Troop 131,
I hope you had a good weekend! For those that went on the canoe trip, I heard all went well and that the only suggestion was that next time we do a LONGER trek! We can make that happen!
Just a reminder for the new and older scouts alike. When we travel as a troop or a patrol and for just about any event, we wear our Class A uniforms. When you get to the campsite, you can change into your Class B, however, for the trip there and the trip back, you should have your Class A uniforms. Please assume this is always the case unless you hear otherwise from me or another adult leader.
For the schedule, please note a few changes; we shifted the Committee Meeting to 9/25 and the 2nd Philmont Training Hike to 10/5.
TROOP MEETING, BoR
We will have a Troop meeting at 7:30 PM this Monday at Immanuel Church on the Hill! Your leadership team has a great plan. We have been getting sloppy with our uniforms, doing proper scout salutes/signs and how we handle the flag ceremony. Therefore, our activities will focus on improving these items/skills. I am not saying that there will be a uniform inspection, however, I attached to this email the Scouting America official Uniform Inspection Sheet. 😊
In addition, we will have a Board of Review, with at least 4 scouts up for the next rank. Keep them coming!
PHILMONT – Payment due 9/22/2025
Philmont participants, the advance payment of $622.50 per person is due on October 1st, however, and so that we have time to process the check, we ask that you make payment to the troop by September 22nd!
The final payment of $622.50 is due to the troop on 2/22/2026
We have reserved spots for two crews, with each crew allowed a maximum of 12 people including a maximum of 4 adults. If you are interested in going, we have spots available for 3 additional scouts and 1 additional adult.
The trip is scheduled for August 1st-8th 2026. While this is a 7-day trek, we will likely spend a few days beforehand in Colorado doing training hikes and acclimating to the higher altitude and then a day or two on the back end for rest and travel. From a planning standpoint we are talking about a nearly two-week trip, roughly from 7/29-8/9.
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Easiest way to make payment for this or other Scout events is Zelle:
Name: TreasurerT131
Email: Treasurer@T131.Org
When making payment via Zelle, please be sure to add a note telling the Treasurer what the payment is for; alternatively, you can send a separate email.
SCHEDULE: One Month(ish) Look Ahead
Monday, September 15th – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM (BoR) – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Friday, Sept. 19th – 21st – OA Lodge Fellowship – Camp Olmsted – Goshen, VA
Monday, September 22nd – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Thursday, Sept 25th – Committee, ASM and Parents Meeting- 7:30 – Scoutmasters House (& Virtual)
Monday, September 29th – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Saturday, October 4th – Pumpkin Drop off 1 – 8:30am to noon – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Sunday, October 5th – Philmont Training Hike (changed to avoid Art on the Avenue)
Monday, October 6th – Troop Meeting – 7:30 PM (PLC) – Immanuel Church on the Hill
Friday, October 10th – 13th – Camping – NCAC Climboree (long weekend) – Camp Mountaineer, WV
