Slide Show: Click here to see a self-running slide show summarizing events from Troop 103.
You can view all photos of each trip in 2008 by clicking on the thumbnail images below. |
November 21-23 - Planning Weekend at Camp Conewago |
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October 31-Nov. 2nd.: Fall Camporee |
The Fall Camporee will be held at Camp Tuckahoe. We will be leaving at 5:00PM from the Church Parking area. Details are below.
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90th Anniversary Event | |
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September 23: Eagle Scout Announcement re: Anthony Eltz |
I am pleased to report that Anthony Eltz, former Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 103, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout this evening (9/23/08). Tony's Eagle Project consisted of preparing a Prayer Path and Reflection Area alongside the existing path in the Picnic Grove at St. Joseph Church in Hanover. Please join me in congratulating Tony and in thanking his family, friends and leaders who helped make it possible. The attached photo of proud mother and son was taken moments after Tony received his award.
- Jeffrey Rosenzweig, Scoutmaster |
September 19-21: Catholic Scout Retreat at Camp Bashore |
The 2008 Diocesan Catholic Scout Retreat will be held at Camp Bashore, Lebanon County. Boy Scout Religious Emblems earned since last year's retreat will be presented at Saturday evening Mass. A new C.O.P.E. course is offered for scouts aged 14-17. See links below for more information.
Note that there are two (2) permission slips - Our (Troop 103) Permission Slip and the Diocesan Permission Slip Cost of the event: Adults and scouts under 14 is $20. Scouts 14-17 is $25.00. |
August 16: Re-creation of Devil's Den Troop Group Photo |
![]() At least two photos will be taken at the event. The first photo will recreate the original that includes current scouts (including those who just turned 18 this year) and the core leadership. Another photo will be taken that all other attending the event including family, committee members and past leaders of the troop. Scouts and Leaders should dress in their Class A uniforms for the photo. Event Date: Sat., Aug. 16 (the same day as the Court of Honor); meet at 9 am at St. Joseph Church on Grandview. Scouts will be returning to the Church parking lot around 12:00 noon. If families are traveling to Gettysburg on their own, they may wish to participate in other activities in the Gettysburg area that are outlined below. Rain Date: Sat., Aug. 23; meet at 9 am at St. Joseph Church on Grandview. The following events also scheduled in Gettysburg: Sat., Aug. 16: - Huckstep's Artillery, Society of Civil War Surgeons |
August 16-17: Court of Honor - 7:15PM and Campout following the Court of Honor |
The summer Court of Honor will be held Saturday, August 16th at 7:15PM at the Church Picnic Grove. The rain location will be in the Social Hall. All scouts are encouraged to attend. A campout at the Picnic grove will follow the Court of Honor event. Scouts camping out can be picked up on Sunday morning at 10:00AM. |
August 8-10: Skills Building Weekend |
The Poe Paddy tubing event is being replaced with this Skills Building Weekend because of low water levels.
This fun-filled weekend will include camping out at the Church Picnic Grove and will focus on building basic scouting skills including fire building, map and compass, orienteering, knot tying, First Aid, etc. Some scouts will be participating in a 5-mile hike. Older scouts are encouraged to participate to assist with training younger scouts.
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June 17: Eagle Scout Announcement re: Nathaniel Smith |
I am proud to report that Nathaniel Smith of Troop 103 was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout last night (June 17, 2008). His Eagle Service Project was to plan, obtain materials for and lead the construction of a paved fire pit in the Picnic Grove at St. Joseph Church on Grandview Road. Thanks to all scouts, leaders, donors, family and friends who helped make this possible. Please congratulate Nathaniel on his accomplishment when you next see him and check out his Project if you have not already done so!
- Jeffrey Rosenzweig, Scoutmaster |
July 13-19: Summer Camp at Rodney Scout Reservation Preparation |
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June 6-8: Shenandoah/Potomac Whitewater Raft Trip |
![]() A firm attendance of scouts and adults is requested on Tuesday, May 27th for the upcoming June 6-8 Rafting trip on the Shenandoah/Potomac Rivers. Please Complete the Troop's and Outfitters Outing Permission slips and Waiver. See links below. WHAT: Shenandoah/Potomac Whitewater Raft Trip WHEN: Friday June 6th - Sunday, June 8th:
SAFETY AFLOAT - SWIMMERS TEST REQUIREMENTS Although the rafting trip does not include plans for swimming, all scouts must pass a "swimmer" test within the last year. Many scouts have taken this test at summer camp. For those scouts who have not taken the test, the Troop will try to arrange a test within the next few weeks. COST: The cost is estimated to be $86. The breakdown is shown below.PERMISSION SLIPS and WAIVERS (Complete all three)
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May 16-18: Backpacking along the Appalachian Trail |
![]() The rain subsided at 6:00PM on Friday night as we arrived at the Tumbling Run parking area. The shelters at Tumbling Run we occupied by other AT hikers. The lower sites right along the creek were flooded out from recent rains. A few light showers passed over and the sky cleared just after dark. The moon was almost full and filtered through the trees as we settled down to sleep. The temperatures at night were in the low 40s. On Saturday morning, the day be gain with beautiful sunshine filtering through the trees. We broke camp at about 9:00AM and began our 11.60 mile hike. The first stop included a visit to Chimney Rocks overlook. The views there were great and the trees were fresh bright green with their new spring leaves. A slight morning haze was present from moisture of the recent rains. We stopped for a 25 minute lunch break near Snowy Mountain, the highest point in the Michaux State Forest. Our elevation at the high point on the trail topped off at 2030 feet. A half mile down the trail we picked up water at Snowy Mountain Tower Road from a support vehicle. Thunder could be heard in the distance to the west and we soon hit the trail again. A mile later, we crossed over Route 233 and hiked along Rocky Mountain Ridge. The hike continued for another mile and a half to the Rocky Mountain Shelter side trail where we took another short break. The hike continued another 3 miles to US Route 30 and entered into Caledonia State Park at the 9.85 mile mark. The group dropped off their packs on the support vehicle and hiked another 3/4 of mile to the Caledonia Iron Furnace. The tired hikers hike the final mile to the Hosack Camp Sites 148-151 and arrived at about 5:00PM. The elevation profile for the trip is included below. Showers again passed though starting at about 8:00PM. On Sunday morning, a steady rain began at about 8:00AM and continued through breakfast. We departed at 10:05AM and attended the 10:30 Mass at the historic St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. Father Kenneth Smith Celebrated Mass. Scouts were dropped off at St. Joseph Church at 12:20PM. |
May 4: Zack and Aaron are presented with their Eagle Awards |
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Tue. April 1: PLC Meeting at 7:00PM Fri-Sun April 4-6: Caving Outing Tue. April 8: Troop Meeting at 7:00PM Tue. April 15: No Troop Meeting- Forty Hours Tue. April 22: Troop Meeting at 7:00PM Fri. April 25: Parish Gala Setup Sun. April 27: Parish Gala Tear-down
April 4-6: Caving at Crystal Cave Park; Hawk Mountain Sanctuary; Cabela’s |
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Sat. March 1: Stuff Bulletins for Flower Sale/Blue and Gold Banquet Tue. March 4th: PLC Meeting at 7:00PM Fri-Sun March 7-9: Rancho Kelley/Tubing Sun March 9: Basket Bingo Setup Tue. March 11: Troop Meeting and OA Elections at 7:00PM, Sat. March 15: Flower Sale after Saturday Mass 6:00PM Sun. March 16: Flower Sale after each Mass Tue. March 18: Troop Meeting at 7:00PM Holy Thurs. March 20: Wrap Flowers at Baltimore Street 6:00PM Good Friday March 21: Flower Sale at Baltimore Street 7AM -4PM
Easter Mass Chair SetupTue. March 25: Troop Meeting at 7:00PM
March 20, 2008 Easter Flower Sales |
3/7/2008 - Nathaniel Smith organizes and executes his Eagle Project |
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March 7-9: “Rancho Kelly” / Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing Weekend |
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March 1, 2008 - Blue and Gold Banquet |
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5 Webelo Scouts Crossed over to the Troop at the closing ceremonies of the Blue and Gold Banquet. Click on the photo to the left to see the photo gallery. |
February 19, 2008: Zack and Aaron Earn the Rank of Eagle |
![]() I am pleased to announce that on February 19, 2008, Troop 103 Scouts, Zach and Aaron, passed their Eagle Boards of Review and were awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. Congratulations to each scout and thanks to the parents, leaders, and others who helped these scouts make this achievement possible. - Jeffrey Rosenzweig, Scoutmaster |
February 15-17: Klondike Weekend |
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Troop 103 Demonstrates Collection Merit Badge at the scout show |
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Pete Slusser Recognized for his Outstanding Service |
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January Court of Honor and Scout of the Year |
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January 26 Blood Drive - Troop Service |
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2008 Quality Unit Award |
Quality Unit Award
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January 18-20 - U. S. Naval Academy, Merit Badge Jamboree |
![]() Note: Permission Slip only applies to those scouts who were selected to attend based on age requirements. |
January 5: Indoor Rock Climbing at the Climbnasium Day Outing |
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