Troop 931 Blog Post

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National Scout Jamboree 2023 is set!

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​Believe it or not, it will be here before you know it. Start planning now to attend! This is a once in a scouts lifetime event to attend. Scouts must meet certain rank, age and physical requirements to attend. Information will be forthcoming on this and participant cost. If you are interested, keep an eye on the Jamboree Website. Click on the Jamboree Icon for more info. 
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August 13-18, 2023 at Camp Scouthaven
Cost: $375 if paid in full by July 15th, $400 after 
Click here to Register
National Youth Leadership Training is an exciting, action-packed program designed for councils to provide youth members with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home troops and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others.
For many years, junior leader training (JLT) was an important part of the leadership training continuum of BSA local councils throughout America. In 2003 and 2004, a task force of leadership experts and hundreds of Scouts in pilot courses across the nation reviewed and tested every aspect of the new NYLT syllabus, which incorporates the latest leadership ideas and presents fresh, vital and meaningful training for today’s Scouts.
The NYLT course centers around the concepts of what a leader must BE, what a leader must KNOW, and what a leader must DO. The key elements are then taught with a clear focus on HOW TO. The skills come alive during the week as the patrol goes on a Quest for the Meaning of Leadership.
NYLT is a six-day course. Content is delivered in a troop and patrol outdoor setting with an emphasis on immediate application of learning in a fun environment. Interconnecting concepts and work processes are introduced early, built upon, and aided by the use of memory aids, which allows participants to understand and employ the leadership skills much faster.
Built on the legacy of past JLT successes, the new NYLT integrates the best of modern leadership theory with the traditional strengths of the Scouting experience. Through activities, presentations, challenges, discussions, and audio-visual support, NYLT participants will be engaged in a unified approach to leadership that will give them the skill and confidence to lead well. Through a wide range of activities, games, and adventures, participants will work and play together as they put into action the best Scouting has to offer.
In order to attend a NYLT course, a youth must have the following qualifications by the beginning of the course:
  • Must be a registered member of a Scouting unit.
  • Must have a current BSA Health and Medical Record form parts A, B, and C.
  • As of March 1, 2019, Scouts BSA members (male and female) must be at least 13. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. For 2019 only, an exception will be granted for girls registered in Scouts BSA to attend NYLT without first achieving the First Class rank. Boys registered in Scouts BSA will still be required to earn the First Class rank before attending NYLT.
  • Venturers and Sea Scouts (male and female) must be at least 14, or 13 and have completed eighth grade, and fall within the maximum age allowance for their program. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Crews or Ships. It is recommended that they have had at least one year of camping experience. While NYLT is not an outdoor skills course, it is important that each participant have basic camping and outdoor cooking experience.
  • Have a unit leader recommendation.
Course Director: Jim Eick, jeick1@hotmail.com, 585-738-1315

Order of the Arrow News

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The Falling Waters OA Chapter meetings will take place the first Wednesday, every other month starting September 1st. Meetings will be held at the Boys and Girls Club- Newman Family Club (325 Franklin St, Tonawanda, NY 14150). This is for OA Members. 


March 6 - Lodge LEC @ GNFC Office
March 12 - Lodge Annual Banquet
March 18 - Lodge Broomball Event
April 3 - Lodge LEC @ GNFC Office
May 1 - Lodge LEC @ GNFC Office
June 2-4 Section Conclave
June 5 - Lodge LEC @ GNFC Office
June 16 - Spring Induction Weekend
August 19-20 Lodge Vigil Weekend

We're on Facebook!

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Click on the link to go to Facebook. You can search for us there under: Troop 931.

We will be using the page to update you on changes to the Troop 931 website. We will also be posting interesting items found on the web relating to scouting. Please make the troop website however, your first source for Troop 931 news. 

University of Scouting

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The University of Scouting will take place on March 25th this year at Notre Dame high school in Batavia, NY. This will be a joint venture between GNFC and ITC. This is a great day of all things scouting! Go to this link for more info: UofS

Scouting for Food @ Tops

Scouting for Food will take place on April 22nd at Tops in North Tonawanda. We will collect food in front of the store for local food pantries. More info to follow.

​Troop Rafting at Letchworth

The troop will be rafting and camping at Letchworth State Park May 5-7.

Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge

April 29th from 10am to 12 noon scouts can meet at the troop room to earn this merit badge. See Scoutbook calendar to sign up and get the pre-req. 

Claim Jumper Camporee!

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May 19-21 at Scouthaven the troop will take part in the Claim Jumper! Sign up on Scoutbook if you are going!

Summer Camp @ Scouthaven!!! 

Troop 931 will attend Scouthaven for summer camp this year. We are going July 9th to the 14th. We need to know now if you are interested in going. Please let your leaders know asap. 

Troop Instagram

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Troop 931 is now on Instagram! You can keep up with the troop and its adventures by searching for us at Troop 931.