Typically the last few requirements for each rank up to first class will be the one about living the points of the scout law, scoutmaster conference and board of review.

Note the start time for the annual planning meeting this Sunday is at 5pm - an hour earlier than the normal troop meeting. This is so scouts will have plenty of time to plan their next year of camping.

For those going to Camp Strake! You received your MB classes this past meeting. Some of the badges have pre-work that needs to be done if you want to get the badge finished at camp. If you don't do the pre-work, that is OK, you can still do it after camp is over with a counselor from our troop! You can find that info on the Camp Strake website. Click on the link and go a little down the page....the third tab is 'Program/Merit Badges'....click there and look for your badge.

Seabase 2025 registration opens Jan. 18. Seabase is one of BSA's high adventure programs for older scouts (13+) with locations in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. Troops interested in going must find adult leadership and enough scouts to fill a crew (8-12 people, including adults). We had a crew go to the Florida Keys Adventure over winter break 2022/2023 and it was a blast!

On Sept 8 we will have our final PLC for this term from 5-6. All positions of responsibility should plan to attend an present (can be just a couple min verbal presentation) what you accomplished this term and what might be needed next term.

If you aren't going backpacking there are two service opportunity this Saturday. One is conservation hours doing soil restoration and the other is helping with Pack 12's Rocket Derby.

The VFW Garden buildout is an opportunity to get service or conservation hours. Please plan to come on Feb 24 from 10-1. Stick around to welcome our crossover scouts from Pack 12 from 1-2.

We have a Service opportunity at Pease Park. There will be two registered adults present (with Chloe and Mei Mei) from 9:30-11:30. Please sign up using this link if you can attend: