Hello Scouts,

Was good to get back into a regular meeting. And excited for our first campout of the year tomorrow. A lot of fun activities coming up, so be sure to read more below.

To the update:

1) Sign up here for Summer Camp, June 23 – 29. It is highly recommended for all scouts, but especially younger scouts. It is a really fun experience, opportunity to get merit badges, and a great chance to bond as a troop. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12JH-lVnDwLNYvF3XXGqaNaHiJ-3OhXhZKz650k-etpk/edit?usp=sharing

2) April 11 – Order of the Arrow Elections. Order of the Arrow is an elite fraternity of scouting dedicated to service and fellowship. To be eligible, scouts must be First Class, 13 years old, and have 15 camping nights over the past two years which must include a long-term camp (at least 5 nights). If you are interested in being considered for OA, please let me know ASAP.

3) April 11 – SPL Elections for the May – November term. To qualify scouts must have completed NYLT and served as an ASPL. We will also need ASPLs. ASPLs plan two months of meetings, assist the SPL, and serve as SPL if the SPL cannot be at a meeting. ASPLs need to have completed ILST.

4) April 6 – 7: Rocky Mountain Train Show – Scouts in uniform receive free entry and can complete the Railroading Merit Badge. More information at: https://www.rockymountaintrainshow.com.

5) April 20: Good Turn for Ecology — trash pick-up in Cherry Creek Res. More details to follow. Great chance to show your scouting spirit and get service hours.

6) April 26 – 28: Great Sand Dunes Campout. One of our most popular campouts from last year is back. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AAAAD22AA8-48451061-great

7) Registration is open for National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT). This is a weeklong leadership camp held each year at Peaceful Valley. It is great experience that is highly recommended for all scouts — and required to become an SPL in the troop. Scouts must be 13, First Class, and have completed ILST. You must also get a recommendation from your scoutmaster, so let me know if you plan to register. More information is here: https://scoutingcolorado.org/camps/tahosa-high-adventure-base__trashed/national-youth-leadership-training/

8) We have added a second Philmont trek and have almost enough girls interested to have an all-girls crew. Our treks will begin on July 10, 2025 and last 10 days. This is a foundational experience of scouting and highly recommended for all scouts. You must be 14 or 13 and entering 9th grade and First Class. If you are at all interested, there are still some spaces available so let Mr. Wilcox know.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Mr. Wilcox

Hello scouts,

Tonight we completed most of the Citizenship in the World merit badge and started on the Pets merit badge with Mrs. Lagerquist. Next week we’ll finish both of those before heading into Spring Break. 

Here are the updates:

1) Sunday, March 10 – Adult Leaders Meeting – 6:00 pm Committee Meeting; 7:00 pm Adult Leaders (if needed). All parents and adult leaders are invited to attend.

2) March 21 – No Meeting, Spring Break

3) March 23 – Evan’s Eagle Project at Cherry Creek High School. More details to follow.

4) March 29 – Quiet Meeting – We will have merit badges and advancement sign-offs downstairs but no flags, announcements, or game. This meeting will take place during the Holy Thursday service at Hope, so scouts should not come if they cannot be quiet and respectful of the services. Meeting will end at 8:00 pm.

5) April 6 – 7: Rocky Mountain Train Show – Scouts in uniform receive free entry and can complete the Railroading Merit Badge. More information at: http://www.rockymountaintrainshow.com.

6) April 5 – 7: Airforce Academy Campout. We will camp on the grounds of the academy, maybe visit their pool, bowling alley, go for a hike, and tour the academy. The academy needs names well in advance to ensure we have all the security clearances, so please sign up ASAP. Here is the signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AAAAD22AA8-48011368-airforce

7) April 26 – 28: Great Sand Dunes Campout. One of our most popular campouts from last year is back. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AAAAD22AA8-48451061-great

8) We have space in our Northern Tier crews. This is canoeing in Northern Minnesota for a week departing on either July 10 or 13. Please, talk to Mr. Wilcox if you are interested.

9) We now also have a space on our SeaBase crew. This is sailing in the Caribbean starting on May 24. Please, let Mr. Wilcox know if you are interested.

10) We have added a second Philmont trek and have almost enough girls interested to have an all-girls crew. Our treks will begin on July 10, 2025 and last 10 days. This is a foundational experience of scouting and highly recommended for all scouts. You must be 14 or 13 and entering 9th grade and First Class. If you are at all interested, there are still some spaces available so let Mr. Wilcox know.

Thank you.

Mr. Wilcox

Hello Scouts,

Tonight we started the Citizenship in the World and Health Professionals merit badges. Next week we will continue with Citizenship but there will be a pause in Health Professionals. If any parents are interested in teaching an easy merit badge for the next two weeks, some options could be Art, Sports, or Pets. No requirements necessary. Please, let me know if you’d like to help.

On to the update:

1) March 22 – No Meeting, Spring Break

2) March 29 – Quiet Meeting – We will have merit badges and advancement sign-offs downstairs but no flags, announcements, or game. This meeting will take place during the Holy Thursday service at Hope, so scouts should not come if they cannot be quiet and respectful of the services.

3) April 6 – 7: Rocky Mountain Train Show – Scouts in uniform receive free entry and can complete the Railroading Merit Badge. More information at: www.rockymountaintrainshow.com.

4) April 5 – 7: Airforce Academy Campout. We will camp on the grounds of the academy, maybe visit their pool, bowling alley, go for a hike, and tour the academy. The academy needs names well in advance to ensure we have all the security clearances, so please sign up ASAP. Here is the signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AAAAD22AA8-48011368-airforce

5) We have space in our Northern Tier crews. This is canoeing in Northern Minnesota for a week departing on either July 10 or 13. Please, talk to Mr. Wilcox if you are interested.

6) We now also have a space on our SeaBase crew. This is sailing in the Caribbean starting on May 24. Please, let Mr. Wilcox know if you are interested.

7) We have added a second Philmont trek and have almost enough girls interested to have an all-girls crew. Our treks will begin on July 10, 2025 and last 10 days. This is a foundational experience of scouting and highly recommended for all scouts. You must be 14 or 13 and entering 9th grade and First Class. If you are at all interested, there are still some spaces available so let Mr. Wilcox know.

Thank you.

Mr. Wilcox

Hello Scouts,

Thank you to everyone who attended the court of honor tonight. And for bringing so much delicious food.

I also want to thank Mrs. Lagerquist, Mrs. Rissmiller, and Mrs. Smith for all the work they put into planning, preparing, and getting all the badges.

On to the update:

1) March 2 – District Merit Badge College — great opportunity to earn merit badges. More details here: https://denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3031159&orgkey=1704&ReturnURL=//denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/1704/2024-03-02,2024-03-03/-1/0/

2) April 6 – 7: Rocky Mountain Train Show – Scouts in uniform receive free entry and can complete the Railroading Merit Badge. More information at: www.rockymountaintrainshow.com.

3) April 5 – 7: Airforce Academy Campout. We will camp on the grounds of the academy, maybe visit their pool, bowling alley, go for a hike, and tour the academy. The academy needs names well in advance to ensure we have all the security clearances, so please sign up ASAP. Here is the signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AAAAD22AA8-48011368-airforce

4) We have space in our Northern Tier crews. This is canoeing in Northern Minnesota for a week departing on either July 10 or 13. Please, talk to Mr. Wilcox if you are interested.

5) We now also have a space on our SeaBase crew. This is sailing in the Caribbean starting on May 24. Please, let Mr. Wilcox know if you are interested.

6) We have added a second Philmont trek and have almost enough girls interested to have an all-girls crew. Our treks will begin on July 10, 2025 and last 10 days. This is a foundational experience of scouting and highly recommended for all scouts. You must be 14 or 13 and entering 9th grade and First Class. If you are at all interested, there are still some spaces available so let Mr. Wilcox know.

Thank you.

Hello Scouts,

Next week is the court of honor. This will be a potluck starting at 6:30 (scouts should arrive at 6:15 to help set up). With the court of honor starting around 7:30. We should be done shortly after 8:00.

Food Assignments:
Valkyries – Main dish
Panini Monkeys – Main dish
Pyromaniacs – Salad / side dish
Nighthawks – Dessert

Looking forward to seeing everyone then.

Here’s the update:

1) February 17 – Joseph’s Eagle project from 9:00 – 5:00 at Regis High School. More details in attached flyer.

2) March 2 – District Merit Badge College — great opportunity to earn merit badges. More details here: https://denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx?activitykey=3031159&orgkey=1704&ReturnURL=//denverboyscouts.doubleknot.com/app/calendar/monthlist/1704/2024-03-02,2024-03-03/-1/0/

3) April 6 – 7: Rocky Mountain Train Show – Scouts in uniform receive free entry and can complete the Railroading Merit Badge. More information at: www.rockymountaintrainshow.com.

4) April 5 – 7: Airforce Academy Campout. We will camp on the grounds of the academy, maybe visit their pool, bowling alley, go for a hike, and tour the academy. The academy needs names well in advance to ensure we have all the security clearances, so please sign up ASAP. Here is the signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4AAAAD22AA8-48011368-airforce

5) We have space in our Northern Tier crews. This is canoeing in Northern Minnesota for a week departing on either July 10 or 13. Please, talk to Mr. Wilcox if you are interested.

6) We now also have a space on our SeaBase crew. This is sailing in the Caribbean starting on May 24. Please, let Mr. Wilcox know if you are interested.

7) We have added a second Philmont trek and have almost enough girls interested to have an all-girls crew. Our treks will begin on July 10, 2025 and last 10 days. This is a foundational experience of scouting and highly recommended for all scouts. You must be 14 or 13 and entering 9th grade and First Class. If you are at all interested, there are still some spaces available so let Mr. Wilcox know.

Thank you.

Mr. Wilcox