Scouts BSA Troop 680 / PO Box 147, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Troop 680

Chartered by the Friends of Alexandria Catholic Scouting, Inc.

Looking for a Cub Scout Pack, pleas visit Pack 680 (www.pack680.org)

Duty to God - NCCS Jubilee Patch

(Sunday - November 16, 2025)

Continuing with its Duty to God and Service month in November, Troop 680 Scouts led by the SPL and Chaplain's Aide, decided to complete the requirements for the Jubilee 2025 Patch.at the Troop meeting on November 16 . The Jubilee Patch was a special patch authorized by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting and added to the Faith Series of activities in 2025 to commemorate the Jubilee of Hope proclaimed by Pope Francis. In order to earn the patch Scouts had to complete the requirements between December 24, 2024, and January 6, 2026. With the help of Father Tom, pastor of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, the Scouts of Troop 680, together with Cub Scouts of Pack 680, completed all of the requirements at the meeting and will receive this special patch at the Scout Sunday mass in February.

TROOP 680 ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH SALE

Troop 680 will once again be selling holiday wreaths and evergreen products to support Troop activities and defray the costs of Scouting for Troop families. All wreath and evergreen products are supplied by Mickman Brothers in Minnesota and there are two options for purchasing: online and in-person.

Online orders may be placed directly with Mickman Brothers through Mickman’s proprietary website GiftitForward.com, and Troop 680 receives a flat $8 commission on every wreath or evergreen product sold through the website. To access the website click on the wreath image to the left or on the preceding link, and Troop 680’s fundraising code will be applied automatically. In the event the code is not applied automatically, you may enter it when asked. The code is “TR680VA001”. Prices online are higher than in-person because the price include FedEX delivery within the 48 contiguous states, an EZ hanger for each wreath and door spray ordered, an LED light set, and the cost of planting an evergreen sapling for sustainability. There are also some additional product offerings online.

Wreaths will also be sold at Good Shepherd Catholic Church the weekend of November 29 and 30. Prices for the in-person sales are provided here.

Announcements

IN-PERSON AND ON-LINE MEETINGS AND EVENTS LISTED BELOW

- November 29 and 30 - Wreath selling at Good Shepherd after all masses. There is no regular Troop meeting on Novmeber 30.
- December 7 – Regular Troop Meeting at 5:00 PM at Good Shepherd (History Theme – Pearl Harbor)
- December 13 (Saturday not Sunday the 14th) – Troop Christmas Party at the Rough’s House – everyone is being asked to bring a food item. Time TBC,
- December 7 – Regular Troop Meeting at 5:00 PM at Good Shepherd (History Theme – Battle of the Bulge)
- December 23 – Decorating at Good Shepherd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please sign-up to help via the Sign-up Genius on the restricted pages.
- December 28 - No Meeting - Christmas Observed
- January 4 - Virtual PLC at 5:00 PM.

Upcoming Events and Deadlines:

December 23 - Decorating at Good Shpeherd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Sign-up Genius is now open via the restricted pages)
January 23 – 25 – Winter Chill KOA Cabin Camping (Sign-up Genius is now open via the restricted pages)
February 1 – Court of Honor at Good Shepherd (Hall 3) at 5:00 PM
February 21-22 – Winter Chill Tent Campout (Sign-up Genius is now open via the restricted pages)

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)

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