Two Eagle Projects this Weekend.  Please sign up
Please help fellow scouts with their Eagle projects, learn some construction skills and earn service hours.

Christian T.'s project is constructing a wood shed at Sturges Park (Google map link).  Two time slots available; sign up for one or both.  Please bring work gloves, drills and a hammer. Lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided.  Click here to signup.

Date: Saturday, September 18th
Time Slots: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - Noon (provided)
Place: Sturges Park
Scouts Required: 12

Scout James D.'s Eagle Project is constructing a pergola behind Founders Hall (Google map link).  James could use your help with enlarging existing holes, moving construction materials from the parking lot and from inside Founders Hall, mixing concrete, installing posts in holes and constructing the pergolas.  Pizza will be served for lunch.  Please bring work gloves.  To sign up, click here.

Dates: Saturday, September 18th and Sunday, September 19th
Time Slots: 9:00 a.m. - Noon and Noon - 3:00 p.m. (both days)
Place: Behind Founders Hall

Troop 76 Registration - Mandatory
Every scout MUST complete the annual troop registration at the beginning of the scout year.  Easy to complete on line as soon as possible.

Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, September 14, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Carriage House at Jesse Lee
Agenda: 
   - Theme for the month - Fishing Merit Badge
   - Advancement for all scouts
   - Please return any troop equipment.  We'll open the QM for returns.

Tuesday, September 21st, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
In person Troop Meeting, Carriage House at Jesse Lee
Agenda:
   - Fishing trip planning and rank advancements

Tuesday, September 28th, 7:00 p.m - 8:45 p.m.
Combined PLC and Troop Meeting, Carriage House at Jesse Lee
- PLC from 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
- Troop Meeting from 7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
Agenda:
     -Troop elections for Fall/Winter term

Tuesday, October 5th, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Regular Troop Meeting - Carriage House at Jesse Lee
Agenda to be announced

Tuesday, October 12th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fall Court of Honor, Carriage House at Jesse Lee

Wear a mask at all in-person indoor meetings to comply with Ridgefield's mask mandates.

Update: Campout at Sikorsky
This popular event was in-person and restricted to First Class and above.  Camp Sikorsky has been changed to a virtual event scheduled for Saturday, September 18th, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and is now open to Second Class and above Scouts.

Please sign up here.  You will need to create an account with Connecticut Yankee Council if you don't already have one.  The cost is $25.00.

Covid-19 and the Troop
In addition to state guidelines, the Town of Ridgefield requires masks indoors in public places.  Troop leadership developed a set of guidelines for us to follow which allow our scouts and parents to stay safe during our camping and service events.  Please review the troop guidelines by clicking on the link near the top of the left column.

The Troop wants everyone to understand that participation in these in-person activities is completely voluntary and scouts are not required to attend any in-person events.  This is a personal family decision which Troop 76 respects.  We will continue offering virtual gatherings for those scouts who are more comfortable with limited social interaction.

We are hoping these options offer our scouts ways to remain engaged with one another.  Troop 76 leadership is incredibly proud of the work our troop has done during these last three months, we have still been able to come together and offer a scouting program that encourages personal growth and advancement.  BSA and Troop 76 are dedicated to giving Scouts a strong and meaningful program during a pandemic. 

Sign up for Community Service projects on the activities page

Financial Assistance
If a scout family is in need of financial assistance at any time, please contact Troop Committee Chair Yvette Thompson.  All financial assistance requests are kept strictly confidential.

 

 
Merit Badge Counselors Needed
Our troop needs parents to become Merit Badge Counselors to help scouts earn merit badges.  Most needed is Environmental Science but please go to the merit badge page and please let us know if you're interested in another badge.  There are many many other badges as well.  If you have any interest in becoming a Merit Badge Counselor, please reach out to Ms. Chris Sullivan.