service “a century of shaping the character of our city.”

In addition to marching in the St. Charles Memorial Day Parade every year and volunteering for city events, the troop runs the city’s U.S. Flag Program. On Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Patriots Day and Veterans Day, the troop helps transform the city into a sea of stars and stripes.

Since starting the program in 2018, the troop has recruited more than 150 homes to participate in the program.

You can learn more about Troop 13 by visiting troopwebhost.org/Troop13StCharles/Index.htm.