Troop 5 Scoutmaster Announcements – Mar 31, 2026

Reminder that we are not holding a troop meeting this coming Tuesday, April 7th. For those who want backpacking practice, some have suggested meeting up at Mount Trashmore to get at least some practice with elevation change. Get those muscles prepped and ready!

Backpacking checklists were distributed at Tuesday’s meeting. You can find a few different checklists as well as a diagram of how to properly pack a backcountry hiking pack on our troop website: https://www.troop5norfolk.com/2024/03/29/backpacking-checklists/. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Scouts should plan to carry at least 3 liters of water each in a container or bladder that will not slosh around. (You don’t want that weight to suddenly shift on you while hiking.) On April 14th, the scouts will learn about nutrition and water needs and make their food plan with their assigned buddy.

Another reminder that all participants (scouts and adults) going on this backcountry hiking trip must (1) have a current medical form parts A & B and (2) meet Scouting America’s height/weight restrictions in order to attend.

Two other upcoming events worth mentioning:

• Saturday, April 25th, the Wards Corner civic leauge has requested help with wetlands cleanup along Newport Ave just north of Granby High School. Cleanup starts at 9am and should last about an hour. Just in case, wear clothes and shoes that can get mucky.
• Tuesday, May 5th we will hold our annual swim test at Northside Pool at 630pm in lieu of a troop meeting at the church. (PLC will meet after the swim test completes; others are free to go when done.)

Thanks everyone,

Scott