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This Week

Announcements for February 23

Regular Troop Meeting, Monday, February 23

  • Regular meeting for all Scouts. Winter meetings are in Class A uniforms.
  • The First Year Program and Merit Badge classes continue tonight. Details on the program can be found here: Winter 2026 Advancement.
  • We’ll be heading to Resica Falls Scout Reservation this summer for our week at camp. To hold the early bird price of $625, a $50 deposit is due NOW. The theme this year is “Curse of the Mystic Waters”. It promises to be a great week!
  • This week’s service patrol: Python

Junior Leadership Kickoff Presentation on February 23

  • At this week’s meeting, February 23, the process to select and sign up for Junior Leadership roles will begin! This will start with a presentation to explain the process. All Scouts who have reached the rank of First Class will need a leadership role to earn their next rank. Now is a good time to start thinking about what type of role you want to apply for.

Quarterly Highway Cleanup, Saturday March 7, 9:00 AM – Join us at 9:00 AM at the Upper Dublin High School parking lot between their Performing Arts Center (PAC) and Fort Washington Avenue. Scouts should wear outdoor work clothes and bring gloves if they have them. We’ll supply safety vests. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours and get credit for an activity needed for advancement in the early ranks. We’ll finish by 11:00 AM. Please come show your Scout Spirit and our Duty to Others by participating in this clean up.

Order of the Arrow Elections – March 9

  • OA elections will be held at our March 9 troop meeting.
  • In order to hold the election, we need a quorum of our troop membership. All Scouts should do their best to attend, learn more about the Order of the Arrow, and participate in voting for candidates from our troop.

March Bus Trip – Washington, D.C. – March 21-22 – This year’s bus trip is all set and we are heading to Washington, D.C. This trip promises a perfect mix of history, fun and fellowship with your fellow Scouts. The cost of the trip is $250.

  • If you have signed up for this trip, the final payment of $150 is due at the March 9 meeting.
  • The weekend includes touring major landmarks, visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, hotel stay with dinner and swimming, and a Sunday visit to Mount Vernon.

Troop Dinner and Award Ceremony, Saturday March 28, 3:00 PM – We will have our annual Troop Dinner and Award Ceremony on March 28 starting at 3:00 PM at the Horsham Library. All Scouts should wear their full Class A uniforms and merit badge sashes. We will be recognizing Scouts that earned merit badge(s) and rank advancement during the Winter quarter. Families should come and friends are welcome. The Eagle patrol should arrive at 2:15 PM to help with setup.

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 Winter 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.