It’s officially Fall now, so ’tis the season for Tree Lot. For our newer Scouts/parents, this is our ONLY fund raiser for the year. The Tree Lot (where we sell Christmas Trees, wreathes, etc) usually requires several workdays, and we need everyone in the Troop to participate. The Tree Lot Committee has determined the dates for the parent meeting and […]
Category: General Announcements
Fall Camporee
Our first post-summer campout is just over a month away from now. Fall Camporee is September 17-19, so please mark your calendars now! Similar to the Spring Camporee, this event will be held at Bert Adams Scout Camp. All of the activities at the Fall Camporee will be focused on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and […]
Merit Badge Class Follow-up
On Saturday, July 31, Mr. Jim Towhey and Mr. Jim Carey led two merit badge classes for Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Science. They reported having excellent participation, with nearly a dozen Scouts in attendance. One Scout was even able to complete his Environmental Science badge, since he previously had finished most of the requirements. Mr. […]
Upcoming Hike
UPDATED (7/22 – 8:05 pm): The hike is still a go for this Saturday, July 24 (same time; same location). Due to the inaccuracy of weather reports as of late, Scoutmaster Jarod will only call off the hike if the weather is bad on Saturday morning (the day of the event). Who’s ready for a […]
Volunteers Needed for Tree Lot 2021
Calling all parents! We know it may seem early, but it’s time to start planning the 2021 Tree Lot!. For anyone not aware, the Tree Lot is our main Troop fundraiser each year. It requires a lot of planning to be successful, so it is critical to start those committee meetings up in the very […]
Merit Badge Opportunities
Heads up Troop 129! There are several merit badge classes that are scheduled to begin after Summer Camp. There will be two Eagle required merit badge classes Saturday, July 31. They include Emergency Preparedness (taught by Mr. Jim Towhey) and Environmental Science (taught by Mr. Jim Carey). Scouts will not have time to work on both; they […]
Swim Test for Summer Camp
Most Scouts and parents are likely aware, but anyone attending summer camp needs to complete the BSA swim test. With that in mind, the Troop has setup time for the Scouts attending summer camp to complete the test on Tuesday, May 18 from 7-9 pm. This will take place at the Mountain Park Aquatic Center […]
Summer Camp Information
It’s hard to believe, but it’s finally time for Summer Camp at Rainey Mountain! Scouts need to arrive at camp by 1 pm on Sunday, June 6. Also, don’t forget to print and fill out the medical pre-screening form [here] before you leave for Rainey Mountain! Please see below for additional details. THINGS THAT SHOULD […]
Upcoming Guest Speaker (April 13)
On April 13, the Troop welcomes guest speaker Ms. Lauren Foster (Child/Teen/Family Coach) to our weekly Troop meeting. Ms. Foster will lead a discussion about the importance of encouragement, life skills, and inclusivity. She will present to the Troop via Zoom (see meeting details below), so all Scouts/parents (including those who have not been able to […]
Court of Honor – March 2021
The first Troop 129 Court of Honor (COH) ceremony in well over a year is scheduled for Saturday, March 13 at 4 pm, and will be held outside at the Scout Hut amphitheater. Masks will be required for all attendees. Since we will be social distancing, we may run out of space on the amphitheater benches. […]
