BSA Troop 129, Alexandria VA

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Troop Outing Jan 28 - Welding MB at Building Momentum

Posted by hwhite on Jan 10 2025 - 11:19pm

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On Tuesday, Jan 28 we will be replacing the regular Troop meeting with a trip to take a Welding Merit Badge class. This will take place at Building Momentum and will cost $50 per participant.

5:30PM START/ Class takes approximately 3 hours, ending may depend on the turnout if it runs over time.

You must sign up on the Troop Website so that we have an accounting of how many Scouts to expect; and then follow this link to sign up with Building Momentum also.

Private Welding Event Sign Up

Remember to sign up on BOTH our site and theirs, Ours for BSA insurance purposes, theirs to be in the class.

IF your Scout wants to attend, but needs a ride to be there at 5:30, please make a note on the Troop sign up.

Location: Building Momentum, 5380 Eisenhower Ave Suite C, Alexandria, VA 22304

January Service - Wreaths Out at Arlington National Cemetary

Posted by rberlett on Jan 10 2025 - 3:34pm

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With our obligations cleaning at Monticello done until spring, we have a different great service opportunity for Scouts. Arlington National Cemetery is holding their annual removal of wreaths, known as "Wreaths Out," on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025.  "Wreaths Out" is when Arlington National Cemetary safely conducts the removal and recovery of approximately 267,000 wreaths which honored our nation’s heroes and their family members during the Christmas season. Please sign up so we can organize going together with rides - however, if you will travel separately, please make a note in the sign up, and just show up at the main entrance. Usually much less crowded than putting the wreaths out.
Mr Wiser is organizing the group effort for provide this service opportunity. If you can go, but at a different timeline, please let him know; perhaps you can arrange to meet up at ANC.
Given the challenges with parking and general congestion at ANC, we'll be using the metro for this event.
We'll meet at the entrance to the Braddock Road Metro station at 7:15 Saturday morning; we'll ride the metro together there and back.
Scouts, wear your uniforms and dress for cold weather.
It would be helpful to have a Metro card preloaded. If that isn't possible, make sure you have money or a credit card.
A few feet of paracord for stringing wreaths together will come in handy but isn't required. You can bring a hiking stick, broom, or rake handle (only the stick, remove the head). Gloves are recommended. Bring an ID card if you have one, and NO knives! Water is always a good idea.
Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.
The below link to the ANC website has more information.   Wreaths Out
See you Saturday morning!
YIS,Mr. Wiser(703) 283-9429

Ski Trip to Seven Springs

Posted by rberlett on Dec 14 2024 - 12:44am

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Jan 17-19

Join Troops 129 and 130 at Seven Springs ski resort in Pennsylvania. Lodging and details are available on the event page on the calendar. Advance ticket sales details below.

Washington Commanders Scouting America Day on Dec 29 - Deadline to Sign Up Dec 7

Posted by rberlett on Dec 7 2024 - 2:08am

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If you are interested in tickets for other members of your family, please make note of the total number of tickets you want when registering your Scout, or by editing if already registered. Please register by Dec 7, and additional instructions will be sent out to those registered to coordinate the ticket purchase.

The NCAC and Washington Commanders have set two dates for a Scout game event.

Dec 1 vs Tennessee Titans @ (SOLD OUT)

Dec 29 vs Atlanta Falcons @ time TBD

2024 Scout America Package also includes:

Ski Trip Jan 17 - book ski passes YOURSELF before Monday to avoid cost increase

Posted by rberlett on Nov 30 2024 - 8:46am

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If you will be attending the ski trip in January, please note the option to purchase your lift ticket Epic Pass before Monday, 12/2 to avoid a $28 increase. Details in the calendar event, and you can register to attend.