Happy new year everyone! Great seeing everyone again tonight and getting started again with the scouting and the fun in 2026. Just a couple announcements tonight:
Those going to winter camp should look for invoices to come this week from treasurer Jordan. Scout accounts may be used provided there are sufficient funds; just let Jordan know.
Reminder to please RSVP for the February Ski Trip to Wintergreen Resort so we can coordinate drivers and accommodations: https://forms.gle/AE1iCvjxLYgwxK1r8
Our next open house will be February 17th. Scouts will be planning stations again soon.
We continue to prepare for our big open house on December 16th. Scouts are preparing stations for visiting youth and adults are gathering information for parents. Please make sure to spread the word and attend that night (in your Class A uniform).
For Wreaths Across America this Saturday, scouts should plan to arrive at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 9am to volunteer. Enter at the main gate and ask for John Matroni (scout leader). Wear full Class A uniform and dress warm underneath. More information on the event is here: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/169330/Overview/?relatedId=169331 (You do not need to click to volunteer; they already know we’re coming.)
We are preparing for our big open house on December 16th. Scouts are preparing stations for visiting youth and adults are gathering information for parents. Please make sure to spread the word and attend that night (in your Class A uniform).
Tonight we distributed tickets for Saturday’s Scout Night at the Admirals. Game officially starts at 7:05pm; I believe many plan to arrive around 6:30pm. Please wear your Class B shirts.
Finally, a reminder to those attending winter camp that Kristina needs your merit badge selections now. Please provide first and second choices (and possibly third) for each session / time slot rather than a wish list. The classes fill up very quickly so having that info ready provides a better chance of first choices! https://pipsicobsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WinterCampMBG-26.pdf
A reminder that there is no troop meeting this coming Tuesday. And a reminder to all leaders and parents that now is that time of year when we must all complete Safeguarding Youth Training (formerly known as Youth Protection Training) through my.scouting.org. This training is all brand new and much of it was filmed at Pipsico with local scouts. You may recognize many people in it; I know I did. More information on the training is here: https://www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/
Congratulations to all scouts who received badges and rank advancements at tonight’s Court of Honor – well earned! And another big thank you to all scouts and adults who helped repair our scout shed this past Saturday. Special shout out to our "foreman" Andrew.
For those wanting to attend scout night at the Norfolk Admirals against the Florida Everblades on Saturday, December 6th, tickets are $18 each and you need to arrange payment to Kristina no later than this Thursday as she will be buying the group of tickets on Friday from the scout shop. Family and friends are welcome.
We are collecting food for the church’s food pantry. Scouts should collect all items by Friday, November 21st and arrange for dropoff at the church the following day. If you need to print more flyers or send it electronically, the PDF design is here: https://www.troop5norfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FoodPantry-Nov2025.pdf
We will be joining up with another scout group to lay wreaths at Forest Lawn Cemetery on the morning of December 13th. More details to come.
And finally, please invite all youth (boys and girls) ages 11-17 to attend our troop open house on December 16th. Our scouts will be leading groups around and/or manning stations where they will be sharing about their favorite Troop 5 adventures. It should be a lot of fun and a great showcase of our troop.
Thanks again everyone for your support of our troop. Happy Thanksgiving!
We plan to join up with another scout group to lay wreaths at Forest Lawn Cemetery on the morning of December 13th. If you can tentatively commit to attending, please RSVP at https://forms.gle/WFj7AV4vQ85Z58qZ8.
Our rescheduled rebuild of the scout shed roof will take place this Saturday at 10am. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for construction work. We expect to be done by 1pm.
Our fall court of honor is next Tuesday at 7:15pm in the church sanctuary. The troop and committee will hold shortened meetings at 6:30pm ahead of the court of honor.
We plan to attend scout night at the Norfolk Admirals against the Florida Everblades on Saturday, December 6th. Tickets are $18 each. Family and friends are welcome. Please submit payment no later than Tuesday the 18th at our court of honor so that we can purchase the tickets as a group.
We are collecting food for the church’s food pantry. Scouts were sent home last week with a stack of flyers to distribute in their neighborhood. All food items need to be collected by Friday, November 21st so that we can get them to the church the following day. If you need to print more flyers or send it electronically, the PDF design is here: https://www.troop5norfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FoodPantry-Nov2025.pdf
Our workforce needs some R&R after their Eagle project workday yesterday and the weather looks to be less wet this coming weekend, so our Service Day is rescheduled to this coming Saturday, November 15th at 10am. Meet at the church and come prepared with proper construction attire and footwear. If you have workgloves and/or safety glasses/goggles, please bring those too.
We planned for November to be a month of service and it’s shaping up to be even bigger than expected!
Gavin’s Eagle project workday is this Saturday at Equi-Kids in Virginia Beach. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for construction work and arrive no later than 10am. Work should complete no later than 4pm. Lunch will be provided.
Our rebuild of the scout shed roof will take place this Sunday at noon. Again, please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for construction work. We expect to be done by 4pm. Please eat before you arrive.
We are collecting food for the church’s food pantry. Scouts were sent home with a stack of flyers to distribute in their neighborhood. All food items need to be collected by Friday, November 21st so that we can get them to the church the following day. If you need to print more flyers or send it electronically, the PDF design is here: https://www.troop5norfolk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FoodPantry-Nov2025.pdf
Unfortunately, we did not register in time for Zomboree this year. Instead, we are planning to attend Scout Night at the Norfolk Admirals that same Saturday evening of December 6th. Look for more details to come soon.
Finally, a reminder for those seeking to complete merit badges individually (outside of council and camp events) that you must get permission from a scoutmaster before officially working on the badge and they will help get you connected with a merit badge counselor. It’s easy to do, just ask.
Thanks everyone. Looking forward to some manual labor this weekend!
