BSA Troop 129, Alexandria VA

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Swim Tests at Chinquapin 5/13 and 5/20

Posted by hwhite on May 8 2025 - 11:50pm

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In place of our regular meeting Scouts should come to Chinquapin Rec Center by 7:30 PM ready to swim. We will do BSA swim tests, which are required annually. And for Scouts who need it, we will work on 2nd and 1st Class swimming and water rescue requirements.

ALL PEOPLE, SCOUT OR ADULT, WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN ANY SWIMMING OR WATER CRAFT ACTIVITIES, LIKE RAFTING, MUST HAVE A CURRENT BSA SWIM TEST. This includes summer camp and our September trip to Assateague if you want to go in the water.

Do NOT go to Westminster on May 13, there is no activity there

Troop Committee Vacancies and new ASM's

Posted by tedrafton on May 6 2025 - 10:15pm

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Parents--Please see a description of positions in the attachment below. For every open position, it would be great to have a Chair/Leader as well as 1-2 volunteers to support and back-up the position. Please reach out via email troy.drafton@gmail.com and let me know the position (Chair/Leader or Support/Team Member) for which your are interested.

May 4 - Tree Planting at John Adams ES - Conservation Service Hours

Posted by rberlett on May 3 2025 - 12:55am

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ON May 4 from 1-3PM The Alexandria Beautification Commission would like Troop 129 to help out with planting trees.

The planting is part of the City/ABC "tree equity" project in which trees are planted in all neighborhoods, as some have been shortchanged in the past.

This group of trees - 10 in all - would be planted at John Adams Elementary School over off Beauregard Street. Turn onto Rayburn Ave. and then right into the school driveway, and the work is right in front.

Jack Major's Eagle Scout Project

Posted by rberlett on May 3 2025 - 12:53am

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My project will be May 10th at Ivy Hill cemetery. We will be working on planting
hydrangea bushes and Boxwood trees, replacing a bench, and replacing the siding of the
information sign and repainting it. The project will be at the front side of the cemetery near King
street. Sign in will be at the information center at the front of the cemetery. The project will go
from 9 am to 2pm. I would appreciate it if you would come to my project!

High Adventure at Sea Base 2026 is open for registration.

Posted by rberlett on May 3 2025 - 12:53am

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A survey is available at the following link to gauge interest, and to maximize options,

https://forms.gle/dVg1mx1d59HqactMA

Service Projects - George Mason ES, Charles Barrett ES and John Adams ES

Posted by hwhite on Apr 25 2025 - 10:42pm

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On April 27 at 4pm, meet behind George Mason with Mrs Hickey-Davis (Gio's mom) to clean up the area around the school. No sign up necessary, but be sure to check in for service hours.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY at Charles Barrett Elementary

May 3, from 12-3pm

The Charles Barrett Elementary PTA is hosting a spring carnival on Saturday, May 3, from 12-3pm, and they need volunteers to help run & supervise the various games (very simple games, such as bean bag toss, sack race, football toss, etc.). This is a very fun community event and a great way to complete volunteer time. Please consider signing up, even if you can only attend for part of the time - the PTA will greatly appreciate any and all help you're able to provide based on your schedule. FREE PIZZA for all volunteers! If interested, please reach out to Rachel Colangelo at (202) 297-2965 or rachel.y.colangelo@gmail.com. If you are a Scout reaching out directly, please be sure to include a parent or guardian on your email / text. Thank you!

The Alexandria Beautification Commission would like Troop 129 to help out with planting trees on May 4. The planting is part of the City/ABC "tree equity" project in which trees are planted in all neighborhoods, as some have been shortchanged in the past. This group of trees - 10 in all - would be planted at John Adams Elementary School over off Beauregard Street. Turn onto Rayburn Ave. and then right into the school driveway, and the work is right in front.