Boy Scout Troop 58 - Ashburn, VA

OA Presentation and Election
2020-02-18 20:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | (AVFD) 20688 Ashburn Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147, 19701 Ashburn Rd, United States
Our Local Order of the Arrow Chapter will be visiting our regular troop meeting at the fire house. During their visit they will offer a presentation on the Order of the Arrow and will be hosting an election for 2020 OA inductees.

Troop meeting
2020-02-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-02-11 19:30, 2020-01-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-01-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-01-14 19:30 | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department,20688 Ashburn Road,Ashburn,VA,20147, United States
Monthly Troop meeting for all Scouts

Backpacking outing - prep and equipment demo
2020-02-18 19:30

Ashburn Firehouse - Taste Of Greece Service
2020-02-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Ashburn Firehouse
The Taste of Greece event this weekend will be held at the Ashburn Volunteer Firehouse (where we have our meetings) this weekend. On Sunday, they need 4-5 scouts (4-6:00) to help direct traffic. All volunteers will receive free access to the Greek Food served at the festival. These will count for service hours.
Dress warmly (jackets, long pants, gloves) because it will get cold once the sun starts to set!
If necessary, please contact Mr. Shen at 703-863-5845

Stags Patrol Outing
2020-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Dairy Queen, 1325 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Independence, KS, 67301, United States
The Stags are going to meet up at Dairy Queen for our patrol outing! We are going to the the DQ in the Giant shopping center.

Merit Badge University
2020-02-15 07:30 - 16:00 | Riverside HS
Troop 58 has been chosen to do the Flag ceremony at this Saturday’s Merit Badge University. Though each scout is registering on their own, please RSVP in Troop Track if you are going so we can plan for the flag ceremony. If you are going and would like to lead the flag ceremony (or need to for a badge requirement) please text me and include your parent. YiS, Kim Moore 410-302-9885
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This year you register your scout. This just went live January 15, 2020 and will fill quickly so register as soon as can. Here is the link to registration: https://scoutingevent.com/082-GCMeritBadge You will find a class catalog that includes prerequsites for each class as well at as links to merit badge workbooks for each merit badge we are offering.
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Current Badges Offerred but with limited space:
Citizenship in the Community – Rm1609– All Day Session 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM – (Max: 25 Scouts)
Crime Prevention – Rm 1607– AM Session (8:30 AM to Noon) PM Session (12:30 to 4:00 PM) – (Max: 30 Scouts each session).
Family Life/Geocaching – Rm 1602 – AM Session (8:30 AM to Noon) PM Session (12:30 to 4:00 PM) – (Max: 30 Scouts each session).
First Aid – Rm 1611 – All Day Session 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM – (Max: 20 Scouts).
First Aid – Rm 1612 – All Day Session 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM – (Max: 20 Scouts).
Public Speaking -Rm1605– AM Session (8:30 AM to Noon) PM Session (12:30 to 4:00 PM) – (Max: 10 Scouts each session).
Radio – Room 1603 – AM Session (8:30 AM to Noon) PM Session (12:30 to 4:00 PM) – (Max: 10 Scouts each session)
Soil & Water Conservation – Rm1604 AM Session ONLY (8:30 AM to Noon) – (Max: 20 Scouts).

***Non Merit Badge Training for Scout leaders/Scout parents/Scout volunteers/mature BSA Scouts/Sea Scouts/Explorers/Venturers only*******
REVIVE! is the Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education (OONE) program for the Commonwealth of Virginia. REVIVE! provides training on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose emergency using naloxone. – Rm1608 – AM Session (8:30 AM to 10:00 AM) and (10:30 AM to Noon) PM Session (12:30 PM to 2:00 PM) 90 minute training (Max: 10 participants each session).
STOP the BLEED Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and call-to-action. Stop the Bleed is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before professional help arrives. – Rm1610 AM Sessions (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM) (10:15 AM to 11:15 AM) and PM Session (12:30 PM to 1:30 PM) 60 minute training (Max: 20 participants each session)
**Rooms 1606 and 1609 are empty. If anyone knows of another merit badge counselor who would like to teach Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Nation, Communication or Personal Management pr some other non Eagle required merit badge in these rooms…contact me as soon as possible.** Personal Fitness Merit Badge is not an option.
Fee for event is $10 a Scout to help cover the cost of janitor service, rental fee and website maintenance for registration. Bring your own lunches as not provided. Same fee for every Scout even if they are only taking one AM or PM session. Scout parents/ Leaders/ Volunteers are free, but they must be associated with Boy Scouts of America in some capacity.
Uniform Requirements: Class A
SCHEDULE:
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Check in for Merit Badge Counselors
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Check in for BSA Scouts (YOU MUST ALREADY BE REGISTERED FOR THE MERIT BADGE CLASS AS LIMITED SPACE!)
8:00 AM to 8:30 AM Opening Ceremony with Flag Guard from Troop 58 is in Cafeteria
Opening remarks from District Chair Jim Bonfils and Goose Creek District Director Todd Bolick
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Merit Badge Sessions and other training – see above for specific varying times)
4:00 PM to 4:15 PM (Clean Up and Everyone exits the building per our school usage agreement policy)
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Contact Kim Moore with questions, but you register your scout by going to above links as $10 payment is required.
Be sure to check to learn if there are prerequisites to complete prior to attending your session.

Goose Creek District Roundtable
2020-02-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-01-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Leesburg United Methodist Church,107 W Market St,Leesburg,VA,20176, 1 W Market St, United States
See https://www.ncacbsa.org/goose-creek/roundtable/ for more info.

Order of the Arrow meeting
2020-02-12 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-01-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Leesburg United Methodist Church,107 W Market St,Leesburg,VA,20176, 1 W Market St, United States

Guest Speaker - former Washington Redskin Roy Jefferson
2020-02-11 19:45 - 20:15 | AVFRD
Mr. Roy Jefferson, a former Washington Redskin, Pittsburgh Steeler, and Baltimore Colt, will be joining us to talk about his career and Scouting’s ideals. Looking forward to a great conversation!
Mr. J's # – 703-628-6536
Redskin alumni coordinator # – 703-726-7488

NT HA Meeting
2020-02-11 19:15 - 19:30, 2020-01-14 19:15 - 19:30 | AVFRD
Northern Tier meeting for parents and crew members. We will start promptly at 7:15, so please arrive 5 minutes early, so as not to miss any important information.

District Freeze-o-ree campout
2020-02-07 18:00 - 2020-02-09 10:00 | Camp Snyder
2019 Freeze-O-Ree led by Order of the Arrow. A weekend filled with challenging events and activities such as archery, football, capture the flag, axe throwing, chili cookoff, and more. We will be judge by our knowledge, performance, and Scout spirit. I hope you all are ready.
We will meet at Trailside at 6:00pm on Friday, leave by 6:30pm. We will arrive back at Trailside at around 10am on Sunday.
Please have $35 and permission slip ready by Friday.
All details can be found here – https://www.ncacbsa.org/goose-creek/freeze-o-ree/.

PLC meeting
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2020-01-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department,20688 Ashburn Road,Ashburn,VA,20147, United States
Monthly PLC meeting for the elected members of the Patrol Leaders Council

Committee Meeting
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department,20688 Ashburn Road,Ashburn,VA,20147, United States
All parents, adult leaders and merit badge counselors are welcome to come to the monthly Committee Meeting.
Monthly Troop 58 Committee Meeting
Committee meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the same time as the PLC Meeting.
An agenda will be available the day before the meeting.
If you would like to be a Committee Member or have items you would like on the agenda, please contact Lisa Levine.
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Roles of the troop committee:

supports the Scoutmaster in delivering a quality troop program. Members ensure quality adult leadership is recruited and trained.
handles troop administration and is responsible for finances, adequate funding, and disbursements in line with the approved budget.
obtains, maintains, and properly cares for troop property.
ensures the troop has an outdoor program with a minimum of 10 days and nights of camping per year.
serve on boards of review and plan and conduct courts of honor.
support the Scoutmaster in working with individual boys and handling problems that may affect the overall troop program.
provides for the special needs and assistance some boys may require and helps with the Friends of Scouting campaign.
handles charter renewal and advancement and ensures adults are current with Youth Protection training.

Panthers patrol Outing
2020-02-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashburn Ice house
Panthers Ice skating it will be fun!

Eagles Ice Skating Outing at Ashburn Ice House
2020-02-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashburn Ice house
The Eagles patrol will be going ice skating this Sunday at Ashburn Ice House, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm.

Spartans Ice-skating trip
2020-01-31 19:30 - 21:15 | Ashburn Ice house
Hi this is Lee Moore,
Spartans Patrol outing is on Friday, January 31st at Ashburn Ice House, 21595 Smith Switch Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147. Open skate is from 7:30-915. Bring $15 for skates and admission. But if you want pizza bring an extra $10 or less.
Thanks Lee Moore.

Pack 1154 Pinewood Derby Assistance
2020-01-25 09:30 - 18:00 | Sanders Corner ES Multi-purpose Room
If you're not going on the ski trip, please help out one of the Packs that is crossing over into our Troop next month with their Pinewood Derby! They need a hand from our Scouts with setup/clean-up and race runners in shifts throughout the day. Please take a look at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040545adab2eaa8-2020 and sign up for the shift you can assist with – let's get out there and represent Troop 58 well! Uniform is Class A.

Skiing Outing
2020-01-24 18:00 - 2020-01-26 14:00 | Roundtop Mountain Resort
Based on the popular demand, we have decided to have a fun 3-days 2-nights weekend (January 24th – 26th) at Roundtop Mountain Resort (http://www.skiroundtop.com/). We will depart from Ashburn on Friday evening (around 5:30pm) and return on Sunday around 3pm (if scouts want to participate in tubing). The cost of this outing is between $96-$120 (depending on package – see below), which includes 2 nights’ cabin lodging, 1 day lift ticket, 1 day ski rental, 4 meals and a beginner lesson. Scouts will prepare Sat & Sun breakfasts and Sat dinner at the cabin. Everyone will get a meal ticket for Saturday lunch (see below for choices).
Please RSVP in TT and pay by January 14th (maximum 40 slots). Please contact me directly (703-582-9689) if you have any questions, issues, or concerns.
YiS, Wilson Chua

The total cost of the trip should be around $96 – $120 per person. This depends on your skiing level, equipment needs, etc. Please ask any questions about the details. Sunday snow tubing ($32) & lunch ($10) are optional – many scouts are interested in snow tubing as well. If you have never skied or snowboarded you are required to take a lesson (Learn to Ski or Snowboard). If you have skied before but want to try snowboarding you MUST take a lesson. This is for safety and enjoyment. If you have any questions let me know.

SATURDAY Package Details Below
LIFT TICKET + Meals and Lodging ($96)
For skiers and snowboarders who have their own equipment and do not require lessons. This ticket provides access to all lifts and slopes open that day.
LEARN TO SKI OR SNOWBOARD + Meals and Lodging ($110)
This package is designed for beginner skiers or snowboarders ages 8 and up. This package includes a lift ticket for all beginner terrain, rental equipment (includes helmet), and a beginner lesson. Everyone who purchases this package and completes the first-timer lesson, may be eligible to purchase the Mountain Passport for only $49.00. Lesson is for ages 8 and up.
ALL MOUNTAIN PACKAGE + Meals and Lodging ($120)
This package is designed for the skier or snowboarder who is comfortable on all terrain. This package includes a lift ticket that is valid on all open terrain, rental equipment (includes helmet), and a group lesson. Lesson is for ages 8 and up.

Optional SUNDAY Snow Tubing ($32) and Lunch ($10):
Snow Tubing is a great way for scouts to experience the fun of winter recreation from a whole new perspective. No experience is necessary. Roundtop Mountain Resort Snow Tubing features up to 10 large tubing lanes serviced by a covered Magic Carpet lift. The runs are 800' long and have a vertical drop of 80'.

Super Saver Meal Ticket choices:
o Pizza Meal – 2 slices pizza, chips, cookie and a 16oz drink.
o Burger Boat Meal – cheeseburger or hot dog w/ fries, cookie and a 16oz drink.
o Chicken Tender Meal – chicken tenders w/ fries, cookie and a 16oz drink.
We will be staying at Camp Tuckahoe, Medieval Castle (Cabin).
Website: https://newbirthoffreedom.org/camping-2/camp-tuckahoe/tourct/medievalcastle/
At Camp Tuckahoe’s Medieval Castle, Scouts can imagine themselves as a knight at King Arthur’s roundtable, preparing to do battle with a dragon, or some other challenge! Scouts can go to the upper deck and walk around the castle wall. Inside the cabin hangs numerous medieval swords and large colorful shields decorate the interior castle walls. Interior curtains allow us to create four separate sleeping areas. Camp Tuckahoe is about 11 miles (22 minutes) from Roundtop Mountain Resort.
Camp Tuckahoe Address: 1 Baden Powell Lane, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050-2344

Eagles Ice Skating Patrol Outing
2020-01-17 19:40 - 21:10 | Ashburn Ice house
The Eagles patrol will be ice skating at Ashburn Ice House on the 17th. Please RSVP if you plan on attending.

BSA Fly Fishing Merit badge program hosted by Trout Unlimited
2020-01-11 07:00 - 18:00 | Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047, United States
Scouts, Earn your Fly Fishing Merit Badge indoors at the Virginia Fly Fishing Festival in January. Great opportunity open to the first 4 boys who email me before Friday, October 11th. Early registration is limited to 4 scouts per troop but I maybe able to add additional scouts if there is space still open after December, 1st. Hunter and I are attending so if you are interested please contact me. See details below. Mr. Makitka
Thank you of your interest in Boy Scout Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program being offered on both Saturday January 11 and Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival in Doswell Virginia. This is the same exit off 95 as Kings Dominion. We am currently taking registrations for both Saturday and Sunday for this Fly Fishing Merit Badge event.
This is an all day-one day indoor Fly Fishing Merit Badge program. I have attached the Program Summary which should answer most of your questions. The scouts will complete all requirements except #10 and #11 since we are unable to catch a fish on a fly rod in the event center. I will keep their signed blue cards and once #10 and #11 are completed, I will forward the completed blue card(s). A scout is trustworthy, and a cell phone picture with fish and fly rod satisfies. If the scout does not have the Fishing Merit Badge, have him bring a signed blue card for the Fishing MB, since many of the requirements are the same. However, this will be a fly fishing program only. This Fishing Merit Badge blue card will be a partial.
There is no charge for scouts in uniform and their guardian. You can bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch at the Festival. Orientation is at 9:30am. Please be prompt.
We ask all the scouts to complete the merit badge “Worksheet” prior to arrival. The link can be found on the front of the Program Summary. All the information can be found in the Fly Fishing Merit badge book. Although not required, it is a great resource for leaders, line, tippet, flies, knots, etc. This is a bargain at $4.99, compared to other "How To" fly fishing books.
Read the below attached Program Summary. The registration information is located on page 2. Please forward that information if you wish to sign up for the Fly Fishing Merit Badge. We will initially limit registration to 4 scouts per troop. On December 1, we will open the registration to all scouts still interested.
BSA Fly Fishing Merit Badge Program
Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival
13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047
11 & 12 January 2020
The Boy Scout Fly Fishing Merit Badge will be offered again at the annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival. All activities will be held indoors. For more information on the Festival, please check out their website at http://www.vaflyfishingfestival.com/.
Scouts need only attend one day. They should arrive in either Class A or Class B uniform. This not only serves as your “ticket” for entry to the Festival, it also shows everyone else at the Festival that you’re a Scout!
Requirements: Merit badge requirements are found at https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/FlyFishing. We will address all requirements except #10 and #11, since there is no facility for catching, cleaning and cooking a fish. It is strongly recommended that all Scouts download, print, and fill out the Fly Fishing Merit Badge Worksheet found at the web address above before arriving. A link is included at the top of the meritbadge.org web page. Be Prepared! Although we will be concentrating on the Fly Fishing Merit Badge, many of the requirements are identical to those in the Fishing Merit Badge. Completion of these requirements may be applied to both badges. Scouts should bring Blue Cards, signed and dated by their Scoutmaster. Please fill out the cards as completely as possible ahead of time.
Schedule:
Scouts should arrive between 9:00 and 9:20, and will be assigned to one of four groups. Each group will follow the schedule below, which includes a brief group orientation, hands-on activities and discussions, and a one-hour lunch break.
schedule subject to change

Joint Strategy Meeting
2020-01-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Toll Brothers Executive Office
Please join us for dinner at 6:00 if you can. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00.
Troop 58 Strategy Meeting 2019
Joint meeting between the troop’s adult leadership (ASMs and Committee) to report on and discuss in depth the troop's progress, health and future goals.
Topics of Discussion:
Advancement – How are the scouts moving through their ranks and merit badges? Should we offer more group opportunities.
Budget – We have a healthy budget. What can we do to make the most of it and provide the best scouting experience for the boys? Thoughts on subsidies and scholarships?
Communication – Are the scouts communicating well with each other? Are we communicating effectively with parents?
Retention – We gained 21 scouts in 2019 but lost 16 (granted, 4 of those were age-outs), but what can we do to raise our retention rate in 2020?
Girl Troop – Thoughts on starting up a girl troop in the future.
Meeting Location – As we grow, do we need to start thinking about a suitable alternative for a larger space.
Patrol Method – Are we doing it right? Do our youth leaders have a sense of responsibility for the scouts in their patrol?
Long Term Goals

Trailer Inventory Check
2020-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 | St. David’s Episcopal Church
Quick Inventory Check
