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This Week

Announcements for November 9

REGULAR TROOP MEETING, Monday November 9

  • 7:30 PM – Regular meeting for all Scouts. Fall meetings are in Class A uniforms.
  • The $45 payment is due tonight for our November cabin camping trip. See details for the trip below.
  • We kick off our troop’s Scouting for Food campaign. To get the campaign started, we are asking each family to bring a donation of nonperishable food items to Monday night’s meeting. We will put those donations to immediate use as part of a fun Canstruction competition, where the Scouts will work together by patrol to build structures using the donated cans and food items.
  • Troop Dues are past due. Please pay your dues as soon as possible. $150 for Scouts. $80 for Adults. See below for more information.
  • Fall Advancement continues. Reach out to your instructors if you have missed a meeting or need some extra help. Additional details on the program and merit badges being offered can be found here.
  • This week’s service patrol:  Python

YEARLY TROOP AND SCOUTING OF AMERICA DUES – Due Now! – Troop 542 is using the “Unit Paid” option for annual dues. The combined national and troop fees for 2027 are $150 for Scouts and $80 for adults. If you joined in the fall, you’re already paid up. Everyone else, please pay it to us by November 2 either by Venmo or Check payable to “Troop 542”. If you get an e-mail from Scouting America asking you to pay online, please ignore it and pay it through us instead. Registered adults must be current on all required training to remain registered. Thank you for your membership in Troop 542! We look forward to many more great adventures in the next year!

SCOUTING FOR FOOD AND CANSTRUCTION – November 9 – 23 – Every fall, the BSA sponsors “Scouting for Food.” Non-perishable food is collected to aid food insecure families. The drive will kickoff on November 9 and end on our November 23 meeting. To start the drive, we’ll hold a “Canstruction” event in conjunction with Troop 541 on November 9. Patrols will ask family and friends to contribute food needed to help design a project built out of donated items. Scouts will build their projects and be evaluated in a contest.

On November 14, Scouts will place door hangers on neighborhood doors to solicit food donations. A personal note from the Scout attached to the door hanger will certainly increase neighborhood interest. Scouts will collect the donations on November 22, and turn them in at our November 23 meeting.

NOVEMBER CABIN CAMPING – Commando – November 20-22 – Troop 542 is heading to the
Horseshoe Scout Reservation for an unforgettable Commando weekend. We’ll stay in rustic cabins and on Saturday will dive into a series of Commando Games designed to test teamwork, stealth and strategy. Think obstacle challenges, exciting missions and friendly competitions that’ll keep
everyone on their toes. This is one weekend you won’t want to miss. We’ll leave from the church at 6:30 PM on Friday and return on Sunday at 1PM. The trip cost is $45. Payment is due by our November 9 meeting.

SEA BASE – Summer 2027 – Marsh Harbor, Bahamas – We are setting sail for an unforgettable high adventure trek to Sea Base, scheduled for June 25 through July 4, 2027. This weeklong expedition will offer Scouts the chance to experience Scouting’s most iconic aquatic programs—an immersive blend of sailing, snorkeling, marine exploration, SCUBA diving, and hands-on teamwork that challenges and inspires. Our crew is currently full, but a waiting list is available in case of any openings.

PHILMONT – Summer 2028 – Cimarron, NM – We’re heading to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The trip will run from June 24 to July 8, 2028 and the cost will be $3,600/person payable in installments. This is fantastic opportunity to explore the New Mexico back country on a 10-day backpacking trip. Our crew is currently full, but a waiting list is available in case of any openings.

Reminders

TROOP NEWSLETTER – The Fall 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.