Tonight’s PLC Meeting (3/3/2015) is cancelled because of the possibility of inclement weather and the closing of St. Joseph Schools.

Scouts are encouraged to review the Snow Sports Merit Badge during their evening off.   

Here are some additional photos for 2014 events.  These are in addition to photos already posted with each outing throughout the year.

• Photos from some of the events

Dear Parents, Scouts, and Leaders:

The Winter Court of Honor is this Saturday, January 24, 2015 at the Baltimore Street School.  All scouts are encouraged to attend and support those who are receiving rank advancements, merit badges and the Scout of the Year award. A detail schedule and locations for the day is provided below.

• Setup              3:00PM  St. Joseph Elementary School at 236 Baltimore Street.  
• Mass               5:00PM – 6:00PM at the Church
• Court of Honor 6:30PM St. Joseph Elementary School at 236 Baltimore Street.  

At the Court of Honor there will be a Friends of Scouting Campaign presentation conducted by Ken Zinn.   This is the annual giving campaign to support our local Scout council.  As members of the New Birth of Freedom Council, our voluntary financial support is important.  The Friends of Scouting campaign helps fund items such as maintenance of our camping facilities, professional support services, program administration, and volunteer training.

Each family is encouraged to support the Friends of Scouting Campaign, so please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the campaign that is meaningful to you.  We are striving to have 100% participation.

If you have any questions before the presentation, please feel free to contact me at cc@bsatroop103.org

Thank you for your consideration,

Robert Zinn, Troop 103 Committee Chair

Tonight’s Troop PLC Meeting (1/6/2015) is cancelled because of the inclement weather and the closing of St. Joseph Schools.

Scouts are encouraged to review the Snow Sports Merit Badge.   

Click Here! The 2015 Calendar is now available on our Troops website.

Hello all,

Attached are the map and permission form for the upcoming hike at Heritage Rail Trail County Park Hike this coming Sunday, 11/2/14. We will meet at the Troop trailer at 6am. Time will be a factor on this 20 mile hike. It is important we get an early start Sunday so we can finish before dark. This merit badge is a real accomplishment for the scouts and you should be proud. We will start in York City (Colonial Courthouse on the attached map) and finish at New Freedom. http://yorkcountypa.gov/parks-recreation/the-parks/heritage-rail-trail-park.html

Weather

When we start out the temp will be in the mid 30s.
The high will be 50 with some brisk wind throughout the day.
Dress in layers for the cold in the morning with the option and taking a few layers off as the temp rises.

Check the weather Saturday for any changes.

Gear

• Make sure to bring 2 meals with you as we will be out in the field for 10 to 11 hours.
• Bring plenty of water. We plan to have a vehicle at the half way point (Hanover Junction) so you can refill your water supply.
• Personal 1^st Aid Kit
• Extra socks
• Mole skin for feet
• Rain gear just in case
• Flash light – we will start at dawn and end at dusk
• Weather appropriate clothing

I would like to have a short meeting with the adult drivers sometime Saturday to arrange vehicle logistics. Scouts are welcome also. We want to get the scouts to the starting point in York asap Sunday morning so we can get the hike started without them being involved in the vehicle placement.

Please respond to this email or call me if you plan on attending and what time the adults can meet Saturday.

See you then!

• Photos from the event

10 Mile Hike on the Appalachian Trail in the Michaux State Forest.  Hike from Big Flat near Shippensburg Road to Caledonia State Park.  Meet at St. Joseph Church at 7 a.m..  Please contact Tour Leader Paul Race for more information (717-630-9930; 717-817-4553; 410-356-3108)

Troop 103 Scouts, Parents, Committee,

Troop 103 has organized a day trip to Washington D.C. to visit some of the museums.  The Scouts have chosen to visit the following museums which are all within walking distance of each other:

• The Air and Space Museum
• The Natural History Museum
• The Holocaust Museum

There is no admission cost to these museums, but if Scouts want to bring any spending money for gift shops or snacks that is permissible.

Please see the attached documents for the permission slip, itinerary, and packing list.

Jamie Goulden  (717) 476-3044  and  Alina Henninger: (717) 515-7236 will provide leadership for this activity

•  Photos from the Event

Troop 103 Scouts, Parents, Committee,

The scouts have selected the Appalachian Trail in the Michaux State Forest as their next hiking destination and Oct. 4-5th as the dates. On Sat., Oct. 4, 2014, they will hike approx. 10 miles south on the AT from Pine Grove Furnace State Park to Birch Run Shelter, where they will spend the night. The next morning they will continue to hike south for another 10 miles and end at Caledonia State Park. Each hiker will need a sleeping bag and food for Saturday and Sunday. Further details will follow

• Permission Slip.
• Photos from the Trip

Troop 103 Scouts, Parents & Committee,

Sat., 9/27/14:

            3:30 pm Court of Honor Setup:  Scouts should meet at 3:30 pm to set up & rehearse skits for the Court of Honor as well as to clear sticks/limbs from the Picnic Grove in preparation for the Parish Picnic.

            6:00 pm Court of Honor:  Please join scouts Ethan Martin and Ben Schaefer as they host our Summer/Fall 2014 Court of Honor this coming Saturday, 9/27/14 at 6 pm in the Social Hall at St. Joseph Church.  Scouts will be recognized for their accomplishments and we will all be entertained!

Sun., 9/28/14:

1:00 pm:  The scouts agreed to help patrol the grounds and conduct trash detail during the Parish Picnic between 1 and 6 pm.  Each scout should be prepared to assist from 1 pm to 6 pm unless the scouts create a schedule that will ensure constant coverage.

Thank you.

Jeffrey Rosenzweig, Scoutmaster

Troop 103 Scouts, Parents, Committee,

Please join us this coming Saturday, 9/20/14, for a 10 mile hike on the Billy Yank Trail in Gettysburg.  Meet at at 7 a.m. at St. Joseph Church.  Itinerary/Packing List and Permission Slip attached.  Although the Hiking Merit Badge scouts selected this hike, it is open to all who wish to join.  Thank you,

• Photos from the Event

- Jeff

Scouts are hiking the York heritage Rail Trail on Saturday.  The 10-mile hike begins at Hanover Junction and will meander to New Freedom.   The hike begins at 8AM.   Meet at the Church at 7AM and  bring your lunch.

• Photos of the Event

Photos:

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Clint A Wright 4420 Landis Road Glenville, PA 17329   Was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout. In honor of this achievement, we have scheduled an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for 5PM Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Codorus State Park Visitor Center, corner of Smith Station Road and #216. Hanover, PA.

Photos:

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Mark Evich Eagle Scout Scouts, Parents and Troop Committee, Mark Evich and his family invite you to attend Mass and the following reception. When: Mass 9 AM Sunday 6/29 Court of Honor and reception in the Social Hall to follow immediately after Mass

Photos of the event

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Itinerary

Sat., May 31, 2014

9 am – Noon: Radio Merit Badge

Troop and Pack 103 participated in the Hanover Area Memorial Day Parade to honor those who died while serving our country in the military.

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Troop 103 Scouts, Parents, Committee and Friends,

Last evening (5/20/2014) Troop 103 Life Scout & Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Clint Wright was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, becoming Troop 103′s 81st Eagle Scout.  Clint’s Eagle Scout Service Project involved leading others in creating and installing new signs on the Mary Ann Furnace Trail at Codorus State Park, as well as clearing and widening the trails and taking steps to control water erosion.  Clint will be entering his senior year at Southwest High School in the fall.  He hopes to continue his wrestling career in college, where he expects to major in political science en route to a career as a political analyst and/or campaign manager.  Please join me in congratulating Clint and in thanking the beneficiary organization (Codorus State Park), the Exchange Club of Hanover and other donors, family members, friends, leaders, scouts and others who helped make these accomplishments possible.

Jeffrey Rosenzweig, Scoutmaster

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Cooking Merit Badge Sat. May 17, 8 A.M. to 12 P.M. at St. Joseph Church. Bring Mess Kit, Water bottle and utensils. We will not be able to get all of the requirements completed Saturday. morning, so we will need to schedule another class to finish up the cooking requirements. Please call me with any questions. 717-476-3044 Jamie Goulden

Sell subs now and save for Summer Camp and other weekend events.

• Subs and Sandwiches are made fresh by Shultz’s Delicatessen
• Please make checks payable to: St. Joseph Boy Scout Troop 103
• Order and Money Due Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014
• Distribution Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 (Pickup between 3:30PM and 5:45PM)

Click here for the April Sub Sale Form

Check your email for detail schedule and signup sheets.