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Troop meeting This Thursday

Thursdays, 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.

Easter Food Drive

Troop 19 will support St Rose of Lima church with their Easter food drive. Scouts will assist in unloading donations from cars and load into vans during this one hour period. Scouts can also purchase the requested food and bring to St Rose for donation during this timeslot.

When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:00am – 10:00am

Where : St Rose of Lima Parking Lot

What to bring:

1 Frozen 6-7 lbs whole chicken - Must be frozen

2 White rice boxes 28 oz Minute rice or other brand

3 Veggies canned any variety 28-32 oz each

1 Bisquick box 20-40 oz

2 Macaroni and cheese box any brand

1 Cake or brownie mix any brand 13.25-16.3 oz

We need 6 volunteers to help us with this event. Service hours will be provided to volunteers. If you are unable to bring any items above, you can donate by scanning the QR code in the flyer or clicking on the button below. (Recommended donation of $65)

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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

Troop 19 in the news (Spirit of America Youth Leadership Conference)

Ten students from Millburn and surrounding communities recently participated in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program, a three-day leadership conference held Feb. 26–28 at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. The students were nominated by Daniel Cannon, Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 140 – Guy R. Bosworth, and attended the program through sponsorship from the Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) – Philadelphia Chapter.

The students represented a combination of Scouting America Troop 19, chartered by St. Rose of Lima Church in Short Hills, and interns from the Millburn-Short Hills Historical Society, many of whom have contributed to local community service initiatives in recent years, including the community's Millburn 250 program commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

The Spirit of America program brings together high school students from across the region to explore American history, leadership, and civic responsibility. Throughout the weekend, participants engaged in workshops, mock congressional debates, and tours of historic sites including Valley Forge and Philadelphia, connecting the ideals of the Constitution with modern leadership challenges.

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

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.

Millburn Black History Celebration Recap

Troop 19 helped open the 2026 Millburn Black History Celebration at Taylor Park. The event was hosted by Black Americans of Millburn Short Hills (BAMS) and brought the community together to honor the impact of Black history through music, youth leadership, and learning.

Scouts Olivia, Mischa, Navya, and Kiara presented the American flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance. They also shared reflections about inspiring Black Eagle Scouts, including astronaut Guion Bluford, Congressman Charles Rangel, and physicist Walter E. Massey. Their stories showed how the leadership skills learned in Scouting can lead to many different careers.

Millburn Mayor Frank Saccomandi and Township Committee member Michael Cohen welcomed the crowd. Millburn High School Principal Robert B. Nixon Jr. and Millburn Middle School Principal Dr. Jill Sacks also attended to show their support. One of the highlights of the event was a robotics demonstration by students from BAMS and nearby towns, ranging from elementary through middle school.

The students showed how robotics helps young people learn coding, engineering, and teamwork. They are also supporting the Robotics Without Borders initiative, which is working to bring robotics programs to schools in Nigeria. One attendee was so impressed that they made a donation on the spot. At the end of the event, attendees enjoyed African, Caribbean, and African American food and drinks.

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