Hope you are doing well and getting ready for an exciting fall calendar!!!
One item to note, due to some conflicts, we were not able to schedule a car wash this September … I know it is a lot of fun, however, we will make the most of our wreath sale fundraiser later in the fall. We still need an adult volunteer to run that so please let either me or Mrs. Devlin know if you can help!
TROOP MEETING
We will have a Troop meeting at 7:30PM this Monday at Immanuel Church on the Hill!
The meeting will focus on camping/climbing preparation.
After opening, we will spend the first part of the meeting on patrol time/camping prep. We want to make sure you all plan your meals and pull your gear, remember, BE PREPARED. After camping prep, Mr. Saulski will teach a merit badge session on climbing. Time permitting, we will finish the meeting with time for advancement and/or games.
I understand that many of you want to work on your climbing merit badge, be sure to come to me and ask for a blue card!
CLIMBING AT ROCK ENON
Last call for camping at Rock Enon! We have 13 scouts going but there is room for more. It will be a good time so please sign up if you want to go!
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
DAVID LLOYD EAGLE PROJECT – 9/14/2024 9:00-2:00
If you are not going on the Climbing Camping trip or attending the OA fellowship, then please help David out with his Eagle Project. See note and sign up link below! The church has two conflicts the following Saturday, so the goal is to finish this weekend and the more help he can get the better!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4FA4A62AAAF49-51238932-david
COMMITTEE ASM & PARENTS MEETING-
Adults, please mark your calendars. We are going to have our fall Committee, ASM and Parents Meeting, on Thursday September 19th at 7:30 in the evening. This is a virtual meeting, and a zoom link will be provided.
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
DISTRICT CAMPOREE (October 18th-20th)
More information and sign-ups links coming soon!
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
YOUTH MENTAL FIRST AID
Adult Leaders, I received an email concerning a training class for Youth Mental First Aid. See information below if you are interested in attending.
Date: 26 October, 2024
Time: 8:00am-5pm.
Location:
Holy Spirit School
8800 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
Fee: no cost this year thanks to a generous grant.
(A recommended $5 contribution to offset the cost of snacks, water, and coffee is appreciated.)
Class is limited to 20 participants; don’t delay signing up.
Presented by the Fairfax County Community Service Board.
This course has been tailored for the Scouting community and the material aligns with BSA Youth Protection Training (YPT) requirements.
This training is recommended for Adults.
Questions and to Register: contact Mark Greer at mfgreer@verizon.net
ADULT LEADER TRAINING
See below some opportunities for Adult Leader training!!!
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS), Fall 2024 – November 16-17, Gunston Hall
URL to event: https://scoutingevent.com/082-iolssy25
Scoutmaster/Assistant Scoutmaster Position Specific Training, Fall 2024
Sep 14, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm at Heritage Presbyterian Church
URL to event: https://scoutingevent.com/082-sstsy25
Back Country Outdoor Leader Skills (BCOLS), Fall 2024
Classroom 9/21 at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Overnight 10/19-10/20 at Camp Big Mac, Markham, VA
https://scoutingevent.com/082-82477
Wood Badge, Fall 2024 – 9/13-9/15 & 10/5-10/6
National Capital Area Council – Fall Wood Badge 2024
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, 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
Saturday Sept 14th– David Lloyd Eagle Project – Immanuel Church on the Hill
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)
Saturday, September 21st – Troop 131 Car wash and Fundraiser 9:00-12:00
Monday, September 23rd – Troop Meeting- 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Saturday, September 28th – Pumpkin Drop off 1 – 8:30 am – noon- Immanuel Church on the Hill
Monday, September 30th – Troop Meeting- 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Sunday October 6th – Will Roger Conservation Project – Camp Snyder
Monday, October 7th – Troop Meeting- 7:30 PM (PLC) – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Friday October 11th – 14th – Camping – NCAC Climboree (long weekend) – Camp Mountaineer, WV
Monday October 14th – No Meeting Climboree and Federal Holiday
Friday October 18th – 20th – District Camporee- TBD
Saturday, October 19th – Pumpkin Drop off 2 – 8:30 am – noon – Immanuel Church on the Hill
