10/23/11 Announcement
October 17 dues deadline has passed
If you have not already done so, please get your Troop Dues ($75) and data corrections in ASAP!
Trick-or-treat
Reminder, the troop meeting scheduled for October 31 has been canceled. Boards of Review have been moved to the November 14 meeting.
Roster
Rosters for patrols and phone numbers as they appear in the Troopmaster database as of October 19 will be available for pickup on Monday night.
Holiday Fundraiser Sales
Sales packets were distributed at the last troop meeting. If you did not get yours, be sure to pick it up Monday night and get out there and sell. This is one of only two fundraisers the troop holds each year to help defray expenses of the troop. We need everyone's help by going door-to-door in your neighborhood and signing up for at least one time slot to sell at the Heidelberg Bakery or the church. Contact Suellen Skocki for more information.
Falls Church Presbyterian Fall Cleanup Service Project
When: October 29 (Saturday)
Time: 9AM – 12 (or earlier if we finish early)
What you need: Bring a garden rake and work gloves, and a drink and snack if desired.
What to wear: Work clothes with class B sweatshirt/T shirt. Dress appropriate for weather.
Come help the troop help our chartering organization and earn service hours for advancement!
Volunteers needed for dedication
3-4 Scouts in class A uniform are needed to distribute programs for the dedication of The Walter L. Mess Plaza on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 pm near the American Legion in Falls Church (the Plaza is between the American Legion parking lot and the W&OD Trail on Little Falls Street). Contact SPL Daniel Nette if you are able to help out.
Scouting for Food
Pick up of maps and bags for distribution has been moved from Saturday, Nov 5 to Sunday, Nov 6 at 1:00 PM at the church. More information to follow in a flyer and on the website.
Sky Meadows Hike and Spring Hill Farm Camping Trip
Saturday – Sunday, November 5-6, we will go hiking at Sky Meadows State Park and camp at Spring Hill Farm. We’ll plan on campwide games and night navigation if the skies cooperate. A permission form will be handed out Monday night and will be on the website. The deadline for responding is Friday, October 28. Please email Tom Updike at
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Veterans Day Flag Placement
Celebrate Veterans Day by joining the George Mason District Troops and Packs in Falls Church to place American Flags on the graves of fallen Veterans there.
• The Scouts will be gathering in the parking lot at The National Memorial Park,7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042 on Friday, 11 November 2011at 9:00 am.
• Buglers are needed to sound taps.
For information or to volunteer as a bugler, contact Kurt R. Johnson, ADC Falls Church at (703) 849-8967 or e-mail:
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