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» Calendar at a Glance
2/6 Committee Meeting
2/8 District Roundtable
2/9 Troop Meeting
2/11 Lonesome Lake Hut
2/11 DWC Summer Camp meeting
2/16 Troop Meeting
2/23 No Troop Meeting
2/25 Arctic Camping Expo
3/1 PLC
3/1 Troop Meeting
3/2 Ski Trip: Wildcat Mtn.
3/3 Wilderness First Aid
3/3 Merit Badge University
3/5 Committee Meeting
3/8 Troop Meeting
more upcoming events
» Troop 119 Earns 2010 Centennial Unit Award
Troop 119 has earned the Centennial Quality Unit award for 2010.  In order to earn the award, the unit must have trained leaders, a record of growth, a solid record of advancement for the boys, and an active camping program.  Give yourselves all a pat on the back for a job well done!
» BSA Scout Shop

The closest Scout Shop to Lexington is at 400 Washington Street, Woburn. It is in Cummings Park across from Staples. Take 128 North to Washington St. exit, turn right onto Washington St, and right again into Cummings Park across from Staples.  #400 is at the end of the first building on the right.

The hours for the store are M-F  9:30 AM – 6:00 PM and 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturdays.  The store is closed on Sundays.
 
Lonsome Lake Hut Trip Feb. 11-12
Lonesome Lake Hut (www.outdoors.org/lodging/huts/huts-lonesome.cfm)  is a winterized backcountry hut run by the Appalachian Mountain Club on the southern side of Cannon Mountain.  Just off I-93, it is located near Franconia Notch.  With backpacks on, the group will hike or snowshoe up one of several trails to the hut.  It is approximately 2 miles to the AMC hut. Options for the afternoon include snow cave and/or igloo construction, fanny sledding, hiking to lookouts, scout craft, etc. We cook meals using hut facilities, help with hut chores, sing, and play games in the evening. In the morning we have breakfast, clean the hut, and pack out.

To sign up, go to: https://troop119.wufoo.com/forms/lonesome-lake-registration/ 

Wildcat Ski Trip March 2 - 3


It is time for our annual troop skiing and snowboarding trip.  It is sure to be a great time again! 

When:

Depart:         6:30 pm                         Friday, 2 Mar 2012                             Meet at Hancock Church

Return:           8:00 pm (approx)       Saturday, 3 Mar 2012                        Scouts will be dropped off at their homes

Lodging: 1 night in Jackson, NH – indoors on the carpeted floor of the Wildcat’s heated Bobcat lodge.  Bring a sleeping bag.  There are picnic tables and a soda machine in the lodge, but no cooking facilities.

To sign-up, please go to the site: https://troop119.wufoo.com/forms/wildcat-ski-trip-registration/  

  
Signup for Merit Badge University
Saturday January 29, sign up opens for Merit Badge University, go to bsaboston.org (sessions 3/3 and 4/21).

Here is the link for signups http://www.bsaboston.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?ActivityKey=1106945
Announcing... the Chess MB!

The requirements for the new Chess merit badge have been published by the National Council.  Check them out here.

Adults, Troop 119 is looking for counselors for the Chess merit badge.  Please contact Gard Little  (gard "dot" little "at" rcn "dot" com) for information about adding a merit badge, or becoming a merit badge counselor.
Advancement News.....

The National Council has put together a series of videos for all the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class .  Each video goes through a single requirement - reading the requirements and then demonstrating how to do it. This is a wonderful resource and useful for scouts who sometimes want to watch a video rather than reading something in a book.  Check the video requirements at www.scouting.org.
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WELCOME TO TROOP 119!

What is your favorite place to see the sunset?

Have you ever cooked your dinner on a raft on a lake?

Have you ever watched a meteor shower from the top of a mountain?

Have you ever slept in leanto that you made yourself?

Scouting is about building character, developing personal fitness, and learning leadership and citizenship. These goals are achieved in the outdoors. Hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, climbing, high-adventure challenges, and fun, even in the winter, are all part of the program.

We want to get you out into the outdoors and experience life.

So, what did you do this weekend???


Scouting is....

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.

BSA Troop 119 serves boys in Lexington, MA and surrounding towns. Any boy between the ages of 11 and 18 is welcome to join us. We emphasize a strong program of camping and outdoor activities. Our troop home is:

Hancock United Church of Christ
1912 Mass Avenue
Lexington, Massachusetts
7:30 - 9 pm Thursdays during the school year

Contact Scoutmaster Bernie Gunther for more information at 781-652-0420


Are You a Troop 119 Eagle?
We are trying to reconstruct some of the history of Troop 119, which goes back to the late 1930's. If you earned your Eagle while registered to Troop 119 (or Troop 19 as it was known in the early days), we'd love to hear from you. Contact Mrs. Shevrin (gshevrin at gmail dot com)

Help Wanted
The goal in Troop 119 is to have every family involved in helping out at some level.  Please contact the Scoutmaster or any Committee member to find out what opportunities exist.

Policy of Non-Discrimination
Troop 119 operates under the auspices of the Boston Minuteman Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The mission of the Boston Minuteman Council, Boy Scouts of America is to provide character development, citizenship training, growth in physical and mental fitness, and leadership opportunities for the young people of the Boston metropolitan area. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our members, and we are committed to providing young people with an educational and stimulating environment in which to learn and grow. Through the Scout Oath and Law, we pledge to respect all people and to defend the rights of others. Bias, intolerance and unlawful discrimination are unacceptable within the ranks of the Boston Minuteman Council.
The Boston Minuteman Council serves over 18,000 youth through 3,300 volunteers in over 330 Packs, Troops and other units without regard to color, race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, or economic status. (Adopted July 19, 2001)

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