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Congratulations to Troop 680's New SPL - James R
Winter Chill Campout 2025
(January 25-26, 2025)
Troop 680 headed to its favorite (and regular) winter camp site in Swanton, MD for its annual Winter Chill tent campout. Once again, the Scouts were not disappointed to find several inches of snow on the ground when we arrived and despite the challenges this presented, several of the Scouts had been through a few cold weather campouts before and were well prepared. For the new Scouts, our Scoutmaster, Mr. Mirvish, who had been to Norther Tier in 2020 for an Advanced Dog Sled trek, briefed the Scouts on cold weather camping techniques and everyone made it through in-tact. Mr. De Angel once again proved his hardiness by lashing together downed tree branches for a bed and makeshift shelter. However, this year, there were no leaves for him to gather for added comfort, but he still made it through the night. In their down time, Scout hung out by the fire, completed some requirements, and enjoyed the camaraderie. One of our new Scouts also kept the other Scouts fed with cheeseburgers for lunch and chili for dinner.
Announcements
IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE MEETINGS AND EVENTS LISTED BELOW
February 2 - Scout Sunday Mass at Good Shepherd Catholic Church at 9:00 AM
February 2 - Regular Troop Meeting at Good Shpeherd Catholic Church at 5:00 PM (SPL Election Debate)
February 9 - No Troop Meeting (Super Bowl LIX ) - Super Game Night at Good Shpherd Parish from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
February 14-16 - Winter Chill Cabin Campout - signup via the Sign-up Genius on the restricted pages
February 15-16 - Sergio Eagle Project - book collection,
February 16 - PLC Meeting at Good Shepherd at 5:00 PM
Upcoming Events:
February 1 - Accotink Bay District MB Jamboree
February 9 - SPL Special Election
Februray - Super Game Night at Good Shpeher (6:00 PM to 9:00 PM) - details here.
February 15-16 - Sergio Eagle Project
February 14-16 - Winter Chill Campout (Cabins). Sign-up for the campout is open on the restricted pages.
March 14-16 - Jump Start Campout - Sign-up not yet open.
Scout Sunday - February 1, 2025
Troop 680 and Pack 680, chartered by the Friends of Alexandria Catholic Scouting, Inc. celebrated Scout Sunday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church together with Venture Crew 1022 (chartered by Good Shepherd) and Catholic Scouts and leaders from other BSA units in the Colonial District, including Pack and Troop 301 (chartered by VFW Post 609) and Girl Scout Troop 53801 (chartered by Bush Hill Presbyterian Church)