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11/30 - Ski Trip information posted. 

11/11 - Blake's Eagle project pictures uploaded.  Weekly meeting agendas uploaded to Scout Page.

11/4 - Veteran's Day, Wreath Fundraiser and Blake's Eagle Project information uploaded. 

10/15 - Thanksgiving Feast information uploaded 

Last updated: 11/30/08

 
Welcome to the New Troop 103 Web Site

Thank you for visiting our web site.  We are continually adding content.  Please check back often.  We appreciate any suggestions that you may have. 

Please contact us at Troop103web@rcn.com with any comment or suggestions. 

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The nearest Scout Store is:

Woburn Scout Shop
400 West Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801-6570
(781) 937 4282

Store Hours are:

9:30am – 6:00pm M,T,W,F.
9:30am – 8:00pm Th.
9:30am – 3:00pm Sat.
Closed Sunday

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Burlington Firefighters Local 2313
21 Center Street, Burlington, MA
Executive Officer:     Edgar W McLean
Charter Rep:      F. Michael Fontannay
Fire Department web site : http://www.burlington.org/fire/index.htm

 
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New Trips & Events

Check the Forms section for Registration Information for Upcoming Trips.
Wreath Fundraiser

The Troop 103 Annual Wreath Fundraiser has begun.  Order your holiday wreaths now!  Wreaths are 22" in diameter and cost $15.  Orders must be received by Naovember 19th.  Wreaths will be delivered November 28th.  All proceeds benefit Troop 103 to offset camping and equipment expenses. 

To order wreaths, contact us at Troop103web@rcn.com

On-site sales will be held weekends at the Lions Club Tree display between Shaw's and Dunkin Donuts on Winn St.

Thank You for your support.
MASS JAM 08 - Welcome Home!
Please check the pictures section for Mass Jam photos.

Do you have more?  Send them in.

Mass Jam Draws 7000 Scouts! from the Cape Cod Times
Summer Camp 2008

It was a long and eventful week, but the 2008 Boy Scout summer camp is now over. At the very least the boys have something to brag about; they survived some of the worst weather imaginable!  Mother Nature kept things interesting, stressful at times, with constant rain, wind and even a tornado!  All the boys did very well and we all grew from the experience.   Overall they seemed to have a good time and earned many badges. 

As a group they earned 50 merit badges, 4 Trailblazer awards and we had 5 Polar Bears!  We also earned 6 stitches, but that is a story for another day…......

Pictures have been uploaded !  Check them out.  If you have more, send them to Troop103web@rcn.com. 

 
Crossover Ceremony

On Saturday June 7th, scouts from Burlington joined to celebrate crossover ceremonies, where cub scouts advance to the next rank and second year Webelos join Boy Scouts.  At a fun filled event that included a flag retirement ceremony, skits, fire and a visit by Chief White Eagle, Troop 103 welcomed 7 new scouts  who have grown up through the ranks and are ready to move on to a greater quest - to touch the Eagle in Scouting.  Kyle,  Chris, Justin, Eric, Joe, Sean, and Kevin earned the honor of the Arrow-of-Light rank in Pack 105 and received a ceremonial arrow to remind them of their pledge to follow the path of the Arrow of Light.  They have learned the importance of setting and achieving goals.
 
The Arrow-of-Light is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn. This is the only badge from Cub Scouting that can be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.

The Scoutmaster welcomed them into the Troop and presented them with a Troop neckerchief and neckerchief slide for their uniform. The neckerchief slide is square knot, which is recognized as a symbol of Boy Scouts. It symbolizes the bond between the boy and his family and their joint commitment to follow the principles of the Scout Law and Oath, not only within the Troop, but in all their activities.

Good luck in your quest for Eagle!

 
Scouting Exposition

On Sunday, scouts from all 4 Burlington units participated in a scouting exposition.  Each unit set up adventure stations as a way to introduce all youth in Burlington to the opportunities and fun of scouting.  Troop 103 built a catapult for everyone to try and monitored the “RADIOACTIVE’ bucket carry while Troop 511 engaged attendees with a Klondike Sled pull and a compass course to teach basic orienteering.   The event was attended by many potential scouts.

 

Eagle Service Project

On Saturday, November 8th, as part of Blake's Eagle Project, 48 scouts from Troop 103 and friends cleared and widened a fire service road at Town Line Road, off of Mill street.  New Teddy Bears (62) were also collected for the Fire Department.  These bears are given to distressed children when they respond to a call. 

 

If you would still like to donate a bear (we are trying to get to 100!), please contact us at Troop103web@rcn.com and we will make arrangements to get to you.  Several drop-off points will be designated over the next 2 weeks.

 

This was a great opportunity to show scout spirit and help Blake, the community, and our troop sponsor.  Thank you all for coming!

Interested in Scouting - Consider Troop 103 Burlington, MA

If you are a boy ages 11-17 we would like to extend an invitation to try scouting with Troop 103. 

Troop meetings are held most Wednesday nights at Pine Glen School.  Please check the Calendar for upcoming meetings and events.  If you have questions, contact us at troop103web@rcn.com.

We are a boy led troop committed to developing young men in the skills required for a successful life.

A few points to ponder

  • Since 1973 we have graduated 65 Eagle Scouts.
  • Our troop program is organized and run by our boy leaders following the example set by scouting founder Lord Baden Powell
  • We use the Scout to First Class in a Year Program.
  • We offer 11 out of 12 Eagle required merit badges within the Troop
  • We have earned Scouting's Quality Unit Award for the last 10 years!

Community Service

We are committed to community service.  We participate each year in Burlington's Memorial & Veterans Day celebrations, collect items for People Helping People, Organize game night's for seniors at the Birch Crest Arms Senior Center and participate annually in Burlington's Truck Day and Pride Day.

Camping

We camp at least 7 times a year.  Our scouting season culminates in our Summer Scout Camp experience at Storer Scout Reservation in Barnstead, NH.


Congratulations to Eric Warren - Eagle #65
Eric Joined Troop 103 on May 1, 2002 after completing Cub scouts and his Arrow of Light with Pack 105. He completed his scout joining requirements on 05/01/02, Tenderfoot on 5/29/03, Second Class on 02/02/04, First Class 01/24/05, Star Scout 11/05/06 and Life Scout 5/10/07.  He held the following Leadership positions Patrol Leader 11/04 -9/06, and has been ASPL from 09/06 to the present.

Eric’s project was held at the Lynn Woods Reservation on Saturday, June 23, 2007.  He lead a crew of 22 Scouts, family and friends in the creation of an area that would allow the increase of 75 parking spaces, desperately needed by the reservation. They cleared brush, saplings and removed 8 trees.  In addition, the group relocated 5 tons of cobble stones to a rose garden for use as edging and a walk way.

Eric’s completion of his Eagle badge represents 2 generations of Warren boys attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.  His father, Steve received his in September 1973.

Congratulation to both father and son!

Congratulations Chris Ford !

We would like to congratulate Chris Ford for receiving the Flintlock District 2008 Cub Scout Leader of the Year Award.  In addition to being a Troop 103 Committee Member, Chris is also Pack Committee Chair, Charter Representative, Training Coordinator, and Activities/Outings Coordinator for Pack 105.  Great job Chris!  Well deserved!


Parent/Leader Training

The BSA National website has several on-line courses available for both parents and scout leaders.  Login to http://www.scouting.org/Applications/MyScoutingFull.aspx .  From here you can create a user account and have access to a number of e-learning courses including Youth Protection and Fast Start Leader Training.  There are also several supplemental, specific training classes as well.

The Fast Start Leader training is a good orientation to Boy Scouting.  It gives overviews of the Troop Meeting, Troop Committee, Outdoor Program, and the Basic Concepts, Aims, Values and Ideals of scouting.

The BSA feels strongly about the need to inform its members, leaders and charter organizations of ways to protect its members while they are participating in Scouting activities.  Through Youth Protection Training’s standards, guidelines and training, the BSA strives for a safer environment for all.  All activities must have an adult leader who is Youth Protection Trained!

Troop 103 recommends that everyone takes both of these courses.    Please forward completed training certificates to the Training Coordinator.


Mission & Vison of the BSA
Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Vision Statement

The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

Policy of Nondiscrimination

Membership in the Boy Scouts of America is open to all boys and young adults who meet the joining requirements. Membership in Scouting, advancement, and achievement of leadership in Scouting units are open to all youth without regard to race or ethnic background and are based entirely upon individual merit.