Weekly Announcements
By: Scout Master
Everyone, I hope you’re staying cool on a hot Saturday.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – JULY 15. We’ll meet on Tuesday (July 15) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Troop 682B Honey Badger patrol is the July meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm – Honey Badger patrol) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Summer camp and storage container preparation;
– Time and weather permitting, one or more games planned and led by the Honey Badger patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. NO TROOP MEETING – JULY 22. As a reminder, because of summer camp, we will not meet on Tuesday, July 22.
3. PLC MEETING – AUGUST 4. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, August 4, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader) are expected to attend.
4. PLC ANNUAL PLANNING RETREAT – AUGUST 15-17. As a reminder, the PLC annual planning retreat is Friday – Sunday, August 15 – 17, at Lake Anna in Mineral, Virginia. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader) are expected to attend. Additional information will be provided later.
5. CLASS B UNIFORMS. As a reminder, scouts may wear their class B uniform (troop or scouting t-shirt) to troop meetings (through the August 19 meeting). If you never received a troop t-shirt, or if you want to purchase additional t-shirts, then please contact Mr. Yallapragada at uyallapragada@gmail.com.
6. SUMMER CAMP MERIT BADGE PREREQUISTES. As a reminder, the Camp Olmsted 2025 Program Guide is available at https://www.gotogoshen.org/wp-
If a prerequisite involves doing something (like cooking a meal, meeting with family, etc.), then bring a note from an adult (parent, troop adult leader, merit badge counselor, etc.) verifying completion of the requirement. Pictures are not required, but are welcome. If the prerequisite involves making something (like a survival kit, exercise plan, menu, etc.), then bring what you made or bring a note from a scoutmaster, assistant scoutmaster, or merit badge counselor verifying completion of the requirement. If a scout does not complete a prerequisite before camp, then the scout may complete it after camp. But, the merit badge is not earned until the prerequisite is completed.
7. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless I determine 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 patron leaders.
8. POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILIY. As currently elected or appointed, the following Troop 682B scouts serve in the following positions of responsibility.
Elected Positions of Responsibility
• Senior Patrol Leader – Vinay Yallapragada
• Honey Badger Patrol Leader – Marlin Dodd
• Narwhal Patrol Leader – Nathan Rexo
• Orca Patrol Leader – Kale Burt
• Penguin Patrol Leader – Ramesh Deva
• Raven Patro Leader – Bisaj Tripathi
• New Scout One Patrol Leader – Avyay Kanmathareddy
• New Scout Two Patrol Leader – Noah Madden
Appointed Positions of Responsibility
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders – Jon Cattafesta and Kellan Flick
• Troop Guides – Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, Jason Cody Potter, and Aarnav Upadhyaya
• Chaplain Aide – Ritwik Kaki
• Den Chiefs – Nayan Gurjar, Dylan McWhirter, Jason Cody Potter, and Madhav Sampathgiri
• Historian – Peyton Thompson
• Instructors – Samvith Annavaram and Yug Pathak
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative – Ethan Whiteley
• Quartermasters – Austin Szabos and Nolan Ulrich
• Scribe – Henry Kay
• Webmasters – Haidar Anbari and Kevin Williams
• Members at Large (must carry out scoutmaster approved leadership project to help troop) : Srihith Layagala, Ashrith Thumuluru, and Ashwin Vallamsetty
Everyone, thanks to the youth and adults who planned, led, and participated in Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops on Saturday.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – JUNE 10. We’ll meet on Tuesday (June 10) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Troop 682B Raven patrol is the June meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm – Raven patrol) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Kayaking campout preparation;
– Lashing instruction led by Samvith;
– Kickball planned and led by the Raven patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. PACK 1148 FIELD DAY ASSISTANCE – JUNE 12. As a reminder, Troop 682 will assist Cub Scout Pack 1148 with its field day event on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 pm, at Little River Elementary School. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility are expected to assist.
3. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – JUNE 12 (DIFFERENT LOCATION). The Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 pm, at Centreville United Methodist Church (not the Sully District Government Center). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
4. KAYAKING CAMPOUT – JUNE 13-15. As a reminder, our kayaking campout is June 13 – 15 in Luray, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://nam04.safelinks.protec
5. CLASS B UNIFORMS – JUNE 17. As a reminder, beginning with the June 17 troop meeting, scouts may wear their class B uniform (troop or scouting t-shirt). If you never received a troop t-shirt, or if you want to purchase additional t-shirts, then please contact Mr. Yallapragada at uyallapragada@gmail.com.
6. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – JUNE 28.Srikar Chilakapati will lead his Eagle Scout project on Saturday and Sunday, June 28and 29, at Pinebrook Elementary School (25480 Mindful Court, Aldie, Virginia). The project is creating a flower bed with native plants. There are 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm shifts each day. Scouts are welcome to participate in as many shifts as they’d like. Pizza and drinks will be provided between 12:00 and 1:00 pm. Scouts should wear closed-toe shoes, bring work gloves, and bring other safety equipment. Please register by June 25 at https://nam04.safelinks.protec
7. NO TROOP MEETING – JULY 1. Because of Independence Day week, we will not meet on Tuesday, July 1.
8. PLC MEETING – JULY 7. The Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, July 7, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader) are expected to attend.
9. SAFEGUARDING YOUTH TRAINING. As a reminder, Scouting America has a new Safeguarding Youth Training (“SYT”) program. The updated training is part of Scouting America’s youth protection. The new SYT is mandatory for all registered adult volunteers. Unless it expires earlier, existing Youth Protection Training (“YPT”) remains valid until May 31, 2026. At that time, the new SYT will be required.
10. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless I determine 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 patron leaders.
11. POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILIY. As currently elected or appointed, the following Troop 682B scouts serve in the following positions of responsibility.
Elected Positions of Responsibility
• Senior Patrol Leader – Vinay Yallapragada
• Honey Badger Patrol Leader – Marlin Dodd
• Narwhal Patrol Leader – Nathan Rexo
• Orca Patrol Leader – Kale Burt
• Penguin Patrol Leader – Ramesh Deva
• Raven Patro Leader – Bisaj Tripathi
• New Scout One Patrol Leader – Avyay Kanmathareddy
• New Scout Two Patrol Leader – Noah Madden
Appointed Positions of Responsibility
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders – Jon Cattafesta and Kellan Flick
• Troop Guides – Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, Jason Cody Potter, and Aarnav Upadhyaya
• Chaplain Aide – Ritwik Kaki
• Den Chiefs – Nayan Gurjar, Dylan McWhirter, Jason Cody Potter, and Madhav Sampathgiri
• Historian – Peyton Thompson
• Instructors – Samvith Annavaram and Yug Pathak
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative – Ethan Whiteley
• Quartermasters – Austin Szabos and Nolan Ulrich
• Scribe – Henry Kay
• Webmasters – Haidar Anbari and Kevin Williams
• Members at Large (must carry out scoutmaster approved leadership project to help troop) : Srihith Layagala, Ashrith Thumuluru, and Ashwin Vallamsetty
Everyone, hopefully, the weather will improve. Lately, it’s felt like fall or winter.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the court of honor and Safeguarding Youth Training announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. SPRING COURT OF HONOR – JUNE 3.We’ll have our Spring Court of Honor on Tuesday (June 3). We’ll begin at 7:00 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia. Family, friends, and scouts are invited to attend and recognize scouts for merit badges, awards, and ranks earned since the Winter Court of Honor.
2. EAGLE COURT OF HONOR – JUNE 3.Immediately after the Spring Court of Honor on Tuesday (June 3), we’ll have an Eagle Court of Honor for Vinay Yallapragada. Please celebrate this accomplishment with Vinay, his family, and his friends. Refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.
3. PLC MEETING – JUNE 2. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday (June 2) at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader) are expected to attend.
4. ILST – JUNE 7. As a reminder, Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (“ILST”) will be presented on Saturday (June 7) from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, in the PVUMC Fellowship Hall. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (other than assistant patrol leaders) are expected to attend.
5. PACK 1148 FIELD DAY ASSISTANCE – JUNE 12. Troop 682 will assist Cub Scout Pack 1148 with its field day event on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 pm, at Little River Elementary School. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility are expected to assist.
6. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – JUNE 12. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, June 12, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
7. KAYAKING CAMPOUT – JUNE 13-15. As a reminder, our kayaking campout is June 13 – 15 in Luray, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://nam04.safelinks.protec
8. CLASS B UNIFORMS – JUNE 17. As a reminder, beginning with the June 17 troop meeting, scouts may wear their class B uniform (troop or scouting t-shirt). If you never received a troop t-shirt, or if you want to purchase additional t-shirts, then please contact Mr. Yallapragada at uyallapragada@gmail.com.
9. CAMP SNYDER MERIT BADGE WEEKS – JULY 13-18 AND 20-25. As a reminder, Camp Snyder (Haymarket, Virginia) is offering two “merit badge specialty weeks.” They are July 13 – 18, and July 20 – 25.Residential and day options are available. For scouts who cannot attend Camp Olmsted with the troop, or who want to earn additional merit badges, this is a great opportunity. Registration and additional information is available at https://nam04.safelinks.protec
10. SAFEGUARDING YOUTH TRAINING. Scouting America has a new Safeguarding Youth Training (“SYT”) program. The updated training is part of Scouting America’s youth protection. The new SYT is mandatory for all registered adult volunteers. Unless it expires earlier, existing Youth Protection Training (“YPT”) remains valid until May 31, 2026. At that time, the new SYT will be required.
11. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As a reminder, unless I determine 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 patron leaders.
12. POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILIY. As currently elected or appointed, the following Troop 682B scouts serve in the following positions of responsibility.
Elected Positions of Responsibility
• Senior Patrol Leader – Vinay Yallapragada
• Honey Badger Patrol Leader – Marlin Dodd
• Narwhal Patrol Leader – Nathan Rexo
• Orca Patrol Leader – Kale Burt
• Penguin Patrol Leader – Ramesh Deva
• Raven Patro Leader – Bisaj Tripathi
• New Scout One Patrol Leader – Avyay Kanmathareddy
• New Scout Two Patrol Leader – Noah Madden
Appointed Positions of Responsibility
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders – Jon Cattafesta and Kellan Flick
• Troop Guides – Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, Jason Cody Potter, and Aarnav Upadhyaya
• Chaplain Aide – Ritwik Kaki
• Den Chiefs – Nayan Gurjar, Dylan McWhirter, Jason Cody Potter, and Madhav Sampathgiri
• Historian – Peyton Thompson
• Instructors – Samvith Annavaram and Yug Pathak
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative – Ethan Whiteley
• Quartermasters – Austin Szabos and Nolan Ulrich
• Scribe – Henry Kay
• Webmasters – Haidar Anbari and Kevin Williams
• Members at Large (must carry out scoutmaster approved leadership project to help troop) : Srihith Layagala, Ashrith Thumuluru, and Ashwin Vallamsetty
Everyone, we completed another successful scout skills campout. Good job!
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the April 29 troop meeting revision and election, position of responsibility expectations, and May 6 swim check waiver and adults needed announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – APRIL 29. We’ll meet on Tuesday (April 29) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
Troop 682G will provide the April meeting patrol(s). The Troop 682B Panda patrol will assist.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm – Troop 682G patrol) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Senior patrol leader election;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.) and patrol leader elections;
– Potential First Aid merit badge teaching;
– Fitness test for all scouts;
– One or more games planned and led by a Troop 682G patrol or the Panda patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. APRIL 29 TROOP MEETING – REVISION. The tentative plan to dig a trench from the PVUMC building to the location of the new troop storage container has changed. We will not dig a trench during the Tuesday (April 29) meeting. Please attend the meeting as normal.
3. SPRING TROOP ELECTION – APRIL 29. As a reminder, during the Tuesday (April 29) troop meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and each patrol will elect a patrol leader. Position of responsibility expectations are below. At this time, Kellan Flick, Nathan Rexo, and Vinay Yallapragada are running for SPL. If a scout has not previously served as a PL, and if the scout needs to serve in a position of responsibility for Star, Life, and/or Eagle rank requirements, then I strongly recommend the scout run for PL.
4. PLC MEETING – MAY 5. As a reminder, the (new) Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, May 5, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader) must attend.
5. SWIM CHECK – MAY 6 – WAIVER AND ADULTS NEEDED. As a reminder, our annual swim check will be on Tuesday, May 6, at Propel Swim Academy (43160 Amberwood Plaza, South Riding, Virginia). Please meet at Propel at 7:30 pm (not 7:00 pm) on May 6. Please do not meet at PVUMC. Please wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. All participants (youth adults) must complete the attached waiver. In addition, as requested by Propel for safety reasons, we need a large number of adults to monitor the swimmers. If parents are available, then please assist with monitoring swimmers during the swim check. The requirements to be classified as a swimmer, beginner, or nonswimmer are at the bottom of page 2 of the Swim Classification Record available at https://www.scouting.org/wp-
6. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MAY 8. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
7. PACK 910 CAMPFIRE – MAY 9. Cub Scout Pack 910 will hold its spring campfire on Friday, May 9, at PVUMC, beginning around 6:30 pm. Troop 682 scouts are encouraged to attend and assist with the campfire. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, PLC members are expected to attend and assist with the campfire.
8. LAKE ANNA CAMPOUT – MAY 16-18. As a reminder, our annual Lake Anna campout is May 16 – 18. Among other things, we’ll boat, tube, ski, swim, and fish. We’ll camp at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/
9. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION AND MERIT BADGES. As a reminder, we’ll attend Camp Olmsted at the Goshen Scout Reservation July 20 – 26. The cost is $595. If you want to attend Camp Olmsted but haven’t registered, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Erik Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com). Consistent with Scouting America requirements, any adult attending summer camp must be a Troop 682 registered leader. Camp Olmsted merit badge selection began Monday, March 31. Mr. Rexo created and sent a profile to each scout who expressed interest in attending summer campy. If you did not receive your profile, or if you have questions, then please contact Mr. Rexo.
10. PACK 910 FLOWER FUNDRAISER. As a reminder, Cub Scout Pack 910 has begun its annual spring flower and seed fundraiser with Flower Power Fundraising. Click the following link to shop and purchase flower, vegetable, and seed items: https://www.
11. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As noted above, during the Troop 682B April 29 meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and patrols will elect patrol leaders. After the elections, additional positions of responsibility will be appointed.
As communicated previously, and 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:
1. Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
2. Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
Beginning with the April 29 elections, the above expectations apply to den chiefs. The above expectations do not apply to assistant patron leaders.
In addition, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, to serve in an appointed position of responsibility, a scout is expected to have served previously in an elected position of responsibility. The special considerations and circumstances include, among others, a scout running for an elected position, but not being elected. The elected positions are senior patrol leader and patrol leader.
12. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope you enjoyed spring break (and are ready for school).
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the position of responsibility expectations, two April 29 troop meeting, and Lake Anna campout registration announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – APRIL 22. We’ll meet on Tuesday (April 22) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
Troop 682G will provide the April meeting patrol(s). The Troop 682B Panda patrol will assist.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm – Troop 682G patrol) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Scout skills campout preparation and planning;
– Personal fitness merit badge introduction;
– Marking of storage container location by adults;
– One or more games planned and led by a Troop 682G patrol or the Panda patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. SPRING TROOP ELECTION – APRIL 29. As a reminder, during the April 29 troop meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and each patrol will elect a patrol leader. Position of responsibility expectations are noted below.
3. POSITION OF RESPONSIBILITY EXPECTATIONS. As noted above, during the Troop 682B April 29 meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and patrols will elect patrol leaders. After the elections, additional positions of responsibility will be appointed.
As communicated previously, and 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:
1. Attend at least one-half of all monthly events occurring during the term of service and
2. Attend at least one-half of all patrol leaders council meetings occurring during the term of service.
Beginning with the April 29 elections, the above expectations apply to den chiefs. The above expectations do not apply to assistant patron leaders.
In addition, unless the Scoutmaster determines otherwise based upon special considerations or circumstances, to serve in an appointed position of responsibility, a scout is expected to have served previously in an elected position of responsibility. The special considerations and circumstances include, among others, a scout running for an elected position, but not being elected. The elected positions are senior patrol leader and patrol leader.
4. APRIL 29 TROOP MEETING – ARRIVE EARLY AND WEAR WORK CLOTHES. Tentatively, during the April 29 troop meeting, scouts will dig a trench from the PVUMC building to the location of the new troop storage container. The trench will assist in providing electric service to the container. Please arrive as early as possible, wear work (non-uniform) clothes, and bring work gloves and water.
5. SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – APRIL 25-27. As a reminder, our annual scout skills campout is April 25 – 27 at Lake Fairfax Campground in Reston, Virginia. Scouts new to Troop 682 are strongly encouraged to attend this campout. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/xJzwXQuZdHSZapUT8.
6. PACK 1148 SERVICE PROJECT ASSISTANCE – APRIL 26. As a reminder, Cub Scout Pack 1148 will conduct its annual cleanup of the Little River Elementary School (43464 Hyland Hills Street, South Riding, Virginia) mulch beds on Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 am. If you aren’t attending the scout skills campout, then please consider assisting Pack 1148.
7. TRACK AND FIELD MEET ASSISTANCE – APRIL 27. The 2025 Virginia Pride Track Club Spring Kickoff Track and Field Classic is Sunday, April 27, at Gainesville High School (13150 University Boulevard, Gainesville, Virginia). If scouts would like to assist with the meet and earn service hours, then please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ACAE2AA2FDC07-2023#/. If you have questions, then please email toniavapride@gmail.com.
8. PLC MEETING – MAY 5. As a reminder, the (new) Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, May 5, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader) must attend.
9. SWIM CHECK – MAY 6. As a reminder, our annual swim check will be on Tuesday, May 6, at Propel Swim Academy (43160 Amberwood Plaza, South Riding, Virginia). Please meet at Propel at 7:30 pm (not 7:00 pm) on May 6. Please do not meet at PVUMC. Please wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. All participants must complete a waiver. We’ll distribute those in advance and have some on May 6. The requirements to be classified as a swimmer, beginner, or nonswimmer are at the bottom of page 2 of the Swim Classification Record available at https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Swim-Classificaiton-record-430-122.pdf.
10 . OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MAY 8. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
11. LAKE ANNA CAMPOUT – MAY 16-18. As a reminder, our annual Lake Anna campout is May 16 – 18. Among other things, we’ll boat, tube, ski, swim, and fish. We’ll camp at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/NDJaBdCFt5bA1mZMA.
12. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION AND MERIT BADGES. As a reminder, we’ll attend Camp Olmsted at the Goshen Scout Reservation July 20 – 26. The cost is $595. If you want to attend Camp Olmsted but haven’t registered, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Erik Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com). Consistent with Scouting America requirements, any adult attending summer camp must be a Troop 682 registered leader. Camp Olmsted merit badge selection began Monday, March 31. Mr. Rexo created and sent a profile to each scout who expressed interest in attending summer campy. If you did not receive your profile, or if you have questions, then please contact Mr. Rexo.
13. PACK 910 FLOWER FUNDRAISER. As a reminder, Cub Scout Pack 910 has begun its annual spring flower and seed fundraiser with Flower Power Fundraising. Click the following link to shop and purchase flower, vegetable, and seed items: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/ncaccubscoutpack910. Pack 910 receives 50% of the proceeds.
14. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope your spring break is off to a good start.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. NO TROOP MEETING – APRIL 15. Because public schools are on spring break, we will not meet on Tuesday (April 15).
2. UPDATED TROOP CALENDAR. The updated Troop 682 2024-2025 calendar (as of March 5, 2025) is attached.
3. SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – APRIL 25-27. As a reminder, our annual scout skills campout is April 25 – 27 at Lake Fairfax Campground in Reston, Virginia. Scouts new to Troop 682 are strongly encouraged to attend this campout. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/xJzwXQuZdHSZapUT8.
4. PACK 1148 SERVICE PROJECT – APRIL 26. Cub Scout Pack 1148 will conduct its annual cleanup of the Little River Elementary School (43464 Hyland Hills Street, South Riding, Virginia) mulch beds on Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 am. If you aren’t attending the scout skills campout, then please consider assisting Pack 1148.
5. SPRING TROOP ELECTION – APRIL 29. As a reminder, during the April 29 troop meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and each patrol will elect a patrol leader. Active service and other information regarding the elected and appointed positions of responsibility will be provided before the election.
6. PLC MEETING – MAY 5. The (new) Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, May 5, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader) must attend.
7. SWIM CHECK – MAY 6. As a reminder, our annual swim check will be on Tuesday, May 6, at Propel Swim Academy (43160 Amberwood Plaza, South Riding, Virginia). Please meet at Propel at 7:30 pm (not 7:00 pm) on May 6. Please do not meet at PVUMC. Please wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. All participants must complete a waiver. We’ll distribute those in advance and have some on May 6. The requirements to be classified as a swimmer, beginner, or nonswimmer are at the bottom of page 2 of the Swim Classification Record available at https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Swim-Classificaiton-record-430-122.pdf.
8 . OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MAY 8. The Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, May 8, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
9. LAKE ANNA CAMPOUT – MAY 16-18. As a reminder, our annual Lake Anna campout is May 16 – 18. Among other things, we’ll boat, tube, ski, swim, and fish. We’ll camp at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
10. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION. As a reminder, we’ll attend Camp Olmsted at the Goshen Scout Reservation July 20 – 26. Until April 15, the cost is $565. After April 15, the cost is $595. If you expressed interested in attending Camp Olmsted, then you should have received a registration link and login credentials from Assistant Scoutmaster Erik Rexo. If you did not receive a link or credentials, then please contact Mr. Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com). If you want to attend Camp Olmsted and haven’t contacted Mr. Rexo previously, then please send Mr. Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com) the following information: Scout First Name, Scout Last Name, Troop (682B/682G), Rank, Age (at time of camp), Gender, Parent’s Name (First and Last), Parent’s Email, and Parent’s Phone Number. Consistent with Scouting America requirements, any adult attending summer camp must be a Troop 682 registered leader.
11. SUMMER CAMP MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION. As a reminder, Camp Olmsted merit badge selection began Monday, March 31. The camp registration fee must be paid before selecting merit badges. Popular merit badges fill quickly. Mr. Rexo created and sent a profile to each scout who expressed interest in attending summer campy. If you did not receive your profile, or if you have questions, then please contact Mr. Rexo at erik.rexo@gmail.com For additional information, please visit the camp website at https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/camp-olmsted/.
12. PACK 910 FLOWER FUNDRAISER. Cub Scout Pack 910 has begun its annual spring flower and seed fundraiser with Flower Power Fundraising. Click the following link to shop and purchase flower, vegetable, and seed items: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/ncaccubscoutpack910. Pack 910 receives 50% of the proceeds.
13. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying the weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the updated troop calendar and PLC meeting announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – APRIL 8. We’ll meet on Tuesday (April 8) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
Troop 682G will provide the April meeting patrol(s). The Troop 682B Panda patrol will assist.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm – Troop 682G patrol) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– New scout skills and rank requirements led by the Troop Guides;
– Fitness instruction led by Ritwik;
– Personal fitness merit badge introduction;
– Warriors Heart presentation led by Alex;
– One or more games planned and led by a Troop 682G patrol or the Panda patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. UPDATED TROOP CALENDAR. The updated Troop 682 2024-2025 calendar (as of March 5, 2025) is attached.
3. PLC MEETING – APRIL 7. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council will meet tomorrow (Monday, April 7) at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
4. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – APRIL 10. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center. All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
5. NO TROOP MEETING – APRIL 15. As a reminder, because public schools will be on spring break, we will not meet on Tuesday, April 15.
6. SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – APRIL 25-27. As a reminder, our annual scout skills campout is April 25 – 27 at Lake Fairfax Campground in Reston, Virginia. Scouts new to Troop 682 are strongly encouraged to attend this campout. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/xJzwXQuZdHSZapUT8.
7. PACK 1148 SERVICE PROJECT – APRIL 26. Cub Scout Pack 1148 will conduct its annual cleanup of the Little River Elementary School (43464 Hyland Hills Street, South Riding, Virginia) mulch beds on Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 am. If you aren’t attending the scout skills campout, then please consider assisting Pack 1148.
8. SPRING TROOP ELECTION – APRIL 29. As a reminder, during the April 29 troop meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and each patrol will elect a patrol leader. Active service and other information regarding the elected and appointed positions of responsibility will be provided before the election.
9. SWIM CHECK – MAY 6. As a reminder, our annual swim check will be on Tuesday, May 6, at Propel Swim Academy (43160 Amberwood Plaza, South Riding, Virginia). Please meet at Propel at 7:30 pm (not 7:00 pm) on May 6. Please do not meet at PVUMC. Please wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. All participants must complete a waiver. We’ll distribute those in advance and have some on May 6. The requirements to be classified as a swimmer, beginner, or nonswimmer are at the bottom of page 2 of the Swim Classification Record available at https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Swim-Classificaiton-record-430-122.pdf.
10. LAKE ANNA CAMPOUT – MAY 16-18. As a reminder, our annual Lake Anna campout is May 16 – 18. Among other things, we’ll boat, tube, ski, swim, and fish. We’ll camp at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
11. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION. As a reminder, we’ll attend Camp Olmsted at the Goshen Scout Reservation July 20 – 26. Until April 15, the cost is $565. After April 15, the cost is $595. If you expressed interested in attending Camp Olmsted, then you should have received a registration link and login credentials from Assistant Scoutmaster Erik Rexo. If you did not receive a link or credentials, then please contact Mr. Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com). If you want to attend Camp Olmsted and haven’t contacted Mr. Rexo previously, then please send Mr. Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com) the following information: Scout First Name, Scout Last Name, Troop (682B/682G), Rank, Age (at time of camp), Gender, Parent’s Name (First and Last), Parent’s Email, and Parent’s Phone Number. Consistent with Scouting America requirements, any adult attending summer camp must be a Troop 682 registered leader.
12. SUMMER CAMP MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION – MARCH 31. As a reminder, Camp Olmsted merit badge selection began Monday, March 31. The camp registration fee must be paid before selecting merit badges. Popular merit badges fill quickly. Mr. Rexo created and sent a profile to each scout who expressed interest in attending summer campy. If you did not receive your profile, or if you have questions, then please contact Mr. Rexo at erik.rexo@gmail.com For additional information, please visit the camp website at https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/camp-olmsted/.
13. PACK 910 FLOWER FUNDRAISER. Cub Scout Pack 910 has begun its annual spring flower and seed fundraiser with Flower Power Fundraising. Click the following link to shop and purchase flower, vegetable, and seed items: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/ncaccubscoutpack910. Pack 910 receives 50% of the proceeds.
14. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, congratulations to the scouts who completed the Order of the Arrow Ordeal this weekend. And, thanks to the scouts who assisted the Harmony senior living facility Saturday morning.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the summer camp merit badge selection opening (March 31) and new scout parents meeting (April 1) announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – APRIL 1. No fooling – we’ll meet on Tuesday (April 1) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
Troop 682G will provide the April meeting patrol(s). The Troop 682B Panda patrol will assist.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm – Troop 682G patrol) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Family Life, Communication, and Emergency Preparedness merit badge meetings;
– Equipment and trailer organization led by Kellan;
– One or more games planned and led by a Troop 682G patrol or the Panda patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. NEW SCOUT PARENTS MEETING – APRIL 1. As a reminder, parents of scouts new to Troop 682 are invited to a meeting during the April 1 troop meeting. The adult leaders will introduce ourselves, review general troop and scouting information, discuss the scout skills campout and summer camp, and answer questions.
3. SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION. As a reminder, we’ll attend Camp Olmsted at the Goshen Scout Reservation July 20 – 26. The cost is $565, with a $30 discount for registrations submitted and paid by April 15. If you expressed interested in attending Camp Olmsted, then you should have received a registration link and login credentials from Assistant Scoutmaster Erik Rexo. If you did not receive a link or credentials, then please contact Mr. Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com). If you want to attend Camp Olmsted and haven’t contacted Mr. Rexo previously, then please send Mr. Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com) the following information: Scout First Name, Scout Last Name, Troop (682B/682G), Rank, Age (at time of camp), Gender, Parent’s Name (First and Last), Parent’s Email, and Parent’s Phone Number. Consistent with Scouting America requirements, any adult attending summer camp must be a Troop 682 registered leader.
4. SUMMER CAMP MERIT BADGE REGISTRATION – MARCH 31. Importantly, Camp Olmsted merit badge selection begins tomorrow (Monday, March 31) at 7:00 pm. The camp registration fee must be paid before selecting merit badges. Merit badges may be selected after tomorrow, but popular merit badges fill quickly. Mr. Rexo created and sent a profile to each scout who expressed interest in attending summer campy. If you did not receive your profile, or if you have questions, then please contact Mr. Rexo at erik.rexo@gmail.com For additional information, please visit the camp website at https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/camp-olmsted/.
5. CANCELLED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As communicated previously, the April 4 – 6 cycling campout is cancelled. This is a busy time for troop, Order of the Arrow, and other scouting events. In addition, scout registrations were low and rain is forecast.
6. PLC MEETING – APRIL 7. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
7. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – APRIL 10. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center. All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
8. NO TROOP MEETING – APRIL 15. As a reminder, because public schools will be on spring break, we will not meet on Tuesday, April 15.
9. SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – APRIL 25-27. As a reminder, our annual scout skills campout is April 25 – 27 at Lake Fairfax Campground in Reston, Virginia. Scouts new to Troop 682 are strongly encouraged to attend this campout. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/xJzwXQuZdHSZapUT8.
10. PACK 1148 SERVICE PROJECT – APRIL 26. Cub Scout Pack 1148 will conduct its annual cleanup of the Little River Elementary School (43464 Hyland Hills Street, South Riding, Virginia) mulch beds on Saturday, April 26, at 9:00 am. If you aren’t attending the scout skills campout, then please consider assisting Pack 1148.
11. SPRING TROOP ELECTION – APRIL 29. As a reminder, during the April 29 troop meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and each patrol will elect a patrol leader. Active service and other information regarding the elected and appointed positions of responsibility will be provided before the election.
12. SWIM CHECK – MAY 6. Our annual swim check will be on Tuesday, May 6, at Propel Swim Academy (43160 Amberwood Plaza, South Riding, Virginia). Please meet at Propel at 7:30 pm (not 7:00 pm) on May 6. Please do not meet at PVUMC. Please wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. All participants must complete a waiver. We’ll distribute those in advance and have some on May 6. The requirements to be classified as a swimmer, beginner, or nonswimmer are at the bottom of page 2 of the Swim Classification Record available at https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Swim-Classificaiton-record-430-122.pdf.
13. LAKE ANNA CAMPOUT – MAY 16-18. Our annual Lake Anna campout is May 16 – 18. We’ll camp at Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
14. PACK 910 FLOWER FUNDRAISER. Cub Scout Pack 910 has begun its annual spring flower and seed fundraiser with Flower Power Fundraising. Click the following link to shop and purchase flower, vegetable, and seed items: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/ncaccubscoutpack910. Pack 910 receives 50% of the proceeds.
15. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, happy Spring.
After the recent Cub Scout Packs 2013 and 1148 crossover ceremonies, and including Packs 910 and 2011, at least 18 Arrow of Light scouts are joining Troop 682B. That’s great. These scouts will be assigned to new scout one patrol (Packs 910, 2011, and 2013) and new scout two patrol (Pack 1148). A few other young scouts new to scouting will be assigned to new scout one patrol. Each patrol is welcome to rename itself. In the fall, the new scouts will be assigned to permanent patrols. Please welcome our new scouts and scouting families to Troop 682B.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the new scout parents meeting and summer camp announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – MARCH 25. We’ll meet on Tuesday (March 25) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Orca patrol is the March meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Equipment and trailer cleaning led by Kellan;
– One or more games planned and led by the Orca patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. CAMP OLMSTED – JULY 20-26. As noted in the March 11 email from Assistant Scoutmaster Erik Rexo, we’ll attend Camp Olmsted at the Goshen Scout Reservation July 20 – 26. The cost is $565, with a $30 discount for registrations submitted and paid by April 15. Camp Olmsted offers numerous merit badges and a Trailshead program for first-year scouts (which is strongly encouraged). Merit badge selection opens March 31 at 7:00 pm. Mr. Rexo must create a profile for each scout attending. Mr. Rexo will email interested scouts instructions for registering for camp, paying for camp, and selecting merit badges. For additional information, please visit the camp website at https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/camp-olmsted/.
If a scout wants to attend summer camp, then please send Mr. Rexo (erik.rexo@gmail.com) the following information: Scout First Name, Scout Last Name, Troop (682B/682G), Rank, Age (at time of camp), Gender, Parent’s Name (First and Last), Parent’s Email, and Parent’s Phone Number.
3. NEW SCOUT PARENTS MEETING – APRIL 1. Parents of scouts new to Troop 682 are invited to a meeting during the April 1 troop meeting. The adult leaders will introduce ourselves, review general troop and scouting information, discuss the scout skills campout and summer camp, and answer questions.
4. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/VZt6BBfg65qjpXPLA.
5. PLC MEETING – APRIL 7. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
6. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – APRIL 10. The Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center. All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
7. NO TROOP MEETING – APRIL 15. Because public schools will be on spring break, we will not meet on Tuesday, April 15.
8. SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – APRIL 25-27. Our annual scout skills campout is April 25 – 27 at Lake Fairfax Campground in Reston, Virginia. Scouts new to Troop 682 are strongly encouraged to attend this campout. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
9. SPRING TROOP ELECTION – APRIL 29. During the April 29 troop meeting, scouts will elect a senior patrol leader, and each patrol will elect a patrol leader. Active service and other information regarding the elected and appointed positions of responsibility will be provided before the election.
10. PACK 910 FLOWER FUNDRAISER. Cub Scout Pack 910 has begun its annual spring flower and seed fundraiser with Flower Power Fundraising. Click the following link to shop and purchase flower, vegetable, and seed items: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/ncaccubscoutpack910. Pack 910 receives 50% of the proceeds.
11. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, Cub Scout Packs 910 and 2011 conducted Arrow of Light crossover ceremonies on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. These new Troop 682B scouts may begin attending troop meetings on Tuesday (March 18). Please welcome and engage with these new scouts.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – MARCH 18. We’ll meet on Tuesday (March 18) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Orca patrol is the March meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Equipment and trailer inventory led by Kellan;
– Some mulch sale deliveries;
– One or more games planned and led by the Orca patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. MULCH DELIVERY ASSISTANCE – MARCH 18. At least 4 scouts serving in a position of responsibility (other than Quartermaster or Troop Guide) or 4 older scouts are needed to deliver mulch during the Tuesday (March 18) troop meeting. These scouts may wear class B uniform.
3. PACK 2013 and 1148 AoL CROSSOVER CEREMONIES – MARCH 20 AND 22. Cub Scout Packs 2013 and 1148 have the below Arrow of Light crossover ceremonies. As a reminder, if a Troop 682B scout serving in a position of responsibility was in one of the below packs, and unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, the scout must attend the crossover ceremony for that pack.
– Pack 2013 – Thursday, March 20, 6:15 pm, Hovatter Elementary School
– Pack 1148 – Saturday, March 22, 2:00 pm, Little River Elementary School
4. MULCH SALE PICK UP – MARCH 22. Because of a delay in mulch deliveries, the mulch sale pick was rescheduled to Saturday (March 22) from 9:00 – 11:00 am and 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered, hopefully before Saturday (March 22). As a reminder, unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me or attending the battleship overnighter, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist during one or both mulch sale pick up times.
5. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. As a reminder, the USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information are available at https://forms.gle/RgMEtxY4BYtfS3ir5.
6. PACK 910 FLOWER FUNDRAISER. Cub Scout Pack 910 has begun its annual spring flower and seed fundraiser with Flower Power Fundraising. Click the following link to shop and purchase flower, vegetable, and seed items: https://www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/ncaccubscoutpack910. Pack 910 receives 50% of the proceeds.
7. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/VZt6BBfg65qjpXPLA.
8. PLC MEETING – APRIL 7. The Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
9. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – APRIL 10. The Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm, at the Sully District Government Center. All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
10. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying the weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the March 15 mulch sale pick up, cross over ceremony, and cycling campout registration announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – MARCH 11. We’ll meet on Tuesday (March 11) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Orca patrol is the March meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Merit badge madness;
– Potentially 1 or more games planned and led by the Orca patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 13 – LOCATION CHANGE. The Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday (March 13) at 7:00 pm, on the activity field across the street behind Centreville United Methodist Church (6400 Old Centreville Road). This is a location change from the Sully District Government Center. All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
3. MULCH SALE PICK UP – MARCH 15. The mulch sale pick up is Saturday (March 15) from 9:00 – 11:00 am and 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered, hopefully before Saturday (March 15). As a reminder, unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist during one or both mulch sale pick up times.
4. PACK AoL CROSSOVER CEREMONIES. Cub Scout Packs with Arrow of Light scouts crossing over to Troop 682B have the below crossover ceremonies. As a reminder, if a Troop 682B scout serving in a position of responsibility was in one of the below packs, and unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, the scout must attend the crossover ceremony for that pack.
– Pack 910 – Friday, March 14, 7:00 pm, Liberty Elementary School
– Pack 2011 – Saturday, March 15, 4:00 pm, James McDonnell Recreation Center
– Pack 2013 – Thursday, March 20, 6:15 pm, Hovatter Elementary School
– Pack 1148 – Saturday, March 22, 2:00 pm, Little River Elementary School
5. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. As a reminder, the USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information are available at https://forms.gle/RgMEtxY4BYtfS3ir5.
6. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/VZt6BBfg65qjpXPLA.
7. PLC MEETING – APRIL 7. The Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
8. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, congratulations to the scouts elected to the Order of the Arrow last Tuesday. And, congratulations to the scouts who survived the climbing overnighter. Other than sore muscles and tired scouts, I understand it went well.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the March 4 CoH arrival announcement.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. WINTER COURT OF HONOR – MARCH 4. We’ll have our Winter Court of Honor on Tuesday (March 4) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia. Because PVUMC will have a dinner in the fellowship hall, please enter the CoH through the sanctuary front doors.
2. PLC MEETING – MARCH 3. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council will meet tomorrow (Monday, March 3) at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
3. BATTLEFIELD HIKE POSTPONED. The hike at Manassas National Battlefield scheduled for Saturday (March 8) has been postponed. Additional information will be provided later.
4. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 13. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
5. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
6. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. As a reminder, the USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information are available at https://forms.gle/RgMEtxY4BYtfS3ir5.
7. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
8. PLC MEETING – APRIL 7. The Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, April 7, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
9. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope you’re having a nice weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the February 25 OA election and shortened merit badge madness, and climbing and battleship overnighter registration, announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 25. We’ll meet on Tuesday (February 25) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Narwhal patrol is the February meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Order of the Arrow election;
– Shortened merit badge madness (30 minutes or less);
– Campfire and OA Tap-Out or Call-Out ceremony;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. OA ELECTION – FEBRUARY 25. As a reminder, during the Tuesday troop meeting, scouts will elect scouts for potential Order of the Arrow membership. To be eligible for election, a scout: (1) must be at least First Class rank and (2) must have experienced at least 15 nights of scout camping since February 26, 2023, with the nights including one (but no more than one) long-term scout camping consisting of at least 5 consecutive nights of overnight camping. If elected, then OA membership requires completing an “Ordeal” within 18 months of election. The spring Ordeal is March 28 – 30 at Camp Snyder.
3. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER – MARCH 1-2. As a reminder, our climbing overnighter is Saturday – Sunday, March 1 – 2, at Sportrock Climbing Center in Sterling, Virginia. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/94TkGGQoLqCJ8yqW8.
4. PLC MEETING – MARCH 3. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
5. WINTER COURT OF HONOR – MARCH 4. As a reminder, our winter Court of Honor is Tuesday, March 4, at PVUMC. We’ll begin an 7:00 pm.
6. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 13. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
7. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. As noted below, purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
8. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. As a reminder, the USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information are available at https://forms.gle/RgMEtxY4BYtfS3ir5.
9. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, because of campground availability and other reasons, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
10. MULCH SALE ORDERS. As a reminder, scout families, friends, and neighbors may order mulch as part of the Troop 682 mulch sale fundraiser. To order, please scan the QR code on a mulch sale door tag or click https://troop682chantillymulch.org/. Each bag of mulch is 3 cubic feet and costs $6.00. Orders of 20 bags or more will be delivered to the ordering residence. Unless other arrangements are made, orders of less than 20 bags much be picked up at PVUMC. We are targeting mulch deliver for the week of March 15.
11. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying the holiday weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 18. We’ll meet on Tuesday (February 18) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Narwhal patrol is the February meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Merit badge madness;
– Potentially, one or more games planned and led by the Narwhal patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING – FEBRUARY 22. As a reminder, University of Scouting is Saturday (February 22) at Hayfield Secondary School (7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia). Registration and additional information is available at https://www.ncacbsa.org/the-university-of-scouting/.
3. OA ELECTION – FEBRUARY 25. As a reminder, during the February 25 troop meeting, scouts will elect scouts for potential Order of the Arrow membership. To be eligible for election, a scout: (1) must be at least First Class rank and (2) must have experienced at least 15 nights of scout camping since February 26, 2023, with the nights including one (but no more than one) long-term scout camping consisting of at least 5 consecutive nights of overnight camping. Please review your scouting records. If you think you are eligible, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Adam Whiteley at agwhiteley@gmail.com. If elected, then OA membership requires completing an “Ordeal” within 18 months of election. The spring Ordeal is March 28 – 30 at Camp Snyder.
4. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER – MARCH 1-2. As a reminder, our climbing overnighter is Saturday – Sunday, March 1 – 2, at Sportrock Climbing Center in Sterling, Virginia. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/94TkGGQoLqCJ8yqW8.
5. PLC MEETING – MARCH 3. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council will meet on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend.
6. WINTER COURT OF HONOR – MARCH 4. As a reminder, our winter Court of Honor is Tuesday, March 4, at PVUMC. We’ll begin an 7:00 pm.
7. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 13. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
8. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. As noted below, purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
9. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. As a reminder, the USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information will be provided later.
10. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, because of campground availability and other reasons, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
11. MULCH SALE ORDERS. As a reminder, scout families, friends, and neighbors may order mulch as part of the Troop 682 mulch sale fundraiser. To order, please scan the QR code on a mulch sale door tag or click https://troop682chantillymulch.org/. Each bag of mulch is 3 cubic feet and costs $6.00. Orders of 20 bags or more will be delivered to the ordering residence. Unless other arrangements are made, orders of less than 20 bags much be picked up at PVUMC. We are targeting mulch deliver for the week of March 15.
12. SCOUTBOOK BOARD OF REVIEW REQUIREMENT. As a reminder, a scout must update his rank advancement in Scoutbook (https://scoutbook.scouting.org/) before participating in a Board of Review. Scoutbook (electronic) is different from the Handbook (physical). While both advancement records are important, a current Scoutbook record will assist in confirming advancement requirements before and during a BoR.
13. INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD YOUTH SCOUTBOOK ACCESS. As a reminder, if a youth has an email address, then the youth is encouraged to have his own Scoutbook access. An adult may provide youth access by: (1) logging into Scoutbook, (2) clicking “My Dashboard,” (3) clicking the youth’s name under “My Family,” (4) clicking “Edit Extended Information,” (5) scrolling down and clicking “Invite – Youth Name – to Connect.” (5) entering the youth’s email address, (6) asking the youth to log into email and accept the invitation, (7) asking the youth to select a password, and (8) asking the youth to log into Scoutbook.
14. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, approximately 50 Troop 682 youth and adults attended the ski trip or Scout Sunday this weekend. That’s great.
Considering the weather forecast this week, please remember that, if pubic schools are closed for students, then Troop 682 events are cancelled.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the mulch sale and OA chapter meeting announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – FEBRUARY 11. Weather permitting, we’ll meet on Tuesday (February 11) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Narwhal patrol is the February meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Merit badge madness;
– Potentially, one or more games planned and led by the Narwhal patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. MULCH SALE ORDERS. As a reminder, scout families, friends, and neighbors may order mulch as part of the Troop 682 mulch sale fundraiser. To order, please scan the QR code on a mulch sale door tag or click https://troop682chantillymulch.org/. Each bag of mulch is 3 cubic feet and costs $6.00. Orders of 20 bags or more will be delivered to the ordering residence. Unless other arrangements are made, orders of less than 20 bags much be picked up at PVUMC. We are targeting mulch deliver for the week of March 15.
3. SCOUTBOOK BOARD OF REVIEW REQUIREMENT. As a reminder, a scout must update his rank advancement in Scoutbook (https://scoutbook.scouting.org/) before participating in a Board of Review. Scoutbook (electronic) is different from the Handbook (physical). While both advancement records are important, a current Scoutbook record will assist in confirming advancement requirements before and during a BoR.
4. INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD YOUTH SCOUTBOOK ACCESS. As a reminder, if a youth has an email address, then the youth is encouraged to have his own Scoutbook access. An adult may provide youth access by: (1) logging into Scoutbook, (2) clicking “My Dashboard,” (3) clicking the youth’s name under “My Family,” (4) clicking “Edit Extended Information,” (5) scrolling down and clicking “Invite – Youth Name – to Connect.” (5) entering the youth’s email address, (6) asking the youth to log into email and accept the invitation, (7) asking the youth to select a password, and (8) asking the youth to log into Scoutbook.
5. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – FEBRUARY 13. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday (February 13) at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
6. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING – FEBRUARY 22. As a reminder, the University of Scouting is an annual training opportunity for Scout leaders. A wide variety of training opportunities are available in one place. The National Capital Area Council UoS is Saturday, February 22, at Hayfield Secondary School (7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia). Registration and additional information is available at https://www.ncacbsa.org/the-university-of-scouting/.
7. OA ELECTION – FEBRUARY 25. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow – or OA – is scouting’s “national honor society.” During the February 25 troop meeting, scouts will elect scouts for potential OA membership. To be eligible for election, a scout: (1) must be at least First Class rank and (2) must have experienced at least 15 nights of scout camping since February 26, 2023, with the nights including one (but no more than one) long-term scout camping consisting of at least 5 consecutive nights of overnight camping. Please review your scouting records. If you think you are eligible, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Adam Whiteley at agwhiteley@gmail.com. If elected, then OA membership requires completing an “Ordeal” within 18 months of election. The Ordeal is designed to teach significant values. During the Ordeal, scouts maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The spring Ordeal is March 28 – 30 at Camp Snyder.
8. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER – MARCH 1-2. As a reminder, our climbing overnighter is Saturday – Sunday, March 1 – 2, at Sportrock Climbing Center in Sterling, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
9. PLC MEETING – MARCH 3. The Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC.
10. WINTER COURT OF HONOR – MARCH 4. As a reminder, our winter Court of Honor is Tuesday, March 4, at PVUMC. We’ll begin an 7:00 pm.
11. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 13. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
12. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. As noted above, purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
13. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. As a reminder, the USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information will be provided later.
14. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, because of campground availability and other reasons, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
15. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, as a reminder, the Troop 682B patrol leaders council (“PLC”) will meet tomorrow (Monday, February 3) at 7:00 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church.
Other than assistant patrol leaders and den chiefs, and unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B youth leaders must attend the meeting. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend. If you are a youth receiving this email, then you’re on the PLC or are an appointed leader.
Please wear your class A uniform.
A tentative meeting agenda is below. Draft minutes of the January PLC meeting are attached.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. Welcome (Jon)
2. Pledge of Allegiance and Scout Oath or Law (Narwhal Patrol)
3. Roll Call (Henry)
4. Review and Approve Previous PLC Meeting Minutes (Henry)
5. Senior Patrol Leader Report (Jon)
6. Scoutmaster Report (Mr. Thompson)
– Narwhal February Meeting Patrol
– Orca March Meeting Patrol
– Scoutbook Update Before Board of Review
– Merit Badge Madness
– March 4 Winter Court of Honor and Eagle Court of Honor (Tentative)
– February 1 Mulch Sale Fundraiser Drop Off Attendance
– February 7-9 Ski Trip
– February 9 Scout Sunday (Mr. Whiteley)
– March 1-2 Climbing Overnighter
– March 8 Battlefield Hike
– March 22-23 Rescheduled USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter
– April 4-6 Rescheduled Cycling Cam[pout
7. Patrol Leader Reports
– Honey Badger (Ryan)
– Narwhal (Atharv S.)
– Orca (Jason Cody)
– Panda (Ritwik)
– Penguin (Arjun)
– Raven (Kevin)
8. Appointed Leader Reports
– Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders (Russell – Events and Aarnav – Meetings)
– Bugler (Open)
– Chaplain Aide (Carter)
– Historians (Srihith and Cooper)
– OA Unit Representative (Ethan)
– Outdoor Ethics Guides (Ashrith)
– Quartermaster (Kellan)
– Scribe (Henry)
– Troop Guides (Alexander, Atharv N., and Mithran)
– Webmaster (Samvith)
9. Review February 2025 Troop Meetings – Narwhal Meeting Patrol (Atharv S. Patrol Leader)
10. Plan March 2025 Troop Meetings – Orca Meeting Patrol (Jason Cody Patrol Leader)
– March 4 (Court of Honor (?))
– March 11
– March 18
– March 25
11. Comments, Suggestions, or Questions from PLC Members
12. Closing (Jon)
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown and Aarnav Upadhyaya
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
Everyone, I understand the Pentagon tour went well. That’s great.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the mulch sale door tag drop-off announcement.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – JANUARY 28. We’ll meet on Tuesday (January 28)) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Honey Badger patrol is the January meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Mulch sale door tag distribution preparation and coordination;
– Potentially, comments or presentation by Mr. Kay (Pentagon history), Ashrith (outdoor ethics), and/or Will V. (emergency preparedness and Eagle Scout project);
– One or more games planned and led by the Honey Badger patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
Pack 910 Arrow of Light scouts are scheduled to visit during the meeting. Please welcome and engage with them.
2. MERIT BADGE MADNESS – FEBRUARY. As a reminder, February is “merit badge madness.” During a January troop meeting, scouts should register for at least one merit badge. Registration sheets will be available at each January meeting. If you have questions regarding merit badge madness, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Rich Williams at wllmsri5@gmail.com.
3. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER DROP OFF – FEBRUARY 1. As a reminder, and as noted in the January 19 email from Assistant Scoutmaster Sarah Vepraskas, our mulch sale fundraiser “drop off” is Saturday (February 1). We’ll hang door tags promoting the fundraiser. We’ll meet at 9:00 am at PVUMC. Scouts must wear their class A uniform, but also dress appropriately for the weather. Parents, we need assistance driving scouts for the drop off. If you can assist, then please inform ASM Vepraskas at sarah.s.vepraskas@gmail.com.
4. PACK 1148 PINEWOOD DERBY ASSISTANCE – FEBRUARY 1. As a reminder, troop 682 will assist Pack 1148 with its Pinewood Derby on Saturday (February 1) from approximately 7:00 to 8:30 am, and after the mulch sale door tag drop off. The Derby will be at Little River Elementary School (43464 Hyland Hills Street, South Riding, Virginia).
5, RAILROADING MERIT BADGE CAPTSONE EVENT – FEBRUARY 2. As a reminder, for scouts who participated in the Railroading Merit Badge teaching in April 2024, the “capstone” event is Sunday (February 2). Please meet at PVUMC at 1:30 pm. The scouts will visit a private model railroad in Gainesville. The scouts anticipate returning to PVUMC by 4:00 pm. If you have questions, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Dutch Holland at cstgholland@gmail.com.
6. SCOUTBOOK BOARD OF REVIEW REQUIREMENT. As a reminder, and as determined during the January 13 Troop 682 Committee meeting, and beginning immediately, a scout must update his or her rank advancement in Scoutbook (https://scoutbook.scouting.org/) before participating in a Board of Review. As a reminder, Scoutbook (electronic) is different from the Handbook (physical). While both advancement records are important, a current Scoutbook record will assist in confirming advancement requirements before and during a BoR.
7. SCOUTBOOK ASSISTANCE. As a reminder, Scoutbook assistance is available at https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/. Notably, a “Scoutbook Tutorial for Parents” is available at https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/scoutbook-tutorial-for-parents/. Troop 682 hopes to provide some Scoutbook advancement specific guidance.
8. MULCH SALE ORDERS. As a reminder, and as also noted in the January 19 email from Assistant Scoutmaster Sarah Vepraskas, scout families, friends, and neighbors may order mulch as part of the fundraiser. To order, please scan the QR code on a door tag. The QR code will also be sent on February 1. Each bag of mulch is 3 cubic feet and costs $6.00. Orders of 20 bags or more will be delivered to the ordering residence. Unless other arrangements are made, orders of less than 20 bags much be picked up at PVUMC. We are targeting mulch deliver for the week of March 15.
9. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/tSkWBShLqAimB3fq5.
10. SCOUT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 9. As a reminder, Scout Sunday is February 9 at 11:00 am at PVUMC. Please join the troop in expressing our appreciation to PVUMC. All Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility, and unless attending the ski trip or excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, are expected to attend. Additional information will be provided later.
11. TRAINED LEADER REQUIREMENTS. As a reminder, each Troop 682 registered adult leader is encouraged to become a “trained leader.” As updated in December 2024, the trained leader requirements are available at https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Position-Trained-Requirements-Dec2024v2.pdf. Notably, some training (like “Hazardous Weather Training” and “Youth Protection Training”) expire after two years and must be completed again to remain a trained leader.
12. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING – FEBRUARY 22. As a reminder, the University of Scouting is an annual training opportunity for adult Scout leaders. A wide variety of training opportunities are available in one place. The National Capital Area Council UoS is Saturday, February 22, at Hayfield Secondary School (7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia). Registration and additional information is available at https://www.ncacbsa.org/the-university-of-scouting/.
13. OA ELECTION – FEBRUARY 25. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow – or OA – is scouting’s “national honor society.” During the February 25 troop meeting, scouts will elect scouts for potential OA membership. To be eligible for election, a scout: (1) must be at least First Class rank and (2) must have experienced at least 15 nights of scout camping since February 26, 2023, with the nights including one (but no more than one) long-term scout camping consisting of at least 5 consecutive nights of overnight camping.
At this time, Scoutbook indicates the following Troop 682B scouts are eligible for OA election: Samvith A., Jon C., Alexander D., Ryan D., Kellan F., Max H., Henry K., Dylan M., and Austin S. Please review your scouting records. If you think you are eligible, but are not listed, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Adam Whiteley at agwhiteley@gmail.com.
If elected, then OA membership requires completing an “Ordeal” within 18 months of election. The Ordeal is designed to teach significant values. During the Ordeal, scouts maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The spring Ordeal is March 28 – 30 at Camp Snyder.
14. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER – MARCH 1-2. As a reminder, our climbing overnighter is Saturday – Sunday, March 1 – 2, at Sportrock Climbing Center in Sterling, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
15. PLC MEETING – MARCH 3. The Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC.
16. WINTER COURT OF HONOR – MARCH 4. Our winter Court of Honor is Tuesday, March 4, at PVUMC. We’ll begin an 7:00 pm.
17. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 13. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
18. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. As noted above, purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
19. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. As a reminder, the USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information will be provided later.
20. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. As a reminder, because of campground availability and other reasons, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
21. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying a long (and snowy) weekend. As a reminder, if public schools are closed for inclement weather, then troop events are canceled.
A few (actually, many) Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the Scoutbook BoR, adult training, and rescheduled events announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – JANUARY 21. Weather permitting, we’ll meet on Tuesday (January 21)) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Honey Badger patrol is the January meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Comments or presentation by Mr. Kay (Pentagon history), Ashrith (outdoor ethics), and Will V. (emergency preparedness and Eagle Scout project);
– One or more games planned and led by the Honey Badger patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and meeting closing and clean up.
Pack 910 Arrow of Light scouts are scheduled to visit during the meeting. Please welcome and engage with them.
2. SCOUTBOOK BOARD OF REVIEW REQUIREMENT. As determined during the January 13 Troop 682 Committee meeting, and beginning immediately, a scout must update his or her rank advancement in Scoutbook (https://scoutbook.scouting.org/) before participating in a Board of Review. As a reminder, Scoutbook (electronic) is different from the Handbook (physical). While both advancement records are important, a current Scoutbook record will assist in confirming advancement requirements before and during a BoR.
3. SCOUTBOOK ASSISTANCE. Scoutbook assistance is available at https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/. Notably, a “Scoutbook Tutorial for Parents” is available at https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/scoutbook-tutorial-for-parents/. Troop 682 hopes to provide some Scoutbook advancement specific guidance.
4. MERIT BADGE MADNESS – FEBRUARY. February is “merit badge madness.” During a January troop meeting, scouts should register for at least one merit badge. Registration sheets will be available at each January meeting. If you have questions regarding merit badge madness, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Rich Williams at wllmsri5@gmail.com.
5. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday (January 25). We’ll meet at PVUMC at 8:00 am and anticipate returning to PVUMC by 2:30 pm. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/o8oaB6o8fCjjrAqr7. The registration deadline is Monday (January 20) at 7:00 pm. Please note the strict class A uniform and adult vetting requirements.
6. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER DROP OFF – FEBRUARY 1. As a reminder, and as noted in the January 19 email from Assistant Scoutmaster Sarah Vepraskas, our mulch sale fundraiser “drop off” is Saturday, February 1. We’ll hang door tags promoting the fundraiser. We’ll meet at 9:00 am at PVUMC. Scouts must wear their class A uniform, but also dress appropriately for the weather. Parents, we need assistance driving scouts for the drop off. If you can assist, then please inform ASM Vepraskas at sarah.s.vepraskas@gmail.com.
7. MULCH SALE ORDERS. As also noted in the January 19 email from Assistant Scoutmaster Sarah Vepraskas, scout families, friends, and neighbors may order mulch as part of the fundraiser. To order, please scan the QR code on a door tag. The QR code will also be sent on February 1. Each bag of mulch is 3 cubic feet and costs $6.00. Orders of 20 bags or more will be delivered to the ordering residence. Unless other arrangements are made, orders of less than 20 bags much be picked up at PVUMC. We are targeting mulch deliver for the week of March 15.
8. PACK 1148 PINEWOOD DERBY ASSISTANCE – FEBRUARY 1. Troop 682 will assist Pack 1148 with its Pinewood Derby on Saturday, February 1, from approximately 7:00 to 8:30 am, and after the mulch sale door tag drop off. The Derby will be at Little River Elementary School (43464 Hyland Hills Street, South Riding, Virginia).
9, RAILROADING MERIT BADGE CAPTSONE EVENT – FEBRUARY 2. For scouts who participated in the Railroading Merit Badge teaching in April 2024, the “capstone” event is Sunday, February 2. Please meet at PVUMC at 1:30 pm. The scouts will visit a private model railroad in Gainesville. The scouts anticipate returning to PVUMC by 4:00 pm. If you have questions, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Dutch Holland at cstgholland@gmail.com.
10. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/tSkWBShLqAimB3fq5.
11. SCOUT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 9. As a reminder, Scout Sunday is February 9 at 11:00 am at PVUMC. Please join the troop in expressing our appreciation to PVUMC. All Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility, and unless attending the ski trip or excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, are expected to attend. Additional information will be provided later.
12. TRAINED LEADER REQUIREMENTS. Each Troop 682 registered adult leader is encouraged to become a “trained leader.” As updated in December 2024, the trained leader requirements are available at https://www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Position-Trained-Requirements-Dec2024v2.pdf. Notably, some training (like “Hazardous Weather Training” and “Youth Protection Training”) expire after two years and must be completed again to remain a trained leader.
13. UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING – FEBRUARY 22. The University of Scouting is an annual training opportunity for adult Scout leaders. A wide variety of training opportunities are available in one place. The National Capital Area Council UoS is Saturday, February 22, at Hayfield Secondary School (7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia). Registration and additional information is available at https://www.ncacbsa.org/the-university-of-scouting/.
14. OA ELECTION – FEBRUARY 25. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow – or OA – is scouting’s “national honor society.” During the February 25 troop meeting, scouts will elect scouts for potential OA membership. To be eligible for election, a scout: (1) must be at least First Class rank and (2) must have experienced at least 15 nights of scout camping since February 26, 2023, with the nights including one (but no more than one) long-term scout camping consisting of at least 5 consecutive nights of overnight camping.
At this time, Scoutbook indicates the following Troop 682B scouts are eligible for OA election: Samvith A., Jon C., Alexander D., Ryan D., Kellan F., Max H., Henry K., Dylan M., and Austin S. Please review your scouting records. If you think you are eligible, but are not listed, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Adam Whiteley at agwhiteley@gmail.com.
If elected, then OA membership requires completing an “Ordeal” within 18 months of election. The Ordeal is designed to teach significant values. During the Ordeal, scouts maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The spring Ordeal is March 28 – 30 at Camp Snyder.
15. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER – MARCH 1-2. As a reminder, our climbing overnighter is Saturday – Sunday, March 1 – 2, at Sportrock Climbing Center in Sterling, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
16. PLC MEETING – MARCH 3. The Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC.
17. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – MARCH 13. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
18. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. As noted above, purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
19. RESCHEDULED BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – MARCH 22-23. The USS Wisconsin Battleship Overnighter has been rescheduled for March 22 – 23 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and other information will be provided later.
20. RESCHEDULED CYCLING CAMPOUT – APRIL 4-6. Because of campground availability and other reasons, the cycling campout has been rescheduled for April 4 – 6. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
21. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, I hope you enjoyed and stayed safe during the snow. As communicated separately, because of the weather, the USS Wisconsin Battleship overnighter is being rescheduled.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the Pentagon Day trip registration, railroading merit badge capstone event, ski trip registration, and OA election announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT EXCHANGE – JANUARY 14. Our annual holiday party and gift exchange is Tuesday (January 14) at 7:00 pm in the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) fellowship hall. Please bring a wrapped gift costing between $10 and 20. Ryan and the Honey Badger patrol will lead the gift exchange. The Panda patrol will provide food.
2. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday, January 25, 2025. We’ll meet at PVUMC at 8:00 am and anticipate returning to PVUMC by 2:30 pm. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/o8oaB6o8fCjjrAqr7. The registration deadline is Monday, January 20, at 7:00 pm. Please note the strict class A uniform and adult vetting requirements.
3. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER DROP OFF – FEBRUARY 1. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “drop off” is Saturday, February 1. We’ll hang door tags promoting the fundraiser. We’ll meet at 9:00 am at PVUMC. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
4, RAILROADING MERIT BADGE CAPTSONE EVENT – FEBRUARY 2. For scouts who participated in the Railroading Merit Badge teaching in April 2024, the “capstone” event is Sunday, February 2. Please meet at PVUMC at 1:30 pm. The scouts will visit a private model railroad in Gainesville. The scouts anticipate returning to PVUMC by 4:00 pm. If you have questions, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Dutch Holland at cstgholland@gmail.com.
5. PLC MEETING – FEBRUARY 3. The Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday (February 3) at 7:00 pm at PVUMC.
6. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/tSkWBShLqAimB3fq5.
7. SCOUT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 9. As a reminder, Scout Sunday is February 9 at 11:00 am at PVUMC. Please join the troop in expressing our appreciation to PVUMC. All Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility, and unless attending the ski trip or excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, are expected to attend. Additional information will be provided later.
8. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – FEBRUARY 13. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, February 13, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
9. OA ELECTION – FEBRUARY 25. The Order of the Arrow – or OA – is scouting’s “national honor society.” During the February 25 troop meeting, scouts will elect scouts for potential OA membership. To be eligible for election, a scout: (1) must be at least First Class rank and (2) must have experienced at least 15 nights of scout camping since February 26, 2023, with the nights including one (but no more than one) long-term scout camping consisting of at least 5 consecutive nights of overnight camping.
At this time, Scoutbook indicates the following Troop 682B scouts are eligible for OA election: Samvith A., Jon C., Alexander D., Ryan D., Kellan F., Max H., Henry K., Dylan M., and Austin S. Please review your scouting records. If you think you are eligible but are not listed, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Adam Whiteley at agwhiteley@gmail.com.
If elected, then OA membership requires completing an “Ordeal” within 18 months of election. The Ordeal is designed to teach significant values. During the Ordeal, scouts maintain silence, receive small amounts of food, work on camp improvement projects, and sleep apart from other campers. The spring Ordeal is March 28 – 30 at Camp Snyder.
10. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER – MARCH 1-2. Our climbing overnighter is Saturday – Sunday, March 1 – 2, at Sportrock Climbing Center in Sterling, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
11. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
12. NORTHERN TIER 2026. As a reminder, we’re beginning to plan for Northern Tier 2026. Because crew registrations begin this month, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
13. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
Everyone, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the January 5 Eagle Court of Honor, January 6 PLC meeting, and January 7 Holiday Party announcements. Importantly, please remember that, if schools close because of inclement weather, then the troop will not meet. Based upon current weather forecasts, that may impact the January 6 and 7 events. If necessary, they will be rescheduled.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT EXCHANGE – JANUARY 7. Weather permitting, our annual holiday party and gift exchange is Tuesday evening (January 7) at 7:00 in the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) fellowship hall. Please bring a wrapped gift costing between $10 and 20. Ryan and the Honey Badger patrol will lead the gift exchange. The Panda patrol will provide food.
2. EAGLE COURTS OF HONOR – JANUARY 5 and 12. As a reminder, you are invited to attend the following Eagle Courts of Honor: (1) Emma Whiteley – Sunday, January 5, 3:00, PVUMC and (2) Andrew Koch and Will Rowzie – Sunday, January 12, 3:00 pm, PVUMC.
3. PLC MEETING – JANUARY 6. Weather permitting, the Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday (January 6) at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
4. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – JANUARY 9. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
5. USS WISCONSIN BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – JANUARY 11-12. As a reminder, we’ll tour and sleep aboard the USS Wisconsin January 11 – 12, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration is closed. Additional trip information will be provided later.
6. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
7. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER DROP OFF – FEBRUARY 1. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “drop off” is Saturday, February 1. We’ll hang door tags promoting the fundraiser. We’ll meet at 9:00 am at PVUMC. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
8. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
9. SCOUT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 9. As a reminder, Scout Sunday is February 9 at 11:00 am at PVUMC. Please join the troop in expressing our appreciation to PVUMC. All Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility, and unless attending the ski trip or excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, are expected to attend. Additional information will be provided later.
10. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
11. NORTHERN TIER 2026. As a reminder, we’re beginning to plan for Northern Tier 2026. Because crew registrations begin this month, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
12. TROOP 682B YOUTH LEADERS. As a reminder for everyone, the Troop 682B scouts currently serving in an elected or appointed position of responsibility are listed below.
• Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
• Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
• Patrol Leaders:
o Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger)
o Ritwik Kaki (Panda)
o Jason Cody Potter (Orca)
o Atharv Singh (Narwhal)
o Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin)
o Kevin Williams (Raven)
• Chaplain Aide: Carter Martin
• Historians: Cooper Gaull and Srihith Layagala
• Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
• Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
• Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
• Scribe: Henry Kay
• Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
• Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
• Assistant Patrol Leaders:
o Haidar Anbari (Raven)
o Kale Burt (Orca)
o Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin)
o John Phillip Potter (Orca)
o Colton Quinn (Orca)
o Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal)
o Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
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Everyone, happy mid-December. I can’t believe 2025 is almost here.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the AoL visit, Eagle CoHs, Scout Sunday, and mulch sale drop off and pick up announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 17. We’ll meet on Tuesday (December 17) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Raven patrol (Kevin patrol leader) is the December meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Nutrition instruction led by Mithran;
– One or more games planned and led by the Raven patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. PACK 1148 AoL VISIT – DECEMBER 17. As a reminder, a few Pack 1148 Arrow of Light scouts will visit during the Tuesday (December 17) troop meeting.
3. NO TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 24 AND 31. As a reminder, because of the holiday break, we will not meet on Tuesday, December 24 or 31.
4. EAGLE COURTS OF HONOR – JANUARY 5 and 12. You are invited to attend the following Eagle Courts of Honor: (1) Emma Whiteley – Sunday, January 5, 3:00, PVUMC and (2) Andrew Koch and Will Rowzie – Sunday, January 12, 3:00 pm, PVUMC.
5. PLC MEETING – JANUARY 6. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, January 6, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
6. HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT EXCHANGE – JANUARY 7. As a reminder, our annual holiday party and gift exchange is Tuesday, January 7. Please bring a wrapped gift costing between $10 and 20. Ryan and the Honey Badger patrol will lead the gift exchange. The Panda patrol will provide food. Additional information will be provided later.
7. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – JANUARY 9. As a reminder, the OA Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
8. USS WISCONSIN BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – JANUARY 11-12. As a reminder, we’ll tour and sleep aboard the USS Wisconsin January 11 – 12, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration is closed. Additional trip information will be provided later.
9. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
10. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER DROP OFF – FEBRUARY 1. Our mulch sale fundraiser “drop off” is Saturday, February 1. We’ll hang door tags promoting the fundraiser. We’ll meet at 9:00 am at PVUMC. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
11. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
12. SCOUT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 9. Scout Sunday is February 9 at 11:00 am at PVUMC. Please join the troop in expressing our appreciation to PVUMC. All Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility, and unless attending the ski trip or excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, are expected to attend. Additional information will be provided later.
13. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. Our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
14. NORTHERN TIER 2026. As a reminder, we’re beginning to plan for attending Northern Tier during summer 2026. Because crew registrations begin in January 2025, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
Everyone, happy mid-December. I can’t believe 2025 is almost here.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the AoL visit, Eagle CoHs, Scout Sunday, and mulch sale drop off and pick up announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 17. We’ll meet on Tuesday (December 17) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Raven patrol (Kevin patrol leader) is the December meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Nutrition instruction led by Mithran;
– One or more games planned and led by the Raven patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. PACK 1148 AoL VISIT – DECEMBER 17. As a reminder, a few Pack 1148 Arrow of Light scouts will visit during the Tuesday (December 17) troop meeting.
3. NO TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 24 AND 31. As a reminder, because of the holiday break, we will not meet on Tuesday, December 24 or 31.
4. EAGLE COURTS OF HONOR – JANUARY 5 and 12. You are invited to attend the following Eagle Courts of Honor: (1) Emma Whiteley – Sunday, January 5, 3:00, PVUMC and (2) Andrew Koch and Will Rowzie – Sunday, January 12, 3:00 pm, PVUMC.
5. PLC MEETING – JANUARY 6. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, January 6, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
6. HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT EXCHANGE – JANUARY 7. As a reminder, our annual holiday party and gift exchange is Tuesday, January 7. Please bring a wrapped gift costing between $10 and 20. Ryan and the Honey Badger patrol will lead the gift exchange. The Panda patrol will provide food. Additional information will be provided later.
7. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – JANUARY 9. As a reminder, the OA Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
8. USS WISCONSIN BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – JANUARY 11-12. As a reminder, we’ll tour and sleep aboard the USS Wisconsin January 11 – 12, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration is closed. Additional trip information will be provided later.
9. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
10. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER DROP OFF – FEBRUARY 1. Our mulch sale fundraiser “drop off” is Saturday, February 1. We’ll hang door tags promoting the fundraiser. We’ll meet at 9:00 am at PVUMC. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
11. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
12. SCOUT SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 9. Scout Sunday is February 9 at 11:00 am at PVUMC. Please join the troop in expressing our appreciation to PVUMC. All Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility, and unless attending the ski trip or excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, are expected to attend. Additional information will be provided later.
13. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER PICK UP – MARCH 15. Our mulch sale fundraiser “pick up” is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Purchasers of less than 20 bags will pick up their mulch from PVUMC. Purchasers of 20 or more bags will have their mulch delivered on this or another date. Additional information will be provided.
14. NORTHERN TIER 2026. As a reminder, we’re beginning to plan for attending Northern Tier during summer 2026. Because crew registrations begin in January 2025, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
Everyone, I hope you stayed warm yesterday. It was cold!
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the December 10 registration deadline for the USS Wisconsin Battleship overnighter.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 10. We’ll meet on Tuesday (December 10) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Raven patrol is the December meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Night navigation led by Kevin;
– One or more games planned and led by the Raven patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – DECEMBER 12. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
3. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – DECEMBER 14. As a reminder, Mithran Venugopal will lead his Eagle Scout project (invasive plant species removal) on Saturday (December 14) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please arrive at the Hanson Park Nature Center (42071 Nature Overlook Drive, Aldie, Virginia) by 9:45 am. The project will be outside. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. Closed-toe shoes are required. If you have them, then please bring work gloves, loppers, shovels, and/or leaf blowers. This service is conservation-related. Lunch will be provided. Please register at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ADAE2BA1FAC25-53577514-invasive#/.
4. PACK 1148 AoL VISIT – DECEMBER 17. A few Pack 1148 Arrow of Light scouts will visit during the December 17 troop meeting.
5. NO TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 24 AND 31. As a reminder, because of the holiday break, we will not meet on Tuesday, December 24 or 31.
6. EAGLE COURT OF HONOR – JANUARY 5. An Eagle Court of Honor for Emma Whiteley will be held Sunday, January 5, at 3:00 at PVUMC. Scouts and their families are invited to attend and celebrate the first Troop 682G Eagle Scout.
7. PLC MEETING – JANUARY 6. As a reminder, the Patrol Leaders Council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, January 6, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
8. HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT EXCHANGE – JANUARY 7. As a reminder, our annual holiday party and gift exchange is Tuesday, January 7. Please bring a wrapped gift costing between $10 and 20. Ryan and the Honey Badger patrol will lead the gift exchange. The Panda patrol will provide food. Additional information will be provided later.
9. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – JANUARY 9. The OA Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, January 9, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
10. USS WISCONSIN BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – JANUARY 11-12. As a reminder, we’ll tour and sleep aboard the USS Wisconsin January 11 – 12, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/ucZ6t714Y1WY9zya9. The registration deadline is December 10.
11. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
12. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER SOLICITATION – FEBRUARY 1. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser solicitation is Saturday, February 1. Additional information will be provided later.
13. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
14. NORTHERN TIER 2026. As a reminder, we’re beginning to plan for attending Northern Tier during summer 2026. Because crew registrations begin in January 2025, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
Everyone, I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. In case you’re wondering, North Carolina State University defeated the University of North Carolina in an epic football game.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 3. We’ll meet on Tuesday (December 3) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Raven patrol is the December meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Advanced scout skills campout preparation and planning;
– One or more games planned and led by the Raven patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. PLC MEETING – DECEMBER 2. As a reminder, the patrol leaders council (“PLC”) will meet tomorrow (Monday, December 2) at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
3. ADVANCED SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – DECEMBER 6 – 8. As a reminder, our annual advanced scout skills campout is December 6 – 8 at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/npLav48stuBFzF3g9.
4. EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT – DECEMBER 14. Mithran Venugopal will lead his Eagle Scout project (invasive plant species removal) on Saturday, December 14, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please arrive at the Hanson Park Nature Center (42071 Nature Overlook Drive, Aldie, Virginia) by 9:45 am. The project will be outside. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing. Closed-toe shoes are required. If you have them, then please bring work gloves, loppers, shovels, and/or leaf blowers. Lunch will be provided. Please register at Invasive Plant Species Removal Sign Up.
5. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – DECEMBER 12. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
6. NO TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 24 AND 31. As a reminder, because of the holiday break, we will not meet on Tuesday, December 24 or 31.
7. PLC MEETING – JANUARY 6. As a reminder, the PLC will meet on Monday, January 6, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
8. HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT EXCHANGE – JANUARY 7. As a reminder, our annual holiday party and gift exchange is Tuesday, January 7. Additional information will be provided later.
9. USS WISCONSIN BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – JANUARY 11-12. As a reminder, we’ll tour and sleep aboard the USS Wisconsin January 11 – 12, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/ucZ6t714Y1WY9zya9. The registration deadline is December 10.
10. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
11. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER SOLICITATION – FEBRUARY 1. As a reminder, our mulch sale fundraiser solicitation is Saturday, February 1. Additional information will be provided later.
12. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. As a reminder, our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
13. NORTHERN TIER 2026. As a reminder, we’re beginning to plan for attending Northern Tier during summer 2026. Because crew registrations begin in January 2025, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
Below are a few Troop 682 announcements. Please note the advanced scout skills campout and USS Wisconsin overnight registration announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. NO TROOP MEETING – NOVEMBER 26. As a reminder, because of the Thanksgiving break, we will not meet on Tuesday (November 26).
2. PLC MEETING – DECEMBER 2. The patrol leaders council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, December 2, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
3. ADVANCED SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – DECEMBER 6 – 8. As a reminder, our annual advanced scout skills campout is December 6 – 8 at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/npLav48stuBFzF3g9.
4. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – DECEMBER 12. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
5. NO TROOP MEETING – DECEMBER 24 AND 31. Because of the holiday break, we will not meet on Tuesday, December 24 or 31.
6. PLC MEETING – JANUARY 6. The PLC will meet on Monday, January 6, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
7. HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT EXCHANGE – JANUARY 7. Our annual holiday party and gift exchange is Tuesday, January 7. Additional information will be provided later.
8. USS WISCONSIN BATTLESHIP OVERNIGHTER – JANUARY 11-12. As a reminder, we’ll tour and sleep aboard the USS Wisconsin January 11 – 12, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/ucZ6t714Y1WY9zya9. The registration deadline is December 10.
9. PENTAGON DAY TRIP – JANUARY 25. As a reminder, we’ll tour the Pentagon on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
10. MULCH SALE FUNDRAISER SOLICITATION – FEBRUARY 1. Our mulch sale fundraiser solicitation is Saturday, February 1. Additional information will be provided later.
11. SKI TRIP – FEBRUARY 7-9. Our ski trip is February 7 – 9. We’ll ski at Whitetail Ski Resort, and lodge at Cove Valley Camp, in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
12. NORTHERN TIER 2026. As a reminder, we’re beginning to plan for attending Northern Tier during summer 2026. Because crew registrations begin in January 2025, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
Everyone, we enjoyed a nice Old Rag campout and hike this weekend. The weather was beautiful. The hike was challenging, but rewarding. Our bodies are tired and sore.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the Pack 1148 AoL visit, Pack 910 Carnival assistance, and Northern Tier 2026 interest announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – NOVEMBER 19. We’ll meet on Tuesday (November 19) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Penguin and Panda patrols are the November meeting patrols.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Pack 1148 Arrow of Light scout welcomes;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Bow saw, axe, and fire building stations;
– One or more games planned and led by the Penguin and Panda patrols;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. PACK 1148 AOL DEN VISITS – NOVEMBER 19. As a reminder, Pack 1148 Arrow of Light dens will visit during the Tuesday (November 19) troop meeting. Please welcome and engage with the scouts.
3. PACK 910 CARNIVAL ASSISTANCE – NOVEMBER 22. As a reminder, We’ll assist Pack 910 with its Fall Carnival on Friday, November 22. The carnival will begin at 7:00 pm at Vine and Branches Lutheran Church (25615 Lennox Hale Drive). Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, and other than assistant patrol leaders, all scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist.
4. NORTHERN TIER 2026. We’re beginning to plan for attending Northern Tier during summer 2026. Because crew registrations begin in January 2025, we need to determine attendance interest. If a scout is currently in the 7th grade, then he or she should be old enough to attend. Interest and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/9LYEzKtc2qKFkxyq8.
5. NO TROOP MEETING – NOVEMBER 26. As a reminder, because of the Thanksgiving school break, we will not meet on Tuesday, November 26.
6. ADVANCED SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – DECEMBER 6 – 8. As a reminder, our annual advanced scout skills campout is December 6 – 8 at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
7. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – DECEMBER 12. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
veryone, we collected 1,667 pounds of food during Scouting for Food. That’s great.
And, thank you to our veterans. We appreciate your service and sacrifice.
A few Troop 682B announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – NOVEMBER 12. We’ll meet on Tuesday (November 12) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Penguin and Panda patrols are the November meeting patrols.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Old Rag campout preparation;
– Hiking and cold weather skill instruction led by Ethan and Ritwik;
– One or more games planned and led by the Penguin and Panda patrols;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. ELECTED AND APPOINTED POSITIONS. As a reminder, scouts elected or appointed to positions of responsibility during or after the October 29 troop meeting are listed below.
– Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
– Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown (Events) and Aarnav Upadhyaya (Meetings)
– Patrol Leaders: Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger), Ritwik Kaki (Panda), Jason Cody Potter (Orca), Atharv Singh (Narwhal), Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin), and Kevin Williams (Raven)
– Historian: Srihith Layagala
– Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
– Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
– Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
– Scribe: Henry Kay
– Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
– Webmaster: Samvith Annavaram
– Assistant Patrol Leaders: Haidar Anbari (Raven), Kale Burt (Orca), Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin), John Phillip Potter (Orca), Colton Quinn (Orca), Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal), and Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
3. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – NOVEMBER 14. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday (November 14) at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
4. OLD RAG CAMPOUT – NOVEMBER 15 – 17. As a reminder, our Old Rag Mountain hiking campout is November 15 – 17 in Sperryville, Virginia. Registration and additional information are available at https://forms.gle/48kDBRPpc5ncfFhY7. Please register by 7:00 pm on Monday, November 11. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, and other than assistant patrol leaders, all scouts serving in a position of responsibility must attend.
5. PACK 1148 AOL DEN VISITS – NOVEMBER 19. As a reminder, Pack 1148 Arrow of Light dens will visit during the November 19 troop meeting.
6. PACK 910 CARNIVAL ASSISTANCE – NOVEMBER 22. As a reminder, We’ll assist Pack 910 with its Fall Carnival on Friday, November 22. The carnival will begin at 7:00 pm at Vine and Branches Lutheran Church (25615 Lennox Hale Drive). Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, and other than assistant patrol leaders, all scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist.
7. NO TROOP MEETING – NOVEMBER 26. As a reminder, because of the Thanksgiving school break, we will not meet on Tuesday, November 26.
8. ADVANCED SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – DECEMBER 6 – 8. As a reminder, our annual advanced scout skills campout is December 6 – 8 at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
Everyone, congratulations to the below Troop 682B scouts elected or appointed to positions of responsibility.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the Scouting for Food and Old Rag Campout announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – NOVEMBER 5. We’ll meet on Tuesday (November 5) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Penguin patrol is the November meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Citizenship in the Nation merit badge classes led by Mr. Cattafesta and Mr. Storch, and Sustainability merit badge class led by Mr. Rexo;
– Scouting for Food Pick Up Preparation;
– Knife and Axe Sharpening Skills;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. ELECTED AND APPOINTED POSITIONS. Scouts elected or appointed to positions of responsibility during or after the October 29 troop meeting are listed below. As a reminder, all previous positions terminated October 29.
– Senior Patrol Leader: Jon Cattafesta
– Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders: Russell Brown and Aarnav Upadhyaya
– Patrol Leaders: Ryan Dunn (Honey Badger), Ritwik Kaki (Panda), Jason Cody Potter (Orca), Atharv Singh (Narwhal), Arjun Veeramachaneni (Penguin), and Kevin Williams (Raven)
– Historian: Srihith Layagala
– Quartermaster: Kellan Flick
– Order of the Arrow Unit Representative: Ethan Whiteley
– Outdoor Ethics Guide: Ashrith Thumuluru
– Scribe: Henry Kay
– Troop Guides: Alexander Ducote, Atharv Nandamuri, and Mithran Venugopal
– Assistant Patrol Leaders: Haidar Anbari (Raven), Kale Burt (Orca), Anay Karthikeyan (Penguin), John Phillip Potter (Orca), Colton Quinn (Orca), Harwin Randhawa (Narwhal), and Mithran Venugopal (Panda)
3. PLC MEETING – NOVEMBER 4. As a reminder, the (new) patrol leaders council will meet tomorrow (Monday, November 4) at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
4. SCOUTING FOR FOOD PICK UP – NOVEMBER 9. As a reminder, our annual Scouting for Food pick up is at 8:00 am on Saturday (November 9). We’ll meet at PVUMC. Please wear your Class A uniform and dress appropriately for the weather. Adults, we need drivers to transport scouts to and from the pick up areas. We also need sports utility vehicles and trucks to transport collected food to the district collection center. We also need boxes for collecting and transporting food. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, and other than assistant patrol leaders, all scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist.
5. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – NOVEMBER 14. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All Troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
6. OLD RAG CAMPOUT – NOVEMBER 15 – 17. As a reminder, our Old Rag Mountain hiking campout is November 15 – 17 in Sperryville, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/48kDBRPpc5ncfFhY7. Please register by 7:00 pm on Monday, November 11. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, and other than assistant patrol leaders, all scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist.
7. PACK 1148 AOL DEN VISITS – NOVEMBER 19. Pack 1148 Arrow of Light dens will visit during the November 19 troop meeting.
8. PACK 910 CARNIVAL ASSISTANCE – NOVEMBER 22. We’ll assist Pack 910 with its Fall Carnival on Friday, November 22. The carnival will begin at 7:00 pm at Vine and Branches Lutheran Church (25615 Lennox Hale Drive). Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, and other than assistant patrol leaders, all scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist.
9. NO TROOP MEETING – NOVEMBER 26. Because of the Thanksgiving school break, we will not meet on Tuesday, November 26.
10. ADVANCED SCOUT SKILLS CAMPOUT – DECEMBER 6 – 8. Our annual advanced scout skills campout is December 6 – 8 at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
11. DAY SKI TRIP REVISED TO WEEKEND SKI TRIP. As a reminder, for various reasons, the February 8 day ski trip has been revised to a February 7 – 9 weekend ski trip. We’ll lodge (inside) Friday and Saturday nights at Cove Valley Camp, and ski Saturday at Whitetail Ski Resort. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
12. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 1-2. As a reminder, to facilitate adult leaders attending the February 22 University of Scouting, the climbing overnighter has been rescheduled from February 22 – 23 to March 1 – 2. Registration and additional information will be provided later
Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying another beautiful fall weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the ski trip, climbing overnighter, and updated troop calendar announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – OCTOBER 22. We’ll meet on Tuesday (October 22) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Panda patrol is the October meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Citizenship in the Nation merit badge classes led by Mr. Cattafesta and Mr. Storch, and Sustainability merit badge class led by Mr. Rexo;
– Bobbing for Apples led by the Panda patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, outdoor ethics presentation, and scoutmaster minute;
– Wood Badge beading ceremony; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. DAY SKI TRIP REVISED TO WEEKEND SKI TRIP. For various reasons, the February 8 day ski trip has been revised to a February 7 – 9 weekend ski trip. We’ll lodge (inside) Friday and Saturday nights at Cove Valley Camp, and ski Saturday at Whitetail Ski Resort. Registration and other information will be provided later.
3. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 1-2. To facilitate adult leaders attending the February 22 University of Scouting, the climbing overnighter has been rescheduled from February 22 – 23 to March 1 – 2. Registration and other information will be provided later
4. UPDATED TROOP CALENDAR. An updated Troop 682 2024-2025 calendar is attached. It reflects the ski trip and climbing overnighter revisions.
5. OA FALL ORDEAL – OCTOBER 25-27. As a reminder, the Cub Run Fall Order of the Arrow Ordeal is October 25 – 27 at Camp Snyder (Haymarket, Virginia). If you have been elected to the OA, but haven’t completed your Ordeal, then please attend the Ordeal. If you have questions regarding the Ordeal, or want to register for the Ordeal, then please contact Braeden Montague (bmontague57@hotmail.com).
6. TROOP ELECTION – OCTOBER 29. As a reminder, during its October 29 meeting, Troop 682B will elect a senior patrol leader and patrol leaders. All scouts are encouraged to attend and vote in the election.
7. SCOUTING FOR FOOD DROP OFF – NOVEMBER 2. As a reminder, our annual Scouting for Food drop off is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 2. Additional information will be provided later.
8, PLC MEETING – NOVEMBER 4. The patrol leaders council will meet on Monday, November 4, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
9. SCOUTING FOR FOOD PICK UP – NOVEMBER 9. As a reminder, our annual Scouting for Food pick up is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 9. Additional information will be provided later.
10. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – NOVEMBER 14. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
11. OLD RAG CAMPOUT – NOVEMBER 15 – 17. As a reminder, our Old Rag Mountain hiking campout is November 15 – 17 in Sperryville, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
Everyone, I hope you’re enjoying another beautiful fall weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the ski trip, climbing overnighter, and updated troop calendar announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – OCTOBER 22. We’ll meet on Tuesday (October 22) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Panda patrol is the October meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Citizenship in the Nation merit badge classes led by Mr. Cattafesta and Mr. Storch, and Sustainability merit badge class led by Mr. Rexo;
– Bobbing for Apples led by the Panda patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, outdoor ethics presentation, and scoutmaster minute;
– Wood Badge beading ceremony; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. DAY SKI TRIP REVISED TO WEEKEND SKI TRIP. For various reasons, the February 8 day ski trip has been revised to a February 7 – 9 weekend ski trip. We’ll lodge (inside) Friday and Saturday nights at Cove Valley Camp, and ski Saturday at Whitetail Ski Resort. Registration and other information will be provided later.
3. CLIMBING OVERNIGHER RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 1-2. To facilitate adult leaders attending the February 22 University of Scouting, the climbing overnighter has been rescheduled from February 22 – 23 to March 1 – 2. Registration and other information will be provided later
4. UPDATED TROOP CALENDAR. An updated Troop 682 2024-2025 calendar is attached. It reflects the ski trip and climbing overnighter revisions.
5. OA FALL ORDEAL – OCTOBER 25-27. As a reminder, the Cub Run Fall Order of the Arrow Ordeal is October 25 – 27 at Camp Snyder (Haymarket, Virginia). If you have been elected to the OA, but haven’t completed your Ordeal, then please attend the Ordeal. If you have questions regarding the Ordeal, or want to register for the Ordeal, then please contact Braeden Montague (bmontague57@hotmail.com).
6. TROOP ELECTION – OCTOBER 29. As a reminder, during its October 29 meeting, Troop 682B will elect a senior patrol leader and patrol leaders. All scouts are encouraged to attend and vote in the election.
7. SCOUTING FOR FOOD DROP OFF – NOVEMBER 2. As a reminder, our annual Scouting for Food drop off is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 2. Additional information will be provided later.
8, PLC MEETING – NOVEMBER 4. The patrol leaders council will meet on Monday, November 4, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
9. SCOUTING FOR FOOD PICK UP – NOVEMBER 9. As a reminder, our annual Scouting for Food pick up is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 9. Additional information will be provided later.
10. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – NOVEMBER 14. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, November 14, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
11. OLD RAG CAMPOUT – NOVEMBER 15 – 17. As a reminder, our Old Rag Mountain hiking campout is November 15 – 17 in Sperryville, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
Everyone, I hope you enjoyed the pancake breakfast earlier today.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – OCTOBER 15. We’ll meet on Tuesday (October 15) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Panda patrol is the October meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Citizenship in the Nation merit badge classes led by Mr. Cattafesta and Mr. Storch, and Sustainability merit badge class led by Mr. Rexo;
– Ghost in the Graveyard game led by the Panda patrol;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, outdoor ethics presentation, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. OA FALL ORDEAL – OCTOBER 25-27. As a reminder, the Cub Run Fall OA Ordeal is October 25 – 27 at Camp Snyder (Haymarket, Virginia). If you have been elected to the OA, but haven’t completed your Ordeal, then please attend one of the Ordeals. If you have questions regarding the Ordeals, or want to register for an Ordeal, then please contact Braeden Montague (bmontague57@hotmail.com).
3. TROOP ELECTION – OCTOBER 29. As a reminder, during its October 29 meeting, Troop 682B will elect a senior patrol leader and patrol leaders. All scouts are encouraged to attend and vote in the election.
4. SCOUTING FOR FOOD DROP OFF – NOVEMBER 2. As a reminder, our annual Scouting for Food drop off is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 2. Additional information will be provided later.
5, PLC MEETING – NOVEMBER 4. The patrol leaders council (“PLC”) will meet on Monday, November 4, at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
6. SCOUTING FOR FOOD PICK UP – NOVEMBER 9. As a reminder, our annual Scouting for Food pick up is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 9. Additional information will be provided later.
7. OLD RAG CAMPOUT – NOVEMBER 15 – 17. As a reminder, our Old Rag Mountain hiking campout is November 15 – 17 in Sperryville, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
8. NEW SCOUT PERMANENT PATROL ASSIGNMENTS. As a reminder, the new scout permanent patrol assignments are below. If you have significant concerns or comments regarding an assignment, then please contact me as soon as possible.
– Honey Badger: Ben Graper, Kayden Islam, Suhas Joisha, and Conor Lyden
– Narwhal: Leo McWhirter and Liam Rexo
– Orca: Krishiv Nandamuri, John Phillip Potter, and Colton Quinn
– Penguin: Anay Karthikeyan, Thomas Snyder, ThaiBinh Truong, and Arjun Veeramachaneni
– Raven: Zachary Brissette, Mayukh Chittimalla, Abhinav Suraparaju, Akshath Thanuku, Bisaj TripathiToggle Content
Everyone, I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the Court of Honor, patrol assignments, and PLC meeting announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. COURT OF HONOR – OCTOBER 8. Our Fall Court of Honor is tomorrow (Tuesday, October 8) at 7:00, at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Panda patrol is the October meeting patrol and will assist with the CoH. All Panda patrol members should arrive by 6:30 pm.
Families are invited and encouraged to attend the CoH. Please help us recognize and celebrate scout achievements since the last CoH.
2. NEW SCOUT PERMANENT PATROL ASSIGNMENTS. The tentative new scout permanent patrol assignments are below. The assignments are based on multiple factors, including a scout’s preference. Unfortunately, we could not accommodate every scout’s preference. If you have significant concerns or comments regarding an assignment, then please contact me as soon as possible.
– Honey Badger: Ben Graper, Kayden Islam, Suhas Joisha, and Conor Lyden
– Narwhal: Leo McWhirter and Liam Rexo
– Orca: Krishiv Nandamuri, John Phillip Potter, and Colton Quinn
– Penguin: Anay Karthikeyan, Thomas Snyder, ThaiBinh Truong, and Arjun Veeramachaneni
– Raven: Zachary Brissette, Mayukh Chittimalla, Abhinav Suraparaju, Akshath Thanuku, Bisaj Tripathi
3. PLC MEETING – OCTOBER 7. The patrol leaders council (“PLC”) will meet tonight (Monday, October 7), at 7:00 pm at PVUMC. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility (except assistant patrol leader or den chief) must attend. Den chiefs are encouraged to attend.
4. OCTOBER MERIT BADGES. During the October 15, 22, and/or 29 troop meetings, ASM Mike Cattafesta and Treasurer Bob Storch will each lead a group of scouts earning the Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, and ASM Erik Rexo will lead a group of scouts earning the Sustainability merit badge.
5. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – OCTOBER 10. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday (October 10) at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
6. PANCAKE BREAKFAST OVERNIGHTER – OCTOBER 12 – 13. As a reminder, our annual pancake breakfast overnighter is Saturday – Sunday (October 12 – 13) at PVUMC. It will begin around 2:00 on Saturday afternoon and end around 11:00 on Sunday morning. All Troop 682 families are welcome to attend breakfast at 9:00 Sunday morning. In addition, any local Webelo scout is welcome to attend all or part of the overnighter. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/t6u7LweMVGqGD5AF6.
7. TROOP ELECTION – OCTOBER 29. As a reminder, during its October 29 meeting, Troop 682B will elect a senior patrol leader and patrol leaders. All scouts are encouraged to attend and vote in the election.
8. OA FALL ORDEAL – OCTOBER 25-27. As a reminder, the Cub Run Fall OA Ordeal is October 25 – 27 at Camp Snyder (Haymarket, Virginia). If you have been elected to the OA, but haven’t completed your Ordeal, then please attend one of the Ordeals. If you have questions regarding the Ordeals, or want to register for an Ordeal, then please contact Braeden Montague (bmontague57@hotmail.com).
9. SCOUTING FOR FOOD DROP OFF – NOVEMBER 2. Our annual Scouting for Food drop off is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 2. Additional information will be provided later.
10. SCOUTING FOR FOOD PICK UP – NOVEMBER 9. Our annual Scouting for Food pick up is at 8:00 am on Saturday, November 9. Additional information will be provided later.
11. OLD RAG CAMPOUT – NOVEMBER 15 – 17. Our Old Rag Mountain hiking campout is November 15 – 17 in Sperryville, Virginia. Registration and additional information will be provided later.
12. WREATH FUNDRAISER – OCTOBER 1 KICK OFF. As a reminder, and as explained in the September 25 email from Mrs. Montague, the Troop 682 Annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser kicks off Tuesday (October 1). As in recent years, wreaths and greenery will be sold online only. Each Scout is expected to sell 5 wreaths or greenery, or pay a $40 “buy out” fee. For additional information, please see the email from Mrs. Montague, and/or contact Mrs. Montague at raveenaseeraj@hotmail.com.
13. ADULT LEADERS LIST. As a reminder, and as discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, the current Troop 682B Adult Leader Positions are listed at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nayX5eZ4sL0416SDVuUwPpHRxQCnQbuZvR61ssyp-Ig/edit. The list is updated periodically. Please inform me if you have corrections.
14. ADULT EVENT LEADERS. As a reminder, and as also discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, we’re determining adult registered leaders to serve as event leaders for all events during the scouting year. If you are, or plan to become, an adult registered leader, then please complete the form at https://forms.gle/UBN18sgFVJG612aR7.
15. BOARD OF REVIEW VOLUNTEERS. As a reminder, and as also discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, we need adult volunteers to assist with scout Boards of Review. If you can assist, or if you have questions, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Carl Martin at martincr2014@gmail.com.
Everyone, I hope you’re having a nice weekend.
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the adult leaders list, October 1 Court of Honor deadline, and camporee announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – OCTOBER 1. We’ll meet on Tuesday (October 1) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Panda patrol is the October meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– District camporee preparation (pool noodle toss, menus, grubmasters, etc.);
– As coordinated by the Panda patrol, potential teaching for the Citizenship in the Nation, Sustainability, and Camping merit badges;
– One or more games;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. ADULT LEADERS LIST. As discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, the current Troop 682B Adult Leader Positions are listed at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nayX5eZ4sL0416SDVuUwPpHRxQCnQbuZvR61ssyp-Ig/edit. The list is updated periodically.
3. COURT OF HONOR RECOGNITION – OCTOBER 1 SCOUTBOOK DEADLINE. To be recognized during the October 8 Court of Honor, a merit badge, award, advancement, etc. must be entered in Scoutbook by Tuesday evening, October 1. Items entered after October 1 may not be recognized during this CoH.
4. DISTRICT CAMPOREE – OCTOBER 4 – 6. As a reminder, the Cub Run District Fall Camporee is October 4 – 6 at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/ExV5sT3QbsdaYeov8. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts in a position of responsibility must attend the camporee. The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 1.
5. FALL COURT OF HONOR – OCTOBER 8. As a reminder, our Fall Court of Honor is Tuesday, October 8 at PVUMC.
6. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – OCTOBER 10. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, October 10, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
7. PANCAKE BREAKFAST OVERNIGHTER – OCTOBER 12 – 13. As a reminder, the new date of our annual pancake breakfast overnighter is Saturday – Sunday, October 12 – 13, at PVUMC. It will begin around 2:00 on Saturday afternoon and end around 11:00 on Sunday morning. All Troop 682 families are welcome to attend breakfast at 9:00 Sunday morning. In addition, any local Webelo scout is welcome to attend all or part of the overnighter. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/t6u7LweMVGqGD5AF6.
8. TROOP ELECTION – OCTOBER 29. As a reminder, during its October 29 meeting, Troop 682B will elect a senior patrol leader and patrol leaders. All scouts are encouraged to attend and vote in the election.
9. OA FALL ORDEAL – OCTOBER 25-27. As a reminder, the Cub Run Fall OA Ordeal is October 25 – 27 at Camp Snyder (Haymarket, Virginia). If you have been elected to the OA, but haven’t completed your Ordeal, then please attend one of the Ordeals. If you have questions regarding the Ordeals, or want to register for an Ordeal, then please contact Braeden Montague (bmontague57@hotmail.com).
10. WREATH FUNDRAISER – OCTOBER 1 KICK OFF. As explained in the September 25 email from Mrs. Montague, the Troop 682 Annual Holiday Wreath Fundraiser kicks off Tuesday (October 1). As in recent years, wreaths and greenery will be sold online only. Each Scout is expected to sell 5 wreaths or greenery, or pay a $40 “buy out” fee. For additional information, please see the attached flyer, see the email from Mrs. Montague, and/or contact Mrs. Montague at raveenaseeraj@hotmail.com.
11. NEW SCOUT PERMANENT PATROL PREFERENCES – OCTOBER 1 DEADLINE. As a reminder, we’ll assign new scouts to permanent patrols soon. If there are preferences or other considerations for a new scout, then the scout or a parent should inform a troop guide and/or me by October 1. Preferences are one of many factors used when assigning new scouts to permanent patrols.
12. ADULT EVENT LEADERS. As also discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, we’re determining adult registered leaders to serve as event leaders for all events during the scouting year. If you are, or plan to become, an adult registered leader, then please complete the form at https://forms.gle/UBN18sgFVJG612aR7.
13. BOARD OF REVIEW VOLUNTEERS. As also discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, we need adult volunteers to assist with scout Boards of Review. If you can assist, or if you have questions, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Carl Martin at martincr2014@gmail.com.
Everyone, happy autumnal equinox 2024 (first day of fall).
A few Troop 682 announcements are below. Please note the Pack 910 September 27 meeting, new scout patrol assignment, and camporee registration announcements.
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Thompson.
1. TROOP MEETING – SEPTEMBER 24. We’ll meet on Tuesday (September 24) from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church (“PVUMC”) – 43987 Little River Turnpike (Highway 50), Chantilly, Virginia.
The Orca patrol is the September meeting patrol.
During the meeting, we’ll have:
– Set up (6:45 pm) and meeting opening (pledge of allegiance and scout law or oath);
– Opening announcements;
– Patrol time (attendance, advancement, etc.);
– Pack 910 September 27 meeting preparation (camping themed games);
– Camporee preparation (pool noodle toss);
– One or more games;
– Closing announcements, rank recognitions, and scoutmaster minute; and
– Meeting closing and clean up.
2. PACK 910 ASSISTANCE – SEPTEMBER 27. As a reminder, we’ll assist Pack 910 during its September 27 and November 22 meetings. During the September 27 pack meeting, we’ll plan and lead camping themed games. During the November 22 pack meeting, we’ll assist with carnival games. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts serving in a position of responsibility must assist.
3. NEW SCOUT PERMANENT PATROL PREFERENCES – OCTOBER 1 DEADLINE. As a reminder, we’ll assign new scouts to permanent patrols soon. If there are preferences or other considerations for a new scout, then the scout or a parent should inform a troop guide and/or me by October 1. Preferences are one of many factors used when assigning new scouts to permanent patrols.
4. ADULT EVENT LEADERS. As discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, we’re determining adult registered leaders to serve as event leaders for all events during the scouting year. If you are, or plan to become, an adult registered leader, then please complete the form at https://forms.gle/UBN18sgFVJG612aR7.
5. BOARD OF REVIEW VOLUNTEERS. As also discussed during the September 17 parents meeting, we need adult volunteers to assist with scout Boards of Review. If you can assist, or if you have questions, then please contact Assistant Scoutmaster Carl Martin at martincr2014@gmail.com.
6. DISTRICT CAMPOREE – OCTOBER 4 – 6. As a reminder, the Cub Run District Fall Camporee is October 4 – 6 at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia. Registration and additional information is available at https://forms.gle/ExV5sT3QbsdaYeov8. Unless excused by Mr. Whiteley or me, all Troop 682B scouts in a position of responsibility must attend the camporee.
7. FALL COURT OF HONOR – OCTOBER 8. As a reminder, our Fall Court of Honor is Tuesday, October 8. Please request any Board of Review related to the CoH before the September 24 troop meeting.
8. OA CUB RUN CHAPTER MEETING – OCTOBER 10. The Order of the Arrow (“OA”) Cub Run Chapter will meet on Thursday, October 10, at 7:00 pm at the Sully District Government Center (4900 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly, Virginia). All troop 682 OA members are encouraged to attend.
9. PANCAKE BREAKFAST OVERNIGHTER – OCTOBER 12 – 13 (REVISED DATE). As a reminder, the date of our annual pancake breakfast overnighter has changed to Saturday – Sunday, October 12 – 13, at PVUMC. It will begin around 2:00 on Saturday afternoon and end around 11:00 on Sunday morning. All Troop 682 families are welcome to attend breakfast at 9:00 Sunday morning. In addition, any local Webelo scout is welcome to attend all or part of the overnighter.
10. TROOP ELECTION – OCTOBER 29. As a reminder, during its October 29 meeting, Troop 682B will elect a senior patrol leader and patrol leaders. All scouts are encouraged to attend and vote in the election.
11. OA FALL ORDEALS – SEPTEMBER 27-29 AND OCTOBER 25-27. As a reminder, the Order of the Arrow (“OA”) has one Ordeal in late September and one in late October. The Green Area Fall OA Ordeal is September 27 – 29 at Verdun Adventure Bound (Rixeyville, Virginia). The Cub Run Fall OA Ordeal is October 25 – 27 at Camp Snyder (Haymarket, Virginia). If you have been elected to the OA, but haven’t completed your Ordeal, then please attend one of the Ordeals. If you have questions regarding the Ordeals, or want to register for an Ordeal, then please contact Braeden Montague (bmontague57@hotmail.com). Braeden is the Troop 682 OA Representative and the Cub Run Chapter Chief.
Troop 682 Planning meeting
By: Atharv Singh & Samvith Annavaram
This year, the PLC for Troop 682 was able to discuss and decide on the troop’s activities and goals moving forward. Campouts, merit badges, meetings, and rank advancements were all addressed in the meeting. Some goals set for the future include planning more engaging campouts focused on achieving specific objectives, hosting monthly merit badge sessions that prioritize Eagle-required badges, and providing more rank advancement instruction. It was also decided that the troop should encourage Scouts to work on earning merit badges independently alongside in-meeting sessions and at summer camp.
Regarding monthly plans, on August 13th, there will be a board game night led by the service patrol. On August 20th, there will be a movie night, also planned by the service patrol, and on August 27th, there will be a session on uniform standards. In September, the PLC decided on a beach campout. September 3rd will include a uniform check, and most September meetings will involve instruction led by the program patrols to prepare for the camporee. In October, the PLC scheduled the camporee for early in the month and the breakfast overnighter for later in the month. In November, a hiking campout was planned, with a strong preference for an Old Rag hike. In December, different Scout skills will be taught in troop meetings to prepare for the Advanced Scout Skills campout, which will feature patrol competitions.
January will include a day trip to the Pentagon to help complete requirements for the Citizenship in the Nation or Emergency Preparedness merit badges. A battleship campout is scheduled for later in the month. In February, a day trip to the Manassas Battlefield was chosen to help complete hiking requirements for rank advancements or merit badges. April will feature a New Scout Skills campout, while May will include the Lake Anna campout, and June will have a canoe campout. In July, the PLC voted to attend Camp Olmstead in Goshen for summer camp. For August 2025, there will be the annual Lake Anna planning meeting. Although concerns were raised about maintaining focus during the meeting, the PLC has resolved to stay as focused as possible; if a meeting cannot be held at Lake Anna, it will take place at an alternate location, such as Camp Snyder.
As a final goal, the PLC decided to encourage more adult involvement. Several events and activities have been canceled in the past due to a lack of adult participation. While many adults are active and involved, some don’t attend certain activities. The PLC aims to encourage Scouts to invite their parents or guardians to participate in any events they can attend.