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Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 1717Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 1717

Text Box: LONG TERM EVENTS:
         
Summer Camp
Camp Powhatan, VA
Blue Ridge Mountain Council
July 19 - 25, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
BSA National Jamboree
Fort A.P. Hill, VA
July 26 - August 4, 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Text Box: UPCOMING EVENTS
     Summer Camp 2009
    August Beach Trip  
  
NEW SCOUT PARENTS
     Welcome Letter
     About Our Troop
     About the Uniform
     Outdoor Equipment
     Dues
     In-Process Documents
     
FOR SCOUTS
     Life to Eagle
     OA Information
     Leader Positions
     Library
     Cook Book
     Swap Shop
     Scout 3-Ring Binder
     Useful Links
 
THE TROOP
     Scoutmaster Vision
     Troop Goals
     Troop Roster     
     Adult Leaders
     Troop Awards
     Troop History
     Merit Badge Counselors
 
MAIN ACTIVITIES
     Troop Meetings
     Camping
     Service Projects
     Court of Honor
     Summer Camp
     Religious Awards
      
HALL OF FAME
     Eagle Scouts
     Scoutmasters
     Senior Patrol Leaders
     Committee Chairmen
     Order of the Arrow
     Wood Badge
     Notable 1717 Scouts
 
PATROL CORNER:
   NEW SCOUT TRIBE
          New Patrol
          New Patrol
   OWL SCOUT TRIBE
          Greyhound
          Leaf
          Cobra
          Barracuda
          Bulldog
BUFFALO VENTURE TRIBE
          Green Moose
          Wolverine
 
HOW THE TROOP RUNS
     Camping Plans
     Rank Advancement
     SM Conferences
     Program Meetings
     Equipment Issue
     Equipment Return
     Patrol SOP
     Patrol Site Set Up
     Taj-Mahal Set Up
     Blue Cards
     Leader Evaluations
 
 

Text Box: Next Scout Meeting [29 Jun 09]:  -  Troop Meeting, June 22nd 2009. 7:00 PM at Hartwood Presbyterian Church.  Uniform is Class B (except for scouts that still need to pass their uniform inspection, they will need to be in Class A).  If you are interested in a leadership position please consult with the new SPL or the Scoutmaster.  Merit Badge selection for summer camp (worksheet will be provided).  We are having the safety packing orientation for summer camp as well as completing merit badge selection.   Payment for Whitewater rafting ($65), climbing ($15) and horsemanship ($20) merit badges must be paid by this meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS: Andrew, M. - STAR
CONGRATULATIONS: Anthony C. for being selected as the new Senior Patrol Leader
UPDATE - Calendar as of June 8th HERE
REMINDER: All summer camp physical forms must be turned in by July 6th.  For access to the forms click on the link HERE.  You will need a BSA Physical or a BRMC physical form.  Everyone will need a BRMC supplemental physical form.
NEW: General Summer Camp Packing List HERE
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1. 2nd & 1st Class Swimming Requirements Opportunity [27 June].  The Troop will hold a special session at the Rappahannock YMCA from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.  Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in if you are not a member.  There is no charge to use the pool if you are a YMCA member.  Non-Members will need to pay $5.00 for the use of the facilities.
2. Radio Merit Badge [27-28 Jun 09].  All scouts are invited to participate or visit the park for this special event.  Download flyer HERE.
What:         BSA Merit Badge & HAM Radio Operating
Who:           Rappahannock Valley Amateur Radio Club
When:         2:00PM thru Midnight Saturday, June 27th  
Where:       Curtis Park, Hartwood, VA
 
 
 
2. Summer Camp 2009 [19-25 Jul].  For details click HERE.
 
 

 

 

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First payment of $100 is due immediately
Text Box: Final payment is past due, $10 Late Fee to BRMC will be included in fee