The first meeting for Scouts interested in the American Labor Merit Badge will be after the weekly meeting on Monday, December 1. The requirements for this badge will include a trip downtown to meet AFLCIO President Liz Shuler on Monday, January 5, at 4PM.

Orders for wreaths are closed. This upcoming Monday's regular meeting will be dedicated to wreath assembly. Scouts who sold wreaths will be able to take their orders home with them after the meeting.

GT8 is attending Camp Sinoquipe again for Summer Camp in 2026. We are attending Week 3 of camp, which is from June 28-July 4. Please register now if you can attend. Full details are available in the calendar entry. The initial payment of $200 is due on March 1 and the final payment of $300 is due on April 1. Families can also begin completing the BSA Health Forms, Parts A-C, particularly if scouts are having annual checkups done. The health forms are not due until May 1, but the required physical is good for 12 months, so anything done between now and then will suffice if the BSA form is completed by the doctor.

GT8 is building out its crew for the Cavalcade Trek at Philmont Scout Reservation in July 2027. If you have already talked to ASM Tucker about attending, please make your first deposit of $150 to reserve a space in the crew by December 1. To avoid fees, we are asking scouts to pay by check made out to Girls Troop 8, if at all possible. The next payment will not be necessary until next fall.

You may have received an email reminder from Scouting America about your annual membership renewal. Please renew before the expiration date of 12/31/25.

On December 13-14, GT8 will be camping at the Marsden Tract campground along the C&O Canal within Billy Boat Trail Loop B.