WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR FEB 23RD, 2026

TROOP MEETING ADDED FOR MONDAY @ 7:00 PM!

Just a reminder our next Troop meeting is Monday at 7pm. Uniform is Class A with Class B underneath. Please note, the cold weather has returned so be sure to dress warm as temperatures during the meeting will be near freezing.

⚠️ SUMMER CAMP RSVPs NEEDED ASAP ⚠️

We are closing in on the deadline to register your Scout to attend Summer Camp 2026 at Camp Grimes. Please see the info and links below to make sure you have a spot!

□ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW □

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

REMINDER SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES

NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026

DEADLINE TO RSVP IS MARCH 23RD

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, in-person, meeting for camp on Monday, March 2nd @ 6pm. You can also view the virtual session from last week or download the presentation at the summer camp website. 

NEW 2026 BBQ Fundraiser

MARCH 20 & 21 | AROUND MINT HILL

We are set for our next BBQ fundraiser on Saturday March 21st. We will be selling pulled pork, beans, slaw, Brunswick stew and banana pudding. This is one of the biggest fundraisers we have each year which helps pay for Troop gear, adult leaders registration fees and other major costs of the troop.

Click the red button for a signup for shifts for Scouts and parents to work starting with prep on Thursday and Friday evenings that week and sales sites around town on Saturday.

The blue button will get you to our BBQ website to share with friends, family and more to preorder BBQ! Please email Mr. Hall if you have any questions!

NEW CAMP CARD FUNDRAISER

NOW THROUGH APRIL 20TH

It's now the time of year for camp cards! These discount cards are great a way to raise funds for Scout trips and summer camp.

These cards include hundreds of dollars in discounts and sell for just $10, making it an easy sell to friends, families, co-workers and more.

For each camp card a Scout sells, $4 will go into the Scout's account, $1 to the Troop and the remainder going to our Council.

If you are interested in selling, click the button to contact Mr. Cavalline to get as many cards you need. The money from your card sales and an unsold cards must be turned by April 20th.

Have questions? Just reach out to Mr. Cavalline or Mr. Hall

NEW MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

It is that time of year where the Troop recharters with Scouting America. The committee decided we are going to change it up this year. We are asking everyone to pay your national recharter dues online. This is due to all the varying renewal dates we have for our scouts. You all should have received emails from Scouting America about you and/or your scouts renewal is upcoming. There are a large number of us who expire 3/31/26. You can access the renewal by logging into https://my.scouting.org/ and pay the fee. The Troop will also have dues separate from the national fee. We will determine that cost at our committee meeting in February. Feel free to reach out to Mr. Cavalline if you have any questions.  

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 FEB 16TH, 2026

TROOP MEETING ADDED FOR MONDAY @ 7:00 PM!

While there is no school Monday due to Presidents' Day, the PLC voted to add a meeting for February 16th since our last troop meeting occurred way back on January 12th. Uniform is Class A with Class B underneath.

⚠️ SUMMER CAMP RSVPs NEEDED ASAP ⚠️

We are closing in on the deadline to register your Scout to attend Summer Camp 2026 at Camp Grimes. Please see the info and links below to make sure you have a spot!

□ IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW □

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS...

REMINDER SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES

NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026

DEADLINE TO RSVP IS MARCH 23RD

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, in-person, meeting for camp on Monday, March 2nd @ 6pm. You can also view the virtual session from last week or download the presentation at the summer camp website. 

FINAL CALL

2026 TROOP SKI TRIP

WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV

FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST

We are now at the deadline 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!

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 FEB 9TH, 2026

COURT OF HONOR MONDAY @ 7:00 PM!

Just a reminder that Monday, February 9th is our rescheduled Court of Honor. The ceremony begins at 7:00 pm. Parents, please drop your Scout off in the narthex/lobby and proceed into the chapel and find a seat. 

⚠️ PLC SET FOR FEB 9TH @ 6PM ⚠️

Our next PLC will be Monday, February 9th in the Scout Hut at 6:00 pm 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 SUMMER CAMP @ CAMP GRIMES

NEBO, NC | JUNE 21-27, 2026

DEADLINE TO RSVP IS MARCH 23RD

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, in-person, meeting for camp on Monday, February 23rd @ 6pm. You can also view the virtual session or download the presentation at the summer camp website. 

FINAL CALL

2026 TROOP SKI TRIP

WINTERPLACE RESORT |GHENT, WV

FEB 27TH - MAR 1ST

We are now at the deadline 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!

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 FEB 2ND, 2026

COURT OF HONOR MONDAY @ 7:00 PM!

As of now, we are planning to proceed with our Court of Honor for Monday at 7:00 pm. Mr. Hall drove the church parking lot just before sunset on Sunday and melting had improved the parking lot a good bit. We hope another day of sunshine and temps near 40 will make it possible to hold our Court of Honor. The location will remain the old Chapel. Please drop your Scout off in the narthex/lobby and proceed into the chapel and find a seat. Should weather conditions on Monday require us to reschedule, Mr. Hall will send out an update via email, band and text (if you are signed up for Scoutbook text alerts).

⚠️ PLC SET FOR FEB 2ND @ 6PM ⚠️

Our next PLC, weather permitting, will be Monday, February 2nd in the Scout Hut at 6:00 pm 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: BEFORE FEB 5TH

FOOD PICKUP: FEB 7

Weather has thrown a wrench into our Scouting for Food plans. As a result, we are going to tackle the task of advertising the need for food donations in non-traditional ways.

First, anyone who is willing to still place hangtags on doors can pick up a stack and a map of areas needing to be canvassed after Monday's Court of Honor. We ask that you distribute the hangtags in your areas by Wednesday, February 7th. 

Second, post on social media/nextdoor accounts about people still participating and dropping off at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church on Saturday after 9:00 am. There are two images of the hangtag which you can share. Download by clicking the red buttons.

This service project is integral for our community. 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!

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 via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, February 4th. Details will be be emailed out on Tuesday. 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!