Post date: Apr 27, 2016 12:01:19 PM
Troop Family,
Troop Meeting:
We will have our Troop Meeting this Friday, April 29. We will start in the main sanctuary for Life Scout Landen Buckson’s Eagle Project presentation from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Details can be found here: http://www.fbcgtroop1657.org/troop-news/eaglescoutserviceproject-landenbuckson
Fitness Team:
The fitness team will conduct a workout Friday, April 29th at 6pm. Please arrive at 6pm sharp with a mat/towel, water bottle and proper athletic attire. Scouts will be dismissed prior to start of troop meeting to allow them to change and freshen up.
Healthy Check Up:
A Healthy Check up will be held on 6 May 2016 to resolve any merit badge or advancement concerns. Scouts or and ASMs should bring copies of any backup information, records, etc to assist with this process
New Parents and those Interested in Scouting:
Are you interested in Boy Scouts? If so, the first Friday of every month we will have our new Parent and Scout meeting between the hours of 7 and 9 pm. We will walk you through the requirements of the program for both the scout and the parent.
Scout Shop Event:
Saturday, April 30 The National Capital Scout Shop will be having a camping event with knot tying, outdoor cooking, and backpacking demonstrations. All camping gear will be on sale for 25% off. The Scout Store is located at 9190 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814. Flyer can be found here: http://www.fbcgtroop1657.org/troop-news/nationalcapitalscoutshopevent
Summer Camp:
$275 registration fee – Payments are being accepted at each regularly scheduled Friday night troop meeting. Installments will be accepted, and the deadline for final payment is May 20th, 2016. Payments made in cash or by check made out to BSA Troop 1657 will be accepted. Please see anyone on the finance committee -- Terry Christian, Sheria Washington or Hellen Johnson at the meetings to make payments. Online registration is located here: http://doodle.com/poll/69hrta5wtsk6fqc7 , however, registration will not be finalize without full payment being made on or by the May 20th deadline
Future Events
5 / 6 - Troop Roundtable 7 - 8 pm (Worship Center Main Sanctuary - The entire Troop Family (scouts, ASM, Parents) are invited to attend. The Troop SM, CC, SPL and PL will present information on information on finance, camping, troop software, upcoming Patrol and troop Activities presentation, etc. Submit your topic of interest or questions to the Troop Leadership can be submitted to the following document and submit by 29 April 2016: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eStAEBALW3yYZcSUIxvDwsilZm9iX-5f8qNF2GnqDD8/edit?usp=sharing
5/13 - Troop Physical Fitness
5/14 - Life Scout Nicholas Christian Eagle Scout Project: http://www.fbcgtroop1657.org/troop-news/eagleproject-lifescoutnicholaschristian
5/20 - Troop Camping and Hiking @ Watkins
5/27 - Troop Memorial Day Cook Out.
Have a great day