Troop 5 Scoutmaster Announcements – Apr 22, 2025

Let’s go hiking! We depart at 4pm this Friday for our backcountry hike in the Three Ridges Wilderness. To get on the trail as early as possible (before sunset), we will only be making one quick bathroom stop at an I-64 rest area near Charlottesville; everyone should eat dinner before arriving or pack it with you to consume in your vehicle. On the way home, we will stop for lunch so please bring money for that. All attendees should check the weather forecast for Wintergreen, VA and pack accordingly to keep themselves and their gear dry. Looking forward to it!

Next Tuesday, April 29th we will hold our swim test at Northside Pool during our usual 6:30pm meeting time. This is required for all scouts and adults to participate in any aquatic activities, including summer camp and any other outings where bodies of water are involved. The PLC will meet immediately after the swim test is completed; all other scouts are free to head home.

A reminder to let Evan Malleck know if you are able to help him with his Eagle project on Saturday, May 3rd at 9am at Camp Hope Haven. Each volunteer will need to register with Union Mission by creating an account at
https://unionmission.vomo.org/org/the-union-mission-ministries. Click "Join" in the top right corner and create an account with your email; nothing else needed after your account is created.

Finally, congratulations to Eli who completed a board of review for his Tenderfoot rank this Tuesday!

Thanks everyone,
Scott Guirlinger