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Boy Scout Oath

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country; To obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.

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Welcome to Troop 819

Troop 819 is a Boy Scout Troop located in Chester, Virginia. Our Troop is over 90 years old. We are the oldest Troop in the Arrohattoc District and one of the oldest Troops in the Heart of Virginia Council. We meet on Monday nights at "the cabin by the tracks" in Chester.

A Scout is

 

Trustworty Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent

 

 

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Committee Meeting, February 18

The troop will have its monthly committee meeting on Tuesday, February 11 at 7pm Pietro's, 2601 Osborne Rd, Chester, VA 23831. We welcome input from all parents of scouts. All parents and leaders are invited to attend.

Lock In and Scout Sunday, February 22-23

We will have a Lock In starting Saturday, February 22 at 1pm. We will be going to the Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights for an activity, departing the cabin at 145pm. The following morning, Sunday, February 23, we will be attending church services at St. John's Episcopal Church.

Summer Camp 2025

We will be attending summer camp at Camp Grimes in Nebo, NC this summer the week of July 6 thru July 12, 2025. Please remember to participate in the fundraisers to help defray your summer camp fees. Fees for summer camp this year is $500. More details forthcoming.

Reminder that we will need everyone attending to have an updated BSA Medical completed before we go to camp; Parts A, B1, B2 & C are required. Parts A, B1, and B2 can be completed by a parent; Part C needs to be completed by a doctor. Here is a link to the form, which is a downloadable, and fillable PDF: 680-001_ABC.pdf (scouting.org)

2025 Troop Dues

Troop dues for 2025 will be $200; $150 camping fees and $50 general dues (merit badges, ranks, patches). The troop would like half ($100) paid by January 31, 2025, and the other half by May 31, 2025. Also, we will accept payment plans. Please speak to an adult leader for more information.

Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review

Please don't forget if you are ready to advance to sign up for a Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review. The sheets are posted in the cabin on the bulletin board.

Troop Facebook Page

The Troop does have a Facebook page. Send us a request on Facebook at "Troop 819" to be added as pictures and other little tidbits get posted there. The page is closed to the following: troop members, family members, and Eagle Scouts from the troop.

Weekly Troop Meeting
(Feb 17 2025 7:00PM)

Committee Meeting
(Feb 18 2025 7:00PM)

Lock In
(Feb 22 2025 1:00PM)

Scout Sunday
(Feb 23 2025 10:00AM)

Weekly Troop Meeting
(Feb 24 2025 7:00PM)

Weekly Troop Meeting
(Mar 3 2025 7:00PM)

 

Check out Cub Scout Pack 2819 at the link below
Pack 2819

 

91 Years Strong!!!!

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