Scouts BSA Troop 1344 (Burke, VA)

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WHO WE ARE

ABOUT US SLIDE SHOW (2024-2025): [ link ]
ALL TROOP 1344 PHOTO ALBUMS: [ link ]

We are a medium size troop in Burke, VA focusing on personal growth, leadership development, citizenship training, community service, and character building for our Scouts.

We have a strong group of Scouts supported by an energetic and engaged team of adult leaders and parents, many of whom are active or former military and Federal service. Our troop regularly earns the highest recognition for Boy Scout troop quality. We regularly train and recognize Scout and adult leaders with unit / District / Council training and awards.

Troop 1344 was chartered in the Burke Lake District (formerly named Patriot District) of the National Capital Area Council on Veterans Day, November 11, 2005, and is sponsored by the American Legion Post 176 in Springfield, Virginia.

We meet Monday nights 7 PM at Cherry Run Elementary School (occasionally at Burke United Methodist Church).

Why Troop 1344: [ link ]
Demographics and Statistics (2024-2025): [ link ]
Annual Goals and Objectives (2024-2025): [ link ]
Scoutmaster Goals for Scouting 2024-2025 Season: [ link ]
Troop Roster Slides: [ link ]
About Us Photos (2024): [ link ]
Troop Handbook: [ handbook link ] [ slides link ]
Public Website: [ link ]
Facebook Page: [ link ]
Visit Us Flyer (2024-2025): [ link ]

2024 Final Meetings, Decisions, Actions Summary

Posted on Dec 8 2024 - 9:08pm

Message:

Please see the troop website or the weekly EBlast newsletters for details.

- Sun 12/8 ||  National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) (June 15 - Jun 20 || Jul 27 - Aug 1)

_____== REGISTRATION OPEN (slots fill up fast!) [ 6/15 - 6/20 LINK ] [ 7/27 - 8/01 LINK ]

- Mon 12/9 ||  Pack 1344 Winter Carnival Support. To volunteer supporting our local Cub Scout Pack's winter carnival with setup, opening/closing ceremonies, and activity stations. [ LINK ]

- Mon 12/9 Deadline ||  Winter Caving Cabining (Jan 24-26)

_____==  YES / NO REGISTRATION RSVP (to reserve sufficient guides)   [ LINK ]

- Wed 12/11 Participants + Volunteer Carpool Drivers (with DoD ID) Registered || Wreaths Across America (Dec 14 Arlington Nat Cem) [ LINK ]

_____== COMMENT ON NUMBER OF PASSENGERS YOU CAN TAKE (IF DOD DRIVER)

- Wed 12/18 ||  Court of Honor (COH). To recognize everybody's hard work and achievements over previous 6 months.

- Tue 12/31 || 2025 Troop Fees. Payment instructions to be published by early-December.

Merit Badge Weekend Counselor Volunteers Needeed -- Winter Partakes Registration Begins December 3

Posted on Dec 2 2024 - 1:01pm

Message:

Merit Badge Weekend Counselor Volunteers Needed: see the e-mail sent Nov 3.

Winter Partakse Registration Begins December 3: Registration for Winter Partakes programs begins December 3rd. As always, there are many merit badge opportunities. Parents can search for them here: [ LINK ]

For more details on both topics as well as the BSA Merit Badge program in Troop 1344, see the troop website left side MENU / MERIT BADGES: [ LINK ]