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Last Update: 8 December 2024. 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.

Senior Surprise at Camp Horseshoe, 13-15 December
Register online now using the
Online Event Registration Form

More information about the trip is posted below.

Youth Protection Training - RENEW NOW - send 2024 YPT Certificates

There is a new process this year for registration and we want to start the process at the beginning of December. Therefore we're asking all registered adult leaders to
1. Take BSA Youth Protection Training by December 1st
2. Email their 2024 completion certificate to Ken Krach and Adam Spence regardless of when you took the YPT in 2024.

BSA Membership Renewal Notices - No Action Needed

Please note that you may receive an email from BSA notifying you that you or your Scout's membership is up for renewal. Please DO NOT select the option to renew the membership.

BSA has changed the way they handle renewals which is why you are now receiving these notices.

The Troop will continue to renew and pay the fees for scouts and adults when they are due from our annual fundraising.

Volunteer Needed to Deliver Food Items from Troop to a Food Bank

We are looking for a volunteer to take perishable items collected at the Christmas Party (19 December) to a local food bank? Contact Mr Boutilier if you would like to volunteer.

Photographs from Events through the Open House Are Available

Photographs from events through the Open House are available from the Photographs Menu item. You should download and save photographs of interest to you. The photographs will remain on the web site until room is needed for newer photographs - generally 3-4 years.

First Thursday Path to First Class, 5 December, 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

Troop Meeting, Thursday, 5 December, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, Multipurpose Room

Join us on every Thursday evening for our Troop Meetings. Check these announcements for any updates.

Patrol Leaders Council (PLC), Sunday, 8 December, 5-6:00 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.

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.

Senior Surprise at Camp Horseshoe, 13-15 December, register online NOW and pay by 12 December

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

Our next camping trip is to Camp Horseshoe for Senior Surprise. This is the last opportunity in 2024 for you to complete your PASS meal. The next two trips will be adult cooking.

Actions required by participants before the trip:

General Information 

PASS Meals 

The December camping trip will be an opportunity for Pass Meal cooking. December will be dark, cold and possibly winter weather conditions. Anyone interested in preparing their Pass Meal at Senior Surprise should contact Mr. Harry Kakel to get on the schedule. Multiple Scouts from the same patrol can prepare a Pass Meal but the total number of Pass Meals is limited on the trip. First come, first serve.

Food (Updated 12/8/2024) Transportation

Venture Ski Trip, 24-26 January 2025, openings available

Northern Tier, June 2025, Openings Available

The 2025 Northern Tier Trip has been reserved. The canoeing adventure commences 6/28/25 and spots are available. Contact Dr. Deborah Tierney, who is coordinating the trip, for additional information or to request to join the trip.

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.