On the evening of July 9, 2018, during troop’s regular meeting, the Scouts of Blanco Troop 497 elected their leaders for the next six-month period. During the last two weeks, the troop has been building up momentum for this election by preparing and delivering presentations by the older Scouts to the younger member on subjects such as Leadership and Merit Badges (Nick), the Patrol Method (Simon R), and the E.D.G.E.