🦅 Troop 719 September Newsletter Go to the Homepage
Wachovia District • Old Hickory Council
Back to School, Back to Scouting 📚🎒
As the school year kicks off, Troop 719 is diving right back into adventure. Between homework, sports, and all the bustle of fall, Scouting is here to keep things balanced with friendship, service, and outdoor fun. Parents—thank you for helping your Scouts stay organized as we juggle school calendars and Troop activities!
Upcoming Meetings & Key Dates 🗓
- Troop Meetings: Mondays, 7:00 PM at Sharon United Methodist Church
- No meeting September 1 (Labor Day)
- September 5–7: Wahissa Lodge Order of the Arrow Ordeal #2 (Camp Raven Knob)
- September 8: Elections Night!
- September 13: Scouting in the Square (Shallowford Square, Lewisville, 9 AM–12 PM) — Troop 719 is hosting a station! Scouts and parents, come show off your Scouting spirit!
- September 20-21: Backpacking Trip at Grayson Highlands State Park / Mt. Rogers
- September 22: Troop Court of Honor – Celebrate rank advancements, merit badges, and achievements. Families invited! (location TBD)
Scout Safety Moment 🦺
As fall sports and school activities pile on, it’s easy to get stretched thin. Encourage Scouts to:
- Keep a planner for school + Scouting deadlines
- Pack water bottles for every activity (hydration matters!)
- Remember the Buddy System, especially at public events like Scouting in the Square, Fair Clean Up, and while on trips.
Service Opportunities 🤝
- Lewisville Recycle Day – October 18th - Earn service hours and help keep our town beautiful.
- Pack 752 Support – Scouts signed up to assist at their open house—thank you for helping Cub Scouts see what’s ahead in Scouting!
Parent Corner 🧑🤝🧑
- Medical Forms: If your Scout has updated immunizations for school, please provide a fresh copy for our Troop records.
- Stay Connected: Check Scoutbook for Merit Badge, advancement progress, and other youth specific information.
Looking Ahead 🍂
- October 4: Fair Clean Up at the Carolina Classic Fair
- October 11–12: Fall Creeper Trail Bike Trip 🚲
- November 14-16: Camping Trip at Stone Mountain
- November 23: American Legion Turkey Shoot
- December 15: Holiday Celebration 🎄
Scoutmaster’s Minute 🌟
September is a month of fresh starts—new classes, new teachers, new routines. Scouting is the place where you can carry those new skills into the outdoors and into leadership. Every meeting, every campout, every good turn—it all adds up. Let’s make this year one of growth and adventure.