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Troop Message regarding Coronavirus
All Troop 1249 Scouts, Scouters and Families – With schools and local governments rapidly changing decisions regarding corona-virus – the Leaders of Troop 1249 believe we also need to take reasonable precautions to protect our Scouts, Leaders, and their families.
Virtual Meetings are occurring on a weekly basis. Reminder emails will be sent out.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February/March - Join our online virtual meetings every other week. This is a great time to work on advancement and merit badges. Our leaders are counselors for most merit badges. Take advantage while the opportunity exists. We will be holding a game tournament in February and doing a bike hike in March!
Do a Good Turn Daily
This does not mean that you should do just one Good Turn during the day and then stop. It means you should always be looking for extra opportunities to help others, quietly and without boasting. Remember that a Good Turn is an act of kindness, not just something you do because it is good manners. Good Turns should be done for family, friends, adults, children, and especially for those that are not able to do the task themselves.
A Scout Is...
TRUSTWORTHY
Scouts tell the truth and keep their promises. Honesty is part of their code of conduct. People can depend on them.
LOYAL
Scouts are true to their family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
HELPFUL
Scouts are concerned about other people. They do things willingly for others without pay or reward.
FRIENDLY
Scouts are a friend to all. They are a brother or sister to other Scouts. They seek to understand others. They respect those with ideas and customs other than their own.
COURTEOUS
Scouts are polite to everyone regardless of age or position. They know good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
KIND
Scouts understand there is strength in being gentle. They treat others as they want to be treated. They do not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.
OBEDIENT
Scouts follow the rules of their family, school, and troop. They obey the laws of their community and country.
CHEERFUL
Scouts look for the bright side of things. They cheerfully do tasks that come their way. They try to make others happy.
THRIFTY
Scouts work to pay their way and to help others. They save for unforeseen needs. They protect and conserve natural resources. They carefully use time and property.
BRAVE
Scouts can face danger even if they are afraid. They have the courage to stand for what they think is right even if others laugh at or threaten them.
CLEAN
Scouts keep their body and mind fit and clean. They go around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. They help keep their home and community clean.
REVERENT
Scouts are reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others.
Troop Message regarding Coronavirus
All Troop 1249 Scouts, Scouters and Families – With schools and local governments rapidly changing decisions regarding corona-virus – the Leaders of Troop 1249 believe we also need to take reasonable precautions to protect our Scouts, Leaders, and their families.
Virtual Meetings are occurring on a weekly basis. Reminder emails will be sent out.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February/March - Join our online virtual meetings every other week. This is a great time to work on advancement and merit badges. Our leaders are counselors for most merit badges. Take advantage while the opportunity exists. We will be holding a game tournament in February and doing a bike hike in March!
Do a Good Turn Daily
This does not mean that you should do just one Good Turn during the day and then stop. It means you should always be looking for extra opportunities to help others, quietly and without boasting. Remember that a Good Turn is an act of kindness, not just something you do because it is good manners. Good Turns should be done for family, friends, adults, children, and especially for those that are not able to do the task themselves.
A Scout Is...
TRUSTWORTHY
Scouts tell the truth and keep their promises. Honesty is part of their code of conduct. People can depend on them.
LOYAL
Scouts are true to their family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
HELPFUL
Scouts are concerned about other people. They do things willingly for others without pay or reward.
FRIENDLY
Scouts are a friend to all. They are a brother or sister to other Scouts. They seek to understand others. They respect those with ideas and customs other than their own.
COURTEOUS
Scouts are polite to everyone regardless of age or position. They know good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
KIND
Scouts understand there is strength in being gentle. They treat others as they want to be treated. They do not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.
OBEDIENT
Scouts follow the rules of their family, school, and troop. They obey the laws of their community and country.
CHEERFUL
Scouts look for the bright side of things. They cheerfully do tasks that come their way. They try to make others happy.
THRIFTY
Scouts work to pay their way and to help others. They save for unforeseen needs. They protect and conserve natural resources. They carefully use time and property.
BRAVE
Scouts can face danger even if they are afraid. They have the courage to stand for what they think is right even if others laugh at or threaten them.
CLEAN
Scouts keep their body and mind fit and clean. They go around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. They help keep their home and community clean.
REVERENT
Scouts are reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others.
What we did these past couple of months!
In January 2020, our troop did our favorite winter cabin camping at the Yurt at Camp Henson. A Webelos and dad joined us for the weekend. On Saturday, the scouts went on a 5 mile hike around the camp. The highlight was game playing into the wee hours of the nights. Jim T. brought his propane smoker. The adults enjoyed smoked ribs, while the scouts made double-smoked ham. What a delicious dinner!. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we were unable to go back to the Yurt this year. We have already booked it for next year! Check out these pictures!
We also helped with Warm Nights on December 26th, 2019. Thank you to all who contributed food and time for this very special event. You can check out pictures here!
We also helped with Warm Nights on December 26th, 2019. Thank you to all who contributed food and time for this very special event. You can check out pictures here!
If you would like to add our Troop Calendar to your own family calendar, add Troop1249Bowie@gmail.com
Latest Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to our latest Eagle Scouts ---> Leo Bangura, John Bridgers, Wesley Shoemaker, Henry Brown and Matthew Walsh! This past year was a very busy time for these scouts. Who will be our next Eagle?
If anyone knows of other Troop Eagle Scouts not listed or has information of our Troop History, please forward to Asst. Scoutmaster Snider. We would like to add a Troop History page to our website. We have a remarkable history.
Troop 1249 has now produced 84 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?
Congratulations to our latest Eagle Scouts ---> Leo Bangura, John Bridgers, Wesley Shoemaker, Henry Brown and Matthew Walsh! This past year was a very busy time for these scouts. Who will be our next Eagle?
If anyone knows of other Troop Eagle Scouts not listed or has information of our Troop History, please forward to Asst. Scoutmaster Snider. We would like to add a Troop History page to our website. We have a remarkable history.
Troop 1249 has now produced 84 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?