The 2024-2025 Goals and Monthly Program Posted have been posted to the Monthly Program & Goals page under the Schedule Menu. Check out the plans made by the Seniors and Patrol Leaders for the coming Scouting year.
A lot of new photographs have been posted to the 2024 Photo Album under the Photographs menu item. Events added or updated include:
Some of these events only photographs from one contributor. If you would like to submit additional photographs send a download link to your curated collection of photographs for the event to the webmaster at webmaster497@gmail.com. Select just your best photographs and eliminate near duplicates. Include photographs from different activities during the event.
The First Thursday meeting will be held from 6-7 PM OUTSIDE NEAR THE
MPR. 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
We will meet in person in the Multipurpose Room this week and follow
the current Archdiocese Covid-19 protocols which is that masks are
optional.
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.
Updated 24 August 2024
Our next camping trip is to Calvert Cliffs SP. We have reserved all 5 youth sites. This is a tent camping trip with Patrol Cooking. Plan on cooking your PASS meals on this trip because the next opportunity won't be until the December trip.
Actions required by participants before the trip:Food
Transportation
Carpooling:
The Annual Parents Meeting to kick off our new scouting season will take place on Thursday, 19 September at 7:30 pm in Joe's Cafe in the Parish Center basement. At least one parent of every scout is expected to participate. During this meeting the troop leadership will present the 2024-2025 program and objectives, discuss summer camp, parents' commitment, high adventure programs, leadership and more. It your opportunity to volunteer to support our scout programs and fund raising, learn how to stay informed, and have your questions answered. Don't miss it!
Mrs. Madsen will be offering a Citizenship in Society merit badge group class this fall. The session is held in three two hour sessions over zoom. It is an Eagle required merit badge. if you have not yet earned Citizenship in Society and would like to participate in the course this fall, please email Mrs. Madsen at acoatesmadsen@gmail.com so that your date preferences can be taken into consideration when setting up the program dates.
Please visit the Resources page under the Information menu above for additional information about Troop 497 programs and activities.