Upcoming Events
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๐ฒTroop Dues
Troop dues are $25 per Scout and must be paid by March 15.
Payments can be made on Cheddar Up or in person at the next meeting.
๐๐ณโ๏ธ Mulch Delivery and Spreading - Troop Fundraiser
Scouts, parents, siblings, family, and friends are needed to deliver and spread mulch on April 12.ย
We meet at Scout Hall at 7:30 AM.
Please mark your calendar and reserve the whole day.
Mandatory for parents to attend at least one mulch delivery event per year.ย
Volunteers will need to provide their own:
gloves, lunch, snacks, and lots of water
dress for the weather
rakes, brooms, shovels, wheelbarrow are greatly appreciated
Please come ready to work with a positive attitude.ย RSVP in Scoutbook.
๐ Class B Shirts and Hoodies
Class B shirts and hoodies are on sale.
Tshirt - $15.00
Hoodie - $30.00
โ๏ธ Summer Camp @ Camp Powhatan
Troop 847 has scheduled our annual summer camp at Camp Powhatan, Blue Ridge Scout Reservation in Hiwassee, VA, from June 15 to June 21, 2025.ย
Camp Powhatan has a traditional Merit Badge program for all ages, also offering the Brownsea Island program for first-year scouts and the Eagle's Nest Eagle-focused program for older Scouts. Powhatan offers a full schedule of evening activities and adventure opportunities, and features exciting program areas including Nature, Handicraft, Scoutcraft, Shooting Sports, and Aquatics.
Please RSVP in Scoutbook at your earliest convenience.ย We will need adult leaders too.ย
๐ถ New River Experience at Summit High Adventure Camp
For Scouts attending Summit, we will hold a parent meeting on March 17 to go over details.
Weโre excited to announce Troop 847 has booked our trip for the New River Experience at Summit High Adventure Camp from July 27 to August 2, 2025. The cost for this adventure is $1295 per person. Please review the requirements and limitations before paying.ย
We have room for one more Scout!
This trip is non-refundable.
โฐ Parent Meeting Information
Click here to view the slides shared at our Parent/Scout Meeting on October 21, 2024.
Key Updates
Dues
Parents will pay the recharter fees for Scouts (Scouting America $85 and Council $80) individually online when notified by my.scouting.org website. Families will pay the Troop Unit Fee ($25) separately. Click here for directions!
Registered Adult Fee ($65) will be reimbursed if they serve as an active leader for at least 3 events per year (Campouts, Farmers Market Counts, Weekend Events, Etc.)
Parent Participation
Mandatory for parents to attend at least one mulch delivery event per year.ย
๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Scout Volunteer Opportunities:
Check out the Tab under the side bar or click here: Volunteer Opportunities
Troop 847 is located in Chancellor, Virginia and is sponsored by the Methodist Men of Tabernacle United Methodist Church located at 7310 Old Plank Road. The Troop meetings are held every Monday night 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the Chancellor Community Center located at 7300 Old Plank Road .ย ย
The Troop, a diverse group of boys, has been sponsored by the Methodist Men of Tabernacle United Methodist Church for over sixty years. The Troop, its leaders, and the Parent Committee maintain a close relationship with the Church and the Methodist Men. The Church provides meeting space and budgetary support.ย
Our troop enjoys monthly adventures including camping, hiking, pioneering, orienteering, backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, summer camp, community service, and other exciting activities.
Chartering Organization Representative (CoR):
Tabernacle United Methodist Church Men's Group
Click to Contact: William Eddy
Committee Chairman:
Click to Contact: David Troyer
Scoutmaster:
Click to Contact: Philip Vargas
Treasurer
Click to Contact: Jennifer Surles
Secretary
Click to Contact: Erin Dornan
Parent Corner
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๐ง Troop Emails
Troop emails are sent frequently by our Secretary.ย Be sure to check your SPAM folder to unblock troop847secretary@gmail.com.ย If you aren't receiving emails from our troop, please contact our Secretary.