Troop 497 Announcements

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Welcome to Troop 497 in Cockeysville, Maryland - Joining Information

Boys can join Scouts BSA Troop 497 in Cockeysville, Maryland, if they have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, OR have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10 years old, OR are age 11 but have not reached age 18. Adults, 18 and older, may join as Adult Leaders. We have posted the information and all forms you need to join via the mail on our Registration page. If you would like to join our online meetings as a guest, please send your full name and why you would like to join our meetings to webmaster497@gmail.com so we can add you to the approved list before the meeting (preferably a day or two ahead).

SPL & PL Elections during Troop Meeting, Thursday, 28 January, 7:30 - 8:30

Please update your Zoom App to the latest version before joining the meeting
Meeting ID: 266 100 760

Please join a few minutes early so we can start on time. The meeting should be available for joining about 7:20 PM
Alternate phone audio 1 929 205 6090

Sign Up for Advancement

There are now 3 ways to move forward with merit badges.

1. Thursday Path to First Class

Audience: Scouts working to advance to the rank of First Class
Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084da4a72ba0ff2-first
Class Sessions: Offerings are on a rotating basis and are available for sign-up between Thursday Path to First Class sessions. The sign-up is available a week before each bi-weekly meeting and close the day before the meeting.
Request Adult Leader to Review Requirement(s): Scouts can request to review specific requirements with an Adult Leader during Thursday Path to First Class

2. Group Merit Badge Session Signup

Audience: All Scouts
Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084da4a72ba0ff2-troop
Class Sessions: All offerings are for merit badge classes in a group format

3. Schedule a Counselor for a Personal Session

Audience: All Scouts
Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084da4a72ba0ff2-schedule
Class Sessions: All offerings are for merit badge classes in a 1-Scout to 2-Adult format

If you have questions email Mr. Grim at jessgrim@verizon.net

PASS

Any First Class or higher Scouts interested in working on PASS, please contact Mr. Kakel to schedule the date and time for any item you want to work on. hkakel@verizon.net.
PASS meals can be cooked during the November camping trips.

Merit Badge Counselors

See the Resources page under the Information menu for list of merit badge counselors and additional information about working on merit badges.