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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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» Recent Updates

7/25 - Advancement Status up to 6/10/10 on the Scout Page/member Ranks.  Pictures from the Reservoir Campout, Game Night, Rock CLimbing, Crossover and Scout Expo, Memorial Day and Whitewater Rafting uploaded. Eagles Nest updated.

4/21 - Agendas updated to 5/2/10, Advancement Status up to 4/17/10 on the Scout Page/Member Ranks, Pictures from Waterville Valley SKi Trip uploaded, Advaenture Basee 100 link added. 

Last updated:7/25/10

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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

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They're Off to the Jamboree !

Good Luck at the Jamboree.  Enjoy !
Welcome New Boy Scouts

On Saturday May 22nd, 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 performance by the Moswetuset Indian Dance team, Troop 103 welcomed 12 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.   

The Scoutmaster welcomed Matt, David, Nicholas, Adam, Carl, Ian, Dan, Domenic,Nick, Will, and Nathan 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!

A SPECIAL THANKS!

TRUCK DAY 2009 

The scouts from Troop 103 would like to thank the Burlington Firefighters and Al Fay for helping to make Truck Day such a successful event for the troop.

We appreciate all of your support!

Klondike Derby & Polar Bear Campout

Troop 103 brings home 3 ribbons from the Klondike Derby!

Congratulations to all of the competitors.


ScoutTube is a video site which contains twelve films, each one covering one point of the Scout Law. Each video features real Scouts talking with real people who exemplify one point of the Law.  Check it out.


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 Thursday nights at Fox Hill School at 7pm.  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.

  • Since 1973 we have graduated 69 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.


Troop 103 Earns the 2009 Centennial Quality Unit Award !

To be qualified for the Award, the Troop must show a high percentage of trained leaders, growth in youth member and parent volunteers, steady advancement and have a dynamic outdoor experience.

Earning this award is a statement that the Troop is providing the highest quality program possible. 

Congratulations!

Hello All Trailblazers !

Where's Jon M?

Remember Jon Meserve?  Jon is now an Assistant ScoutMaster with Troop 41 in Abington, MA.  He is Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail (2178 miles!).  You can keep track of his progress using the link above.  Jon took a break from the trail to work at summer camp.  He plans to finish the trip after camp.

He also created several videos during his preparation for the trip. These are very informative and give a very detailed insight into "lightweight backpacking".  There are 8 videos. I would suggest viewing them in the following order - 1,5,2,3,4,6,7,8.  Videos 1 & 5 give his reasons for going.  The others are broken into various themes like gear, food, clothes, preparation, etc.   Good Luck Jon! http://www.youtube.com/user/Tuts999

Jon finished his hike in October,  5 1/2 months after leaving Springer Mountain, GA.  There are now 30 videos detailing his trip! Congratulations!!!

 


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 & Vision 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.

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