Welcome to the official website of Troop 133 (Indianapolis, IN) in the Fall Creek District of Crossroads of America Council of BSA.
TROOP 133 - THE ACTION TROOP!
CELEBRATING OVER 75 YEARS OF SCOUTING (Founded 1940)
2013 Northeast District Troop of the Year
2014 Troop Golden Spike Award for Northeast District
2016 Northeast District Troop of the Year
2021 Fall Creek District Troop of the Year
"Scouting's greatest strength is the bringing together of children of infinite promise with adults of good character" Lord Robert Baden Powell - Founder of Boy Scouts
Game night keeps growing. We had seven scouts last week and they had a great time playing board games and old school NES. Consider coming out to the next one. Please RSVP if you plan to attend to make sure we have enough scouts and at least two adults
- Tonight PLC at 6:30pm and Troop Meeting/Elections at 7:30pm.
- Opportunity for Scout families in the Troops and/or Packs to earn $150 for their scout account by completing a monthly cleaning at the Holt House. All cleaning supplies will be supplied. It typically takes 3 hours for two adults and one youth. Next available slots are for February 2025 through June 2025: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4AAAAA29A0F94-50655061-holt
- It's time to wrap up the 2024 popcorn sale: Please finalize all wagon and online salesin the Trail's End app by 11/25, at which time we'll calculate Scout commissions and claim rewards (Amazon gift cards, amounts based on points earned) for eligible Scouts. - We have surpassed our goal and have raised $13,300. Great job!! - There's a little more inventory available: 8 popping corn, 1 microwave butter, and a bag or two of Kettle, S'mores, Salted Caramel, and Chocolatey Pretzels. Let Sarah Layden or Tom Murphy know if you need an item. calmoots@yahoo.com
- Due to our bulk orders, we have a few wreaths left! If you have any friends/neighbors that would like one, check out our Square site:https://holthouseinc.square.site/ - 28" and 22" mixed evergreen wreaths, centerpieces, reindeer, and a limited number of garlands and door swags left.
- Wreaths will be available for pick up at Jennifer Dunn's house: - - - 7278 N Hawthorne Ln - - - Monday 11/25/24 and Tuesday 11/26/24 between 6-8pm.
The Troop is offering some MBs this fall during PLC:
- Citizenship in Society, two sessions (11/4/24 and 11/18/24) https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11209 It is recommended that scouts wait until they are in high school before taking Cit Society.
The council is also offering a few MB opportunities through the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center: www.cacin.us/langemeritbadges
Thanks to all who turned out for Martin's Eagle Project! Nearly 40 people logged a total of nearly 200 hours. Amazing impact for our community.
- Note, we are introducing Friday Troop Game Night! Friday evenings 6:30-9:30pm that don't overlap with camping weekends. Tabletop games such as card games, board games, and vintage video games. Chess and Game Design MB offered! Please RSVP if you plan to attend to make sure we have enough scouts and at least two adults
- Tonight PLC at 6:30pm and Troop Meeting at 7:30pm.
- We met our sales goal with > $12,500 sold! And still have some inventory out. - Scouts have until Nov 25 to sell remaining inventory (wagon sales) and do any other online sales. - Please return any unsold product and complete all transactions in the Trail's End app, so we can calculate commissions for scout accounts. - Great Job! Sarah Layden: calmoots@yahoo.com
- Wreath sales have closed. We also beat our goal with $6,240 in sales! - Wreaths will be available for pick up at Jennifer Dunn's house: - - - 7278 N Hawthorne Ln - - - Monday 11/25/24 and Tuesday 11/26/24 between 6-8pm.
- Citizenship in Society, two sessions (11/4/24 and 11/18/24) https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11209 It is recommended that scouts wait until they are in high school before taking Cit Society.
The council is also offering a few MB opportunities through the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center: www.cacin.us/langemeritbadges
UPCOMING CALENDAR Monday 11/11/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting (Family Life MB) Friday 11/15/24: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night Monday 11/18/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting and Elections (Citizenship in Society MB part 2) Friday 11/22/24: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
- We currently have $12,498 in sales, towards our $12,500 goal! - Scouts have until Nov 25 to sell remaining inventory (wagon sales) and do any other online sales. - Please return any unsold product and complete all transactions in the Trail's End app, so we can calculate commissions for scout accounts. - Great Job! Sarah Layden: calmoots@yahoo.com
- Wreath sales have closed. - Wreaths can be picked up at Jennifer Dunn's house: - - - 7278 N Hawthorne Ln - - - Monday 11/25/24 and Tuesday 11/26/24 between 6-8pm.
- Citizenship in Society (likely 11/4/24 and 11/18/24) https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11209 It is recommended that scouts wait until they are in high school before taking Cit Society.
The council is also offering a few MB opportunities through the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center: www.cacin.us/langemeritbadges
Monday 10/28/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting (Citizenship in Community MB) Tuesday 10/29/24: 4:45-6:45 pm, Trunk or Treat service at Hilltop learning
Monday 11/4/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting (Citizenship in Society MB part 1) Saturday 11/9/24: 9am-5pm, Martin's Eagle Project, Jordan YMCA Monday 11/11/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting (Family Life MB) Monday 11/18/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting and Elections (Citizenship in Society MB part 1)
- NOV backpacking this weekend. Drive to Clifty Falls Friday Night. Then drive to Deam Lake State Recreation Area for Saturday-Sunday backpacking. RSVP by 12pm today so scouts can plan meals and gear: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11203
- Tonight PLC at 6:30pm and Troop Meeting at 7:30pm. This will be a backpacking meal preparation meeting. - Also, a Citizenship in Community MB session will be offered during PLC time for scouts who are interested.
- Tuesday 10/29/24, Graham is asking for scouts to assist with a Trunk or Treat event at Hilltop Learning Center (near NCHS). Scouts will be granted service hours. RSVP here: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11211
- We currently have $12,498 in sales, towards our $12,500 goal! Insane! - Scouts have until Nov 25 to sell remaining inventory (wagon sales) and do any other online sales. - Please return any unsold product and complete all transactions in the Trail's End app, so we can calculate commissions for scout accounts. - Great Job! Sarah Layden: calmoots@yahoo.com
- FINAL WEEK for Wreath sales! - Sale will run 10/1/24 - 11/3/24. - Wreaths will be delivered to Jennifer Dunn's house the Monday/Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Scouts will be able to pick them up there and deliver before Thanksgiving. - Wreath info on the Troop Website https://www.troop133indy.com/node/8669
Contact our Wreath Wrangler, Jennifer Dunn (jeadunn@gmail.com) for more info
- Citizenship in Society (likely 11/4/24 and 11/18/24) https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11209 It is recommended that scouts wait until they are in high school before taking Cit Society.
The council is also offering a few MB opportunities through the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center: www.cacin.us/langemeritbadges
University of Scouting 10/26/24 from 8am-4pm at Belzer Middle School (also a great opportunity for Adult training!): cacin.us/UofScouting
Monday 10/28/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting (Citizenship in Community MB) Tuesday 10/29/24: 4:45-6:45 pm, Trunk or Treat service at Hilltop learning
Friday - Sunday 11/1/24 - 11/3/24: Troop Campout, Backpacking Monday 11/4/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting (Citizenship in Society MB part 1) Saturday 11/9/24: 9am-5pm, Martin's Eagle Project, Jordan YMCA Monday 11/11/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting (Family Life MB) Monday 11/18/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting and Elections (Citizenship in Society MB part 1)
- The Troops had an AMAZING time and did an OUTSTANDING job hosting the Eastern Division Fall Creek Camporee! They planned and executed eight exciting stations, oversaw a campfire program, awards ceremony, so many things. Adults had a blast too.
- Given a short turn around between Camporee and our November backpacking trip, we will have a Troop meeting this week, rather than a parent meeting.
- Tonight PLC at 6:30pm and Troop Meeting at 7:30pm. This will be a backpacking preparation meeting. - NOV backpacking trip date is 11/1/24 - 11/3/24. Drive to Clifty Falls Friday Night. Then drive to Deam Lake State Recreation Area for Saturday-Sunday backpacking. Please RSVP today so scouts can begin planning: https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11203
- Thanks to all for another successful weekend at our final store fronts. We have currently over $11,660 in sales, towards our $12,500 goal. - We are wrapping up sales, so if you need invnetory, let our Kernel know by this Friday 10/25/24. Sarah Layden: calmoots@yahoo.com
Special thanks to our Popcorn Kernels Sarah Layden and Tom Murphy for all of their hard work and support!!!
- Wreath sales are underway! - Sale will run 10/1/24 - 11/3/24. - Wreaths will be delivered to Jennifer Dunn's house the Monday/Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Scouts will be able to pick them up there and deliver before Thanksgiving. - Wreath info on the Troop Website https://www.troop133indy.com/node/8669
Contact our Wreath Wrangler, Jennifer Dunn (jeadunn@gmail.com) for more info
Crossroads of America Council: Leadership Transition
- There have been some organizational staffing changes in the CAC this month including the resignation of the CAC Scout Executive/President Joe Wiltrout. - About 15 positions were eliminated. - The decisions were driven to lower operating costs and to focus on scouting families and youth and help reduce costs. - The Volunteer run Board of Directors made the staffing decision and have put together a slide deck here, and recorded a zoom meeting here if you are interested. - Short version is: - - - Revenue is about $8 million/year and expenses were about $9.5 million/year for 2023 and 2024. Part of that was due to a $760,000 loss at the October 2023 Airshow. - - - CAC Employee compensation accounts for $6 million/year. - What is changing: elimination of the District Executive position. Current search for new Scouting Executive to lead CAC. - What isn't changing: - - - Units will still receive support, but now from Unit Serving Executives (who have additional roles) - - - Front office staff for registration will remain the same - - - Scout shop staffing remains the same - - - Camp Rangers at Belzer, Ransburg, Kikthawenund remain the same - So hopefully, minimal negative impact to our scout families and potentially lower costs. - Reach out if you'd like more info.
Monday 10/21/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting Saturday 10/26/24: 8am-4pm, University of Scouting, Adult leader training and MB University for scouts Monday 10/28/24: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
- Tonight PLC at 6:30pm and Troop Meeting at 7:30pm. This will be our final meeting prior to the camporee. Scouts will be planning the program and adults will be planning the menu.
- Registration for October Fall Camporee will close today at 5pm before the meeting. Note, we will all be staying in cabins and adults will be cooking so that the youth can focus on delivering an amazing program. https://www.troop133indy.com/node/10893 - Final note, the NOV backpacking trip date is 11/1/24 - 11/3/24. Location TBD (near Deam Lake or Deam Wilderness). RSVP will open up next week.
- Thanks to all for another successful weekend at our final store fronts. We have currently over $11,000 in sales, $1,383 away from our goal. We do have some remaining inventory of a few items that the Popcorn Kernel team will share with the group soon if scouts would like to help reach our final goal. Most likely: s'mores, salted carmel and popping corn left in inventory.
Special thanks to our Popcorn Kernels Sarah Layden and Tom Murphy for all of their hard work and support!!!
- Wreath sales have begun! - Sale will run 10/1/24 - 11/3/24. - Wreaths will be delivered to Jennifer Dunn's house the Monday/Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Scouts will be able to pick them up there and deliver before Thanksgiving. - Wreath info on the Troop Website https://www.troop133indy.com/node/8669
Contact our Wreath Wrangler, Jennifer Dunn (jeadunn@gmail.com) for more info
