Upcoming Events
Next Meeting
March 18 7-8:30pm WCUMC This Monday night’s meeting will be the 2024 equivalent of the cyber chip meeting. The new program includes content which parents are encouraged to view and discuss before or after with their Scouts and families. During the meeting we will cover the Troop policy on electronics usage, and will complete the rank requirements regarding these new videos. Class A uniforms are required Annual dues cover the cost for one T-shirt for each Scout.
The shirts are athletic fit, and come in sizes XS through XXXL. Adult dues do not include a t-shirt this year. Adults can order their shirts using the link at the bottom of the digest. March 23
First Presbyterian Church Mooresville, NC Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills is a course required to be a fully trained adult leader in the Troop. There are not a lot of opportunities to take this course, so please consider signing up for this one-day session. There will also be an IOLS course at the Spring Camporee. April 12-14
Blake Farms Family Campground Mark your calendars for the Spring Camporee! The theme this year will be Pirates of the Gemstone District! This event is included in Scout's annual dues. The cost for adults is $30. This will be the only Camporee this year because of the Council Rendezvous planned for this fall. Everyone should please plan to attend! There will also be an adult IOLS training course this year. |
Troop 171 Annual Calendar of Events
Get connected to the calendar and talk with your Scouts about the events they are excited to attend. Plan out the year now! Troop Calendar - Google Calendar Troop Calendar - ScoutBook Troop 171 will now be having meetings OUTSIDE until the weather forces us back inside (end of December!)
March 20
2-4 and 4:15-6:15 WCUMC Good evening Scouts, I am building raised garden beds at Williamson chapel UMC, and need people for some light construction work to build the raised beds. On Wednesday March 20th, which is an early release day for Iredell Statesville Schools. There are 2 available shifts; 2pm - 4pm and 4:15pm - 6:15pm, pizza will be provided for both shifts. Please bring work gloves, a water bottle, closed toe shoes, wear weather appropriate clothing, and be prepared to get dirty. Scouts from both 171 and 5171 are welcome! Thank you, Aubrey McGee March 22-24
Camp Bud Schiele Spring Fellowship will be held the weekend of March 22-24, 2024, at Camp Bud Schiele. The cost for the event is $25 plus a $1 transaction fee. If you like, you may register with the link below, then pay by check at check-in. **This event is for current** **OA members only** |
Scout Handbook Reminder
***IMPORTANT*** All first-year scouts who attended fall camporee this year should bring their Scout Books to the meeting for review, update, and recording. |
Scoutbook Updates
***IMPORTANT*** Attention parents - please complete your email and phone number emergency contact information within Scoutbook as soon as possible. Now that we are using Scoutbook for records, it’s even more important to make it easy for leaders to reach parents by phone through this system. Please reach out if you are still not connected to your scout. |
Announcements
Rank Board of Review Signup Monday Night Meetings - Complete your Scoutmaster Conference, and then come sign up for a Board of Review for your next Rank Advancement! Merit Badge Review Signup
Monday Night Meetings - When you are ready for a review with a Merit Badge Counselor sign up at the next meeting! |
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Where To Find Us |
Quick Links |
Weekly meetings are Monday nights from 7:00 - 8:30
The first Monday of the month is our Patrol Leader Council meeting WIlliamson's Chapel United Methodist Church 575 Brawley School Road Mooresville, NC 28117 For additional information contact the BSA Boy Troop 171 Scoutmaster: troop171sm@gmail.com |
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