Troop Families,

Great Hike yesterday for the Machu Picchu crew. Reminder, any scout who wants to earn hiking MB are welcome to join any of the hikes!

The Crossovers have spoken and now have names:
T133: Eagles
T1033: Sea Turtles

Reminder, tonight is the last meeting before Ransburg.

Tonight:
6:30pm PLC and 7pm Court of Honor (note early start time)
Please bring tents from the previous campout if you've dried them at home.

Note, many upcoming events in May:

- 500 Parade Chair Setup Saturday 5/24 (WE CURRENTLY HAVE TWO SCOUTS AND ONE ADULT SIGNED UP, we typically have ~10 scouts and 3-4 adults)
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11265

- Memorial Day Flags, Monday 5/26 (WE CURRENTLY HAVE THREE SCOUTS AND ONE ADULTS SIGNED UP, we need 1-3 more scouts and 1-3 more adults)
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11264

- Also, TURN IN HEALTH FORMS TO JEANNINE VICTERY TONIGHT!
We need complete health forms in for Ransburg.
Health forms should be turned in today, 5/19/25.
Missing a plan for a form from:
 - Brim, Demaree, Gordner, Jessup, Long, Terrill, Waldman.
 - Please text Jeannine with a plan/timing for your forms.  
Include a copy of health insurance card and vaccine records.
Full Health Form here

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Recharter/Renewal Process

- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system.
- However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Kennedy, Lutes, Clash, Sam W, Jackson), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office. 

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH
Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up
Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony

Sunday 6/1/25 - Saturday 6/7/25: Ransburg!
Saturday 6/14/25: Hike #2 - TBD
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Troop Families,

Thanks to all who helped with Elliot's Eagle Project! The new Holt House Fire ring and circle of benches look GREAT!

Tonight:
6:30pm PLC and 7pm Advancement Night Meeting (note early start time)
Please bring tents from the previous campout if you've dried them at home.

Note, many upcoming events in May:

- Troop Hike (Machu Picchu training and Hiking MB #1) Saturday 5/17
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11317

- 500 Parade Chair Setup Saturday 5/24
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11265

- Memorial Day Flags, Monday 5/26
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11264

- Also, TURN IN HEALTH FORMS TO JEANNINE VICTERY!
We need complete health forms in for Ransburg.
Have them ready by 5/12/25. Absolutely no later than 5/19/25.
We need at least one week to copy all of them as the forms we turn into Ransburg are not returned to us.
Include a copy of health insurance card and vaccine records.
Full Health Form here

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Crossover Families
Please have your scouts look over the Patrol Patches to come to the next meeting 5/12 with ideas for their patrol name. 
- T133 Crossover Patrol: Crosby, Roark, Miles, Reid, Nate, Everett, Elijah
- T1033 New Patrol: Trudy, Evie, Lili, Savi
https://tradingpost.classb.com/see-all-boy-scout-patrol-patches/

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Recharter/Renewal Process

- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system.
- However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Kennedy, Lutes, Sam W, Jackson), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office. 

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night
Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal
Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH
Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up
Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony

Sunday 6/1/25 - Saturday 6/7/25: Ransburg!
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Please take a moment to signup for Elliot's Eagle Project this weekend. 

https://troop133indy.com/node/11309

Troop Families,

Although rain prevented scouts from Plan A horseback riding this weekend, they had a great pivot to Plan B and got a train ride in and tour of historic Connorsville IN.

Tonight:
PLC and Parent Meeting canceled due to competing events at Eastwood and North Central

Note, many upcoming events in May:
- Elliot Service Project: Saturday 5/10
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11309

- Troop Hike (Machu Picchu training and Hiking MB #1) Saturday 5/17
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11317

- 500 Parade Chair Setup Saturday 5/24
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11265

- Memorial Day Flags, Monday 5/26
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11264

- Also, TURN IN HEALTH FORMS TO JEANNINE VICTERY!
We need complete health forms in for Ransburg.
Have them ready by 5/12/25. Absolutely no later than 5/19/25.
We need at least one week to copy all of them as the forms we turn into Ransburg are not returned to us.
Include a copy of health insurance card and vaccine records.
Full Health Form here

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Crossover Families
Please have your scouts look over the Patrol Patches to come to the next meeting 5/12 with ideas for their patrol name. 
- T133 Crossover Patrol: Crosby, Roark, Miles, Reid, Nate, Everett, Elijah
- T1033 New Patrol: Trudy, Evie, Lili, Savi
https://tradingpost.classb.com/see-all-boy-scout-patrol-patches/

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Recharter/Renewal Process

- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system.
- However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Kennedy, Lutes, Sam W, Jackson), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office. 

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Monday 5/5/25: No Meeting Canceled
Friday 5/9/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/10/25: 9am-3pm - Elliot W Eagle Project
Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night
Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal
Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH
Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up
Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony

Sunday 6/1/25 - Saturday 6/7/25: Ransburg!
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Troop Families,

Thanks to all who helped Lucas complete his Eagle project yesterday!

Tonight:
6:30-7:30pm PLC, 7:30-8:30 Troop meeting, Planning for upcoming campout and Troop elections!

May outing (horseback riding at Whitewater State Park) RSVPs open now. Please RSVP TODAY!!! so scouts can plan meals:
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11260

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Recharter/Renewal Process

- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system.
- However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office. 

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Upcoming MB opportunities

The council is also offering a few MB opportunities through the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center:
www.cacin.us/langemeritbadges

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Monday 4/28/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting

Friday-Sunday 5/2/25 - 5/4/25: Troop Outing, Whitewater Memorial State Park - Horse Back Riding
Monday 5/5/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting
Friday 5/9/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/10/25: 9am-3pm - Elliot W Eagle Project
Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night
Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal
Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH
Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up
Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
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Troop Families,

Amazing campout this past weekend at the Dunes! We stayed in a bunk house and missed all the rain. And had a great time!

Tonight:
6:30-7:30pm PLC, 7:30-8:30 Troop meeting, First Aid Scenarios (not a parent meeting)

Note, Lucas' Eagle Project has been rescheduled to Sunday 4/27/25 at Carmel Middle School (300 S Guilford Rd,Carmel IN 46032), 10am-4pm
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11308

May outing (horseback riding at Whitewater State Park) RSVPs open now. Please RSVP this week (today if possible) so scouts can plan next Monday:
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11260

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Recharter/Renewal Process

- Thanks to all for RSVPing for Recharter/Renewal! We got most of the scouts and adults through the system.
- However, there are several adults who do not yet appear on the Troop Roster via my.scouting. Most likely the issue is due to expiration of YPT (must be taken every two years). If you are on that list (Fackler, Hammes, Jessup, Kennedy, Lutes), please login to my.scouting and complete YPT to see if that will automatically renew you back into the Troop. If you take those steps, and it doesn't resolve the roster, let us know and we will follow up with the council office. 

-----------------------------------------------------------------

Upcoming MB opportunities

The council is also offering a few MB opportunities through the Skip and Alex Lange Innovation Center:
www.cacin.us/langemeritbadges

-----------------------------------------------------------------

National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Monday 4/21/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting (not a parent meeting)
Friday 4/25/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 4/26/25: Lucas B Eagle Project
Monday 4/28/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting

Friday-Sunday 5/2/25 - 5/4/25: Troop Outing, Whitewater Memorial State Park - Horse Back Riding
Monday 5/5/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting
Friday 5/9/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/10/25: 9am-3pm - Elliot W Eagle Project
Monday 5/12/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Advancement Night
Friday 5/16/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday-Sunday 5/16/25 - 5/18/25: OA Spring Ordeal
Monday 5/19/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm COH
Friday 5/23/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 5/24/25: 7am-3pm 500 Parade Chair Set-Up
Monday 5/26/25: 10am-2pm Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
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