Venturing Crew 862

Venturing Crew 862 is a chartered Venturing program of the Boy Scouts of America. We portray the 13th Tennessee Infantry Regiment and the Shelby County Aid Society in the War Between the States.

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

-George Santayana

Ideological Disclaimer:

By displaying Confederate flags on this site, we by no means intend to demonstrate acceptance of or support for organizations that utilize the depiction of said flags as emblems of racism/social degradation. We find it distasteful that organizations continue to forget the true historical value of remembering the actions of men and women in molding this nation, and use the flags of that period to symbolize their ignorance and hatred.

Adult Contacts

Phil Smanski - Military Leader webmaster_crew862@comcast.net

Elaine Masciale - Civilian Leader owlery@comcast.net

John Masciale - Unit Chairman masciale1@comcast.net

Goodbye to a good friend

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that Jeremy Alvarado, know has "Hoss" to some of you has had a severe accident. Jeremy fell and hit his head. He has been in the hospital in critical condition. Jeremy passed on very early this morning. He died quietly, surrounded by his family.

- John Masciale 2/7/2008

Visitations for Jeremy will be on Saturday, Feb 9 from 4:00 to 9:00 at the Shorewood Bible Church, 1900 Hicks Rd, Rolling Meadows, and on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00.

The funeral will take place on Sunday at 2:00 at the Shorewood Bible Church.

Jeremy will be interred at the Fort Sheridan Cemetery.