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No work party on Saturday; No PLC on Sunday

Posted on Jun 13 2025 - 10:08pm
From Mrs Root:
 
Sorry to say that tomorrow’s work party has been cancelled due to the rain, again. The next invasive plant work party is scheduled for Saturday, July 5th. If you’re not too tired from summer camp, maybe I’ll see you there!
 
 
 
From Mr Kapralos:
 

The PLC meeting scheduled for this sunday is cancelled.  Be on the lookout for an update/reschedule.

Outdoor meeting on Sunday

Posted on Jun 5 2025 - 12:43am

We had a nice outdoor game night tonight.    The Scouts enjoyed the outdoors, signed off on advancements, and we have one rank advancement to Scout.    Congratulations, Sai!

This Sunday 6/8 we're going to meet at nearby Vernon Valley Falls Park from 3-5 PM for another outdoor fun meeting.   Stay tuned for more details.

The PLC meeting and cookout scheduled for Sunday 6/15 may be rescheduled to avoid Fathers Day.    There will be an announcement. 

The Mount Washington group will have another training hike on Tuesday 6/17.   Details to be announced.

Tuesday 6/17 is also the pre-summer camp health form review.    We need to get all of our health forms by then if at all possible.   Stay tuned for more communications about Summer Camp.

And then the Mount Washington trip is Saturday  6/21 -  Monday  6/23.

Summer camp will be here before you know it on 6/29 - 7/4.

Save the date for an adventure weekend on 8/15 - 8/17.   Our PLC will be planning something fun.

Our Scouts have also talked about getting together in July and August for optional additional outdoor meetings to have fun and keep our momentum going.    Stay tuned as the PLC comes up with some dates and ideas.

Volunteer hours

Posted on May 29 2025 - 10:30am

Don’t forget to keep track in your Scout Book of your Volunteer Hours and Conservation Volunteer hours for advancements.

Forwarded from Elizabeth Root,

If scouts are interested in earning conservation hours and serving their community, then simply show up on Saturday, June 7th. Mr. Bill Marshall is the local Invasive Plant Working Group rep, who will run the event. Scouts < 14 years old please plan to have an adult with you.I’ve attached the FB info from last months event for reference.

 https://www.swipwg.org/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKlQ05leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqRuUEbrnw9h8sLDEvQXesBA0Pnky_0PsTgmyRtRnbIRaRNV9hi8hG3dA0MW_aem_ynIXL_JUM4PGi7sPZngE4g#outreach 

 

Last meetings of the year?

Posted on May 28 2025 - 10:20pm

We had a very nice spring Court of Honor tonight.    Ani did an excellent job as Master of Ceremonies, and our Senior Patrol stepped up as well.

Congratulations to everyone who earned Rank advancements, Merit Badges, Recruiter Patches, and "Trained" Patches.

Please make sure that all Scouts are writing their names in their hats, kerchiefs, Class A Uniforms, and Scout Books.

On Sunday 6/1, and Saturday 6/7, the Mount Washington group may be doing more training hikes.   Stay tuned for details.

Next Wednesday 6/4, we're having a game night.   Depending on the weather, it will be outdoor games at Lawrence Road Park, or indoor board games in the Church basement.  

On Sunday afternoon 6/8, we're going to try to do something outdoors with a water theme.   We may meet at the towns VMP pool, or a local pond like Gay City Park.   Stay tuned for more info!    This is currently our last planned meeting of the year.   Several Scouts have asked that we have other meetings during the summer.    We'll offer some opportunities to get together.

On Sunday 6/15, the PLC has a picnic and yearly planning session where they'll plan out our major activities for the 2025-2026 Scout year.

And then, the Mount Washington trip, Summer Camp, and an Adventure weekend in August.

Troop Uniform

Posted on May 28 2025 - 9:55pm
Below is a list showing the parts of our Troop uniform.
 
 
Here are the Scout Shop hours.      If you are going to go to a Scout shop to pick up anything, I recommend calling first to confirm their hours.
 
You can also order online through:   https://www.scoutshop.org/uniforms/boy-scouts.html
 
 
This is a checklist that shows where the patches are attached:      Uniform checklist
 
Please note that the checklist shows many items that are not a part of our Troop uniform.
 
 
Patches can be sewn on, or you can use iron on sheets, fabric glue, or velcro.
 
 

Our Troop Uniform consists of:
 
  • Scouts BSA Class A Uniform top short sleeve
  • CT Rivers Council Patch (may be included)
  • Troop Numbers  “1”,”8”,”6”
  • BSA Scouts epaulets (Shoulder Loops green)
  • Belt
  • Hat
  • Kerchief slide
  • Scouts BSA Kerchief - Navy Blue
  • Scouts BSA Handbook   
  • (You may also want to buy the book cover or provide your own)
 
We do not require the official pants, shorts, socks or other gear as part of our Troop uniform, but as time goes on, your Scout may be interested in those.

Court of Honor

Posted on May 27 2025 - 12:07pm
A reminder that this Wednesday 5/28 is our Spring Court of Honor where our Scouts will be presented with rank advancements and Merit Badges they've earned since our Fall Court of Honor.    Families are invited.   The usual 7 - 8:15PM time in the Church basement. 

Scouts, if your last name begins with "A" - "M", please bring a finger food snack to share,   and if your last name begins with "N" - "Z",  a drink to share.

Full Class A uniforms, and your Scout book.    We’ll probably have extra time to have Patrol corners.

If you still have any Troop gear from previous campouts, please bring it.

If you have any MB selections or Medical forms for Summer Camp, please bring those.

See you then!

BSA Troop # 186

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