Troop 34, Boy Scouts of America, was organized in 1925 through the efforts of C.L. Riley, a biology teacher at Canton McKinley High School.  Mr. Riley had been associated with Scouting as a Camp Director for Camp Tuscazoar and felt that Simpson Methodist Church, at that time, could benefit by sponsoring a Boy Scout Troop.  Wilbur D. Hunter was chosen as the first Scoutmaster and served in that capacity until 1933. Paul Holsing, an Eagle Scout with the Troop, then became Scoutmaster and continued to serve until 1936 when Karl. L. Sanford, another Eagle Scout with the Troop, assumed the role of Scoutmaster until 1947. Robert C. Hahn, yet another Eagle Scout with the Troop, took over the position of Scoutmaster and continued in that role for 63 years when he turned the role of Scoutmaster over to his son Randy Hahn, Sr., another Eagle Scout of Troop 34, in February of 2008.  In February of 2020 Ernie Sams was appointed as the new Scoutmaster of Troop 34.

In 1965, Simpson United Methodist Church re-located from 700 Market Ave. South, in Canton, to 4900 Middlebranch Ave. N.E. in Plain Township.  Troop 34 went with the church to the new location and for a number of years contained members from both the old and new locations.  

In 1970 C.L. Riley was honored for his long history of service to Troop 34 and Scouting by the creation of the "Troop 34 C.L. Riley Scout of the Year" award. A Scout must demonstrate dedication to the troop, skill advancement, or other worthy deeds of service to be considered for this annual award. C. L. Riley remained a member of the Troop until his death in 1979 but the award continues on. 

In the early 1990's, "The Robert C. Hahn Dedicated Scout Award" was conceived. Several leaders thought it would be appropriate to honor Bob for his many years of meritorious service and dedication, not only to the Scouting program, but to his church, community, civic organizations and family.  This award was designed so that either an adult or youth scouter who met the high standards, that Robert possesses, may be rewarded with this award.  Unlike the C. L. Riley Scout of the Year award, which is given annually, the Robert C. Hahn Dedicated Scout Award is only presented when the Award deems warranted. Robert will be remembered for his dedication to the youth of Stark County, especially to the Scouts of "34".

Troop 34 has operated continuously since its inception in 1925 serving over 800 boys and 200 adults and seeing 55 reaching the coveted Eagle Award.
History of Boy Scout Troop 34