Scoutmaster Minute: The first Troop News I sent was October 1, 2017. By my estimate this is approximately edition #250 and also my last as your Scoutmaster. Simple put it has been an honor and privilage to guide with these young men on thier Scouting journey and life in general. Until we meet on Tuseday, here are [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: It appears that spring has sprung and the advantge went to the Scouts on the campout in Sky Meadows State Park. On Saturday they completed a 7.3 mile hike that inlcudes section of the Applicahian Trail. At the same time I am happy to report that the Scouts attending summer camp have been registered for [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Today, the new leadership team completed their training and outlined activites for next few months. The Troop is looking forward to welcoming in a number of Arrow of Light Scouts this week and will be getting them started on their Journey to Eagle. The Troop will also be completing plans for the Sky Meadow campout [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Everyone attending Summer camp should review the materials shared in prior email and plan to make necessary payments as needed. We are hold slots open for new Scouts joining the Troop or tansferring, so please read those materials closely. This week is important prep work for the upcoming campout which will require Scouts to think [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Today was the last official day of this years Merit Badge University and we are grateful for the adult leader that have provide guidance to our Scouts. Lots of hard work observed, and in many cases there is more work to be done by Scouts to finish certain MBs. At the end of the day [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Mr. Wilson had a great crew join him for a hike at Great Falls this morning...bright and brisk. That is some good prep for the March campout at Sky Meadows and the time we will spend on the Appalachin Trail, see gear advisory below. All Scouts should be thinking about Leadership positions that they can [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: Okay the thinking caps were smoking at the last meeting decoding the cipher..great activitiy Land Sharks. We will have a different variation on teamwork this week as well from Titans. Reminder that Class A uniform is the expectation unless otherwise noted here in the Troop News. We will have several Scout visiting this week, so [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: It was great to see a lively gaggle of Scouts in attendance for Merit Badge University today. Showing up is part one, part two is doing the work to fulfill the requirements as instructed by your counselors. Our excellent adult leadership has yet again organized an awesome lineup and it seems like is there is [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: A bunch a hearty Scouters braved the winter freeze for some slipping and sliding at the Klondike Derby. Sounds like we made a good showing at stations and in the races...nice to actually have snow. Mrs. Powers has share some excellent photos from the weekend. Much appreciate for the adults leadere that supported this event, transported [...]
Scoutmaster Minute: We have a big week ahead of us as we approach the first Klondike Derby since 2019. You should all be prepared, think ahead, and ensure that every scout attending as a daypack with the 10 essnetials. Looking like there will be some great stations and plenty of opportunity for fun. The first rule to [...]
