Troop 832 History
Founded in Walnut Creek, California in September 1979. More than four decades of youth-led outdoor adventure, Eagle service projects, and adult mentorship.
Founded in Walnut Creek, California in September 1979. More than four decades of youth-led outdoor adventure, Eagle service projects, and adult mentorship.
From sixteen charter Scouts in 1979 to a unified family troop for boys and girls in Walnut Creek.
Troop 832 was originally founded in Walnut Creek, California in September 1979 under founding Scoutmaster Dick Krieger. Sixteen original members formed the charter troop: Jeff Kimball, Dave Lindsay, Bruce Hahn, Hal Weck, Tim Kimball, Eric Glasser, Mike Giomi, Mark Chuberka, Ross Pirkle, Dave Witt, Mark Daniels, Jeff Keys, Tom Krieger, Blair Stientjes, Greg Hurlbut, and Rudy Oest. Original charter members Jeff Kimball and Bruce Hahn were Eagle Scouts.
From 1979 until 2016, the unit was chartered by The Parents of Troop 832 and met at Valle Verde Elementary School within the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council. In 2016, the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek became the troop's chartered organization, and in September 2017 the troop moved its weekly meetings from Valle Verde Elementary School to Northgate High School.
Guided by youth leadership, the Patrol Leaders' Council voted unanimously in May 2015 to register Troop 832 with Scouts for Equality. In 2019, the troop welcomed young women by launching linked unit Troop 832G alongside Troop 832B, joined the newly merged Golden Gate Area Council in 2020, and converted into a unified Scouting America family unit in 2026.
Key charter milestones, meeting homes, and service traditions that have shaped Troop 832 in Walnut Creek since 1979.
Troop 832 is founded in Walnut Creek, California under original Scoutmaster Dick Krieger, chartered by The Parents of Troop 832 within the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council and meeting at Valle Verde Elementary School. Sixteen charter Scouts sign the September 30, 1979 founding roster, including charter Eagle Scouts Jeff Kimball and Bruce Hahn.
Troop 832 Life Scout Trevor Tonsing passes away at age 16 from congenital heart disease and receives the posthumous Spirit of the Eagle Award. His planned Eagle Scout project making handmade fleece blankets for young patients at Children's Hospital Oakland inspires Trevor's Eagle Blanket Foundation, starting Troop 832's annual December blanket-making service day with senior residents at The Kensington in Walnut Creek.
By unanimous vote of the youth Patrol Leaders' Council, Troop 832 registers with Scouts for Equality, affirming that all youth, families, and adult leaders are welcome in the troop regardless of background, belief, or orientation.
After more than three decades chartered by The Parents of Troop 832, the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek becomes Troop 832's chartered organization in 2016, with Mike Lommel serving as the first Rotary Chartered Organization Representative from 2016 to 2017.
Troop 832 moves its weekly school-year Tuesday meetings in Walnut Creek from Valle Verde Elementary School to Northgate High School.
When Scouts BSA opens to young women nationwide, Troop 832 launches linked unit Troop 832G under inaugural Scoutmaster Jennifer Stanton alongside Troop 832B Scoutmaster Mike Stanton.
Mt. Diablo Silverado Council merges with neighboring Bay Area councils to form the Golden Gate Area Council while Troop 832 keeps outdoor patrol activities running throughout 2020 with open-air outings at Sugarloaf Open Space.
With the support of the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek, linked units Troop 832B and Troop 832G combine into a single Scouting America family unit serving both boys and girls together in one troop.
Paul Howett becomes Scoutmaster in January 2026 as Mike Stanton transitions to Assistant Scoutmaster. On March 7, 2026, Golden Gate Area Council honors Committee Chair Jennifer Stanton with the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to youth, and Angelo Bell, Simon Keese, and Trent Stanton achieve the Eagle Scout rank in 2026.
Earning the Eagle Scout rank requires years of outdoor skill mastery, troop leadership, and planning and leading a lasting community service project in Walnut Creek and the East Bay.
An active Troop 832 Life Scout who passed away in December 2009 at age 16, Trevor was posthumously awarded the Spirit of the Eagle Award. His planned Eagle Scout service project making comfort blankets for young patients at Children's Hospital Oakland grew into Trevor's Eagle Blanket Foundation, which Troop 832 honors every December by crafting fleece blankets alongside senior residents at The Kensington in Walnut Creek.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review in 2026.
Completed Eagle Board of Review on July 7, 2026; Court of Honor August 1, 2026.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review in January 2026.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review in late 2024.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review in late 2024.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review in early 2024.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on June 15, 2022.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on June 16, 2021.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on May 20, 2021.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review in late 2020.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on October 20, 2020.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on June 9, 2020.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on November 13, 2019.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on June 12, 2019.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on October 10, 2018.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on September 19, 2018.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on November 8, 2017.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on September 13, 2017.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on September 13, 2017.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on August 9, 2017.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on April 12, 2017.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on March 8, 2017.
Completed Eagle Scout Board of Review on July 13, 2016.
Charter Eagle Scout and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster at Troop 832's September 1979 founding.
Charter Eagle Scout and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader at Troop 832's September 1979 founding.
Every Scouting America troop is guided by a volunteer Key 3: the Scoutmaster, Committee Chair, and Chartered Organization Representative. Troop 832 maintains a proud tradition of Wood Badge-trained Key 3 volunteers supporting our youth leaders.
Coaches the Senior Patrol Leader and youth officers in delivering a safe, Scout-led outdoor program.
scoutmaster@troop832.orgCurrent Scoutmaster of Troop 832.
Scoutmaster of Troop 832B; Assistant Scoutmaster from 2016 to 2018 and since January 2026.
Inaugural Scoutmaster of Troop 832G at its 2019 launch.
Scoutmaster of Troop 832 before serving as Committee Chair.
Scoutmaster of Troop 832 prior to Michael S. Powell; later served as Assistant Scoutmaster and Life-to-Eagle Coach.
Original founding Scoutmaster when Troop 832 was established in Walnut Creek in September 1979.
Leads the parent volunteer committee, Boards of Review, annual rechartering, finances, and campout logistics.
committeechair@troop832.orgCurrent Committee Chair; recipient of the 2026 Golden Gate Area Council Silver Beaver Award.
Troop Committee Chair serving after Michael S. Powell through 2025.
Committee Chair for linked units Troop 832B and Troop 832G.
Troop Committee Chair supporting campout and advancement operations.
Represents our charter partner, the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek, which became the troop's chartered organization in 2016 after 37 years chartered by The Parents of Troop 832.
charter@troop832.orgCurrent Chartered Organization Representative and Executive Officer for the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek.
Chartered Organization Representative for the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek during the launch of Troop 832G.
Inaugural Chartered Organization Representative for the Rotary Club of Walnut Creek when Rotary assumed the charter in 2016.
Original chartered organization sponsoring Troop 832 from September 1979 until 2016.
“A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room.” Lord Robert Baden-Powell
