Troop 131,
I hope that you all had a great first week of school.
Congratulations to those that went to “Flight School” last weekend, I hope you had a great time!!!
I have not heard anything from David Lloyd yet but thank you to all who helped him out with the First Part of his Eagle project and I hope it went well!
COURT OF HONOR/PICNIC
In lieu of a Troop meeting we will have our annual Court of Honor and Picnic!!! This is a lot of fun and I encourage everyone to attend. For the new scouts, this is a family event, so parents, grandparents and siblings are welcome!
The picnic starts at 7:30, however, we ask that Scouts participating (and any other scouts who want to help) arrive at least ½ hour earlier to help with set-up!
As always, the Court of Honor is Scout led, so please support the Scouts in their speaking parts.
A few things to keep in mind:
- If you are coming, please see the link below from Mrs. Devlin to sign up for the potluck! There are still a few open slots!
- Please bring your camp chairs as we will hopefully be outside and there is nowhere to sit.
- Scouts, please come in full Class A Uniforms, including Merit Badge Sash and Scarf. You may wear scout shorts in lieu of scout pants however if you wear shorts please put on your scout socks. Scout hats are optional.
- Don’t forget about painting your slides and woggles and showing them -see below!
Scout Participants:
Anjan Patel — Master of Ceremonies
John Grocki – Scout Presenter
Elliot Perry — Tenderfoot Presenter
Thomas Grocki — Second Class Presenter
Owen Farmer — First Class Presenter
Andy Devlin — Star Presenter
Jonathan Nguyen — Life Presenter & Eagle recognition
Arthur Dalton — Merit Badge Presenter
(David Lloyd) — Outdoor Activity Presenter
Owen Farmer PL– Ethan & Gabe (Color Guard)
Miles (or Anjan as the MC) — Chaplain Aide
Monday, August 26th @ 7:30 PM
Immanuel COTH – 3606 Seminary Rd.
Behind the church
(foul weather = moving to the meeting hall)
Please join us for dinner as we recognize our scouts for all the great things they have done since the Spring Court of Honor!
The troop will provide burgers and dogs, but please BRING CHAIRS and sign up below to contribute drinks, sides or desserts!
Thanks all!
BOX OF DESTINY (Woggle/Slides)
As I announced at previoulsy, we would have a woggle painting competition. Each of you is to paint your Patrol Woggle. We will review the painted woggles at the Court of Honor/Family picnic on August 26th and the best three will be able to take a woggle from the Box of Destiny
The winners may take one of the blanks from the box or one of the ones that I painted. I am painting a few new ones now!
ISAAC WORKMAN- EAGLE COURT OF HONOR
See invitation below from Mrs. Workman for Isaac Workman’s Eagle Court of Honor. Eagle is a tremendous achievement, and I hope you all will consider going and celebrating this with Isaac and his family!
The Eagle Court of Honor will be held at Immanuel Church on the Hill on Saturday September 7th at 4:00 PM. Please click on the link and RSVP.
We’ve created a signup genius for Isaac’s Eagle Court of Honor.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAF2BA4F85-50885167-isaac
Shelby
CLIMBING AT ROCK ENON
Who: Everyone in Troop 131 is invited!
What: NCAC Climbing and shooting weekend
When: Fri 13 – Sat 15 Sept
Where: Camp Rock Enon
Why: Climb to the sky
Cost: $40/ person
Register at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY-ts7W0RMgWzqqS_nYqrxQ2uuRVsvm7ey5dS__mx1dWsFpA/viewform
Brendan Mulvaney
Outings Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 131
WILL ROGER MEMORIAL EVENT – CONSERVATION PROJECT
We need a really big turnout for this. It is just an afternoon, and it is in memory of our former Scoutmaster, and good friend, Will Roger
Who: Everyone in Troop 131 is invited!
What: Conservation project at Camp Snyder in memory of Will Rodger
When: Sunday 6 October, 2:00 PM start
Where: Camp Snyder
Why: We all loved Will
Cost: Free to all, just need your love and help
We will do a Cast Iron Cooking Event at the end of the day.
Conservation project is 2:00-5:00 and Troop Cast Iron Dinner is at 5:00
Will was an amazing leader and gave his all to Troop 131 and our Scouts. He was an avid rock climber, outdoorsman, and conservationist. Please come and join us for an afternoon to remember him, and to give back to Scouting, at Camp Snyder, and join us for a fellowship dinner of cast iron cooking, one of Will’s favorites.
Sign up at:
Brendan Mulvaney
Outings Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 131
SCOUTS AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY
Since this is a more expensive event than typical, we would like to get a head count earlier. If you are interested in attending, then please see the information below from Mr. Mulvany and please sign up!
Who: Everyone in Troop 131 is invited!
What: Camping and Football
When: Fri 15 – Sat 15 Nov
Where: Annapolis, MD
Why: Are you ready for some football
Cost: Scout $30 camping program + $20 ticket= $50
Adult $35 camping program + $30 ticket= $65
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYaq6X12YRPODcmtuaG1yl5gkbO9-G7AyYb1Nq8PY9Dja3mQ/viewform
Cut off is 1 Nov, so sign up early
Price includes Football tickets, Camping, all Food, Commemorative Patch, Program Activities at Elks Camp Barrett, & Tailgate Party at Stadium
All scouts will receive a commemorative Navy Football Scout Day Patch at the game.
In 2023 we welcomed over 3,500 scouts (boys and girls) and family members to Annapolis, making it one of the largest football events in recent history.
Friday Nov 15, Scheduled Activities include:
* 3:00 pm – Unit Arrivals & Set Up Camp
* 12:00 am – Lights out
Scout Day Saturday Nov 16, Scheduled Activities include: (Tailgate Lunch Time is tentative & depends upon Kickoff time)
* 6:00 am – Continental Breakfast
* TBD – Tours of USNA by Midshipman (NESA) & USNA Scout Patch
* 11:00 am – Lunch àTailgate Lunch @ NAVYFEST – Southside of Stadium – along Taylor Ave
* 12:00 pm – USNA College Football Game: Midshipmen vs. Houston Cougars
* 6:00 pm – After Football Game – Return to Camp for Dinner
* 11:30 pm − Lights Out
Sunday Nov 17, Activities:
* 6:30 am – Hot Breakfast
* 8:30 am – Independent Interfaith Service
* 9:30 am – Clean Campsite/Depart from Camp
Registration link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYaq6X12YRPODcmtuaG1yl5gkbO9-G7AyYb1Nq8PY9Dja3mQ/viewform
Brendan Mulvaney
Outings Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 131
TRUCK TRANSPORTATION MERIT BADGE
Jack Person, Unit Commissioner:
BSA Troop 128 (McLean, VA) in partnership with the American Trucking Associations (ATA) invites Northern Virginia Scouts to join the Truck Transportation Merit Badge Program
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 8:00am to 12:00pm
Where: McLean, VA (location to be provided)
What: Program will cover all topics required for the Merit Badge, including:
The Trucking Industry
- Types of trucking
- The role of trucking in supply chains and our overall economy
- Trucking companies and how they are structured
- Trucking careers
Trucking Operations
Types of trucks and trucking equipment
Terminal and dispatch operations
Truck maintenance
Trucking Safety and the Regulatory Environment
Safety practices
Federal regulations and how they impact trucking
Additional Program Information
Scouts will also have the opportunity to work with Interstate One, ATA’s tractor-trailer classroom on wheels, which includes a fully functioning simulator.
A professional tractor-trailer driver will provide a hands-on view of trucking operations
Scouts will be provided a study guide at least one week before the event, and will be asked to do some initial research to prepare for the program
This program is free of charge. There are 40 spots.
Please Register at Truck Transportation Merit Badge Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAFAA2DA2F49-50675051-merit#/
ADULT VOLUNTEERS
We cannot do this without you! We need 2-3 volunteers to help with:
- Wreath sales (our annual fundraiser)
MERIT BADGE COUNSELORS
Like rank advancements, the summer is a great time to work on Merit Badges. All you need is the desire, a blue card (from me or one of the other Assistant Scoutmasters and to talk to you counselor)
Mrs. Farmer, the Advancement Chair, has created a google document, see link below, that contains a list of all the merit badges and the current list of troop counselors. Eagle Required are highlighted.
PARENTS: We are blessed to have so many adults with a wide diversity of skill sets, occupations and hobbies. If you would like to be a counselor (or expand the ones you already have) then please reach out to Kathryn Farmer.
For eagle required, we are bit light on:
- Emergency Preparation
- Environmental Science
Please don’t hesitate to sign up for merit badges where there are others, it is better if the scouts have choices on who they can work with!
SCHEDULE: One Month(ish) Look Ahead
Monday, August 26th – Court of Honor and Family Picnic – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Monday, September 2nd – No Troop Meeting- Labor Day
Saturday, September 7th – Isaac Workman Eagle Court of Honor
Monday, September 9th – Troop Meeting- 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Friday Sept 13th -15th – Troop Camping and Climbing- Camp Rock Enon
Friday Sept 13th -15th – OA Lodge Fellowship- Camp Snyder
Monday, September 16th – Troop Meeting- 7:30 PM (BoR) – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Thursday, September 19th – Committee, ASM and Parents Meetings- Virtual (7:30 PM)
Monday, September 23rd – Troop Meeting- 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Saturday, September 28th – Troop 131 Car wash and Fundraiser 9:00-12:00 (tentative)
