For those who love the outdoors and would enjoy experiencing the sport of fly fishing first hand don't pass up this opportunity to participate in a one day introduction to fly fishing and merit badge class.  This program will be held near Whitetail Ski resort (about 1 1/2 hrs from Purcellville) at Dusty Wissmith's Fly Fishing School on Sunday June 3rd.  The cost for this program is $50 per scout.  Dusty runs one of the premier Fly Fishing Schools on the East Coast and as an Eagle Scout himself was more than excited to offer a discounted rate for a day long introductory program for our Troop.  Limited to the first 12 scouts who sign up and make payment.  Payments will be collected at next Thursday's troop meeting, May 9th.  Checks should be made out to Troop 961.

Good Evening Troop!

Compiled by Nathan Weslow

Campout Cookbook  is posted in the Files Section of the Troop Website and is a compilation of various recipes, tools, and techniques to allow the Scouts of Troop 961 to safely and efficiently prepare campout meals for 10 or 100.  The focus of these recipes is on Ease of Preparation, Tolerable Cost, Good Taste, Healthy Nutrition, and Ease of Dining and Cleanup.      Check it out!!

Don't miss the Spring Court of Honor this Thursday March 22nd at 7pm at the Old Stone School.  Join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the many scouts who have earned a rank advancement as well as those that have earned a variety of merit badges, including the newest merit badge Robotics.  Troop 961 will also be welcoming well over a dozen new Troop members, Webelos who have just crossed over and some older scouts who are joining the Troop.  And don't forget to sign up to bring some food (see link below).  Refreshments will be provided.

Pack 961 has requested Scout and Scouter help with their Crossover and Arrow of Light Ceremony this coming weekend 3/10.  Please see our calendar and sign up with your availability.