Weekly Announcements
By: Scout Master
Finally, some really nice weather! I hope everyone had a great weekend and got to spend some time outdoors enjoying the weather. Pease remember that we have
a PLC meeting tomorrow and a Pipsico Summer Camp PARENT meeting during
Tuesday’s regular Troop meeting. If your scout is attending summer camp, please attend the parent meeting.
Additionally, the troop meeting on June 9 will be our Spring Court of Honor. Families are invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony as we celebrate the
accomplishments of our scouts since our last CoH. Please note that it is a ceremony, and thus we cannot be sure exactly how long it will take, the last CoH did end before 8:30. The CoH is also a formal affair, scouts are expected to come in the proper uniform; green scout pants (or good substitute), tan scouting shirt, Troop neckerchief, and merit badge sash. The CoH is our chance to look good as we receive recognition for hard work.
A quick reminder to also make sure you are CC’ing a parent or another Scout Leader when communicating via email.
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – JUNE 2 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (June 2) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
Honey Badger Patrol is May Service Patrol
Theme for May is Cooking.
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening Announcements (682B) (Orca Patrol)
-Patrol Time
– Parents Meeting for Summer Cap
– New Scout Requirements (Troop Guides)
– Introduction to Back Packing (Arjun)
– Game (Kale, Kevin, & Henry)
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, Scoutmaster minute (682B); and
closing and clean up.
2. JUNE PATROL LEADER COUNCIL MEETING – JUNE 1. The Troop 682B patrol leaders council (PLC) will meet Monday, June 1, 2026 at 7:00 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Other than assistant patrol leaders, and unless excused by Mr. Williams or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (including den chiefs) are expected to attend the meeting. If you are unable to do so, please be sure to email copying another adult leader and or parent.
3. PARENT MEETING ABOUT SUMMER CAMP – JUNE 2. If your scout will attend Camp Pipsico, please attend the meeting being held during the Troop meeting on June 2
4. JUNE CAMPOUT – JUNE 5-7, 2026. The Troop has cancelled this event.
5. EAGLE COURT OF HONOR – JUNE 7. Logan Martin and Keenan Ulrich will have a combined Eagle Scout Court of Honor at PVUMC on Sunday June 7 at 2:00 pm. All scouts and families are invited to attend the ceremony and reception afterward. They are looking for scouts to help with the ceremony (Color Guard, Trail to Eagle, ect). If you are interested in assisting, please contact ASM Carl Martin or ASM Ben Ulrich (copy your parent or a second adult leader). martincr2014@gmail.com and benjamin_ulrich@yahoo.com
6. NORTHERN TIER MEETING – JUNE 9. Immediately following the CoH there will be a meeting for the two Northern Tier Crews. June Crew will receive their Crew Shirts. Additionally, will go over paperwork, to include bringing a copy of your medical forms. This meeting will also cover logistics and additional info prior for the trip.
7. CLASS B – JUNE 16. Beginning with the June 16 troop meeting, scouts may wear their class B-uniform (troop or scouting t-shirt) during the summer meetings. Those that requested CLASS B Shirts last week, I sent an email to Mr. Uday about the shirts.
8. SCOUTING: AMERICA 250 LIBERTY IN ACTION 250TH CHALLANGE. In honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary, every unit is encouraged to complete 250 hours of community service in 2026. Every hour matters. Every act strengthens a community. Every service project builds character. Scouting America is also offering scouts the chance to take part in Liberty in Action. NCAC is offering award for Scouts called 25 of 250. Scouts that are interested in my participation, see the link below: HTTPS://NCACSCOUTING.ORG/AMERICA-250/
9. SUMMER CAMP, CAMP PIPSICO, JULY 12-18, 2026 SUMMER CAMP, CAMP PIPSICO, JULY 12-18, 2026. The Troops will attend Camp Pipsico on the James River in the Tidewater Council (57 Pipsico Rd, Spring Grove, VA 23881) during Week 5: July 12–18. There is a $20 early bird discount for registrations submitted and paid by April 13th. The price this year is $445 per scout. For more details, visit the camp website: https://pipsicobsa.com/summer-camp-programs/scoutsbsa-summer-camp/.
If your scout wants to review the merit badge schedule: https://pipsicobsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26_-SBSA-MB-Guide.pdf.
Sibling discount:
If you have more than one scout, there is a $10 sibling discount. You will need to link the two scouts and then click on “Update Information” to add their addresses. Using the same address for two linked scouts triggers the $10 savings. If you already paid in full, it will show up for me as “unallocated.” We will credit the $10 back to your troop account after camp.
There will be an additional Troop level fee for transportation to summer camp. The fee will be determined closer to camp when we have an idea of how many are attending and what gas prices may be.
To register, please email: troop682summercamp@gmail.com with the following details:
• Scout First Name
• Scout Last Name
• Troop (682B/682G)
• Rank
• Age (at camp)
• Parent’s Name (First and Last)
• Parent’s Email
• Parent’s Phone Number
**Please use your child’s name as the subject line**
Mr. Rexo will then send you a unique registration link for your scout.
Course Details: Duration: ~90 minutes.
10. NEW PLC ELECTED AND APPOINTED POSITIONS. Currently this is what has been reported to me as the current elected and appointed positions. If you have a position this term and don’t see your name, please get with the SPL to correct the roster.
12. New PLC Elected and Appointed Positions:
Senior Patrol Leader: Kale Burt
Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Kevin Williams and Henry Kay
Patrol Leaders:
Honey Badger – Raaghav Perumal
Narwhal – Vansh Kachana
Orca – Krishiv Nandamuri
Penguin – Srihith Layagala
Raven – Nayan Gurjar
New Scouts – Aneesh Medisetti
Appointed Positions:
Chaplain Aide VACANT
Den Chiefs (Noah Madden)
Historian (Om Mahadik)
Instructors – (Ashwin Vallamsetty, Ramesh Deva, Arjun Veeramacheneni)
OA Unit Representative VACANT
Quartermasters (Austin Szabos & Max Harkey)
Scribe (Tarun Tamminei)
Troop Guides (Haidar Anbari/Yash Lahar/Coner Lyden)
Webmaster (Arthav Singh)
Librarian (Yug Pathak)
10. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
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Good evening, Troop 682B,
What a fantastic weekend. Some of us were able to get some fishing in over the weekend at the Trout-O-Ree. Others got the chance to work on some fun Merit Badges. Hope the rest of you had a great weekend.
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – April 14 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (April 14 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
Service Patrol for April is Penguin Patrol.
Theme for April is Nature and Outdoor Ethics.
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening Announcements (682B)
-Patrol Time
– Outdoor Ethics Teaching
– Christian Religious Emblem Program Meets
– Game
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, Scoutmaster minute (682B); and
– closing and clean up.
2. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS MERIT BADGE – APRIL 14 TROOP MEETING. Before the next meeting, please read section 3 (“Each of Us Must Make a Personal Response to the Call of God”) of the God and Life Student Workbook. Please read all the Bible verses and answer all the questions. But you don’t need to complete the “Service Project Three.” We’ll probably complete that as a group. Also, please remember to read the book of Matthew.
3. SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – APRIL 24-26. The troops yearly New Scout Skills will be at Catoctin Mountain Park. Scouts will spend the weekend working on or reviewing skills Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class to include First Aid, Fire Building, Outdoor Cooking, and much, much more.
Please register @ https://forms.gle/
4. TROOP ELECTION – APRIL 28. During the April 28 Troop Meeting, the Troop will conduct the Spring Troop Election. Scouts interested in running for an elected position, please see Mr. Kay or Mr. Williams to discuss. The Election will be held during the meeting and results will be announced at the end of the Meeting.
5. TROOP 682G RECRUITMENT EVENT – APRIL 14. Troop 682G is inviting female youth to attend the meeting April 14, 2026. During the meeting 682G will be working on scout skills (April’s theme for 682G is First Aid), greeting guests, playing a game, and enjoying a snack. If you have any friends or neighbors that might be interested in joining 682G, please invite them to come get to know our Troops! If you know friends or sisters looking to join, please invite them to come and check out Troop 682G .
6. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – APRIL 18. Brielle Thompson will lead her Eagle Scout project on Saturday, April 18. The rain date is Sunday, April 19. The project will begin at 9:00 am at 25639 Gum Spring Road (while driving south on Gum Spring Road, cross Braddock Road, turn right into the second driveway, and proceed to the smaller storage shed). The project will benefit Bikes for Orphans and Gateway Community Church. It involves constructing shelves to store donated bicycles before they are transported to Zambia, Africa. Please wear clothes appropriate for the weather that can get dirty, wear closed toe shoes, and bring work gloves. Snacks, lunch, and drinks will be provided. If you have any bikes you plan to rehome, they can be brought along for donation.
7. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – APRIL 18 EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT- APRIL 18. Jonathan Cattafesta will begin part 1 of his Eagle Scout project on Saturday April 18 (April 19 is a backup) at 9am at the PVUMC pavilion (The location of our outside meetings). The project involves pavilion restoration (wood repair, sanding and painting). Please wear appropriate clothing that can get painted on them. Also bring work gloves, eye protection, and closed toe shoes. If possible, please bring additional paint brushes and rollers to help paint the pavilion columns. Snacks, lunch and drinks will be provided.
Part 2 will happen on May 9. More details to follow
Please sign up below https://www.signupgenius.com/
8. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – MAY 2, 2026. Yash Lahar will be conducting a second session of his project on Saturday, May 2, 2026. More details to follow.
9. SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES.
a) Pack 910 Field Games – April 25 – if anyone who is not attending the scout skills Campout wants to assist with the Pack 910 Field Games to support the Pack and earn service hours.
b) Pack 1148 Earth Day Clean-up – April 26, 2:00 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Little River Elementary. Scouts will need to bring gloves and water.
c) VA Pride Track Club annual kick off track and field needs volunteers. While the distance running coach is an ASM for 682, please note this is not a scout related activity. It would count as service hours, but is not being monitored by Troop leaders.”
https://www.signupgenius.com/
10. SUMMER CAMP, CAMP PIPSICO, JULY 12-18, 2026UMMER CAMP, CAMP PIPSICO, JULY 12-18, 2026. The Troops will attend Camp Pipsico on the James River in the Tidewater Council (57 Pipsico Rd, Spring Grove, VA 23881) during Week 5: July 12–18. There is a $20 early bird discount for registrations submitted and paid by April 13th.(The normal price this year is $445 per scout.) For more details, visit the camp website: https://pipsicobsa.com/summer-
If your scout wants to review the merit badge schedule: https://pipsicobsa.com/wp-
Merit badge sign up opened on April 11 and Eagle required MBs are already filling up.
You will use the same link for registration to pay and signup for MBs. Once paid in full, click on “Update Information.” You will see a calendar grid with a button that says “Select Classes.” Click on that to choose your merit badges.
Sibling discount:
If you have more than one scout, there is a $10 sibling discount. You will need to link the two scouts and then click on “Update Information” to add their addresses. Using the same address for two linked scouts triggers the $10 savings. If you already paid in full, it will show up for me as “unallocated.” We will credit the $10 back to your troop account after camp.
There will be an additional Troop level fee for transportation to summer camp. The fee will be determined closer to camp when we have an idea of how many are attending and what gas prices may be.
Please note this camp does have a dress code:
“uniform & dress code (youth & Adult)
The Scouts BSA Field uniform, commonly referred to as Class A, is the expected uniform for evening flag ceremonies. At other times, we encourage all campers to wear an activity uniform including Scout shorts, Scout belt, and a casual shirt or T-shirt with a Scouting theme. Sleeveless shirts are acceptable; please no halter tops or spaghetti straps. Campers midriffs must be covered. Shirts that promote alcohol, tobacco, or are otherwise inconsistent with Scouting values are not allowed. Note that appropriate uniforms are a criterion for the Honor
Troop Award. Shorts shall be to at least fingertip length. Swimsuits must be modest and appropriately cover the body. Females, one-piece suits are preferred.
Closed-toe shoes that secure to the foot, must be worn at all times by everyone including visitors. Scouts taking waterfront merit badges should bring an extra pair of sneakers or water shoes to wear during those activities. Footwear is required at the waterfront for everyone. No flip flops, sandals, or Crocs. The only exceptions are while in a shower building, inside the pool perimeter fence, or in bed.”
To register, please email: troop682summercamp@gmail.com with the following details:
• Scout First Name
• Scout Last Name
• Troop (682B/682G)
• Rank
• Age (at camp)
• Parent’s Name (First and Last)
• Parent’s Email
• Parent’s Phone Number
**Please use your child’s name as the subject line**
Mr. Rexo will then send you a unique registration link for your scout.
11. ADULT LEADERS TRAINING – SCOUTING AMERICA LAUNCHED THE NEW SAFEGUARDING YOUTH TRAINING.
This training is mandatory for all registered adult volunteers and has been developed with insights from leading experts in child safety, law enforcement, and child psychology. This updated training reinforces a culture of active supervision, situational awareness, and safety, ensuring we are all equipped to help keep our Scouts safe.
****Scouting America is deactivating registrations of Adult Leaders who have not completed the training by May 31, 2026. ****
Course Details: Duration: ~90 minutes.
12. COMMITTEE POSITIONS. The Troop needs an Outdoor Chair, A Committee Position that does not require going on campouts but schedules the logistics and handles the signups and communication regarding them.
13. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Good evening, Troop 682B,
A warm weekend! Hope you all had a chance to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – March 10 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (March 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
During the meeting we’ll start Merit Badge Madness:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening Announcements (682G)
-Patrol Time
– Merit Badge Madness with Merit Badge Counselors
– Game
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, Scoutmaster minute (682G); and
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Narwhal Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 20 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. MERIT BADGE MADNESS – We will begin Merit Badge Madness this month. Scouts will meet will start Merit Badges after Patrol Time.
– Family Life – Ms. Marjie
– Citizenship in the Nation – Mr. Cattafesta
– Sustainability- Mr. Rexo
– Personal Management – Mr. Burt
– Communications – Mr. McWhirter
– Cyber Security – Mr. Gurjar
4. ORDER OF THE ARROW CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 12. The Order of the Arrow Chapter 27, Sully will meet at 7 p.m. at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Blvd, Chantilly VA). Arrowmen in the Troop are encouraged to attend.
5. PACK 910 ARROW OF LIGHT CROSSOVER – MARCH 13. Pack 910 will be conducting their Arrow of Light Crossover ceremony on March 13, 2026, at Liberty Elementary School at 7 p.m. The Troop will be there to welcome six new Scouts to the Troop. Individuals who wish to assist with welcoming new Scouts are encouraged to contact Mr. Kay. Service time will be awarded for those who attend.
6. MULCH DISTRIBUTION – MARCH 14. The order is placed and we should receive the mulch in time to spend Saturday March 14 delivering the mulch. We will need a strong turnout of scouts and adults. If you have a truck or other larger vehicles that can assist in transporting the mulch, that would be a great help. We will pair transport vehicles with another adult that can help transport the scouts for unloading the mulch. Additional to be provided during the Troop Meeting.
7. SHIP OVERNIGHTER, USS WISCONSIN BB-64, NORFOLK, VA MARCH 21-22. The troop will visit the Battleship USS Wisconsin and the Nauticus Museum in March. The trip includes an overnight trip on the Battleship.
Included: Overnight aboard the battleship, a VIP guided tour of the ship with experienced tour guides and close the evening with activities and a movie. In the morning enjoy breakfast in the Officers Wardroom and Access to Nauticus and the battleship the day of Overnight.
Restriction: Limit 25 Participants only. First come, first served. Please register ASAP @ https://forms.gle/
8. PACK 1148 ARROW OF LIGHT CROSSOVER – MARCH 24. Pack 910 will be conducting their Arrow of Light Crossover ceremony on March 13, 2026, individuals who wish to assist with welcoming new Scouts are encouraged to contact Mr. Kay. Service time will be awarded for those who attend.
9. NEW TENT POLICY.
In the past, Troop 682 provided tents for campouts. In recent years, however, troop tents used during campouts have not been returned or have been returned damaged. Despite purchasing numerous new tents in recent years, the troop again has insufficient tents. To address this continuing concern, during its February 9, 2026 meeting, the Troop 682 Committee decided that:
After a Scout earns Second Class rank, or is active in the troop for 12 months, he or she is expected to provide his or her own tent for campouts (or tent with another scout providing his or her own tent) and
Between 2 and 4 Scouts will tent together.
Absent special circumstances approved by the Scoutmaster or trip leader, a Scout may not tent by himself or herself.
The tenting expectation begins immediately, with reasonable time to accommodate obtaining a tent or tenting with another Scout that has a tent.
The troop will continue providing tents for Scouts with no rank to Tenderfoot rank, or active in the troop for less than 12 months.
To the extent possible, the troop will continue providing tents for backpacking campouts.
If providing his or her own tent is financially challenging for a Scout, then the Scout should speak with his or her Scoutmaster.
10. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. Will resume after Merit Badge Madness.
11. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community. This is an individual Scout activity. Parents will need to sign their scout up with the link provided below.
Registration Link: Scout Days
Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
12. Additional Merit Badge Classes being offered at Camp Snyder:
Game Design/April 6, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
Composite Materials/April 16, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
NEW! Oceanography MB/April 18, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
13. NORTHERN TIER. A few reminders. Final payment is due by the end of April. Mr. Martin is confirming final total due.
Please get your annual physical scheduled. Please go to this site https://www.scouting.org/
Make sure you get the troop swim check on your calendar. Right now it is scheduled for May 5, 2026. If you can’t make that one please let Mr. Martin know so we can get you to an alternate swim check. Everyone needs to complete the swimmer check.
14. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Good evening, Troop 682B,
What a warm weekend! So nice to be able to get outside and get something done. Hope you all enjoyed the weather.
Order mulch and share our fundraiser!
https://
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – March 3 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (March 3 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
During the meeting we’ll start Merit Badge Madness:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening Announcements (682B)
-Patrol Time
– Merit Badge Madness with Merit Badge Counselors
– Game
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, Scoutmaster minute (682B); and
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Narwhal Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 20 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. MARCH PATROL LEADER COUNCIL MEETING – March 2. The Troop 682B patrol leaders council (PLC) will meet on tomorrow (Monday, March 2, 2026) at 7:00 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. Other than assistant patrol leaders, and unless excused by Mr. Williams or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (including den chiefs) are expected to attend the meeting.
3. MERIT BADGE MADNESS – We will begin Merit Badge Madness this month. Scouts will meet will start Merit Badges after Patrol Time.
– Family Life – Ms. Marjie
– Citizenship in the Nation – Mr. Cattafesta
– Sustainability- Mr. Rexo
– Personal Management – Mr. Burt
– Communications – Mr. McWhirter
– Cyber Security – Mr. Gurjar
On Friday, Scouting America, in an agreement with the Department of War, discontinued Citizenship in Society Merit Badge effective 2/27/2026. The Troop is no longer able to teach this Merit Badge, as alternative, the Troop is offering the Cyber Security Merit Badge. If you were previously enrolled in Citizenship in Society you are now enrolled in Cyber Security unless already approved to switch. There are extra spots available for this badge if anyone is interested. Please reach out to Mr. Williams if interested.
4. SHIP OVERNIGHTER, USS WISCONSIN BB-64, NORFOLK, VA MARCH 21-22. The troop will visit the Battleship USS Wisconsin and the Nauticus Museum in March. The trip includes an overnight trip on the Battleship.
Included: Overnight aboard the battleship, a VIP guided tour of the ship with experienced tour guides and close the evening with activities and a movie. In the morning enjoy breakfast in the Officers Wardroom and Access to Nauticus and the battleship the day of Overnight.
Restriction: Limit 25 Participants only. First come, first served. Please register ASAP @ https://forms.gle/
5. NEW TENT POLICY.
In the past, Troop 682 provided tents for campouts. In recent years, however, troop tents used during campouts have not been returned, or have been returned damaged. Despite purchasing numerous new tents in recent years, the troop again has insufficient tents. To address this continuing concern, during its February 9, 2026 meeting, the Troop 682 Committee decided that:
After a Scout earns Second Class rank, or is active in the troop for 12 months, he or she is expected to provide his or her own tent for campouts (or tent with another scout providing his or her own tent) and
Between 2 and 4 Scouts will tent together.
Absent special circumstances approved by the Scoutmaster or trip leader, a Scout may not tent by himself or herself.
The tenting expectation begins immediately, with reasonable time to accommodate obtaining a tent or tenting with another Scout that has a tent.
The troop will continue providing tents for Scouts with no rank to Tenderfoot rank, or active in the troop for less than 12 months.
To the extent possible, the troop will continue providing tents for backpacking campouts.
If providing his or her own tent is financially challenging for a Scout, then the Scout should speak with his or her Scoutmaster.
6. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. Will resume after Merit Badge Madness.
7. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
8. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community. This is an individual Scout activity. Parents will need to sign their scout up with the link provided below.
Registration Link: Scout Days Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
9. TROOP 964 TRAIN SHOW AND MODEL RAILROADING MERIT BADGE, MARCH 7-8. Troop 964 of Dale City, VA will be hosting on of the largest train shows in the DC Area. Scouts can take the merit badge class and earn their railroading merit badge. The event will be hosted at Lake Ridge Middle School, Woodbridge, VA. Registration is available online this year to make it even easier. Information can be found at troop964.org.
10. Additional Merit Badge Classes being offered at Camp Snyder:
Game Design/April 6, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
Composite Materials/April 16, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
NEW! Oceanography MB/April 18, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
11. NORTHERN TIER. A few reminders. Final payment is due by the end of April. Mr. Martin is confirming final total due.
Please get your annual physical scheduled. Please go to this site https://www.scouting.org/
Make sure you get the troop swim check on your calendar. Right now it is scheduled for May 5, 2026. If you can’t make that one please let me know so we can get you to an alternate swim check. Everyone needs to complete the swimmer check. Northern Tier Crews will meet in April to discuss upcoming preparations.
12. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
Good evening, Troop 682B,
Good evening on this snowy evening. The Troop completed the Winter Camp out this weekend. A great job done by all. Some excellent survival shelters were built by members of the Troop as well as some fantastic lashings and camp tools.
A reminder that our Scout meeting will be cancelled if schools are closed on Tuesday for the weather and road conditions.
Reminder that the OA Elections are on Tuesday night during the Troop Meeting. We need maximum participation from the Troop in order to conduct the elections, so please come out and support the troop.
Order mulch and share our fundraiser!
Stay warm and safe.
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 24 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (February 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
During the meeting we’ll conduct the Order of the Arrow Election:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening Announcements (682G)
-Patrol Time
– Order of the Arrow Election, game, and if conditions allow a bonfire.
– Quartermaster Tasks
– Inspect the Chuck Box from campout
– Inventory equipment used on campout
– Sweep out trailer
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, Scoutmaster minute (682G); and
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Orca Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 20 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. ORDER OF THE ARROW TROOP ELECTIONS, FEBRUARY 24. Order of the Arrow Troop Elections will be conducted during the Troop meeting. Maximum participation is needed by the Troop. For information, please see your OA Representatives, Gavin Holland, Maddie Kay, or Mr. Whiteley.
In preparation for the election, please note the following instructions for voting:
• Select the candidates who, in your
opinion, have set the best examples of brotherhood, cheerfulness, and service.
• Vote only for those you believe will continue in unselfish service to your
unit.
• If you feel that no one is worthy, turn in a blank ballot.
• If you are new in the unit and do not know the candidates well enough to vote wisely, you may abstain by not turning in a ballot at all; this will not affect the final result.
• Youth members eligible for election also vote, and they may vote for themselves if they feel they are worthy.
4. VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING, FEBRUARY 23. Parents of Troop 682, please mark your calendar to attend a Troops 682 B&G virtual parent meeting at 7 pm on February 23. During the meeting, we’ll report on troop activities, note areas where assistance is needed, and answer questions.
Topic: Troop 682 Parents and Adult Leaders Meeting
Time: Feb 23, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 863 7541 1169
Passcode: 659644
5. NEW TENT POLICY.
In the past, Troop 682 provided tents for campouts. In recent years, however, troop tents used during campouts have not been returned, or have been returned damaged. Despite purchasing numerous new tents in recent years, the troop again has insufficient tents. To address this continuing concern, during its February 9, 2026 meeting, the Troop 682 Committee decided that:
After a Scout earns Second Class rank, or is active in the troop for 12 months, he or she is expected to provide his or her own tent for campouts (or tent with another scout providing his or her own tent) and
Between 2 and 4 Scouts will tent together.
Absent special circumstances approved by the Scoutmaster or trip leader, a Scout may not tent by himself or herself.
The tenting expectation begins immediately, with reasonable time to accommodate obtaining a tent or tenting with another Scout that has a tent.
The troop will continue providing tents for Scouts with no rank to Tenderfoot rank, or active in the troop for less than 12 months.
To the extent possible, the troop will continue providing tents for backpacking campouts.
If providing his or her own tent is financially challenging for a Scout, then the Scout should speak with his or her Scoutmaster.
5. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. Will NOT meet during the meeting. The Christian Religious Emblem Program will resume meeting after Merit Badge Madness.
• Before the next meeting, please read section 3 (“Each of Us Must Make a Personal Response to the Call of God”) of the God and Life Student Workbook. Please read all the Bible verses and answer all the questions. But, you don’t need to complete the “Service Project Three.” We’ll probably complete that as a group.
• Also, please remember to read the book of Matthew.
6. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
7. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community. This is an individual Scout activity. Parents will need to sign their scout up with the link provided below.
Registration Link: Scout Days Registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
8. TROOP 964 TRAIN SHOW AND MODEL RAILROADING MERIT BADGE, MARCH 7-8. Troop 964 of Dale City, VA will be hosting on of the largest train shows in the DC Area. Scouts can take the merit badge class and earn their railroading merit badge. The event will be hosted at Lake Ridge Middle School, Woodbridge, VA. Registration is available online this year to make it even easier. Information can be found at troop964.org.
9. Additional Merit Badge Classes being offered at Camp Snyder:
Game Design/April 6, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
Composite Materials/April 16, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
NEW! Oceanography MB/April 18, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
10. SHIP OVERNIGHTER, USS WISCONSIN BB-64, NORFOLK, VA MARCH 21-22. The troop will visit the Battleship USS Wisconsin and the Nauticus Museum in March. The trip includes an overnight trip on the Battleship.
11. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Good evening, Troop 682B,
Hope you all are enjoying this holiday weekend. We had a busy Saturday with some scouts supporting the Pack 1148 Pine Wood Derby and some hanging door tags. Thanks to everyone who found time this weekend to help.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 17 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (February 17 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
During the meeting we’ll conduct the Winter Court of Honor:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening Announcements (682G)
-Patrol Time
– Shelter Building Teaching, Winter Camp Out Planning, Journalism Merit Badge, and Religious Emblem breakouts
– Quartermaster Tasks
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, Scoutmaster minute (682G); and
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Orca Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 20 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. Will meet during the meeting.
As noted below, before the meeting, please:
• Contemplate whether the existence of evil and suffering is an argument for or against the existence of God (while we discussed the issue some during the last meeting, we’ll discuss it more);
• Skim section 2 (“God Doesn’t Expect Us to Do It on Our Own”) of the student workbook;
• Read the Bible verses and answer the questions for items 1 and 2 under “More About Paul,” and item 1 under “Other Men and Women In The Bible;” and
• Write the names of people who have helped you in a special way, and give instances and examples of how they impacted your life.
Also, please remember to read the book of Matthew. As we discussed previously, a parent will need to confirm that you read Matthew before you complete the program.
4. JOURNALISM MERIT BADGE. The Journalism Merit Badge will meet in one of the downstairs classrooms with Ms. Nandamuri. Please be in the classroom as soon as patrol time is over to wrap the Merit Badge.
5. COLD WEATHER CAMP OUT, FEBRUARY 20-22 (Camp Snyder Haymarket, VA). Focus will be on extreme cold weather cooking, fire building. layering clothing, shelter, lashings, and cold weather injuries. The troop will meet at 5:30 p.m. at PVUMC in the car park. Load the trailer, complete check-in, and assign duties.
Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/
6. VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING, FEBRUARY 23. Parents of Troop 682, please mark your calendar to attend a Troops 682 B&G virtual parent meeting at 7 pm on February 23. During the meeting, we’ll report on troop activities, note areas where assistance is needed, and answer questions.
Topic: Troop 682 Parents and Adult Leaders Meeting
Time: Feb 23, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 863 7541 1169
Passcode: 659644
7. ORDER OF THE ARROW TROOP ELECTIONS, FEBRUARY 24. Order of the Arrow Troop Elections will be conducted on 24 February at the Troop. Maximum participation is needed by the Troop. For information, please see your OA Representatives, Gavin Holland, Maddie Kay, or Mr. Whiteley.
8. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
9. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community. This is an individual Scout activity. Parents will need to sign their scout up with the link provided below.
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
10. TROOP 964 TRAIN SHOW AND MODEL RAILROADING MERIT BADGE, MARCH 7-8. Troop 964 of Dale City, VA will be hosting on of the largest train shows in the DC Area. Scouts can take the merit badge class and earn their railroading merit badge. The event will be hosted at Lake Ridge Middle School, Woodbridge, VA. Registration is available online this year to make it even easier. Information can be found at troop964.org.
11. Additional Merit Badge Classes being offered at Camp Snyder:
Game Design/April 6, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
Composite Materials/April 16, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
NEW! Oceanography MB/April 18, 2026: https://scoutingevent.com/082-
12. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Good evening, Troop 682B on this Super Bowl Sunday, GO PATS!
I would like to thank all the Scouts who turned out for Scout Sunday with the Church. It was a good showing and as always, the church was very happy to have us. I understand that the alpine contingent of Troop 682 had a fantastic time skiing this weekend.
Again, GO PATS!
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 10 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (February 10 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
During the meeting we’ll conduct the Winter Court of Honor:
– Set up (6:40 pm) and meeting opening
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Orca Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 20 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. TROOP 682 MULCH FUNDRAISER DOOR TAG DISTRIBUTION, FEBRUARY 14. The Door Tag Distribution had to be postponed because of extremely low temps and high winds. The new date is February 14, 12:30 pm to 5:00pm. The troop will meet at PVUMC and spilt into teams.
4. CUB SCOUT PACK 1148 PINEWOOD DERBY. FEBRUARY 14. Pack 1148 has requested some Scout to assist with the Pack Pinewood Derby; this is an excellent chance to earn some service hours. Scouts and Troop parents can also participate in the open session with the other adults.
Volunteers should sign-up at the link below:
Sign-up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/
5. COLD WEATHER CAMP OUT, FEBRUARY 20-22. Focus will be on extreme cold weather cooking, fire building. layering clothing, shelter, lashings, and cold weather injuries.
Sign-up Link: https://forms.gle/
6. VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING, FEBRUARY 23. Parents of Troop 682, please mark your calendar to attend a Troops 682 B&G virtual parent meeting at 7 pm on February 23. During the meeting, we’ll report on troop activities, note areas where assistance is needed, and answer questions.
Topic: Troop 682 Parents and Adult Leaders Meeting
Time: Feb 23, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 863 7541 1169
Passcode: 659644
7. ORDER OF THE ARROW TROOP ELECTIONS, FEBRUARY 24. Order of the Arrow Troop Elections will be conducted on 24 February at the Troop. Maximum participation is needed by the Troop. For information, please see your OA Representatives, Gavin Holland, Maddie Kay, or Mr. Whiteley.
8. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
9. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community. This is an individual Scout activity. Parents will need to sign their scout up with the link provided below.
Registration Link: Scout Days Registration
10. TROOP 964 TRAIN SHOW AND MODEL RAILROADING MERIT BADGE, MARCH 7-8. Troop 964 of Dale City, VA will be hosting on of the largest train shows in the DC Area. Scouts can take the merit badge class and earn their railroading merit badge. The event will be hosted at Lake Ridge Middle School, Woodbridge, VA. Registration is available online this year to make it even easier. Information can be found at troop964.org.
11. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Good evening, Troop 682B.
Welcome back after a very cold, breeze, and icy week. Hopefully everyone enjoyed their week off from school and scouts.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 3* – We’ll meet on Tuesday (January 20 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
*If schools are closed on Tuesday due to weather, we will NOT be meeting.
During the meeting we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening announcements (682 G)
– Patrol time
– Raven Patrol Coin Collecting Merit Badge Introduction, Lashings Teaching and a Game (inside).
– Quartermaster Tasks
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute (682 G); and
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Raven Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 15 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. TROOP 682 MULCH FUNDRAISER DOOR TAG DISTRIBUTION, FEBRUARY 7. The troops will be hanging door tags for the annual Mulch fundraiser from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm we will meet at PVUMC and spilt into teams. The annual fundraiser is important to troop to raise funds for additional equipment and expenses. The Troop will need as many adults to assist as possible.
4. PLC MEETING, 2 FEBRUARY. The Troop 682B patrol leaders council will meet on Monday, February 2, at 7:00 pm, at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Williams or me, all Troop 68BG scouts serving in a position of responsibility (including den chiefs, but excluding assistant patrol leaders) are expected to attend.
5. TROOP 682 B ANNUAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD TRIP, FEBRUARY 6-8. The Troop’s Annual Ski Trip is scheduled for Friday, February 6 through Sunday 8, 2026. The troop will be staying at Core Valley Christian Youth Camp, Mercersburg, PA. Saturday events will take place at Whitetail Ski Resort. More details: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/.
To register a Scout: https://forms.gle/
6. CUB SCOUT PACK 1148 PINEWOOD DERBY. FEBRUARY 7. Pack 1148 has requested some Scout to assist with the Pack Pinewood Derby; this is an excellent chance to earn some service hours. Scouts and Troop parents can also participate in the open session with the other adults.
Volunteers should sign-up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/
7. SCOUT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8. This date is significant to as it coincides with the anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, which was founded on February 8, 1910. Troop 682Bobserves this anniversary by attending Sunday Service with the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church Congregation.
8. TROOP WINTER COURT OF HONOR – FEBRUARY 10. We will celebrate our winter Court of Honor during our February 10 troop meeting.
9. COLD WEATHER CAMP OUT, FEBRUARY 20-22. Focus will be on extreme cold weather cooking, fire building. layering clothing, shelter, lashings, and cold weather injuries.
10. VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING, FEBRUARY 23. Parents of Troop 682, please mark your calendar to attend a Troops 682 B&G virtual parent meeting at 7 pm on February 23. During the meeting, we’ll report on troop activities, note areas where assistance is needed, and answer questions.
Topic: Troop 682 Parents and Adult Leaders Meeting
Time: Feb 23, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 863 7541 1169
Passcode: 659644
11. ORDER OF THE ARROW TROOP ELECTIONS, FEBRUARY 24. Order of the Arrow Troop Elections will be conducted on 24 February at the Troop. Maximum participation is needed by the Troop. For information, please see your OA Representatives, Gavin Holland, Maddie Kay, or Mr. Whiteley.
12. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. The Christian Religious Emblem Program will meet during the meeting. Before the meeting:
• Skim section 1 (“God Calls All Kinds of People”) of the student workbook;
• Read the Bible verses and answer questions for items 1, 2, 3, and 4, under “More About Paul;” and
• Answer questions for items 1 and 5 under “What About You.”
13. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
14. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community.
Registration Link: Scout Days Registration
15. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Good evening, Troop 682B. Hopefully you all braved the snow and sleet. Now for the frigid temps!
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – JANUARY 27* – We’ll meet on Tuesday (January 20 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
*If schools are closed on Tuesday due to weather, we will NOT be meeting.
During the meeting we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening announcements (682 G)
– Patrol time
– Raven Patrol Rank requirements), and a Game (inside)
– Quartermaster Tasks
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute (682 G); and
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Raven Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 15 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. TROOP 682 MULCH FUNDRAISER DOORTAG DISTRIBUTION, JANUARY 31. The troops will be hanging door tags for the annual Mulch fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 am till 12:30 pm. The annual fundraiser is important to troop to raise funds for additional equipment and expenses.
4. PLC MEETING, 2 FEBRUARY. The Troop 682B patrol leaders council will meet on Monday, February 2, at 7:00 pm, at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Williams or me, all Troop 68BG scouts serving in a position of responsibility (including den chiefs, but excluding assistant patrol leaders) are expected to attend.
5. TROOP 682 B ANNUAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD TRIP, FEBRUARY 6-8. The Troop’s Annual Ski Trip is scheduled for Friday, February 6 through Sunday 8, 2026. The troop will be staying at Core Valley Christian Youth Camp, Mercersburg, PA. Saturday events will take place at Whitetail Ski Resort. More details: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/.
To register a Scout: https://forms.gle/
6. CUB SCOUT PACK 1148 PINEWOOD DERBY. FEBRUARY 7. Pack 1148 has requested some Scout to assist with the Pack Pinewood Derby; this is an excellent chance to earn some service hours. Scouts and Troop parents can also participate in the open session with the other adults.
Volunteers should sign-up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/
7. SCOUT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8. This date is significant to as it coincides with the anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, which was founded on February 8, 1910. Troop 682Bobserves this anniversary by attending Sunday Service with the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church Congregation.
8. TROOP WINTER COURT OF HONOR – FEBRUARY 10. We will celebrate our winter Court of Honor during our February 10 troop meeting.
9. COLD WEATHER CAMP OUT, FEBRUARY 20-22. Focus will be on extreme cold weather cooking, fire building. layering clothing, shelter, lashings, and cold weather injuries.
10. VIRTUAL PARENT MEETING, FEBRUARY 23. Parents of Troop 682, please mark your calendar to attend a Troops 682 B&G virtual parent meeting at 7 pm on February 23. Details and link to be provided soon
11. ORDER OF THE ARROW TROOP ELECTIONS, FEBRUARY 24. Order of the Arrow Troop Elections will be conducted on 24 February at the Troop. Maximum participation is needed by the Troop. For information, please see your OA Representatives, Gavin Holland, Maddie Kay, or Mr. Whiteley.
12. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. The Christian Religious Emblem Program will begin meet with Mr. Thompson.
13. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
14. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community.
Registration Link: Scout Days Registration
15. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Good evening, Troop 682B, below are your weekly announcements for the Troop.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Kay
1. TROOP MEETING – JANUARY 20 – We’ll meet on Tuesday (January 20 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50) Chantilly, Virginia.
During the meeting we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening
– Opening announcements (682 G)
– Patrol time
– Raven Patrol Personnel Fitness Merit Badge (w/ Ms. Marjie), Tenderfoot/Secon Class Rank requirements (Nayan and Haidar), and a Game
– Quartermaster Tasks
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute (682 G); and
– closing and clean up.
2. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Raven Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 15 minutes early to assist with setup.
3. TROOP 682 B FEBRUARY 6-8 ANNUAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD TRIP. The Troop’s Annual Ski Trip is scheduled for Friday, February 6 through Sunday 8, 2026. The troop will be staying at Core Valley Christian Youth Camp, Mercersburg, PA. Saturday events will take place at Whitetail Ski Resort. More details: https://www.skiwhitetail.com/.
To register a Scout: https://forms.gle/
4. TROOP 682 MULCH FUNDRAISER DOORTAG DISTRIBUTION, JANUARY 31. The troops will be hanging door tags for the annual Mulch fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 from 9:00 am till 12:30 pm. The annual fundraiser is important to troop to raise funds for additional equipment and expenses.
5. COLD WEATHER CAMP OUT: The Troop is seeking interest in conducting a cold weather campout in February. Focus will be on extreme cold weather cooking, fire building. layering clothing, and shelter. During the meeting we will seek interest from the Troop.
6. ORDER OF THE ARROW TROOP ELECTIONS, FEBRUARY 24. Order of the Arrow Troop Elections will be conducted on 24 February at the Troop. Maximum participation is needed by the Troop. For information, please see your OA Representatives, Gavin Holland, Maddie Kay, or Mr. Whiteley.
7. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. The Christian Religious Emblem Program will begin during the January 20 Troop meeting with Mr. Thompson. The Following have signed up:
a. Lukas Schellinger
b. Joshua Chang
c. Daniel Rotaru
d. Gabriel Rotaru
e. Rich Kay
f. Maddie Kay
g. John-Phillip Potter
h. Lizzie Madden
i. Noah Madden
j. Alex Ducote
The cost for the program workbook, medallion, pin, and knot is approximately $30. To facilitate everyone studying and reading from the same Bible translation, I’d like to purchase everyone a small Bible. It costs approximately $20.
8. SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
9. CUB SCOUT PACK 1148 PINEWOOD DERBY. FEBRUARY 7. Pack 1148 has requested some Scout to assist with the Pack Pinewood Derby; this is an excellent chance to earn some service hours. Scouts and Troop parents can also participate in the open session with the other adults.
Volunteers should sign-up at the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/
10. SCOUT DAYS: HANDS-ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH. Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management is offering during Scout Days, youth participate in a guided tour of our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and learn how emergency management, public safety officials, and 911 dispatchers work together to protect the community.
Registration Link: Scout Days Registration
11. NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT): National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting 6-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life! NYLT is not like summer camp and is not designed for rank advancement or earning merit badges. NYLT is an intense and challenging hands-on leadership training program. It is essential that NYLT participants be physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared to handle the demands of this advanced training. To get the most benefit from this unique experience, participants must exhibit emotional maturity, a positive attitude, proficiency in basic camping and outdoor cooking, and have an ambition to serve in leadership roles.
Winter NYLT Courses
NCAC Course 26-2 – Jan 16-19 and Jan 31 – Feb 1
NCAC Course 26-2 – Feb 13-16 and Feb 28 – Mar 1
Summer NYLT Courses
Course 26-3 & 26-4 – June 14 – 19
Course 26-5 & 26-6 – July 26 – 31
Sign-up: National Capital Area Council – NYLT 2026
12. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.
Happy New Year Scouts!
Below are your weekly announcements for the Troop.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Kay
1. HOLIDAY PARTY – JANURY 6. As a reminder, our annual holiday party is Tuesday, January 6. A reminder that cost of the gift should not exceed $20.00. Please make sure that all gifts are tasteful and appropriate. Aarnav Upadhyaya is the scouting leading this event.
2. PLC MEETING – JANUARY 5. The Troop 682B patrol leaders council will meet on Monday, January 5, at 7:00 pm, at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Kay or Mr. Williams, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (including den chiefs, but excluding assistant patrol leaders) are expected to attend.
3. SERVICE PATROL FOR THE MONTH – Raven Patrol is responsible for the meeting set-up, opening, closing, and clean-up. Please arrive 15 minutes early to assist with setup.
4. OA CHAPTER MEETING – JANUARY 8. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, January 8, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center.
5. SPACE EXPLORATION DAY TRIP – JANUARY 11. The Troop will have a day trip to the David M. Brown Planetarium in Arlington, VA. The trip is limited to 25 Scouts and Leaders. Will be meet at PVUMC at 3:00 p.m. and head to the Planetarium. Sign-up link: https://forms.gle/
6. CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EMBLEM PROGRAM. The Christian Religious Emblem Program will begin during the January 20 Troop meeting with Mr. Thompson. The Following have signed up:
a. Lukas Schellinger
b. Joshua Chang
c. Daniel Rotaru
d. Gabriel Rotaru
e. Rich Kay
f. Maddie Kay
g. John-Phillip Potter
h. Lizzie Madden
i. Noah Madden
j. Alex Ducote
FROM MR. THOMPSON: We’ll have a total of 5-6 meetings. We’ll meet a few times, break for merit badge madness, and resume meeting.
The cost for the program workbook, medallion, pin, and knot is approximately $30. To facilitate everyone studying and reading from the same Bible translation, I’d like to purchase everyone a small Bible. It costs approximately $20.
So, if you’re willing and able, please consider donating $50 (or any amount) for your program participation. If you’re not willing or able, then that’s certainly fine. Please still participate.
7. SCOUT PROJECT. 682B Scout, Yash Lahar is seeking donations for his Eagle Scout Project. Scouts or families who wish to help Yash may make donations to Yash Lahar are asking for donations(funds) for my Eagle Scout project, and if anyone would like to donate, they can send to donations to one of the following locations:
Venmo: @Parmela-Kakkar
Paypal: parmelakakar54@gmail.com
Zelle: 571-274-9053
8. NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING (NYLT): National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an exciting 6-day program designed for youth to learn leadership skills that will help them succeed in Scouting and in life! NYLT is not like summer camp and is not designed for rank advancement or earning merit badges. NYLT is an intense and challenging hands-on leadership training program. It is essential that NYLT participants be physically, emotionally, and mentally prepared to handle the demands of this advanced training. To get the most benefit from this unique experience, participants must exhibit emotional maturity, a positive attitude, proficiency in basic camping and outdoor cooking, and have an ambition to serve in leadership roles.
Winter NYLT Courses
NCAC Course 26-2 – Jan 16-19 and Jan 31 – Feb 1
NCAC Course 26-2 – Feb 13-16 and Feb 28 – Mar 1
Summer NYLT Courses
Course 26-3 & 26-4 – June 14 – 19
Course 26-5 & 26-6 – July 26 – 31
Sign-up: National Capital Area Council – NYLT 2026
9. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, a scout who serves actively in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and Eagle rank requirement purposes is expected to:
– Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
– Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
The above expectations apply to den chiefs, but not assistant patrol leaders.