[Matt Flannigan]

I hope everyone is staying warm.  The Klondike Derby was postponed to February 28th.  The information is below.  February 8th is Scout Sunday (information below), but it is also the 116th birthday of Scouting America.  Happy birthday Scouting America!!!!!

Upcoming Troop Meetings

• Wednesday, February 11th – Regular Troop Meeting - Class A Uniform - Snow Sports Merit Badge

• Wednesday, February 18th- Regular Troop Meeting - Class A uniform

• Wednesday, February 25th – Regular Troop Meeting - Class A Uniform - Guest Speaker

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Klondike Derby 2026

• Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

• Location: Goose Pond Scout Reservation

• Cost:  $15

• We Will not be camping

• We will be meeting at Goose Pond at 7:30am in the Shale Pit

• Pickup time will be announced soon.

• Last day to register is Wednesday February 25th.  WE NEED TO KNOW ASAP!!

Scout Sunday

Troop 132/1132 visits a different local church each year for Scout Sunday. This year, we will attend:

• Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026

• Time: 9:30 AM

• Location: Moscow United Methodist Church

This special service celebrates the connection between Scouting and faith communities. Scouts and families are encouraged to attend and participate.

Fundraiser 

• We are selling Beef Sticks for $1.50 with $.75 per stick sold going to the individual Scout account.
• All Money and order forms are due February 25th.  There will be NO extensions!!
• Please see Mr. Flannigan for order forms

February Campout

• February 20-22
• Location:  Covington Fire Hall (voted on by PLC)
• Activity: Connor's Cookoff, Service, Advancement
• Cost:  $25 by February 18th

Scout Night at the Penguins

• Date:  March 28th
• Cost:  $23 per person
• Deadline to Register:  March 11th
• Signup sheet attached and will also be available at the meetings
• Class A uniform required

We have once again been invited to hold the large flag on the ice during the National Anthem.  All Scouts and leaders must be in Class A uniforms to participate.  You must also have a ticket to the game.  Each person attending the game must purchase a ticket and you can purchase those tickets through the troop.  The signup form is attached to this email.

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Summer Camp 2026

It’s not too early to start thinking about Summer Camp 2026. We will begin collecting deposits in January 2026. 

• Cost: For Scouts $505 before May 15th - $535 after May 15th 
• When: July 12th to July 18th

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Medical Forms

Medical forms are valid for one year only. If you plan to attend summer camp, you will need a current medical form that has not expired.

Summer camp requires Parts A, B1, B2, and C, along with a copy of your health insurance card.

Please do not wait until the last minute to submit updated forms.

The Annual Health and Medical Record can be found here:

Annual Health and Medical Record | Scouting America

(Note: Part C is located under the section for camping longer than 72 hours.)

Rechartering

You may have received a notice stating that your Scout is not registered. Please rest assured, this is not the case.

Troop 132/1132 has already paid the national individual scout registration fee for all Scouts who registered since September and whose membership would have expired before December 31, 2025. A Scout is considered registered once their payment and paperwork are submitted to the Council Office.

Our Troop will also be completing the unit rechartering process. The NEPA Council has until March 1, 2026, to submit the overall Council Charter to the National Office.

Unfortunately, the new national system is currently sending automated emails and text messages in error. Units across the country, including ours, have raised concerns about these incorrect notices.

If you have paid your dues please disregard any “not registered” messages you receive. Your Scout is fully registered and in good standing. If you have not paid or are unsure if you paid please see a leader at our upcoming meeting.

Thank you for your understanding!