This Week

Announcements for April 6

Regular Troop Meeting, Monday, April 6
  • 6:45 PM – There will be a meeting of the Patrol Leader’s Council (PLC), which is comprised of the SPL, ASPL, PLs, Troop Guides, and Scribe.
  • 7:30 PM – Regular meeting for all Scouts. Meetings are in Class A uniforms.
  • Spring Advancement. Details can be found (TBD). Scouts taking a merit badge should review this information and come prepared to select a badge.
  • The cost of the April Shooting Sports weekend is $45 and is due at tonight’s meeting. More info below.
  • We are heading to Resica Falls Scout Reservation this summer for our week at camp. The theme this year is “Curse of the Mystic Waters”. The deposit and first payment are due. This totals $200. The final payment of $425 will be due on May 11. It is not too late to sign up!
  • This week’s service patrol: Shark

Leadership Updates & New Senior PLC – April marks the start of our new leadership cycle. Troop 542’s newly elected 2025–26 Senior Patrol Leaders Council will begin leading meetings, planning activities, and organizing patrol operations this month. We will also review new youth leadership roles, expectations, and responsibilities at our April 6th troop meeting.

April Tent Camping – Shooting Sports – April 17-19 – We head to Resica Falls for Scouts to test their focus and skills during shooting sports, challenge friends in fast-paced rounds of gaga, and team up for epic games of capture the flag. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, teamwork,  and outdoor fun as we enjoy the fresh spring weather together. The cost is $45, and payment is due April 6. We depart on Friday, April 17 at 6:30 PM and return on Sunday, April 19 at 1:00 PM

National Jamboree – July 22-31, 2026 – Council filled our allotted Jamboree troops and added additional troops from the waitlist. It is not too late to register since people drop out and their spots become available. (https://scoutingphilly.org/adventures/activities/jamboree

Sea Base – Summer 2027 – It’s not too soon to be thinking about our high adventure trip for 2027. If you are interested, reserve your spot now with a $100 deposit. We need to reserve the Sea Base adventures in early January. We will decide between St. Thomas, the Bahamas, and the Florida Sea Base before January.


Reminders

Troop Newsletter – The Spring 2026 version of The Eagle has been sent out via email. Check your inbox! It’s also available here.

Merit Badge Office Hours – In an effort to help Scouts complete any unfinished merit badges, we offer “Office Hours” by appointment on Monday nights from 7:00-7:30. If you/your Scout has a questions about a merit badge or wants to have work evaluated, please fill out the form and we will schedule time with a counselor or instructor. Click here to signup.

Wawa Coupons – Troop 542 raises money for the troop by selling Wawa coupons redeemable for their 6″ Shorti Hoagie. The coupons are $5 which is less than the value of the hoagie and a portion of the $5 goes to the troop to support its activities. This is a great deal! If interested in purchasing, please see Stephanie Dobbins.