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» Calendar at a Glance
2/10 Eagle Seminar:
2/11 Regular Troop Meeting:
2/14 Scout Sunday:
2/25 Regular Troop Meeting:
2/26 Ski Trip
2/28 Catholic Mass Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting
3/1 Troop Committee Meeting
3/4 Patrol Leader's Council
3/4 Regular Troop Meeting:
3/6 High Adventure Winter Trip
3/6 Merit Badge University
3/10 Feed the Hungry - Wednesday Night Supper Club
3/11 Regular Troop Meeting:
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» Troop 119 Earns 2008 Centennial Unit Award
Troop 119 has earned the Centennial Quality Unit award for 2008.  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.
 
100 Years of Scouting

On Monday, Febuary 8th, Boy Scouts of America celebrates its 100th year, so be aware.
Welcome to Lexington's Webelos Scouts!

We're glad that so many Webelos were able to visit us and hope that you enjoyed the meeting.

There is a lot of information on our website.  We suggest that you start with the New Scouts section, which will give you lots of information about Boy Scouts and how our troop is organized.  You can check out the calendar to see all the cool trips we are planning. 

We hope to see you again soon, and hope that you will continue on to Boy Scouts.
Merit Badge University
Ever wonder how some scouts earn so many merit badges?  Here's an opportunity to earn 3 merit badges in two sessions, with a little homework in between.  You must be able to attend both sessions on Saturday, March 6 (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) & Saturday, April 17 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM.  Check out the information on our council website.  Registration for our council starts on January 16 - regular registration starts on January 18.  Register early to make sure you get your preferences.
Merit Badges - New and Retro MBs!

The National Council recently announced a new merit badge - Scuba Diving.  They also announced that that they are reintroducing for 2010 four four Merit Badges previously discontinued. They are; Carpentry, Path-finding, Signaling, and Tracking (formerly known as Stalking). 

Scuba Diving is now considered a regular merit badge and can be worked on from now (or when we identify a merit badge counselor) on.  Scouts can start work on the retro MBs right now (or again, when we identify counselors), but MUST have them completed by the end of 2010. 

Note that there will not be any requirements booklets published for the retro badges - National is supplying information on a 100th anniversary website for the badges.  The Scuba Diving requirement book will be available soon at the Scout shop.

Merit badge counselor applications for any of these badges are being accepted now.  If you have an aptitude for one or more of these topics, please consider signing up.  We especially need counselors for the retro badges since they can only be earned this year. Adults who are already merit badge counselors can use just the merit badge application form (page 5 from merit badge app ) .  Adults who are not currently counselors must fill out the entire form.  Please submit your forms to Stann Chonofsky (spc001 "at" rcn "dot" com) who is responsible for tracking troop 119's merit badge counselors.  Stann will record your badges and send the forms on to the council. 

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WELCOME TO TROOP 119!

What is your favorite place to see the sunset?

Have you ever snow-shoed across a lake?

Have you cross-country skiied to a campsite?

Have you ever slept in a snowcave?

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???


Thoughts on Staying Warm...
....while Camping in New England in the Winter....

For parents of new scouts or any scouts who will be camping with us in Winter..we've added some information on our Parents page regarding camping in cold weather.  Please see the page for some useful tips on what you need to keep warm on a camping trip.


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


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)