Upcoming Events
We have quite a busy months ahead. Below are a few of upcoming events.
Greenery fundraiser– The Greenery packets were handed out last night. This is a mandatory fundraiser for all scouts. They must either sell 10 items (wreaths, door swags, garland, etc.) or take the buyout of $120. If you did not get your packet and need it before the next meeting on Nov 15, please contact Mr. McGowan. Greenery will arrive the week of December 2nd - 5th!
This month's outing is November 22-24th at Camp Barrett and the Naval Academy. We will be camping at Camp Barrett along with other Scout Troops. On Saturday we will get a tour of the Naval Academy by Cadettes and then watch Navy play SMU.
Arrive at St. Matthews this Friday at 6:00 pm. Weather will be cold (lows 30s at night and mid 40s Sat) and rain expected during football game. Bring rain gear and extra dry clothes (socks, boots, etc). Our tour at the Naval Academy will be 8:30 am and game time is 3:30. The Stadium has strict security policies – (https://navysports.com/sports/2019/7/24/tickets-navy-clear-bag-policy-html.aspx). NO BACKPACKS, FOOD OR DRINK. Only things allowed – blanket or clear bag (with personal items – see link). Bring money for concessions at game. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sat will be provided.
Our Annual Christmas Pageant will be on Tuesday December 17th! Families and friends are invited! "A Scout is Reverent" is just a small part of the Scout Law, but a very important part. Scouts are reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others. Scouts are encouraged to play a Christmas song (if they play a musical instrument), or they are able to do a reading of the Christmas Story!. Scouts can sign up over the next couple of weeks. Music can be provided to all who play instruments!
Greenery fundraiser– The Greenery packets were handed out last night. This is a mandatory fundraiser for all scouts. They must either sell 10 items (wreaths, door swags, garland, etc.) or take the buyout of $120. If you did not get your packet and need it before the next meeting on Nov 15, please contact Mr. McGowan. Greenery will arrive the week of December 2nd - 5th!
This month's outing is November 22-24th at Camp Barrett and the Naval Academy. We will be camping at Camp Barrett along with other Scout Troops. On Saturday we will get a tour of the Naval Academy by Cadettes and then watch Navy play SMU.
Arrive at St. Matthews this Friday at 6:00 pm. Weather will be cold (lows 30s at night and mid 40s Sat) and rain expected during football game. Bring rain gear and extra dry clothes (socks, boots, etc). Our tour at the Naval Academy will be 8:30 am and game time is 3:30. The Stadium has strict security policies – (https://navysports.com/sports/2019/7/24/tickets-navy-clear-bag-policy-html.aspx). NO BACKPACKS, FOOD OR DRINK. Only things allowed – blanket or clear bag (with personal items – see link). Bring money for concessions at game. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sat will be provided.
Our Annual Christmas Pageant will be on Tuesday December 17th! Families and friends are invited! "A Scout is Reverent" is just a small part of the Scout Law, but a very important part. Scouts are reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others. Scouts are encouraged to play a Christmas song (if they play a musical instrument), or they are able to do a reading of the Christmas Story!. Scouts can sign up over the next couple of weeks. Music can be provided to all who play instruments!
What we did these past couple of months!
In October, the troop went camping at Mathew's Arm on Skyline Drive. It was a great weekend hiking part of Old Rag and the trail at Mathew's Arm to the Waterfalls. Check out these pictures!
What a great week we had at Summer Camp. This year we went to Camp Somers in norther New Jersey. It was a fun filled week, full of climbing, ATV, basketball, cooking, metalcraft, pottery, camping, space exploration, canoe wars, kayaking, mile swim, small boat sailing, as well as the heat (mid-upper 90's), humidity, and storms. Thanks to all the leaders, adults and our newest Eagle Scout for their help at Camp this year! Check out these pictures!
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Latest Eagle Scouts
Congratulations to our latestt Eagle Scout -> Connor Guyette. 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 77 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?
Congratulations to our latestt Eagle Scout -> Connor Guyette. 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 77 Eagle Scouts. Who are our other Eagle Scouts?