Troop Meeting this Thursday

 

 

 

 

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Ryan Hall

 

For safety reasons, cars are prohibited from dropping off/picking up Scouts in the circular driveway in front St. Rose. All drivers must enter/exit from the parking lot adjacent to the church.

 

 

  

 

Tulip Sale RECAP

 

 

Troop 19 just had a very successful tulip sale, which was only possible because of the help and dedication of our entire scouting community. Thank you to all scouts who sold tulips, to the scouts and adult volunteers who stepped up this weekend, and especially to all who supported our troop and bought some tulips!

 

We raised $3,614 to fund our future troop activities, we were able to thank St. Rose by donating a meaningful sum for their Easter flower arrangements, and brought smiles and spring to 45 residents of a local nursing home.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Yawgoog Summer camp provides each Scout an excellent opportunity for rank advancement, continual development of leadership skills and outdoor scouting skills, and most importantly, the opportunity to make memories that will last a lifetime.

 

Date: Sunday, July 19 - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Location: Rockville, Rhode Island 

 

 

Cost: $850 per Scout, which includes all meals, patches, hat, and Class B t-shirt

 

Deadline:

  • Feb 20: Early bird registration deadline ($50 discount ends)
  • May 15: Normal registration period ends. Additional registrations incur a $50 late fee ($1100 total with bus)
  • June 1: All registration closes. Scouts must have their medical forms uploaded to CampDoc  (link will be provided once you register) 

Discounts: None offered this year.

 


Bus: $200 roundtrip, from St. Rose to Yawgoog. Bus seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, upon final payment. 
  

 

 

 Registration 

  

 
 

 

 

  

Congratulations Penny

 

We are thrilled to introduce Troop 19’s 20th Eagle Scout Penelope Williams! 🦅

Congratulations Penny !!

 

 

 

  

Troop Committee Meeting
 
 

Date: Monday, April 20th

Time: 7:30 - 9 pm

Virtual meeting (link shared via What’s App parent/scouts group that evening)

 

 

 

  

 Scouting Leadership

 
From attics to online archives, Scout leaders built a 13,500-item virtual museum
 

Two Scouting America historians, Andrew Coe and Steve Miller, have built a virtual museum with about 13,500 items for the Horseshoe Scout Reservation Alumni Association in Rising Sun, Maryland. What began in 2008 with around 2,000 pieces has grown into a massive digital archive of photos, staff rosters, badges, and memorabilia contributed by over 150 people. Items are scanned and returned so families can keep their originals while sharing them with the Scouting community.

 

The museum runs on WordPress with searchable galleries, self-guided tours, and video interviews with longtime Scouters. Physical QR-coded markers around Camp Horseshoe link visitors directly to relevant exhibits, blending the in-person and digital experience. The emphasis is on storytelling — documenting traditions like the camp's nightly retreat ceremony dating back to the 1940s.

 

With Camp Horseshoe's centennial approaching in 2027, Coe and Miller are racing to collect every staff list from the camp's 97-year history and searching for volunteers to carry the project forward.

 

Source : https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2026/03/02/sea-scouts-antarctic-mission-helps-shed-light-on-icebergs/
 

 

 
 

  

April Campout

 

 

 

Dates: Sat, April 25 – Sun, April 26, 2026

Location: Camp Minsi, Pocono Summit, PA

Timing: Friday, April 17, at 4:00 PM – Sunday, April 19, at 10:30 AM

Cost: $35.00

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, at 12:00 PM

Scout Leads: Vamika and Ruah

Scout Apprentice: Anusha

Adult Leads: Mrs. Malhotra, Ms. Colpaert, and Mrs. Brazell

This is a two-night camping trip at Camp Minsi, where scouts will participate in the Female Summit. Scouts will have the opportunity to engage in skill-building activities such as first aid, knots, fire-building, and leadership workshops. There will also be opportunities to earn merit badges.

Key Notes

  • This is a two-night trip (Friday and Saturday nights).
  • We will need registered chaperones for both nights, as well as drivers for both legs of the trip. The troop will cover the cost of adult chaperone registration.
  • Ideally, chaperones will stay for the full weekend. If you are only able to attend for one night, please let us know so we can plan accordingly.
  • When signing up to drive or attend, please treat your commitment as firm. Last-minute changes make it difficult to ensure adequate supervision and transportation.
  • In the event that we have more adult volunteers than needed, we will reach out to some individuals about stepping back.

 

 

 Registration 

 

 
 
 

  

 

Annual Scholarship Golf Outing

 

 

Grateful that Troop 19 is a proud hole sponsor of this event annually, and Mr Cannon is an event organizer for the church’s KoC. If your are a golfer or beginner, and looking for a day out, please consider joining this event for a great cause. Please also share with friends and work buddies, all are welcome! Looking forward to seeing you there!

 

  

Scouting Leadership

 
Scouts Hit the Track with NHRA Champion Antron Brown
 
 

Scouting America is proud to announce a dynamic new partnership with AB Motorsports, led by four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown, a premier team in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Thanks to support from World Wide Technology this partnership brings together two organizations committed to performance, leadership, and the pursuit of excellence—on the track and in life. By uniting the excitement of NHRA drag racing with Scouting America’s mission to prepare young people for the future, this partnership will create powerful new opportunities to inspire the next generation. As part of this initiative, Scouts and their families will gain unique access to the world of professional motorsports, including: behind-the-scenes experiences, driver meet-and-greets, and exclusive race-day programming with AB Motorsports. These experiences are designed to showcase real-world applications of teamwork, discipline, and innovation—core values shared by both organizations.

 

A highlight of the partnership is participation in the Youth and Education Services (YES) Program, NHRA’s nationally recognized STEM initiative. During the 2026 race season, Scouts will be invited to attend YES events held on Fridays at select NHRA national events. These immersive sessions introduce students to science, technology, engineering, and math concepts through the lens of drag racing—covering topics like aerodynamics, fuel chemistry, data analysis, and safety engineering. The program connects classroom learning with real-world careers, offering an engaging and memorable educational experience right at the track.

 

Additional details can be found HERE

 

 

  

Eagle Coach Program Launch
 

Troop 19 has officially launched its Eagle Coach Program to support Life Scouts as they work toward Eagle. Each eligible Life Scout will be paired with a trained parent volunteer who will provide guidance and accountability while ensuring Scouts remain in the lead of their projects.

 

Eagle Coach resources are now available on the troop website.

To become an Eagle Coach:

 

•⁠  ⁠Complete Safeguarding Youth Training (SYT): Safeguarding Youth Training

 

•⁠  ⁠Submit the Eagle Coach Intake Form: Intake Form

 

Eagle Coach Office Hours are held on the first Thursday of each month to address questions.

Thank you to all who are supporting our Scouts on this important journey.

 

 

  

 

Eagle Scout Project- Sanjana

 

Creating literacy kits for kids, to promote reading and hands-on learning.

 

I'm collecting 1st through 5th grade level books, unused pencils and coloring materials.

 

Please contact me through the group chat to get involved.

 


 

  

 

 

 

 

Date: TBD (Postponed)

Time: 8am - 4pm

Location: South Mountain Reservation, Oakdale area, West Orange NJ (corner of Northfield Ave & Cherry Lane)

Scout Lead: Scout Elena

Adult Lead: Mrs. Colpaert & Mr. Katz

$25/Scout. 


Bring: Packed lunch, water bottle. FYI some stations offer hot chocolate and ramen.


Wear: Winter clothing (wool) with layers, snow boots, gloves w/ liners, snowsuit if desired. The event will be 100% outdoor

 

 

 Registration 

 

 
 

  

 Sperry Observatory Trip

 

 

When: April 24, 7:00pm

Where: Sperry Observatory

Scout Lead: Scout Saanvi

Adult Lead: Mr. Kumar

 

**Adult Drivers needed

 

Agenda : Night Sky Viewing/Presentation + Additional Astronomy Merit Badge Opportunities to follow

  

 

 

 Registration 

  

 

 

 
 

  

  

 STEM Skills of the Month

 

 Hi, my name is Teni. I am a junior in high school and a Life Scout working toward Eagle. Each month, this section will highlight a STEM skill and show how Scouts already use science, technology, engineering, and math in everyday Scouting activities.

 

This month’s focus is navigation using GPS and maps, enhanced by the STEM skill of data analysis and planning. Before a hike, Scouts can analyze trail length, elevation changes, and terrain type to choose the safest and most efficient route. Using math, Scouts estimate hiking time and rest stops, while science helps them understand how weather and elevation affect energy and speed. Technology allows Scouts to compare GPS data with paper maps, and engineering thinking helps them create a navigation plan that includes checkpoints and backup routes.

 

Fun Fact: GPS works by measuring how long it takes signals from satellites to reach your device, and even a tiny timing error could put your location off by miles.

 

By applying this STEM skill, Scouts improve accuracy, reduce the risk of getting lost, and make better decisions in the outdoors. This shows how STEM doesn’t replace Scouting skills, but strengthens them.

 

 

 

 

 
 

  

Scout advancements and merit badges

 
 

Scouts, please review your online scoutbook and send any missing advancement or merit badges to Kelsey, Olivia, and Anna.
 
 

 

National Youth Leadership Training

 

 

 

Troop 19 scouts proudly represents the troop at the Patriots Path National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) program.

 

Contact Scoutmaster McKenna for more information.

 

  

 Board of Review (BoR) Sign Up

 

 

 

 

Scout Master Conference 

 

 

 

Scout BoR Registration

 

 

 

Adult Volunteer Registration

 

 

 

Scout medical forms

 

Please turn in your child’s medical forms this Thursday at the meeting (or at the earliest convenience). Your scout will need to turn in these forms to be able to participate in scout activities. For privacy reasons we only accept a hardcopy of the BSA forms, parts A&B, filled out, signed and dated accordingly. Health forms can be access HERE

  

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