Scout Troop 103
This site was designed to give information to visitors and Scouts alike concerning all the things the Troop is involved with. Whether they are in the near future and being planned, currently underway and taking place, or have just been completed. Please take a few minutes and browse through the various pages and then let us know what you think!!
Latest News
Troop 103 August Camp-out (Perm slips due 28 July)
The Troop has a great canoeing trip planned as the August Camp-out. It will be on the Chickahominy River and the dates are August 9th and 10th. Don't miss out on this trip as it looks to be a great time! For more information click on the links below.
New ATC Virginia License Plate
The Applachian Trail Conservancy has worked with the Department of Motor Vehicles and designed a new license plate especially for hiker in Virginia. They are taking pre-orders until next week and submitting them in mass to DMV. The benefit is a portion of the fee goes directly to trail maintenance in Virginia and you even get a free years subscription to the organization as well. Click on the link below for more information.
NESA Eagle Search
The National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) is conducting a search for all Eagle Scouts old and new to develop a database for those members to search for and contact fellow Eagles. If you are a member of Troop 103's Eagle's Nest or earned you Eagle award in another Troop click on the link below for more information.
Troop 103 July 4th Photos
The link below will take you to view photos of the Troop during the Bell Ringing ceremony on the 4th of July. We want to thank Mr. Cole for the great shots and posting them for all to view!
Troop 103 Equipment Inventory
The Troop is currently conducting an inventory of Troop gear. We need to identify all the gear and what condition it is in so we can plan to repair or replace as necessary. If your scout has any gear such as tents, shovels or dutch ovens please bring them to the next troop meeting and give them to Mr. Repeta. We are NOT looking to have chuck boxes turned in at this time. We are currently making new chuck boxes and will switch them out when completed.
Troop 103 Newsletter
The July edition of the Troop 103 newsletter is available for viewing and printing. When you get a chance please tell young Mr. Socha thanks for the good job on the newsletter as well as anything you would like in the August edition. To view an electronic copy please click on the link below.
Troop 103 Searches for a New Scoutmaster
As I'm sure you have heard Mr. Etchberger has decided to step down as the Troops Scoutmaster. In his place Mr. Coppinger has agreed to handle the responsibilities on an interim basis until a new Scoutmaster is found. The Troop Committee is currently working on possible candidates to fill the position. If you are interested or know someone that you think would excel at the position please contact Mr. Burns using the information below.
E-mail link: Shawn Burns |
Phone: (757) 564-7156 |
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To view the position description for the Scoutmaster please click on the link below.
New BSA Uniform Coming
The Boy Scouts of America has developed a new scouting uniform that will be available for purchase this summer. To view more information regarding this please click on the link below.
2010 National Scouting Jamboree
The Colonial virginia Council is now taking reservations for the 2010 National Jamboree held at Fort A.P. Hill. This event will mark the 100 year anniversary of scouting in the United States and will be one for the memory books! The Council has only 144 slots available so you must sign up and put down a deposit quickly. For more information click on the links below.
Looking for Photos of Your Scout?
If you are interested in obtaining copies of pictures of your Scout possibly involved in a variety of different events you need to contact Mr. Laubach. As the Troop photogrpaher he has asked that any parent interested to give him a blank disk and the name of or picture of your son and he will search for pictures he has taken. If you would like more information contact Mr. Laubach at the next meeting!
Eagle Project Help
With all of the Scouts that have earned the rank of Eagle Scout within Troop 103 we are looking for some help. Mr Marty is compiling a list of projects as well as a few photos to build a historical database of some of the great work accomplished by our Scouts. Please click on the link below for more information.
I have added the newest Merit Badge Counselor list to the website.
I added the newest Merit Badge Counselor list provided by Mr. Vest. Please click the link below to view the information.
Troop 103 Upcoming Calendar of Events
The calendar below shows the upcoming events for the Troop. You can scroll through the months and each item highlighted in blue can be clicked on for more information about that event. Please let me know if you have trouble viewing any portion of it.
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