Hello scouts, parents and leaders,

We recognize Scouts for rank advancement / merit badge earned / special achievements - summer camp, high adventure trip, Order of the Arrow, BSA NOVA awards, Youth Leadership positions.  Year-in-review photo presentation of all Unit activities since the previous Court of Honor.

Scouts and leaders assist the American Legion to place American flags at each military grave in the First Reformed Church Cemetery.  Meet at or before 9:00am, in the parking lot of the Cemetery.  Wear Class A uniform.  We will receive flags and a map to locate the graves in our assigned section.

The Raritan Valley and Fishawack Districts will be hosting a joint Scouts BSA Spring Camporee the weekend of May 16-18, 2025, at Camp Wheeler, MASR. The theme will be Wilderness Backcountry Camping. We will be using the backcountry campsites of Camp Wheeler, incorporating backcountry hikes on the trails around MASR as part of the weekend’s activities.  Remote Camping (a different campsite each night)•3 Mile Hike (basic & advanced trail options)•Experience Packable Meals (Backpacking Food) • Cooking Competition • Round Robin Training Sessions in Crew gear, Personal gear and Clothing • Navigation • Water • Safeguarding Food • Cooking • First Aid.

David Stapp who is the President, Pequannock Township First Aid and Rescue Squad and 2^nd Deputy Chief, Warren County Search and Rescue will share his experiences and knowledge in Search and Rescue and Wilderness First Aid.  Scouts will learn how to keep from getting lost, what to bring with you in an emergency pack and what to do if you get separated from your group or lost.  He will also review basic first aid through scenarios such as splinting and bandaging.

Let's get outdoors to work on scouting skills,  Weather permitting we will meet at our regular meeting time, 7pm, at Greenview Park Pavilion.  In the case of inclement weather, we will meet at Grace Chapel.