Boy Scout Troop 58 - Ashburn, VA

Camping Merit Badge
2020-07-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-06-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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7:00 – 8::00, Monday’s (Until we are done)

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Virtual PLC huddle
2020-07-20 14:00 - 14:45, 2020-07-13 14:00 - 14:45, 2020-07-06 14:00 - 14:45, 2020-06-29 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual
Weekly virtual PLC huddles for the time-being.

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Comet Neowise Viewing party @One_Loudoun (5 min drive)
2020-07-19 21:15 - 22:45 | Freetown Blvd, Ashburn, VA, United States
(This will be an "Individual Event". Each family will coordinate their own logisitics.)
(Note the location change! While the event is still at One Loudoun, it is back to the northern fields of the property.)
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You’ve probably heard about the comet on the news. Well here’s another good reason (and good opportunity) to see it.
Come join me, our Troop 58 and local cubscout pack 1158 for the best chances to see the comet Neowise (a once in a lifetime event). I’ll bring some Astronomy knowledge and maybe even break out a game of “are-you-smarter-than-a-cubscout?”. If you have any background in Astronomy or have any astronomical humor, please be prepared to, er, shine (shine like, a celestial object of your choice)😊
Please RSVP by texting me your name and a message like "Will attend the One Loudoun Comet Viewing" to my mobile phone. That way I'll be able to give you event updates, if there are any to provide. -Graham Edwards (703-728-7406)

There are two venues and two dates!
· First venue – The weather report looks most promising on Saturday @Bear’s_Den.
· Second venue – The weather report looks pretty good (all things considered) on Sunday @One_Loudoun

It’s going to be pretty late for some kiddos. I suggest they get a healthy nap! I know I will.

SECOND VENUE – ONE LOUDON – This Sunday
One Loudoun (On the Northern side of the Campus "Freetown Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147")
While One Loudoun doesn’t have the natural beauty of the first venue, it does have convenience! It’s right here in town (5-7 minute drive). Also the kids can get around a bit more. Even so, they’ll need to keep 6 foot distance from non-family members.
We were given special permission to use the campus for this event (per Lindsey Pfisterer – General Manager) A few points about the agreement: In accordance with that agreement with RPAI: We will pick up any litter we find (whether it's ours or not). We will keep socially distant. We will acknowledge that RPAI (owner of One Loudoun) is not responsible for any incident (e.g. sickness or damage to our persons or property). Adult supervision will be present to ensure youth do not. I'll have an activity consent to capture your agreement if you choose to participate. The attendees will be limited 40 persons.

Basic Details
· This Sunday (7/19/2020)
· 9:15-10:30ish pm
· One Loudoun (On the Northern side of the Campus "Freetown Blvd, Ashburn, VA 20147" )
· Provincetown Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147
· 3 minute drive from Ashburn Elementary School (may want to get there 15 min early)
· We’ll meet at 9:15pm to watch the sun go down and chill. You can drive up late if need be.

You should definitely bring:
· Bug spray
· A bit of water
· A face covering
· Class B uniform
· Camp Chairs

I’d suggest you also bring, if you can:
· Flashlight for each person in your family (with adequate batteries)
· An evening snack (the local frozen custard shop is pretty good)
· Binoculars
· Camera (with tripod) (with telephoto lens)
· A smartphone with an astronomy app like Starmap or SkyView (both are free)
· A well rested scout (may I suggest, again, that youngsters have napped?)

Comet Neowise Viewing party (@Bear's Den - 30 min drive)
2020-07-18 21:00 - 22:45 | 18393 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd, Bluemont, VA, United States
(This will be an "Individual Event". Each family will coordinate their own logisitics. Due to limited parking at Bear's Den, this is limited to 10 families/cars.)
You’ve probably heard about the comet on the news. Well here’s another good reason (and good opportunity) to see it.
Come join me, our Troop 58 and local cubscout pack 1158 for the best chances to see the comet Neowise (a once in a lifetime event). I’ll bring some Astronomy knowledge and maybe even break out a game of “are-you-smarter-than-a-cubscout?”. If you have any background in Astronomy or have astronomy-themed-humor, please be prepared to, er, shine (shine like, a celestial object of your choice)😊

There are two venues and two dates!
· First venue – The weather report looks most promising on Saturday @Bear’s_Den.
· Second venue – The weather report looks pretty good (all things considered) on Sunday @One_Loudoun

It’s going to be pretty late for some kiddos. I suggest they get a healthy nap! I know I will.

FIRST VENUE – BEAR’S DEN – This Saturday
Bears Den (a mountain scenic overlook ~30 minutes from here)
Bear’s Den is a classy mountain scenic view with nice elevation. The attendants at Bear's Den have granted us special after-hours access to the site. Since it will be getting dark and we will be on boulders, you’ll need to keep with your scout to ensure they are safe. We can’t have anyone rambunctious at this event. You’ll need to hike in about 200 yards from the parking lot to the scenic overlook.

Basic Details
· This Saturday (7/18/2020)
· 9:00-10:30ish pm
· Bears Den
· 18393 Blue Ridge Mountain Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135
· 34 minute drive from Ashburn Elementary School (may want to get there 15 min early)
· We’ll meet at 9:05pm to hike to the scenic overlook (near the boulders)

You should definitely bring:
· Flashlight for each person in your family (with adequate batteries)
· Bug spray
· A bit of water
· A signed activity consent (more will be available at the location).
· A face covering
· Class B uniform
· A cushion/blanket to sit on (to soften the bolder)

I’d suggest you also bring, if you can:
· An evening snack
· Binoculars
· Camera (with tripod) (with telephoto lense)
· A smartphone with an astronomy app like Starmap or SkyView (both are free)
· A well rested scout (may I suggest they have napped?)

Northern Tier Crew Meeting
2020-07-17 21:00 - 21:30
Quick gear and equipment check for Northern Tier.
Zoom Link will be posted 15 minutes before meeting.

Canceled - Digital Technology MB
2020-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Scouts I need to cancel this session only (7/16).

Digital Technology MB
2020-07-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-07-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
ASM Eric Wall will be hosting a MB class for Digital Technology MB

Personal Fitness Merit Badge
2020-07-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Hi Troop, starting May 20th, at 6:30pm, I will be holding a virtual class for Personal Fitness Merit Badge. If you would like to attend, please RSVP in Troop Track and follow the link below to our meetings.
If you have any questions, please let me now.
YiS,
Mr. Anderson (eanderson@tollbrothers.com)

Gardening Merit Badge - Class #5 - Participating scouts please read asap
2020-07-15 17:00 - 17:45
Gardening Merit Badge – Class #5
Scouts, I hope you are doing well and your garden is enjoying is hot weather.
This is our July class and please be prepared for the following discussions:
Requirement #2 – How is your gardening growing?
Requirement #3 – Please provide your information if you have not done so. I've received it from Tommy, Hunter, Velan and Ayush to date.
Requirement #7 – Any new "pest" that you want to give us updates on along with your creative solutions?
Requirement #8 – Project updates as you should be approx 1/2 way through your observation period.
I want to see photos of your garden/harvest on our facebook page. If you do you will be entered to win the "big tomato" award that the ASMs will vote on for the best garden – 2020! Please get creative and have some fun here!!!!
Parents, Thanks for all your support (& watering) and please plan to attend as well.
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Law MB Session 1
2020-07-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Scouts:
The Law Merit Badge will Be offered beginning Sunday, July 12. I am planning that we will meet on Zoom from 7pm – 8:30 on Sunday evenings. Details will be sent to participants in advance. I anticipate it will take 3-5 sessions including a Mock Trial, that the Scouts will conduct.
If you are interested let me know. Class size is limited. Don’t forget to reach out to Mr. Hall in advance to get your Blue Card.
The Law Merit Badge requirements are available in this Workbook. http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Law.pdf
Use of the Workbook is not required but to you must Be Prepared to engage in the guided discussion.
The sessions will be part tutorial and part guided discussions utilizing the Socratic Method prevalent in law school classes. Scouts are expected to Be Prepared in advance for each session.
The only requirements are those listed for the Merit Badge. Each Scout is expected to meet each requirement through their own preparation and work. No more, no less. If you are confused, read the requirement and do what the verb tells you to do (e.g. show, discuss, explain, do). Watching a fellow Scout do this may be very informative, but the requirements are for you to complete the requirement if you want your blue card signed. That said, I’m also happy to work with any Scout to complete the requirements after the formal sessions have ended.
Some of the sessions may add supplemental material and care as of discussion during the meeting time. These are additional information to help add context. They are not requirements for the Merit Badge.
Along the way we’ll have a Mock Trial that you must prepare for in advance. You may be called upon to work with other Scouts as part of the trial. I am trying to line up an experienced local attorney to act as the trial judge.
At all times we will be guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Any participant who cannot do so may be asked to leave the session.
If you have any questions, please reach out to me. Be sure to include a parent/guardian in any communication. I'll also be at Summer Camp all week.
Yours in Scouting,
David Weitzel, M.S., J.D.
Law Merit BadgeCounselor

Jack Lawrence's Eagle Scout Project
2020-07-12 08:30 - 16:30 | 43454 Crossroads Drive, Ashburn, VA, United States
Hello Everybody,
I will be creating a labyrinth for my Eagle Scout project at Crossroads Methodist Church, meeting next to the play ground on Sunday , July 12th at 8am. The project will take about 5-8 hours and I will need about 12-15 scouts to help. The bathroom and water fountains will not be available in the church due to COVID-19 concerns, so it is best advised to go to the bathroom before coming and to bring a water bottle. There will be a water source to refill your bottles and there will be food for scouts during the project , but please let me know about any dietary restrictions ahead of time. Under Virginia State Law, it is required that all scouts wear a face mask and attempt to keep a distance of 6 feet away from one another.
I would recommend bringing gardening gloves for this project because we will be dealing with mulch, rocks, and wood, but it is not mandatory.
If anybody has anybody has any rakes or shovels that they can bring to use for the project that would be great.

Thank you,

Jack Lawrence

Eagles Facetime
2020-07-11 13:00 - 13:30
The Eagles Patrol will be having an online patrol meeting via Facetime this Saturday at 1 pm. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.

Digital Technology MB
2020-07-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
ASM Eric Wall will be hosting a MB class for Digital Technology MB

Virtual meeting details:
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Northern Tier Crew Meeting: Team Building
2020-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
Northern Tier Crew,
We will be doing team building activities.
Let me know if you have any questions.
YiS,
Cameron

Hiking Instructional Rank Class
2020-07-09 14:00 - 14:30
We will be having an Instructional Rank Class on Hiking. Everyone is recommended to attend the class and bring a pocket knife to practice on.
Teacher: Grant Khalili
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Digital Technology MB
2020-07-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
ASM Eric Wall will be hosting a MB class for Digital Technology MB

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Personal Fitness Merit Badge
2020-07-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Hi Troop, starting May 20th, at 6:30pm, I will be holding a virtual class for Personal Fitness Merit Badge. If you would like to attend, please RSVP in Troop Track and follow the link below to our meetings.
If you have any questions, please let me now.
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YiS,
Mr. Anderson (eanderson@tollbrothers.com)

Summer Camp - Finalized Update Camp Summit Bechtel Research WV
2020-06-28 07:30 - 2020-07-04 12:00 | Camp Summit – WV
Camp dates have been rescheduled and finalize to June 28th – July 4th

Hi Troop 58, after all of the back and forth, we are now officially ready to attend summer Camp the week of 6/28 – 7/4, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve and the James C Justice National Scout Camp (https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/scout-camp/).

When you visit the site, please note that you will not see the week of the 28th as an option. This week is specifically reserved for the Troops from Virginia that were not able to attend camp at their regularly scheduled week.

Unfortunately we do not have a lot of time and need quickly determine who plans to attend and get them registered. There are no limitations on Troop size.
By Tuesday, May 26th we need to know the following: Please RSVP through the following link if you Scout is planning on attending
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We need at least four parent volunteers to attend, please follow the following link if you can attend

Once we are registered we will follow back up to coordinate transportation, merit badges, and medical forms. Thank you for your quick response. If you have any questions, please let me now. Eric Andersoneanderson@tollbrothers.com

Leaving: Sunday – June 28th – Meet at Trailside7:30am (please be on time since we need help packing), pack cars, and leave at 8:00am for arrival/drop-off at 1:30pm at camp. We will be stopping for lunch along the way so please bring money for lunch.

Going Home: Saturday – July 4th – Checkout will begin at 8:30am that may take an hour. Estimate time of arrival back to Trailside will be Noon. We will text updates along the way.
Actions needed from you:
(1) TroopTrack – please set 'Yes' you will be attending for the event.
(2) Fill out Google Form asap (deadline Tuesday 6/28)
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If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ASMs Ken Currie kencurrie@gmail.com or Eric Anderson at eanderson@tollbrothers.com.
The camp is located outside Jean, WV – https://www.summitbsa.org/programs/scout-camp/

Details

Starts At
June 28th, 2020 at 07:30 am
Ends At
July 4th, 2020 at 12:30 pm
Location
Camp Summit
Attendance Requirements
Youth Fee: $0.00
Adult Fee: $0.00
A signed permission form is required for this activity. Fill out and print
A current medical form is required
Tour Plan
Not required
Camping Nights
6
Coordinators
Contact Eric Anderson for more information.
Scheduled by
Eric Anderson

RSVP Notes
