Boy Scout Troop 993, Alexandria VA

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Welcome to Troop 993's website! Troop 993 was chartered in 1958 by the Wesley United Methodist Church and has been proudly serving the community for over 50 years! The troop meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 8412 Richmond Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22309. Troop 993 subscribes to the three aims of Scouting: Teaching boys values, citizenship and physical fitness. Additionally, the troop actively provides service to the community. We strongly adhere to the boy-run, boy-led troop philosophy, with adult leaders acting as mentors and advisors. If you are interested in finding out more about our troop, please email the Committee Chair, Tom Cross @ tcc82ag@aol.com.

WUMC Community Picnic

Posted on Oct 8 2024 - 5:46pm

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The church has asked for Scouts willing to help set up tables and chairs ahead of the event, October 27 between 9:00 and 10:00. Additionally, Scouts are welcome to set up an activity, such as a monkey bridge, from approximately 10:00 to 12:00.

Jamboree On The Air

Posted on Oct 8 2024 - 4:54pm

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The Arlington, Alexandria and Pentagon Radio Clubs will be co-sponsoring a JOTA session on 19 Oct from 0800-1400 hrs at the Columbia Island Marina.

Harrison Shaw's Eagle Court of Honor

Posted on Oct 6 2024 - 7:54pm

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Harrison Shaw’s Eagle Court of Honor will be on November 16th from 2:00-4:00pm at Wesley UMC. Please RSVP here: https://pp.events/aj57o1Om . Please sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AADAB2EA0F5C61-52086483-harrison. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony. Dress code is full class A.

Mount Vernon UMC "Rise Against Hunger"

Posted on Oct 6 2024 - 4:52pm

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Mt. Vernon UMC's Rise Against Hunger Event is coming soon and WE NEED YOU!

Saturday, October 19

Set Up Times: 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Event Times: 9:00 am - 11:00 am

On Saturday, October 19 from 7:30 am-11:00 am (Pick your Shift!) we will pack over 10,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger.

Rise Against Hunger is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food to the world’s most vulnerable. Join us as we package meals that will serve individuals in the United States and abroad.

All ages are invited to participate in this great event, there are stations for everyone! (This makes a wonderful family event!)

Sky Meadows Campout - Oct 11-13

Posted on Oct 5 2024 - 10:30pm

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Please sign up online if you are attending the next Troop campout at Sky Meadows. Registration closes on Oct 7. If you have signed up, please complete the Permission Slip at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVyk-XdiR-p6RmDSyNS9NyLjP--YK-cdRubzEc8SmzzvbmXw/viewform?usp=pp_url

Philmont 2025 - Payment Schedule

Posted on Sep 28 2024 - 6:34pm

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The third Philmont payment was due Sep 23. Please pay $450 by Check or PayPal. We need to collect these funds to be able to make a mandatory payment to Philmont at the end of September. Additional payments will be due as follows: $500 by 1/27/25; $500 by 2/24/25; $500 by 4/7/25; and remaining balance after trip.