» Upcoming events

5/27	Memorial Day Ceremony
5/28	Troop Meeting
6/3	Committee Meeting
6/4	Troop Meeting
6/11	Troop Meeting
6/14	OA CONCLAVE
6/18	Troop Meeting

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.

» Council News

Stay up to date on all happenings in the Boston Minuteman Council. This link will take you to the latest council news.

» Recent Updates

5/16/13 - OA Section Updated. Eagle's Nest updated.

1/16/13 - Member Ranks and Advancement Status Updated to 1/15/13. Tropp and Varsity Team Resource links added in the Links section. OA section updated.

Last updated:5/16/13

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.

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» Sponsor Information

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

» Scout Store

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

Check for specials every Wednesday!

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» Useful Links

Check the Forms section for Registration Info for Upcoming Trips.

* Webelos Crossover Permission Slip Due 5/14/13!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST EAGLES !

Congratulations to Tyler Burge and John Strezo , Eagle Scouts # 70 &71

Tyler and John joined Troop 103 on April 6, 2006 after completing their Cub Scouts and Arrow of Light with Pack 105.

Tyler

Tyler completed his joining requirements of 6/10/06,Tenderfoot on 02/15/2007, Second Class on 11/01/2007, First Class on 05/29/2008, Star on 01/04/2009, Life on 05/04/2010 and Eagle on 03/21/2013.

Tyler held the following Leadership positions included Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Den Chief and Historian.

For Tyler’s Eagle Project, he led and directed members of Troop 103, his friends and parents, to construct a raised foot bridge. The bridge aids walkers and hikers in crossing over a stream, and at the same time, provides the running water an unobstructed path to flow through.”

John

John completed his joining requirements of 6/10/06, Tenderfoot on 12/7/06, Second Class on 5/10/07, First Class on 5/7/08, Star Scout on 1/14/09, Life Scout on 10/7/09, and his Eagle on 3/21/13.

John held the following leadership positions: Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader and has been a Junior Assistant Scout Master since 2011.

John’s Eagle Project was help at the Landlocked Forest in Burlington. He led a crew of 22 scouts from Troop 103, family and friends in the building and installing of four informational trail signs about local wildlife, plants and ecosystems throughout the forest.

Both projects were a great opportunity to show scout spirit, help the community, and enrich the camaraderie within the troop.

Congratulations to Tyler & John!

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Webelos Crossover

On Saturday, May 18th Webelo scouts and families will converge on Rahanis Park at 6:30pm to celebrate the Crossover, where Webelos graduate from Cub Scouts and join Boy Scouts. The ceremony will be followed by skits, a campfire and sleepover at the park.

On Sunday, scouts from all 4 Burlington units will participate in a scouting exposition. This is a town wide open house and recruitment drive for scouting. Packs 105, and 555 and Troops 103 and 511 will illustrate what scouting is all about. Each unit will set up adventure stations as a way to introduce all youth in Burlington to the opportunities and fun of scouting. This is a great opportunity for non-Scouts to see what scouting is all about and a great opportunity for Cub Scouts to see what Boy Scouts is all about.

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Memorial Day 2013

The Burlington Office of Veteran's Affairs invites you to join this year's Memorial Day ceremonies honoring the medics and nurses who care for injured veterans at the Town Common on May 27^th.

Events will commence at 8:00am with a flag raising on the town common celebrating the 200^th anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner Flag. The theme of the morning ceremony will be “Women and Nurses in the Military”. The Theme of the 10am ceremony at the Chestnut Hill Cemetery will be “Medics”. Throughout both ceremonies we will hear from and about medics, nurses, and women veterans and we will also remember their sacrifices. The 10am ceremony will contain the 2013 Memorial Roll Call.

Other notable anniversaries to be acknowledged this year are the 60^th anniversary of the end of the Korean War and the 50^th anniversary of the death of President John F. Kennedy.

Between ceremonies, light refreshments will be served at the Human Services Building provided by the Burlington Marriot.

Please assemble behind the Town Hall at 7:45am. Class A Uniform required.

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Spring Order of the Arrow Ordeal

Moswetuset Lodge’s Spring Ordeal is the first opportunity of 2013 to induct new members into the Order.

Ordeal Weekends are induction events for incoming members, and an opportunity for current members to render cheerful service to our council camps. At your next Ordeal, you may assist the Lodge by serving as an Elangomat, perform on the ceremonies team, or work on service projects. The weekends will also feature opportunities for eligible Arrowmen to accept the Challenges of Brotherhood.

Date: 5/17-19, 2013 at T. l. Storer

Registration due date 5/6/13

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Order of the Arrow Conclave

Join us for Section NE-1A's silver jubilee conclave celebrating 25 years of service. This conclave will mark the end of Section NE-1A and the beginning of Section NE-1 as we merge with our brothers in Section NE-1B. You won't want to miss this historic celebration!

June 14-16 at Camp Wah-Tut-Ca in Northwood, NH

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Summer Camp 2012

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Thank You

Tropp 103 would like to extend a special Thank You to Al Fay and the members of Burlington Firefighters Local 2313 for their continued support during Truck Day. Truck Day is our major fundraiser for the year. Proceeds from popcorn and drink sales help support our program. Thank You both!

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