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March 13, 2026 Edition
March 13, 2026 Edition
Troop Meetings: 2nd + 4th Fridays
Patrol Leader's Council / Board of Review: 3rd Saturdays
Announcements online: https://www.troop1657.org/this_week
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW LEADERS
Senior Patrol Leader: Devin Murray
Quartermaster: Benjamin Wright
Scribe: Myles Johnson
Chaplain's Aide: Cameron Wilson
Vacant positions: Assistant Patrol Leader(s); Historian; Outdoor Ethics Guide (training required)
Appointed positions: Troop Guides (see Scoutmaster Branch); Webmaster (see ASM Joe Edwards)
Descriptions of Troop positions can be found on our website.
Discipleship Moment | S.E.E.K. H.I.M.
E - Evangelism | Matthew 28:19
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"
Because it is God’s desire that no one should perish, we are equipped to share the love of Christ wherever and whenever, with anyone, out of gratitude for God sparing us from eternal damnation.
IN THIS ISSUE
Mar 21 | Patrol Leader's Council / Board of Review
Mar 20 - 21 | SERVICE - District Pinewood Derby
Mar 27 | Troop + Crew Meeting
Apr 4 - 5 | SERVICE - FBCG Resurrection Weekend
Apr 24 | Eagle Court of Honor
FUNDRAISER | Camp Cards <-- DEADLINE March 27
Alpha Merit Badge University | May 2 <-- UPDATED course offerings
Summer Camp 2026 <-- Camperships now available!
FBCG Youth Retreat | May 1 - 3, 2026
TRAINING | Safeguarding Youth Training <-- REQUIRED for all adults
Trad Day | April 18
Climboree | Registration opens April 25
NCAC Spring Camporee | May 8 - 10
Troop Meeting
Troop Meeting
Friday, March 13 @ 7:00pm
Friday, March 13 @ 7:00pm
FBCG Worship Center, Rm 2007-2008
Remember, Class A uniform for this meeting. Contact your Patrol Leader for additional meetings and/or activities.
PLC / BOR
PLC / BOR
Saturday, March 21 @ 10:00am
FBCG Worship Center, Rm 2105-2106
PLC | Submit to Patrol Report the SPL, Devin Murray: drmurray1011@gmail.com; cc: boyscouts@fbcglenarden.org
Names of all Patrol leadership, including phone number/email
Patrol calendar through June 2026
Monthly Patrol Report should be submitted at the end of each month
PLC should be attended by 1 - 2 representatives each month
BOR | The next BOR is March 21. Deadline to sign up is March 15.
PG District Pinewood Derby
PG District Pinewood Derby
Setup | Fri, Mar 20 7:00 - 9:00pm
Race Day | Sat, Mar 21, time TBD
Once again, Troop 1657 will be hosting the Prince George's District Pinewood Derby!
Come out and join us in welcoming our visitors while cheering on our Cubs as they race to victory!
Concession sales will be available, with proceeds benefiting Troop 1657.
Youth and adult volunteers are needed to make this day a success, and service hours are available for those who help!
Class A uniforms.Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event – we can’t wait to see you there!
FBCG Resurrection Weekend
FBCG Resurrection Weekend
Saturday, April 4, 6:00pm
Sunday, April 5, 2026 - 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm
FBCG Worship Center
This year, Pastor Jenkins added a new Resurrection Weekend service on Saturday, April 4 at 6:00 PM. Our 8:00 AM service will serve as an extension of the Saturday evening 'He Lives Celebration,' offering the same high-energy, Bible-based, and interactive experience for children ages 12 months through 5th grade.
Resurrection Weekend Schedule
Saturday | April 4, 2026 – 6:00-7:00PM (NEW SERVICE)
He Lives Celebration – An engaging, faith-building experience designed especially for our children.
Sunday | April 5, 2026 8:00 AM (NEW SERVICE) | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM
He Lives Celebration Experience
This is an all-hands serving expectation for the entire Emerging Generations Department — Directors, Assistant Directors, Coordinators, Teachers, and Volunteers.
This weekend is powerful. Children will hear the Gospel. Families will encounter Jesus. Eternity will be impacted.
Please sign up to serve via the link below no later than
Friday, March 27: Sign-Up To Serve!
FBCG Background Checks & Fingerprinting
In order to volunteer with the children and youth of First Baptist Church of Glenarden, all volunteers 16+ years old who may be alone with youth must successfully complete a background check and submit for fingerprinting. Registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. After you have registered for your time slot, you will receive a follow up email with a form to complete. Please make sure to check your email for any additional updates.
FBCG Background Checks & Fingerprinting
In order to volunteer with the children and youth of First Baptist Church of Glenarden, all volunteers 16+ years old who may be alone with youth must successfully complete a background check and submit for fingerprinting. Registration is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. After you have registered for your time slot, you will receive a follow up email with a form to complete. Please make sure to check your email for any additional updates.
Complete the online background check form: https://www.ministryopportunities.org/opportunity/26893
Register for fingerprinting
Thursday, March 12, 2:00pm- 6:00pm - at the Ministry Center
Saturday, March 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm - at the Ministry Center
Monday, March 16, 3:00pm - 6:00pm - at the Ministry Center
REGISTER HERE: https://signup.com/go/qRfhZmm
NOTE: If you were fingerprinted by FBCG within the past seven years, you do NOT need to complete fingerprinting again.
FUNDRAISER | CAMP CARDS
FUNDRAISER | CAMP CARDS
The Troop will have camp cards to sell!! Sell camp cards to help pay for summer camp or camporee. Camp cards may be sold for $10 each. Those who want to participate CAN sign out 10 cards at a time as many times as they want. Cash will be collected by Roxanne Green and Adrian Hamilton upon selling of the 10 cards.
End Date: 27 March 2026
Alpha Merit Badge University
Alpha Merit Badge University
A Partnership of Achievement
May 2, 2026
9:00am - 4:00pm
Morgan State University
>>NEW COMBINED COURSE OFFERINGS AVAIALBLE<<
American Business + Entrepreneurship
Automotive Maintenance + Traffic Safety
Communication + Public Speaking
Dog Care + Pet Care
Health Care Profession + Public Health
Personal Management + Salesmanship
Programming + Digital Technology
Safety + Fire Safety
Over 40 merit badges will be offered, 8 of which are Eagle required. There will be 2 session - morning and afternoon - at a cost of $19 per session. Lunch will be provided for anyone who signs up for BOTH sessions. Ample free parking available.
Advancement Chair: Rose Harris, roseh.t1657@gmail.com
For additional questions or concerns, contact: Dr, Dwayne Ham, dwaynehamsr@gmail.com
FBCG ALTER CALL COUNSELORS
FBCG ALTER CALL COUNSELORS
Survey: Start Survey
To help ensure that our volunteers are properly equipped to guide children and families when they respond to the Gospel, Emerging Generations is working to better understand which team members are currently altar call certified.
Please assist us by completing the survey. The information collected will help us assess our current certification levels and determine where additional training, classes, or cohort opportunities may be needed to make the certification process more accessible for those who desire to serve in this capacity.
Thank you for your support as we continue strengthening our ability to share the message of salvation and properly care for those who respond to the call of Christ.
Please respond by: March 17, 2026.
Please respond by: March 17, 2026.
FBCG Youth Retreat
FBCG Youth Retreat
May 1 - 3, 2026
Calling all middle school and high schoolers! This offsite retreat will focus on The Fruits of the Spirit and what it means to live God’s way so that His fruit is on display in our lives.
Registration is open: https://fbcgyouth.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2991401
Safeguarding Youth Training
Requirement for All Parents
Safeguarding Youth Training
Requirement for All Parents
True youth protection takes all of us. At Troop 1657, we’re proud that 100% of our Adult Leaders have completed Scouting America’s Safeguarding Youth Training (formerly known as Youth Protection Training or YPT). This training ensures every leader is prepared to keep our Scouts safe.
We invite all families to join us in this commitment. All parents are required to complete the training. You don’t have to be a registered member to take the training—just visit My.Scouting.org to create an account.
Complete the Safeguarding Youth Training.
Wait for your certificate to generate after completion.
Print your certificate.
Bring the printed certificate to the next meeting.
Your participation helps ensure a safe and supportive environment for all of our youth. Thank you for your prompt attention to this important requirement!
Together, we can build a culture of awareness and safety for every Scout.
TRAD DAY
April 18, 2026
Great Fall, VA
Introduction to Traditional (Trad) Climbing with Removable Anchors
TRAD DAY
April 18, 2026
Great Fall, VA
Introduction to Traditional (Trad) Climbing with Removable Anchors
Intrigued by the mysteries of trad climbing? Learn about its history and the evolution of the gear, then learn to place and clean cams, nuts, and other types of trad gear at ground level. Practice your new skills by placing, clipping, and cleaning gear while on a top-roped mock lead climb that simulates a trad lead. All gear will be provided and all climbs will be supervised by experienced instructors.
Cost: $15
Restrictions: For youth 13 and older
Contact NCAC.Climbing@gmail.com with questions.
Limited Enrollment | Registration Now!
NCAC Climboree 2026
NCAC Climboree 2026
October 9 - 12, 2026
Camp Mountaineer
Join us in October 2026 for two full days of climbing, high ropes challenges, range & target activities, and Dutch oven cooking!
REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 25
The National Capital Area Council and Mountaineer Area Council will host Climboree 2026 at Camp Mountaineer near Morgantown, WV on the long holiday weekend from October 9 to October 12, 2026.
Climbing on natural rock
60-foot climbing tower
Bouldering on gritstone walls
Guided challenge course sessions
Big Zip quarter-mile zipline
Rifle, shotgun, and archery ranges
All-day, hands-on Dutch oven cooking class
$30 per participant for a weekend of tent camping and adventure. We will not provide meals. Registration opens Saturday, April 25 at 10 a.m. See our Activity Catalog, Event Guide, and Flyer for details. Contact NCAC.Climboree@gmail.com with questions.
We hope to see you there!
SAVE-THE-DATE
SAVE-THE-DATE
NCAC Spring Camporee
May 8 - 10, 2026
American Legion Youth Camp
9201 Surratts Rd, Cheltenham, MD
More details to come!
Summer Scout Camp | 06.21 - 06.27.2026
Summer Scout Camp | 06.21 - 06.27.2026
Who: Troop 1657
What: Summer Camp 2025 will be returning to The Summit!!!
Where: Glen Jean, West Virginia
Cost: $460
When: June 21 - 27, 2026
Camping scholarships are now avaialable!
Informational Webinars to help you prepare for a great visit to the Summit:
Webinar #1: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 7:00 pm
Webinar #2: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00 pm (Zoom information will be shared later)
Webinar #3: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:00 pm (Zoom information will be shared later
Download PDF of webinar: https://www.summitbsa.org/scout-camp/webinars/
Merit badge and program is scheduled to open on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:15 pm. More information to come.
Payment Plan:
November. $92 December. $92 January. $92
February. $92 March. $92
Use the Troop Request Form:
Choose “Registering your Scout for an Activity or Event.” (PUT YOUR SCOUT'S NAME HERE)
Select “Camp” and "Summit 2026"
Pay via PayPal. Include your receipt number on the form.
Eventually, you will need Med Forms A, B, & C.
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