We will be staying onboard the USS Wisconsin, an Iowa-class battleship built for the United States Navy in the 1940s, on Saturday, May 23rd. The USS Wisconsin is berthed at Nauticus on the Norfolk waterfront. On Friday, May 22nd, we will be staying overnight in the barracks at Camp Pendleton - State Military Resevation, a training facility for the Virginia National Guard. With this being an active military base, all adults are required to have a Real ID drivers license or a current US passport.

On Tuesday, May 5th, we will have our regular monthly Troop Committee Meeting. We would like to encourage at least one parent for each of our Scouts to attend. There has been a proposal for our Scouts to use a dedicated group communication platform other than just email. We need to know how our Troop parents feel about this and if implemented, what the guidelines should be!

The Troop has a Facebook group that we cross post some of the Troop information. If you would like to be a part of the group, go to:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/117641468296503

This is a private group and you will need to answer a few questions to become a member.

We would like to have one of our Scouts design this year's T-Shirt that we normally debut  for summer camp. The only design criteria that we have is that it must be centered around America's 250th Anniversary theme.  Designs do not have to be camera ready - we can do the final artwork. Mr. Rost would be glad to help any Scout develop their idea into a final design. Designs need to be turned into Mr. Rost by May 5th. 

The Scouts in the Troop have decided to support this charity in collecting shoes. (details below) 

Please bring shoes to this coming Tuesday's meeting and we will send them to the Carlson's. If you would rather, you can take them to the address below by May 10 (Sunday). There is a box on the front porch. Shoes can be in any condition. Any size or style of shoe is welcomed.

Marty’s Grill, in Rutland Commons Shopping Center, hosts Spirit Nights to support local non-profit groups as their way of giving back to the community!

On Monday, April 27, 2026, Marty’s Grill in Rutland Commons Shopping Center, will donate a portion of the day’s food sales to Troop 521. This covers Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, Dine-In or Carry-Out, from 7 AM to 10 PM.

It would be great if we could fill Marty’s with Scout families to increase their sales that day! It wouldn’t hurt to wear a Scout t-shirt or mention Scouts to let them know that we appreciate their support. Invite all your friends and neighbors, as well!