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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. 

» 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

10/6/11 - Scout Leadership, Member Rank and Advancement Status updated. 

8/8/11 - Calendar Updated. 

7/1/11 - Advancement Status to 6/14/11 on the Scout Page/Member Ranks 

Last updated:10/6/11

 
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!

Wacky Wednesday Specials

 
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Check the Forms section for Registration Info for Upcoming Trips.

* Summer Camp Permission Slip Due - May 15th

* Crossover Permission Slip Due - May 15th

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Web Site Photo Policy
Troop 103 abides by the National BSA Unit Web Site Guidelines. Last names and contact information of youth members are not published on the troop web site. Photos of activities are published, but without names or identified photos.

We would like to remove the password protection on the pictures sections. If you do not want images of your son to be published, please contact the webmaster and no image including your son will be used.

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Harvard Merit Badge University 2012

The Harvard College Friends of Scouting in conjunction with Boston Minuteman Council, BSA presents the 11th Annual Merit Badge University (MBU) @ Harvard.

When:  Saturday, March 3 (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM) & Saturday, April 21 (9:20 AM - 1:00 PM) - Both sessions are required. Some badges have an optional field trip on an intervening Saturday or Sunday. 

What:  An opportunity to earn up to three (non-Eagle required) merit badges while attending classes at Harvard University. 

Who:  Any Boy Scout (with the advance approval of their Scoutmaster.)

How:  Advance registration is required by Saturday night, February 4 (or earlier if class enrollment limits are reached before then.)  Website access opens on Sunday, January 29 for Scouts in the Boston Minuteman Council (BMC).  Click to register.

Fee is $30, payable by credit card.  Fee includes merit badge pamphlet for each merit badge, event patch and Harvard Diploma

Where:  Classes will be conducted in classroom buildings in Harvard Yard.  On-site check-in opens at 8 AM on Saturday, March 3. 

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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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Summer Camp 2011

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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 Tuesday 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 11 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.


Order of the Arrow
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Don't forget to Pay your 2012 dues.


Troop 103 Earns the 2010 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!

Knot of the Month

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March: Bow Line


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.


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