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Open House & Camping Adventure

Boys & their parents are invited to meet Boy Scout Troop 14 – a boy-led Scout troop with over 100 years of experience preparing young men to make ethical and moral choices through outdoor adventures.

What is a boy-led troop? The boys are responsible for planning and executing all activities & meetings, from menu planning to games & outings. This helps them develop leadership skills, learn how to work together as a team, and gain confidence in their own abilities.

What are typical troop activities? The boys go on a trip almost every month via the troop bus. In the past this included whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, axe throwing, hiking, biking, and inter-patrol games. In July the troop attends Camp Horseshoe for a week of fun & learning.

Troop 14 – Scout Meeting

When: Monday, October 16th at 7:30PM
Where: United Methodist Church, 129 S High Street in West Chester, PA 19382

Camping Outing

When: Saturday, October 28th 
Where: Camp Horseshoe

RSVP Required & Parents will have to accompany prospective Scouts

For more information or questions, please contact us at westchestertroop14@gmail.com

By |2023-10-03T09:33:21-04:00September 18, 2023|Tags: , , |

2023/24 Calendar of Events

September

11 First Meeting of the Year
22 – 24 Order of the Arrow Weekend

October

16 Open House
27 – 29 Camping Weekend – Zip Lining (Open to Prospective Scouts & Their Parents)
30 Fall Banquet

November

17 – 19 Camping Weekend – Shooting Sports
20 PLC Meeting

December

18 Holiday Party
25 No Meeting

January

1 No Meeting
19 – 21 Camping Weekend – Cabin Trip
22 PLC Meeting

February

9 – 11 Camping Weekend – Eagles Mere
12 PLC Meeting

March

22-24 Camping Weekend – Hang Out Weekend
25 PLC Meeting

April

19-21 Camping Weekend – Delta Springs / TBD
22 PLC Meeting

May

17 – 19 Camping Weekend – Small Boat Sailing
20 Spring Banquet
27 No Meeting

June

7 – 9 Camping Weekend – Re-enactment
10, 17 & 24 Meeting at Park

July

1, 8 & 15 Meeting at Park
21 – 27 Camp Horseshoe
29 No Meeting / Summer Break

By |2023-09-27T07:48:19-04:00September 13, 2023|Tags: , , |

Off To Summer Camp!

We’re off to Camp Horseshoe!

If you want to send a letter here is the address:

Camp Horseshoe Scout Reservation
Camper’s Name / Troop 14
1286 Ridge Rd
Rising Sun, MD 21911

or send an email through Horseshoe’s website. Maybe you can even spot us on the webcam.

Hopefully we will be able to post some pictures of your campers in the Member Section of the site.

By |2023-07-24T05:54:31-04:00July 23, 2023|

Strive for Five Program

The BSA is introducing a new incentive for scouts to bring a friend who isn’t already familiar with scouting – Webelos crossing over don’t count unfortunately. If that friend joins the troop, the scout will receive a limited edition CCCBSA Multi-Tool. If five new friends join the troop in total before the end of the year, the troop receives a credit towards weekend camping.

So bring your friends, tell them about our Open House happening next week and show them a good time at our camp out on May 20th.

By |2023-05-01T12:48:29-04:00May 1, 2023|Tags: , , |

Open House & Camping Trip

West Chester Troop 14 will be hosting an Open House on Monday, 05/08 from 7:30 – 8:45 pm at the United Methodist Church, 129 S High Street in West Chester, PA 19382. We would love for Webelos to see a typical Scout Meeting and meet the troop.

Additionally, we would like to invite Webelos and their parents to join Troop 14 for an outing at Camp Horseshoe, and spend the night or head home after a day off adventure, including a cookout by the campfire. – Please note that a parent will have to accompany the Webelos for the camping outing, which will take place on Saturday, May 20th at Camp Horseshoe.

Troop 14 – Scout Meeting

When: Monday, May 8th at 7:30PM.
Where: United Methodist Church, 129 S High Street in West Chester, PA 19382

Camping Outing

When: Saturday, May 20th 
Where: Camp Horseshoe
RSVP Required & Parents will have to accompany the Webelos

Prospective scouts get the chance to see how meetings and camping trips are conducted.

For more information or to let us know you would like to join the troop on this fun adventure, please contact us at westchestertroop14@gmail.com

By |2023-05-01T12:49:21-04:00April 18, 2023|Tags: , , |

Rock Climbing Waiver

Any scout participating in the Rock Climbing camping trip the weekend of April 20th is required to have his parent or guardian complete the PRG waiver by clicking the button below.

The location to select is PRG Malvern

By |2023-05-01T12:57:00-04:00April 17, 2023|Tags: |

Summer Camp 2023 Information

Believe it or not, but summer camp is right around the corner. Below is information on fees. In order for the troop to reserve our spot, we are asking a deposit of $125 to be turned in by April 10th. This deposit is required regardless if you choose the early bird option or not. The troop must pay in full by April 10th in order to obtain our early bird discount.

Fees

Early Bird: $535.00    |   After April 15th: $615.00
Above prices include a $40.00 troop fee to cover T-shirt, Tuesday night snack, Thursday night pizza, and troop picture.

Adults – $275.00 per adult camper for each 8 scouts. Additional adults $330.00

The committee is confirming if there will be a sibling discount offered this year.

The balance of the scout’s payments are due by July 10th which is also the deadline for physicals to be handed in.

Physicals MUST BE ON THE SCOUT PHYSICAL FORM ONLY and must be filled out COMPLETELY. “SEE ATTACHMENT” is not acceptable for items such as immunizations, they must be filled out on the form. We will also need a copy of the health insurance card (front & back).

By |2023-05-01T12:49:59-04:00March 13, 2023|Tags: , |

Charter Organization Announcement

We shared with you in the fall that the Troop needed to find a new charter organization due to The United Methodist Church’s national decision to no longer sponsor BSA. I’m happy to announce that Troop 14 has partnered with First Class Leadership Development as our new charter organization led by the charter organization representative Norman Long. This partnership will allow the Troop to continue to meet and store our equipment at The United Methodist Church of WC. Thank you to Dennis Runyon for the many calls with Council to make this happen!

By |2023-05-01T12:51:02-04:00March 13, 2023|Tags: |

Spring Fundraiser 2023

Spring Flower Power Fundraiser Troop 14

We’re kicking off our spring fundraiser. The fundraiser is an opportunity for scouts to offset the cost of summer camp and/or monthly camping fees. Scouts are not required to participate.

February 20 – April 9
Orders are sent directly to customers beginning April 1 for a flat rate of $6.99 per order.

Products include seeds, bulbs and berries (flowers, vegetables and herbs).
Products are guaranteed (from US and Holland).
Prices vary from about $6 –$ 30

Scouts can generate sales by sharing the link, writing email, using social media, texting, etc.
Customer orders from website Troop14.fpfundraising.com

  • Customers must identify the scout that they are supporting as they complete the order so that you receive credit. See “Give credit for this order to” instructions below.
  • Scouts are credited 50% of their sales (not including shipping) to be applied to monthly trips or summer camp at Camp Horseshoe.
  • Orders not credited to a specific scout will be credited to the entire troop.

Plan:
Familiarize yourself with the website, products and how customers order. Decide on how you will promote your sale.

Take Action:
Spread the word to family/friends all over the country. You can be as creative as you would like:

  • Use your own social media or ask parents to post to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
  • Make “business cards” to give to teachers or neighbors with instructions.
  • Send emails to family and friends anywhere in the USA.
  • Encourage customers to place orders for their loved ones.

Follow your progress:
Continue to promote every few days or once a week, add urgency to your message to inspire customers to buy right away.

  • Track our website to see your progress.
  • Follow up with Thank You messages, customers may even place another order!

Link to our Troop 14 sale page
http://troop14.fpfundraising.com/.

Example message for social media/email/text

Please consider supporting Boy Scout Troop 14 by purchasing your
spring / summer seeds and plants through our fundraiser!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER!
Thank you for your support!
Your name here,
Boy Scout Troop 14

Flower Sale - Troop 14 - QR Code

FYI: This is what the order screen looks like, note there is a cell to type your name in  “Give Credit for This Sale To”

Flower Sale - Troop 14 - Example Field for Scout Credit

Please feel free to reach out to the Troop 14 Committee Chair or Kristine Gregg if you have any additional questions.

By |2024-02-25T19:30:07-05:00February 20, 2023|Tags: |

Troop 14 Hoodies Are Here

The scouts have helped design a hoodie that is available for purchase by scouts and family members.

The hoodie will be dark maroon in color with the #14 on the left chest and the troop’s logo (without any wording) on the back.

Maroon Hoodies for Troop 14

Sizes available: S – XXL
Price: $30

Orders and payment can be turned in at the next meeting.

Hoping to have hoodies in by January 15th, so please order soon.

By |2024-02-25T19:31:05-05:00December 12, 2022|Tags: |
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