WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR JAN 25TH, 2026

NO TROOP MEETING MONDAY DUE TO WEATHER!

Due to the winter weather and threat of an icing extending through Monday, we are cancelling our Troop meeting for Monday, January 26th. Our next Troop meeting will be our Winter Court of Honor on Monday, February 2nd @ 7:00 pm.

⚠️ PLC SET FOR FEB 2ND @ 6PM ⚠️

The weather cancellation on January 26th means we will need to shift our next PLC to Monday, February 2nd before our Court of Honor. The Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders, Patrol Leaders (or Assistant Patrol Leaders), Scribe and Den Chiefs should attend.

□ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW □

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

REMINDER SCOUTING FOR FOOD

SCOUT HUT

HANG TAG DROP OFF: JAN 31

FOOD PICKUP: FEB 7

Troop 65 AND Troop 1265 will again help Mecklenburg County Council feed our neighbors in need through the annual Scouting for Food drive. This event is our council's "Good Turn for America" service and counts for service hours. The date for hangtag drop off is January 31 while food pick up is February 7. 

In 2025, Mecklenburg County Council Packs, Troops and Venture Crews collected and sorted approx. 185,000 lbs. of food. Lets's see if we can top that this year!

Please click the button and choose a time slot on each date to help complete our mission.

REMINDER SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES

NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026

Mark your calendars... we have dates set for Summer Camp 2026. We will be returning to our council camp, Camp Grimes, for its 50th Anniversary. The week we are attending is June 21-June 27. 

You can find out more by visiting our Summer Camp Website by clicking the button. Here you will find our information about camp fees as well as a link to the summer camp RSVP, summer camp guide and more.

We will hold an informational for meeting for camp in the next two weeks. If you want to learn more about Camp Grimes, visit the camp's website: MyCampGrimes.org. 

DEADLINE APPROACHING 

2026 TROOP SKI TRIP

WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV

FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST

The deadline is approach for the Troop 65 Ski Trip to Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, WV. 

Lodging this year will be at a slopeside lodge, Snow Lodge at Winterplace, a three-story house that sleeps 30. Breakfast and dinner will be cooked at the house by the adults. Lunch will be self-serve by returning to the house during the day (it is a ski in, ski out setup). This lodging setup will allow everyone to maximize their lift tickets, which are good for 12 hours.

There are multiple options below that exist on the RSVP so please be careful when choosing to ensure you are selecting exactly what you need for this trip. Please note, there is now a full-day tubing option.

Also, family members are also invited to come take part on this trip, but will be required to arrange their own lodging due to BSA policy that only registered Scouts or Scout Leaders may stay with the troop. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hall!

NEW SCOUT SUNDAY SERVICE

PHILADELPHIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FEB 8TH | 10:30 AM

Each February, around the time of the BSA’s birthday, Scouts around the world to pause and pay extra attention to the Scout law’s finishing point: reverent. Through the celebrations known as Scout Sunday, Scouts take a moment to reflect on their faith.

This year's Scout Sunday at Philadelphia Presbyterian is Sunday, February 8th at 10:30 am! We ask that Scouts attend in full Class A uniform. If you sign up for a role during for the service, we ask that you arrive at 9:30 am for a quick rehearsal. Others should arrive no later than 10:00 am!

Need a Merit Badge Counselor?

Counselor lists are now available!

Scoutbook only gives registered leaders access to the Merit Badge Counselor lists. However, in an effort to make it easier for everyone, we created this website listing all merit badges with Eagle required highlighted in blue

Don't forget the proper procedure:

• Choose which merit badge you would like to earn
• Contact the counselor
• Speak to Mr. Hall about pursuing this merit badge and obtain a blue card!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR JAN 19TH, 2026

NO TROOP MEETING MONDAY!

Just a quick reminder that we do not have a meeting tonight, Monday, January 19th due the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

BUT...

□ TRIP CLEAN UP HELP NEEDED! □

The weather did not cooperate for the troop this weekend and the deteriorating conditions required an early departure home. This means there is lots of cleanup from the tents and patrol gear left to dry out overnight. If you attended the trip, please return to the Scout Hut at 6:00 pm to help get these items packed away! 

□ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW □

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

NEW SCOUTING FOR FOOD

SCOUT HUT

HANG TAG DROP OFF: JAN 31

FOOD PICKUP: FEB 7

Troop 65 AND Troop 1265 will again help Mecklenburg County Council feed our neighbors in need through the annual Scouting for Food drive. This event is our council's "Good Turn for America" service and counts for service hours. The date for hangtag drop off is January 31 while food pick up is February 7. 

In 2025, Mecklenburg County Council Packs, Troops and Venture Crews collected and sorted approx. 185,000 lbs. of food. Lets's see if we can top that this year!

Please click the button and choose a time slot on each date to help complete our mission.

REMINDER SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES

NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026

Mark your calendars... we have dates set for Summer Camp 2026. We will be returning to our council camp, Camp Grimes, for its 50th Anniversary. The week we are attending is June 21-June 27. 

You can find out more by visiting our Summer Camp Website by clicking the button. Here you will find our information about camp fees as well as a link to the summer camp RSVP, summer camp guide and more.

We will hold an informational for meeting for camp in January. If you want to learn more about Camp Grimes, visit the camp's website: MyCampGrimes.org. 

REMINDER 2026 TROOP SKI TRIP

WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV

FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST

It's that time of year for the Troop 65 Ski Trip! For 2026, we will be heading to Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, WV. 

Lodging this year will be at a slopeside lodge, Snow Lodge at Winterplace, a three-story house that sleeps 30. Breakfast and dinner will be cooked at the house by the adults. Lunch will be self-serve by returning to the house during the day (it is a ski in, ski out setup). This lodging setup will allow everyone to maximize their lift tickets, which are good for 12 hours.

There are multiple options below that exist on the RSVP so please be careful when choosing to ensure you are selecting exactly what you need for this trip. Please note, there is now a full-day tubing option.

Also, family members are also invited to come take part on this trip, but will be required to arrange their own lodging due to BSA policy that only registered Scouts or Scout Leaders may stay with the troop. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hall!

Need a Merit Badge Counselor?

Counselor lists are now available!

Scoutbook only gives registered leaders access to the Merit Badge Counselor lists. However, in an effort to make it easier for everyone, we created this website listing all merit badges with Eagle required highlighted in blue

Don't forget the proper procedure:

• Choose which merit badge you would like to earn
• Contact the counselor
• Speak to Mr. Hall about pursuing this merit badge and obtain a blue card!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR JAN 11TH, 2026

TROOP MEETING MONDAY @ 7:00 PM!

Just a quick reminder, our next Troop meeting is Monday at 7:00 pm at the Scout Hut. Uniform is Class A with Class B underneath! Please note, the temperature during the meeting will be in the low 40s/upper 30s. Dress appropriately!

□ THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! □

Thank you to the two dozen plus Scouts and parents who came out and worked for 4+ hours to prep the site for our CONEX storage container. Many hands made light(er) work and will help make our space more usable for years to come!

Check out the photos here!

□ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW □

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

REMINDER HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK CAMPING TRIP

MURRELLS INLET, SC 
JAN 17-19, 2026

Next weekend is our next camping trip to Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The park features three miles of pristine beach, a freshwater lagoon, saltwater marshes, and Atalaya Castle—a National Historic Landmark that was the winter home of philanthropists Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. The park is recognized as one of the best birding sites on the East Coast, with over 300 bird species logged!

Click the red button to check your sign up now or the blue button to see a preliminary packing list and itinerary!

One note - Mr. Hall will not be attending this trip due to his mother's memorial service. Mr. Cavalline and Mr. Strand will be the points of contact for the Troop while on the trip.

NEW SCOUTING FOR FOOD

SCOUT HUT

HANG TAG DROP OFF: JAN 31

FOOD PICKUP: FEB 7

Troop 65 AND Troop 1265 will again help Mecklenburg County Council feed our neighbors in need through the annual Scouting for Food drive. This event is our council's "Good Turn for America" service and counts for service hours. The date for hangtag drop off is January 31 while food pick up is February 7. 

In 2025, Mecklenburg County Council Packs, Troops and Venture Crews collected and sorted approx. 185,000 lbs. of food. Lets's see if we can top that this year!

Please click the button and choose a time slot on each date to help complete our mission.

REMINDER SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES

NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026

Mark your calendars... we have dates set for Summer Camp 2026. We will be returning to our council camp, Camp Grimes, for its 50th Anniversary. The week we are attending is June 21-June 27. 

You can find out more by visiting our Summer Camp Website by clicking the button. Here you will find our information about camp fees as well as a link to the summer camp RSVP, summer camp guide and more.

We will hold an informational for meeting for camp in January. If you want to learn more about Camp Grimes, visit the camp's website: MyCampGrimes.org. 

REMINDER 2026 TROOP SKI TRIP

WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV

FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST

It's that time of year for the Troop 65 Ski Trip! For 2026, we will be heading to Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, WV. 

Lodging this year will be at a slopeside lodge, Snow Lodge at Winterplace, a three-story house that sleeps 30. Breakfast and dinner will be cooked at the house by the adults. Lunch will be self-serve by returning to the house during the day (it is a ski in, ski out setup). This lodging setup will allow everyone to maximize their lift tickets, which are good for 12 hours.

There are multiple options below that exist on the RSVP so please be careful when choosing to ensure you are selecting exactly what you need for this trip. Please note, there is now a full-day tubing option.

Also, family members are also invited to come take part on this trip, but will be required to arrange their own lodging due to BSA policy that only registered Scouts or Scout Leaders may stay with the troop. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hall!

Need a Merit Badge Counselor?

Counselor lists are now available!

Scoutbook only gives registered leaders access to the Merit Badge Counselor lists. However, in an effort to make it easier for everyone, we created this website listing all merit badges with Eagle required highlighted in blue

Don't forget the proper procedure:

• Choose which merit badge you would like to earn
• Contact the counselor
• Speak to Mr. Hall about pursuing this merit badge and obtain a blue card!

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR JAN 4TH, 2026

TROOP MEETING MONDAY @ 7:00 PM!

Troop meetings resume for 2026 on Monday, January 5th with a troop meeting at 7:00 pm at the Scout Hut. Uniform is Class A with Class B underneath!

□ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW □

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

NEW TROOP CONEX BOX STORAGE SITE PREPARATION

SCOUT HUT

JAN 10, 2026 | 9AM - 2PM

Troop 65 is preparing for our new storage unit, a Conex box shipping container, at the Scout Hut. We need your help with getting the site ready. Please join us Saturday, January 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.

We will be cleaning the leaves and spreading stone. You will need gloves. We are working outside so dress accordingly. Feel free to bring rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to assist. Please put your name on any tools you bring so we know who they belong to.

Sign up now by click the button. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Cavalline!

NEW HUNTINGTON BEACH STATE PARK CAMPING TRIP

MURRELLS INLET, SC 
JAN 17-29, 2026

For January, we will be visiting Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach. The park features three miles of pristine beach, a freshwater lagoon, saltwater marshes, and Atalaya Castle—a National Historic Landmark that was the winter home of philanthropists Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington. The park is recognized as one of the best birding sites on the East Coast, with over 300 bird species logged! This is a great opportunity to complete a lot of rank and merit badge requirements while enjoying amazing beach views.

Please RSVP by Sunday, January 11th to attend! Click the red button to sign up now or the blue button to see a preliminary packing list and itinerary!

REMINDER SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES

NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026

Mark your calendars... we have dates set for Summer Camp 2026. We will be returning to our council camp, Camp Grimes, for its 50th Anniversary. The week we are attending is June 21-June 27. 

You can find out more by visiting our Summer Camp Website by clicking the button. Here you will find our information about camp fees as well as a link to the summer camp RSVP, summer camp guide and more.

We will hold an informational for meeting for camp in January. If you want to learn more about Camp Grimes, visit the camp's website: MyCampGrimes.org. 

REMINDER 2026 TROOP SKI TRIP

WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV

FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST

It's that time of year for the Troop 65 Ski Trip! For 2026, we will be heading to Winterplace Ski Resort in Ghent, WV. 

Lodging this year will be at a slopeside lodge, Snow Lodge at Winterplace, a three-story house that sleeps 30. Breakfast and dinner will be cooked at the house by the adults. Lunch will be self-serve by returning to the house during the day (it is a ski in, ski out setup). This lodging setup will allow everyone to maximize their lift tickets, which are good for 12 hours.

There are multiple options below that exist on the RSVP so please be careful when choosing to ensure you are selecting exactly what you need for this trip. Please note, there is now a full-day tubing option.

Also, family members are also invited to come take part on this trip, but will be required to arrange their own lodging due to BSA policy that only registered Scouts or Scout Leaders may stay with the troop. 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Hall!

Need a Merit Badge Counselor?

Counselor lists are now available!

Scoutbook only gives registered leaders access to the Merit Badge Counselor lists. However, in an effort to make it easier for everyone, we created this website listing all merit badges with Eagle required highlighted in blue

Don't forget the proper procedure:

• Choose which merit badge you would like to earn
• Contact the counselor
• Speak to Mr. Hall about pursuing this merit badge and obtain a blue card!