An ideal of scouting is duty to God. One of our beliefs is that a scout is reverent. Members of Troop 242 and several cub scout packs joined together to celebrate God during Scout Sunday Mass.
William G., Braden, Branden, John, and Julian all earned their Ad Altare Dei, Catholic emblem, which means, “To the altar of God.” Congratulations!
There were 13 Scouts and 5 adults that braved the cold in support of the Knights of Columbus’ Run For The Heart. We were the water station at mile 6 of 10. One runner said, “This is the best water station I have come past!” We take our service seriously while having fun.
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More from Andrew soon!
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The week before Christmas was not a regular meeting. However, those that could, gathered for a service project (followed by snacks). Our troop had the help of the AOLs, and their siblings, from Pack 48 packing backpacks for the annual Downtown Christmas Party at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. All 115 backpacks were handed out! That means 115 Newport News school aged children started off 2019 with a new backpack and fresh school supplies.
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This was a very productive Court Of Honor and a lot of merit badges were earned including: Search & Rescue, Personal Management, Dentistry, Public Health, Fire Safety, Medicine, Emergency Preparedness, First Aid, Bird Study, Cycling, Fishing, Swimming, Scouting Heritage, Rifle Shooting, and the Fireman Chit.
Congratulations to the following scouts on their rank advancement: Drake, Donovan, Streeter, and Evan. Plus, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Christopher and William!
A scout may decide to attend summer camp to earn merit badges or nights camped for rank advancement. He may be motivated to attend to meet other scouts and live for the week communing with nature in a tent he didn’t have to pitch! Camp lends itself to leadership skill building, living the patrol method, and good old fashion fun; call it a mini-vacation. Older and higher ranking scouts may feel that they have “Been there. Done that.” Perhaps the idea of a NEW adventure will rekindle the scout summer camp fire.
Below are links and materials used at the troop meeting on November 28th. Where will the summer camp adventure take Troop 242 in 2019? (-Mrs. Carrie Mokry, Summer Camp Coordinator)
Promo Videos:
Camp Websites
Side by side Camp Comparison PDF
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More from Adam soon!
Adam is now a Eagle!
Christopher said: The project was a huge success. Thank you for everyone who came out. We had a total of 125 service hours.The church loved them and they have already been used multiple times. Thank you!
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No need for commentary— the smiles say it all. What an adventure! Thank you, Mrs. Williams and Mr. Major for the photos.
The fourth step in scouting’s rank advancement is The scout is recognized. Our summer Court of Honor was time to celebrate rank advancement, the presentation of merit badges, and an Oh beautiful Scoutmaster Minute. We shared food and friendship with our family and friends.
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Troop 242