Troop 719 Newsletter

December 2025

🎄 A Message from the Scoutmaster

Troop 719 Families,

As we wrap up an active and memorable year of Scouting, I want to thank each Scout, parent, and leader for your involvement, energy, and support. Our fall season was packed with adventure, service, and advancement—and we are ending the year strong with meaningful service projects and exciting troop traditions.

Please take time to review the December schedule below and mark your calendars for key January kick-off dates. We’re looking forward to a great 2026.

🔦 Scout Safety Moment: Holiday & Winter Activities

With outdoor evening events and colder weather ahead, Scouts should remember:

✔ Layer Up: Base layer + insulating layer + weatherproof outer layer

✔ Be Visible: Use a flashlight or headlamp when walking in low light

✔ Stay Together: Stay with your buddy and patrol—no wandering

✔ Follow Parade & Event Rules: Do not enter streets or restricted areas

✔ Hydrate & Fuel Up: Cold weather still requires water and snacks

A Scout is prepared—and safe.

🗓️ UPCOMING EVENTS — AT A GLANCE

December

• Lewisville Holiday Parade —12/14 (Partnering with Pack 752)
• Troop Holiday Party — 12/15 (Last meeting of 2025!)
• Blessings Box Service Project — Ongoing in December
  (Accepting non-perishables, baby food, and household staples)

January

• Troop Meetings Resume — Monday 01/05 @ 7 PM
• Klondike Derby — 01/17
• Court of Honor — 01/26 @ American Legion Post 55
  
  • Potluck dinner following ceremony

February

• Scout Ski Day — 02/01
• Scouting for Food — Bag Drop (02/07) & Pick-Up/Sorting (02/14)
• Pine Needle fundraiser

March

• Lost Sea Trip — 03/28
  ➡️ First deposit ($49 per person) due 12/15

April

• Spring Camping Trip — 04/10–04/12 (Location TBD)

May 

• Wachovia Merit Badge College — 05/02
• Cherry Point Air Show Camping Trip — 05/08–05/10
• American Legion Flag Placement — Date TBD
• Memorial Day Ceremony — 05/25 at Shallowford Square

🔧 Merit Badge Reminder

A message from the Scoutmaster for the older Scouts enrolled in the Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge - finish your research to earn this Merit Badge! Can you get it done and signed-off on before our next Court of Honor?

📣 Communication Notes

📱 Join the Remind App for troop updates:

➡️ Text @troop719nc to 81010

📧 TroopTrack now supports youth email accounts — families are encouraged to add Scout emails for direct communication and reminder notifications.

🥾 Looking Ahead

Planning is in progress for 2026 activities, including district training, fundraising, outings, advancement opportunities, and troop equipment improvements. More details to come in January.

🎉 Final Thought

This troop has shown leadership, teamwork, resilience, and a strong Scouting spirit all year. Enjoy the holiday season, stay safe, and we’ll see you refreshed in January—ready for more adventure!

Happy Holidays from Troop 719!

⭐ Scouting. Service. Leadership. Adventure.