Weekly Updates 9/9

Hey Troop 19,

Here’s everything going on: 

Troop Meeting Tomorrow – At the Braintree Moose Lodge

175 W Howard St, Braintree, MA 02184 in the function room in the rear of the building

Pre-opening activities start at 6:30pm, you should be arriving as close to 6:30 as possible!

Opening ceremony at 7PM. Closing ceremony and announcements at 8:15PM

Class A uniforms for regular Troop meetings! 

SEPTEMBER PARADE! Weymouth Irish Heritage Day Parade

We were invited to march in the Weymouth Irish parade on Sunday, September 22nd. They are excited to have us marching and this will be a great way to get our Troop out in front of the community we serve. 

The parade starts at 11AM on Union Street. We will assemble in advance (line up time 8:30-10:15AM, we will give you a specific time soon) at the Hamilton School, 400 Union Street Weymouth

Keep an eye out for more details but plan to be there! 

September Troop Committee Meeting – On the 3rd Sunday of the month, 9/15 at 7PM on Zoom.

All adults associated or affiliated with Troop 19 are welcome and encouraged to attend these monthly meetings and put in their 19 cents about how Troop 19 is operating! 

OA Members – Upcoming events, if you are interested in attending

September Ordeal Weekend * RESCHEDULED TO NOVEMBER*- 11/1-11/3 at Camp Squanto

https://scoutingevent.com/251-OASquanto2024

We typically have numerous members of Troop 19 in attendance at the Camp Squanto Ordeal weekends

Adult Leader Training Opportunities:

We will highlight specific training courses within and outside of our local council below but you may find other courses of interest by checking the council calendar yourself, especially as future courses are added. 

Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) – Required for ASMs to be “Trained” optional but encouraged for Committee Members. 

Camp Squanto, November 2-3, register here:  https://scoutingevent.com/251-IOLSNov2024 

Wood Badge 2025 – The ultimate adult leader training course for all who have complied their basic “position trained” requirements. 

Offered by Heart of New England Council at TREASURE VALLEY over 2 weekends in September and October 2025: https://commerce.hnebsa.org/event/wood-badge-2025/ 
This course has a super early bird discount if registered by DECEMBER 31st! The Troop Committee will discuss adding our own subsidy for Troop 19 adults who register and complete this Wood Badge course. 

BSA Basic Chainsaw Safety – REQUIRED to use a chainsaw on a Scouting property or event

Run by Western MA Council at Moses Scout Reservation November 9-10. 

Register here: https://www.wmascouting.org/content/123038/Chainsaw-Training 

CPR/AED Training – Our council hosts Red Cross CPR/AED courses regularly. They are hosted at various locations throughout the council. 

Courses scheduled for 2024 can be found here: https://scoutingevent.com/251-CPR2024 

Additional courses at the “Professional Rescuer” level (required for Lifeguards) can be found here: https://scoutingevent.com/251-CPRPro2024 

2025 Courses in the regular CPR/AED course are here, including offerings in BRAINTREE, Norwood, at Squanto and at Nobscot: https://scoutingevent.com/251-CPR2025 

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Training at Nobscot – Courses in November, January, March, April, June & next November: https://scoutingevent.com/251-WRFA2024 

This is a more in-depth course than traditional first aid trainings and is focused on situations where access to emergency response can be delayed, such as on a backcountry high adventure trek. 

Stay tuned. We will add more as we hear about them!