Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 1983 of Oakton, Virginia!
Our troop has operated continuously since its charter by Vale United Methodist Church in 1983. It consistently earns the Quality Unit Award from the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. We are very proud of our scouting program and its members.
Upcoming Events for April, 2012
Apr 9: (Troop Committee Meeting)
Skill Instruction: Cycling MB requirements 2, 3, and 4. SPL is looking for two Scouts w/bikes to lead this training.
Patrol Meeting: Practice rescue carries/Big Event menu completed/collect dues
Game/Inter-patrol activity: Rescue Carry Relay Race
Apr 15:
enderfoot Fitness Test, 3:00-4:00 @ Vale Church
Apr 16, Skill Instruction: Cycling MB requirements 6 and 7. SPL is looking for two/three Scouts to lead small group training Patrol Meeting: Big Event transportation/tenting/duty roster done Game/Inter-patrol activity: Scout Trivia Relay Race
Apr 23, Skill Instruction: Safety Afloat Training in preparation for Canoeing Big Event Patrol Meeting: Big Event menu completed/collect dues/Begin planning for canoe campout Game/Inter-patrol activity: Zulu Ball
April 28-29 Biking Campout, camping @ Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, VA
Apr 30: Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) Meeting and Boards of Review
New! Photo Sharing on the Web!
Troop 1983 now has its own photo-sharing site at www.dotphoto.com. Troop families can upload pictures from Scouting events, view photos from troop activities, and order prints. Check your troop emails for instructions on how to access and use the site.
Goals for 2011-2012 Program Year
Please review the 2011-2012 Goals with Objectives and Actions document to learn the troop's goals for the upcoming program year.
**Parents** and Scouts: for detailed information on Big Event activities, including sign-up and payment deadlines and costs, refer to What's Hot.