Post date: Sep 13, 2017 1:11:51 AM
Troop Family,
Welcome to the 2017 - 2018 Scouting Year! Did you know September is known as Boy Scout Month? Since it is Boy Scout Month, Bass Pro Shops is offering free Merit Badge classes. Classes will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays all throughout the month. For more information, here is the link: http://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/bass-pro-shops-hosts-boy-scouts-america-month-september/
Below are the weekly announcements:
Patrol Meeting:
There will be no Troop meeting this Friday, September 15. Patrols are free to meet at the Worship Center to work on individual patrol plans. Please verify if you are meeting at the church this Friday by NLT Wednesday, September 13 by 4 pm. Send e-mail to fbcgtroop1657@gmail.com, if no response from your Patrol indicating the room is needed, the room will be canceled.
Ask a Lawyer:
The First Baptist Church of Glenarden will host “Ask a Lawyer” at the Ministry Center, Saturday, September 23, 2017, from 8 am to 4 pm in two-hour intervals. Scouts will assist with logistical support (handing out flyers, shadowing Lawyers etc), please come in Class A Uniforms. ASM Orlando Perry will be the POC. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe68zGfRYp4IFI9PIZtnu77xwhL9F9oscuaL6IW182iashwQA/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Scoutmaster Conference:
All scouts in need of a Scoutmaster conference for their next rank can now fill out the form below to request one. Board of Review dates will be posted soon. Scoutmaster conferences are held by Adrianne Wallace and Chris Waldron. One of the two will contact you to schedule these.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Volunteers:
There will be an Eagle Scout Court of Honor, October 28, 2017, at the Ministry Center from 11 am to 2 pm. We are seeking volunteers to help with the ceremony. If you are interested, please fill out the form below and you will be contacted with more information as to the help needed.
Fall Camporee: http://www.ncacbsa.org/princegeorges/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/05/Fall-2017-Camporee.pdf
This year’s theme for the district fall camporee is Feast of the Hunter’s Moon (10/13 - 10/15) @Cheltenham Youth Facility). Please see link below for details. The PLC should be working to develop a plan for the troop. Individual patrols should be discussing ideas for those who plan to attend and be prepared to share your input with the PLC. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIqSMO0-PdnXcu3RuhjURRP0hzsWyTWdaEp3GLZathDSkLGg/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Payments are accepted through PayPal electronically. Please send through the Friends and Family option to fbcgtroop1657@gmail.com and specify your scout's name and the event you are paying for. Cost is $35 per person, cut off for accepting payments is 9/29/17.
Future Events:
9/15 - 9/16 FBCG Leadership Summit - all Leaders and Committee Members are encouraged to attend
9/29/17-New and returning parents meeting for registration/Ministry Elections
10/5 - 10/7 - FBCG Women’s Conference-No Meeting
10/13 - 10-15 - Fall Camporee: http://www.ncacbsa.org/princegeorges/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/05/Fall-2017-Camporee.pdf
10/31 - Harvest Festival
11/13 - 11/20 Operational Christmas Child National Collection Week: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
2/16/18 - 2/18/18 - Winter Camporee
3/17/18 - District Pinewood Derby
4/13 - 4/15/18 - Spring Camporee