Upcoming events
Scout Night at Charlotte FC
OPTIONAL EVENT FOR MECKLENBURG COUNTY SCOUTS
The troop will not sign up as a group. Please sign up individually here.
Event Highlights:
Date: May 17th at 7:30pm
Match: Charlotte FC vs. Chicago Fire
Tickets: Starting at $48 (Lower Level Seating)
Scout Patch: Custom commemorative Scout night Charlotte FC patch will be available!
From Charlotte FC::
We’re thrilled to invite Troop 15 to a special Scouts Night at Charlotte FC on May 17th! Come cheer with us as we take on the Chicago Fire and enjoy a fun-filled evening with fellow scouts. We will pack the fortress with Scout packs and troops, we hope that you’ll join us for an action-packed Saturday night!
We plan on a great group of scouts attending and would love for your group to join the fun! If you're interested or need more details, please reply to this email or reach out to me directly.
ACM/PLC
The Adult Committee and Patrol Leader Committees will meet.
Adult leaders will discuss volunteer needs and opportunities for Scout parents.
The PLC will plan upcoming events.
Five Mile Creek clean-up
Let’s meet at the United Faith Church at 8617 Providence Road and get some conservation service hours logged! this is a fun event that the Scouts always love. It’s fun to see what they find in the creek!
Swim Test
The Troop meeting will be held at the Brace YMCA so that Scouts attending summer camp can take their required swim test. The swim test is required annually and is necessary in order to swim and participate in the water front activities at camp.
The meeting for those attending summer camp only. Wear swim suits with appropriate cover up and bring a towel. Goggles are ok.
Intro to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
All newly elected youth Troop leaders should attend this training session so that they are trained for their position in the Troop.
ACM/PLC
The Adult Committee and Patrol Leader Committees will meet.
Adult leaders will discuss volunteer needs and opportunities for Scout parents.
The PLC will plan upcoming events.
Court of Honor
Don’t miss the Troop’s Court of Honor where we will celebrate rank advancements and recognize merit badge achievements. Full Class A uniform with sash and neckerchief is required.
Troop Meeting/ Sports Medicine / Physical Fitness merit badge
At this week’s Troop meeting we will discuss sports medicine and start the physical fitness merit badge for those who need to fulfill the requirement.
Troop Meeting/Water Safety/Shakedown
At this week’s meeting we will have shakedown and discuss water safety for our upcoming lake outing. Shakedown is a prep time making sure Scouts have the proper gear and equipment for an upcoming outing.
Motor Boating / Swimming / Kayaking Outing
The Troop will have a blast at this fun and relaxing outing at Moss Lake.
Troop Meeting/Bike Safety and Inspection/Shakedown
Learn about bike safety and cycling gear and equipment before the Troop’s upcoming bike outing.
Mountain Biking and Camping
Join the Troop on a unique mountain biking outing. All levels of experience are welcome! We will camp after the biking adventure.
Five Mile Creek Clean-up
Let’s meet at the United Faith Church at 8617 Providence Road and get some conservation service hours logged! this is a fun event that the Scouts always love. It’s fun to see what they find in the creek!
Court of Honor
Don’t miss the Troop’s Court of Honor where we will celebrate rank advancements and recognize merit badge achievements. Full Class A uniform with sash and neckerchief is required.
Water Safety/ First Aid Merit Badge/Shakedown
Learn about water safety and first aid. We’ll check out gear and equipment to make sure everyone is ready for next week’s fishing outing.
Deep Sea Fishing
Join the troop for a new adventure – deep sea fishing!
Manteo, NC https://crystaldawnheadboat.com/
Troop Meeting/Public Speaking Merit Badge
At this Troop meeting, we will work on the Public Speaking Merit Badge.
River Canoeing
Join us for a fun outing at Congaree National Park.
We will register as a group for the outing. More information here:
Court of Honor
Come out and see Troop 15’s Scouts receive their last merit badges and rank advancements.
Team Power
Troop 15 will travel to Camp Grimes for a weekend of fun and learning! The new Scouts who just entered the Troop will have an opportunity to earn their Scout rank at Team Power..
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/szuvmPGLboB4mn9v8
Service Project: Eggstravaganza
Earn service hours and assist the children of St. Francis at the same time!
AOL Crossover/. Camp Cards
Please attend the meeting to support the Pack 15 Arrow of Light Cub Scouts as they crossover into Troop 15. It is Troop 15 tradition to line up to welcome the new Scouts. Full Class A uniform should be worn to this important event.
Camp Cards – Turn in money or cards
Annual Program Planning Conference (PLC members)
PLC should attend to plan our events and outings for the year
S.E.A.L.S.
See Mr. Rob if you are interested in attending this course.
Twice a year, Troops are invited to select two Scouts and two alternates to participate in Scouts Excited About Leadership Skills (S.E.A.L.S). which is designed to improve the leadership skills of the scouts in your troop. Participants will leverage the foundation from basic leadership training provided at the troop level and will be shown how to apply and use leadership skills and scout spirit effectively in a scout-led troop. Scouts should not be more than 14 years old and must have achieved First Class.
The course will be held at Belk Scout Camp March 7-9. Registration closes Feb 14 and usually fills up quickly. Participants will receive instructions for what to bring and how to drop off and pick up at camp. The cost is $50. You may submit your fee to: bstroop15.treasurer@gmail.com. Do not submit payment until your Scout has been notified of their selection. For more information about the course and what to bring see this link https://www.mccscouting.org/seals
Participants must submit an up to date BSA medical form (parts A and B), along with a copy of the front and back of his/her medical insurance card. We can provide you a copy of the form used for summer camp if you feel your Scout's condition has not changed and the form is not more than a year old.
Each participant must submit a S.E.A.L.S. Code of Conduct form signed by the participant and the participant’s parent/guardian. Any participant who cannot provide these documents will not be allowed to participate in the course. The deadline to submit these documents to the Council Service Center/Scout Shop located at 1410 E. 7th St Charlotte is February 21, 2025.
Troop Meeting/OA Elections
Scouts may be eligible to be elected into the Order of the Arrow. This is an honorary camping fraternity of Scouting America. To be considered, a Scout must be at least First Class rank and have completed 15 nights of camping - which must include one long term camp.Read more about the program, it's rich history throughout Scouting, special events coming up and what it means to be an Arrowman here: https://oa-scouting.org/
Scouts should check their camping log in their Scout Handbook to verify if they have the required number of camping nights. You may only count one summer camp or high adventure experience towards the 15 total nights.
Members of the OA are elected each year by their fellow Scouts. We will hold our elections on March 3 during the Troop meeting. A representative of Catawba Lodge #459 will describe the program and answer any questions prior to conducting the election.
There are three levels of Arrowmen - Ordeal, Brotherhood and Vigil. If you qualify and want to be considered for membership, you must let Rob know by February 24 so you may be on the ballot.
Council Eagle Celebration
Join the Mecklenburg County Council to celebrate the Council’s 2024 Eagle Scouts as well as Troop 15’s 2024 Eagle Scouts!
Eagle Scout Court of Honor
We will award the Eagle Rank to Dominic and Luc !. Come celebrate their achievement and stay for the reception.
The entire Troop is expected to attend all Court of Honor events.
ACM/PLC
The Adult Committee and Patrol Leader Committees will meet.
Adult leaders will discuss volunteer needs and opportunities for Scout parents.
The PLC will plan upcoming events.
Roadside Cleanup
Meet at the Scout Hut 9:00 - 11:00 AM for our first service event of the year.
Troop Meeting
We will have a kick off during our Troop meeting Feb 10. Click here to read more about this fundraiser.
Each Scout will be given 5 cards to sell for $10 each. More are available on request. Unsold cards can be returned and given to other Scouts to sell. There is an online sales portal you can send to family or friends. Be sure they have your full name and specify Troop 15 for you to get credit for the sale. Prizes and more will be discussed at the kick off.
Intro to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST)
You must attend this training if you are a:
Patrol Leader,
Ast. Patrol Leader,
SPL,
ASPL,
Scribe,
Librarian,
Bugler,
Chaplains Aid,
Quartermaster,
Troop Guide and
Webmaster.
We will meet at the Scout Hut Feb 8, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Wear class A uniform and bring something to take notes with.
ACM/PLC
The Adult Committee and Patrol Leader Committees will meet.
Adult leaders will discuss volunteer needs and opportunities for Scout parents.
The PLC will plan upcoming events.
Troop meeting
Troop open house. Scout recruiting will be in full swing. Perspective Scouts will be invited to attend our meeting and join the Troop.