The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club is holding a silent auction with lots of gently used gear at great prices for scouts and other outdoor enthusiasts. This Wednesday at 7:00pm in the social hall at the church (same church where we meet on Tuesdays). See more information at the link below and at www.tidewateratc.com.
Gear Up at Tidewater ATC Silent Auction
Scouts will continue their orienteering training this week, learning how to use a compass and a map together to navigate open terrain. Those attending the November 21-22 campout will do their meal planning. If scouts have other requirements they would like signed off, please come prepared to demonstrate your skills to one of the scoutmasters.
And another reminder for parents and other adults to register for our 100th anniversary celebration on December 5th! https://www.troop5norfolk.com/troop-5s-100th-anniversary-celebration/
Thanks everyone,
Scott
The Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club is holding a silent auction with lots of gently used gear at great prices for scouts and other outdoor enthusiasts. This Wednesday at 7:00pm in the social hall at the church (same church where we meet on Tuesdays). See more information below and at www.tidewateratc.com.
Tickets are now on sale for our centennial celebration! Visit our webpage for the ticket link and for more detailed information on the event: https://www.troop5norfolk.com/troop-5s-100th-anniversary-celebration/
Please also share this event far and wide with any and all alumni and supporters of Troop 5 – we want a packed house for this big milestone celebration!
Thank you to all of the adults who attended our committee meeting, including our wonderful Chartered Organization Representative (COR) Cindy. We now have a plan in place for 2027 adult leadership:
- Scoutmaster – Teasa
- Committee Chair – George
- Chartered Organization Representative (COR) – Cindy
- Assistant Scoutmaster – James
- Treasurer – Scott
- Advancement Coordinator – Bill
- New Member Coordinator – Brittany
Thank you to all of these adults for stepping up to help lead in 2027. They will need the support of those around them as well; please lend them a hand when they come calling. And for those not on this list that are looking to help out now, please just send me an email or give me a call.
Thanks,
Scott
Everyone, please help spread the word about our centennial celebration on December 5th! The Facebook event is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1608565936960026/. We will also have a page on our website to share soon as well.
For scouts camping this weekend, bring $20 cash to the meeting tomorrow to go towards patrol groceries. Patrols will plan their menus and assign a grubmaster to do the shopping.
Finally, another reminder for all parents to attend the troop committee meeting on October 20th (during the troop meeting time) to discuss 2027 leadership.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks all,
Scott
We had another future scout visit us this Tuesday. Scouts need buddies, so tell your friends and invite them to visit too!
This week, we practiced bandages and will continue more First Aid next week. It’s a great opportunity for seasoned scouts to teach newer scouts. If you are below First Class rank, please be sure to bring your scout handbook each week so we can sign off on the things you have learned!
Looking ahead, our PLC (youth leaders) will soon be planning our October campout. This campout is typically great camping weather and presents a fantastic opportunity for us to teach and practice a lot of scouting’s core skills – first aid, fire safety, tool safety, cooking, and some hiking. Scouts, please plan to join us October 16-18th for this fun weekend trip.
Another call for volunteers for our troop centennial celebration on December 5th. We especially need help with audio/visual preparations, photography, and videography. Please let me know if you are able to contribute your time and talents.
Scott
It was great to have another visitor this Tuesday. Let’s keep the good energy flowing. Remember – any scout who recruits another scout earns a Recruiter badge.
Thank you to Connor for a presentation on the HRBT to conclude this month’s theme of engineering. Next Tuesday, we will move on to First Aid, a core scouting skill and something that all scouts can help teach, learn, and practice. If you are below First Class rank, please be sure to bring your scout handbook each week so we can sign off on the things you have learned!
We are working to get a Save The Date announcement out as soon as possible for our troop centennial celebration on December 5th. We need volunteers to help make this event happen, especially in the planning phase (now). Please let us know if you are able to contribute your time and talents.
Thanks everyone,
Scott
It was great to have a few visitors this Tuesday. Keep spreading the word everyone – we are always open to new scouts!
Registration for Winter Camp at Pipsico (January 15-18) opens this Saturday and is expected to sell out almost immediately. We need firm commitments by THIS Friday from any scouts who want to attend. The council does not offer refunds.
This four day, three night camp is specifically designed to provide a great opportunity for Scouts to hone their cold weather camping skills, complete advancement requirements, earn merit badges (some of which are not typically offered at summer camps), and have lots of fun! Just like a Summer Camp, all meals are included with your registration and served within the Dining Hall. There are no other additional fees for merit badges sessions or programs. Over 40 merit badges will be offered (including at least 5 Eagle-required merit badges).
More information at: https://pipsicobsa.com/events-programs/winter-camp/
For those attending this weekend’s campout at the council-sponsored Air-O-Ree at the NAS Oceana Air Show, remember to pack a chair, ear protection, and mess kit. If you need any of those items, we do have some spares available to use; please just ask. We will meet at the church at 6pm to pack up and head out. Please be sure to eat beforehand or bring a bag dinner with you.
We currently plan to have a show & tell next Tuesday, where all scouts can bring an object of their choice and explain the engineering in its creation and its use. (This is not a test; your best guess if perfectly ok.)
Finally, our troop centennial celebration is tentatively planned for December 5th. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Scott
We are in full swing with fall troop meetings now. Scouts looking to get signed off on rank advancements should let one of the scoutmasters know when they are ready to complete a requirement. Scouts are practicing during patrol time at our meetings and we’ll look to also practice some of these skills at our upcoming camping trip.
Scouts attending the September campout should bring $20 cash with them to next Tuesday’s meeting to contribute to groceries.
Evan and Gavin’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor is this Saturday at 12 noon at the church. Please come celebrate the accomplishments of our latest Eagle Scouts!
Finally, Troop 5 will soon turn 100. Yes, you read that correctly – one full century. Stay tuned for more celebratory details!
Scott
Congratulations to Connor G who was selected as Troop 5’s next Senior Patrol Leader. We are looking forward to your leadership over the next 6 months.
We have completed our initial registration for our September 18-20th campout at the NAS Oceana Air Show for those who responded Yes on the paper and/or online RSVP forms. If your scout would like to attend, we can still add them; just let me know.
Please also plan to attend Evan’s and Gavin’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor at 12pm on Saturday, September 12th at the church. Look for more details to come from their families soon.
Thank you also to everyone who helped Chase with his Eagle Scout project this past Saturday.
A reminder that you can always view our full troop calendar (both interactive and PDF versions) on our website at https://www.troop5norfolk.com/calendar/.
Thanks everyone,
Scott
This Tuesday, August 25th is our beach picnic and court of honor celebration! Same as past years, it will take place at Community Beach Park immediately across Ocean View Ave from the church. We will arrive as early as 5:00pm for some beach games and fun followed by a picnic around 6:00-6:30 with short court of honor to start by 7:00pm.
Please everyone sign up to help bring sides and such here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084CACAE2DA5FA7-65140819-beach (Burgers and hot dogs will be provided by the troop.)
Please also bring your own chair if possible since seating is rather limited. Scouts should dress in whatever they like for the beach fun and picnic, but please be sure to bring and wear your field uniform ("Class A") for the court of honor. (There are public bathrooms at the park that can be used for changing.)
Looking forward to the fun and celebration. See you all there!
