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Last Update: 23 March 2025. Click your browser's refresh button to ensure you are looking at the most recent update to this page. It is updated several times most weeks. Click underlined text to follow the link to additional information.

Troop Meeting, Thursday, 27 March, 7:30-9:00 PM, Multipurpose Room

Join us on every Thursday evening for our Troop Meetings in the Multipurpose Room of St. Joseph School. Check these announcements for any updates.

First Thursday Path to First Class, 3 April, 6-7 PM, Joe's Cafe

The First Thursday meeting will be held from 6-7 PM in Joe's Cafe which is located in the basement of the Parish Center. Enter through the side door to the parking lot. The First Thursday meeting will be followed by a pizza dinner at 7 PM for active meeting participants.

These classes are available to scouts that are working on the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class and will be offered on the first Thursdays of the month.  Scouts do not need to sign up in advance. For more information about the First Thursday Path to First Class program, call Mr. Raj Mahanti (443-528-1437).

We will need lots of help from the seniors, patrol leaders, older scouts and adults

Eagle Court of Honor, Sunday, 6 April, 2-6 pm, Multipurpose Room, St. Joseph School

Sunday, April 6, 2025, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Multi Purpose Room, St. Joseph’s Church
Cost: $15 per person ($7 for children 10 and under)

The Troop 497 Court of Honor will take place on Sunday, 6 April, from 2 pm to 6 pm, in the Multipurpose Room of St. Joseph's School. This is our opportunity to honor Troop 497's newest group of Eagle Scouts, as well as celebrate all troop members' newest advancements and merit badges earned. The event will include a dinner and dessert and will be a special, not to be missed event. To reserve your tickets, fill out the attached form and bring it with payment to the Troop meetings between now and 27 March. If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Madsen at 410 440 6313 or acoatesmadsen@gmail.com. Thank you!

SCOUT & ADULT HELP NEEDED
Sign up today to help with the April 6 2025 Spring Court of Honor. Use this link to access the SignUpGenius form: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BAAAB28A02-55618164-april.

Their are opportunities for Scouts and parents to help with set up, clean up, and during the event.  Questions:  reach out to Amy Madsen at acoatesmadsen@gmail.com.

Committee Meeting, Monday, 7 April, 7:30 - 9:00 PM

Please update your Zoom App to the latest version before joining the meeting.
Zoom Meeting ID:
883 1455 5884

Senior Meeting & PLC, Sunday, 13 April, 7:00 PM, Joe's Cafe

PLCs will generally be scheduled for the second Sunday of each month. Check the announcements for any changes. All patrols should be represented by their Patrol Leader or a designated substitute. All Seniors are expected to participate. Adult Leaders are welcome to join the meetings.

The PLC will once again be in person. Please arrive at Joe's Cafe shortly before 7 PM so the meeting can start on time. Parents should return at 8:00 PM to pick up their sons.

French Creek SP - Valley Forge, 25-27 April 2025, Sign up Online and Pay at Troop Meetings

Please register to participate using the Online Event Registration Form and pay the Treasurer at a Troop meeting.

Our next camping trip is to French Creek State Park near Valley Forge, in Douglassville, PA. We last camped here in March 2007! The weekend activities include a Historical Hike/Bike adventure and a Dutch Oven Competition.

Actions required by participants before the trip:

General Information 

Shelter  Food
Adult Menu 
Transportation

Passports Required for Summer Camp at Haliburton Scout Reserve in Ontario, Canada

Everyone traveling into Canada and returning to the US should have a Passport Book valid at the time of entry.  Visit this US Department of State web site for information on obtaining a passport book. Don't get a Passport Card - it is not valid for international travel by air which may be necessary in the event of an emergency. Apply NOW, it takes time to obtain a passport and is much more expensive if you need it quickly.

A Birth Certificate is required to apply for your passport. Obtain a birth certificate NOW if you don't have one that meets these requirements. It must have the seal or stamp from the city, county, or state which issued it.

All Scouts and adult leaders will need to provide a copy of the identification (picture) page of your passport as backup.

Please send us your Summer Camp 2024 photos

Eric Reynolds is collecting pictures from Summer Camp 2024 (June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation).

Scouts and adults can send Eric ejreynolds518@gmail.com a link to their photos.

Summer Camp Information

Summer Camp Information will appear under the Information/Major Events page of this web site as it becomes available or changes. Generally this page will have an announcement about any new major information for about two weeks. The Major Events page is the repository for all the detailed information that can be shared publicly and that information will continue to grow as we get nearer to summer camp. Any private information will be sent in the troop emails. Currently the major Events page has information about passports, medicals, medications, and payments.

Emails from BAC concerning Registration Expiring

Please disregard any emails you may receive from the Baltimore Area Council concerning scout or adult registrations expiring.
All scout and adult leaders registration fees that were due at the end of 2024 were paid by the troop in the middle of December.

The Baltimore Area Council is in the process of updating their electronic system.


Eric Reynolds is collecting pictures from Summer Camp 2024 (June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation).

Scouts and adults can send Eric ejreynolds518@gmail.com a link to their photos.

Additional Resources for Scouts, Parents, and Adults

Please visit the Resources page under the Information menu above for additional information about Troop 497 programs and activities.