The annual swim test will be at the GW Rec Center from 3:00 - 4:00pm on Sunday March 30 and Sunday April 27. This will satisfy rank requirements and is needed for Summer Camp, and any water based activities planned by the Troop.

Registration is open for the Order of the Arrow Spring Fellowship campout at Camp Snyder April 25-27. Remember how much fun it was last year with service, games and a live band. Grab some OA buddies and sign up at: https://scoutingevent.com/082-93663-220420. 

A reminder to sign up on the Troop website for next weekends bike hike campout. It's time to dust off the bikes and check that they work. Does your helmet fit? Do a few neighborhood rides to be prepared. Permission Slip: https://forms.gle/ERCQsg9a1w1NUjh1A

Summer Camp 2025, Summit Bechtel, WVA, July 20 - 26

Whether you are a new scout or Eagle there is so much to do at this camp besides Merit Badges. Check out Summit Bechtel Reserve's 2025 Summer Program Planning Guide for more information.  To reserve your spot, sign up on the Troop website (https://www.bsa993.org/node/3128) and pay a $50 deposit to the Troop Treasurer. Full cost is $450 per person. If you have questions, contact Michael Rusten at mwrusten@hotmail.com

All are welcome to participate in our monthly committee meetings.  Our next one is Wednesday, April 2nd at 7:30.  

Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87486692540?pwd=a01sM0Q1cGFNQ0YzTmhyMndJMFZlZz09

A reminder that the next Philmont payment of $500 per participant is due by April 7.