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Salutations Troop 3!
We had a great trip to Washington DC a couple weeks ago on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend. After driving 3 hours in pouring rain to Camp Snyder, for a moment it appeared we had no place to stay. See the details below, about how we went from having no cabin to what was probably the nicest Scout cabin I have ever stayed in.
It was beautiful winter morning at the National Mall. On our tour of the monuments and memorials, we walked through the MLK Memorial. If you have never seen it, there is a long wall inscribed with various quotes of his. Totally unprompted, as we walked past the quotes, several of the Scouts took turns reading each one aloud. It was really awesome. My personal favorite is below.
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Keith Grimes
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FEBRUARY ACTIVITY CALENDAR | |
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Sunday, February 4th is Scout Sunday. Thank you to all of the Scouts who volunteered to help out with the service. We could use a few more for the color guard, or just come out and support the Troop.
Scouts and Scouters, wear your full Class A with the new neckerchief and merit badge sash.
Please arrive at the church by 10:30 am.
Families are welcome!
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Monday, February 5th from 7:30-9 PM we have a special night planned. Mr. Carenzo will be bringing the big indoor planetarium. We have AOLs from Pack 200 visiting, too.
Sign-up Deadline for February Trip to Resica Falls and Bear Creek.
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Tuesday, February 6th from 7:30-8:45 PM the TLC will meet at my house to discuss January and February, and to plan March. | |
75th Anniversary Planning Committee Meeting | |
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Thursday, February 8th from 7-9 PM the 75th Anniversary Planning Committee is meeting in the Boardroom at HBC.
We've got a really solid framework in place, and we are working on filling in details for the day's events. If you would like to help out, please come to the meeting.
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Bear Creek Family Ski Night | |
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We got rained out on January 26th, so we rescheduled for Friday, February 9th from 4-10 PM. We'll meet up at Bear Creek for skiing, snowboarding, and tubing! Check out the flyer for details.
Please contact Mr. Garry Pfeil if you are interested, or if you have any questions, 215-519-3058, gmpfeil@hotmail.com
Sign up deadline is February 5th.
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Monday, February 12th from 7:30-9 PM we have a regular troop meeting at Hatboro Baptist. Our Shooting Sports Staff will be presenting a Gun Safety talk, ahead of the weekend of shooting at Resica.
If you plan on shooting at Resica, please plan on attending this meeting, visitors too!
Sign-up Deadline for Venture Trip to Mount Washington.
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Troop Staff & Committee Meeting | |
Thursday, February 15th from 7:30-9 PM the Troop Staff & Committee will be meeting in the Boardroom at HBC to discuss January and February, and to plan March. | |
February Trip to Resica Falls | |
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For our February Trip, we'll be heading up to Resica Falls, and camping in Firestone Lodge on February 16-18th.
The rifle and shotgun ranges will be open all day Saturday and Sunday morning. Pistol will be available for Ventures. Hiking will also be available. There will be plenty of downtime, so bring a cards or a board game to play.
The cost of the trip is $40, including Troop Feed for the weekend. Click Here for the flyer
If you are interested, please reserve your spot on Cheddar Up below or contact Mr. Walsh by the Troop Meeting on February 5th. 267-872-6770 or walsh5@comcast.net
Plan on attending the Gun Safety talk at the Troop Meeting on February 12th.
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Monday, February 19th from 7:30-9 PM we have a regular troop meeting at Hatboro Baptist. Troop Talent Show! | |
Venture Trip to Mount Washington | |
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Saturday February 24th through Tuesday, February 27th the Venture Crew will making the annual trek up to the White Mountains of New Hampshire and attempt to summit Mount Washington.
The cost of the trip is $335. Sign up deadline is February 12th.
$275 goes to the troop for all transportation, lodging, food, and trail fees.
$60 goes directly to International Mountain Equipment for mountaineering boot and crampon rental.
Click here for a detailed itinerary and packing list for the trip.
Click here for details on the trails we'll be taking.
If you are interested, please let me know. Sign up deadline is February 12th.
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Monday, February 26th from 7:30-9 PM we have a regular troop meeting at Hatboro Baptist. | |
March Trip - Sterling Hill Mine | |
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March 15-17 we'll be heading to Odgensburg, NJ to check out the fluorescent rocks at Sterling Hill Mine.
Details to follow!
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Troop 3 Diamond Jubilee Celebration | |
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The Troop 3 Diamond Jubilee Celebration be a weekend event May 17-19, 2024 held on the Day Camp side of College Settlement.
Saturday, May 18, 2024 we'll have a brunch, afternoon activities, dinner, and a campfire.
Also, please follow the event's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HatboroTroop3Year75
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David W. Cooper Honored Scouter Award | |
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Nominations for the David W. Cooper Honored Scouter Award are now being accepted. If you would like to nominate a Scouter, please click the button below and fill out the David W. Cooper Nomination Form.
In order to nominate a Scouter, you must be a registered Scout or Scouter, or a parent of a current Scout.
Nominees must be a current registered Scouter in Troop 3. Nominations for anyone who is not a current registered scouter cannot be accepted. The person nominated must subscribe to the principals of scouting in the Scout Oath and Scout Law and must make a significant contribution to the Troop 3 program.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee and the recipient will be announced at our Spring Parent's night.
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Owen P. Adams, Jr. Campership | |
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Established August 2016 by Mrs. Pat Adams, this award will assist a worthy Scout in attending a summer camping event (summer camp, high adventure trip or Scout Jamboree). The recipient will receive credit for 1/2 the cost of the camping event and $25 to be spent during the trip.
All Scouts registered with Troop 3 are eligible to apply. Just click the button below.
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Here's the latest revision of the Annual Plan! Please mark these important dates on your family calendar!
We've added some Good Turns to the calendar for College Settlement later on this year.
Click here for the 2023-2024 Annual Plan!
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75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee | |
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Troop 3's 75th Anniversary Celebration
is only 3 1/2 months away!
In order to make the Diamond Jubilee on Saturday, May 18th a big success, we would like to have as many alumni and family there as possible.
Please click the button below to share your favorite Troop 3 memories.
Also below is a button to make a donation to the Troop's 75th Anniversary Fund via Cheddar Up.
Also, please follow the event's Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/HatboroTroop3Year75
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GREAT THINGS OUR SCOUTS AND SCOUTERS ARE DOING | |
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Citizenship in the Nation:
Jack Thompson
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Citizenship in the World:
Jack Thompson
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At our first meeting of the new year, we held STEM Challenge building to the tallest structure and the longest bridge using spaghetti and marshmallows. We also distributed our 75th Anniversary commemorative neckerchiefs! | |
January Trip to Washington, DC | |
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On January 12-14 we headed down to the Washington DC Area for our weekend trip. We camped at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, VA. We had a terrible drive down Friday night in the pouring rain. When we arrived at camp, there was a snafu with cabin reservation. We were a week early, Camp Staff was gone, and they were booked solid because of an NYLT weekend. Out of fear of having to tell the drivers to turn around and head back home, Mr. Summer worked out an arrangement with NYLT Adult Staff. They very graciously accommodated us in "Carroll's Cottage", what was a huge hunting lodge before there was a Scout camp. Plenty of bunk space up in the lofts. The place was gorgeous, with a big commercial kitchen. What could have been a disaster, ended up working out for the better. Plus, we know what to reserve the next time!
Saturday morning, Troop 3 Alum & Eagle Scout Kyle Hallowell met us at Manassas National Battlefield and lead us on a tremendous guided tour of the events of the First Battle of Bull Run. Saturday afternoon, we headed to the Udvar-Hazy Center checked out an incredible array of planes and spacecraft.
Sunday morning we parked near the Jefferson Memorial and did a 3-mile clockwise loop around the Tidal Basin, including Scouts' Own at the FDR memorial. It was clear and cold morning. Snow was rolling in by the time we got back to the cars.
Thank you Kyle & Mr. Summer!
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Happy Birthday to Aidan Wills!
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