Scouts BSA Troop 499 & Troop 1499

05/11/2022

For when the Troop is camping this weekend!

Moon lovers will delight in this weekend’s full lunar eclipse! The full flower moon rises in the night sky on Saturday, May 14. According to NASA, the moon begins going into a full lunar eclipse on Sunday, May 15 at 10:32p ET. An hour later, it enters total lunar eclipse and is a ghostly copper color. Totality lasts for an hour and a half. Learn more about this eclipse at https://go.nasa.gov/3KKRsYb
To celebrate, Brown County, Charlestown, Prophetstown and Spring Mill are hosting Full Moon night hikes, May 14. Indiana Dunes and Mounds state parks are having lunar eclipse viewing parties, May 15. Get more event information so you can join the fun at calendar.dnr.IN.gov.
While visiting these DNR properties, check-in using your Indiana State Nature Passport to win prizes. Register for your free passport and learn how it works at visitindiana.com/explore.
Photo: 2007 stacked full lunar eclipse.

02/22/2021

⚜️ Happy Founder's Day, everyone! ⚜️

⚜️ Happy Founder's Day! ⚜️ As Lord Robert Baden-Powell was born on February 22, 1857, we celebrate Founder's Day each February 22nd in honor of his birthday and in recognition of his founding of the Scouting movement worldwide.

Check out this cool 1970 air mail postage stamp from the city of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates, featuring BP's likeness and birthdate! Did you know the Scouting movement he began in 1907 on Brownsea Island, Dorset, England, now has programs in 171 countries and 38 territories around the world today? (There are also another 14 countries where Scouting exists but there is not yet a National Scout Organization.)

There are only 5 countries in the world where Scouting is not known to exist: Andorra, People's Republic of China, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Lao People's Democratic Republic.

01/27/2021

Troop 499 & Troop 1499 Families & Leaders: know of a Scouting leader you would like to see recognized for their efforts? Here's your chance!

Final Call for Pathfinder District Awards Nominations! Submit a Scouting leader or Scouter you know for recognition of their efforts in supporting our Scouts. All nominations due by January 31st; check out our latest email newsletter for more information! - https://mailchi.mp/460628612102/final-call-for-pathfinder-district-awards-nominations

12/15/2020

Be sure to check out the 2020 Governor's Luncheon for Scouting, a virtual-only event streaming LIVE today at Noon!

Join the Virtual Governor's Luncheon for Scouting, starting in ONE HOUR! Check your e-mail, or visit this link for where you can watch LIVE online. - https://mailchi.mp/ff65f843fcc0/join-the-virtual-governors-luncheon-in-one-hour-8338626

11/01/2020

Check out the latest edition of the Pathfinder District eNewsletter for November 1, 2020 ... lots of great information for every Unit, leader and Scouting family in our District and beyond! - https://mailchi.mp/96864b4ae2c1/pathfinder-district-enewsletter-november-1-2020

07/06/2020

An awesome program for Scouts ages 13.5 and up!

The Congressional Award is the highest recognition Congress bestows on young people. Many Scouts will find they can earn it by being active Scouts.

05/14/2020

Be sure to turn in for more info!

Scouts are you interested in attending the 2021 National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia? This life-changing event is coming up in just over a year from July 21st to July 30th, 2021. Planning is well underway, and one of our Contingent Troops is already filled!

Join us on Thursday, May 28th, 2020 at 7:30pm for an online rally where you can meet the Steering Committee, Contingent Troop leadership, and hear an overview of the experience that awaits you. For more information, or to register for the rally: https://scoutingevent.com/160-nationaljamobree2021May28

We have 75 online spaces available for the rally, so please plan to share one login if a parent and Scout want to listen and watch together. We look forward to seeing you on May 28th at 7:30pm as we prepare to “Face the Challenge” at the 2021 National Jamboree!”

Ready to sign up today? Youth registration is available now at: https://scoutingevent.com/160-2021NationalJamboree

04/30/2020

For those Scouts looking for more merit badge opportunities while , the next set of online merit badges through Crossroads of America Council are up. But register ASAP, as spaces will go FAST!

‼️‼️ The next set of Merit Badge are up for registration! Remember class sizes are limited, so signup today. This week’s merit badges include:

Communication - Friday, May 8th 11am to 1pm AND Monday, May 11th 11am to 1pm [This is one session]
Public Health - Saturday, May 9th 12pm to 2pm)
American Business - Tuesday, May 12th 6pm to 8pm
Music - Wednesday, May 13th 3pm to 5pm
Aviation - Friday, May 15th 2pm to 4pm

All classes are conducted by registered Merit Badge Counselors. Most merit badges will have requirements to complete after the initial online class and the Merit Badge Counselor will work with each Scout to follow up and sign off on requirements.

Check www.scoutingevent.com/160-BelzerOnline for more information.

04/29/2020