Troop Families,

Congratulations to T133/T1033's newest Firecrafters:
 - Martin, Frankie, Emmett, Meg, Liam M, and David Waldman!  

Note, our AUG campout will be open for RSVPs later today as soon as we hear back from Belzer. 
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11426

Upcoming events:
 - Troop Game night - Friday 8/15/25
as always, please RSVP
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11436

 - OA Ordeal for candidates (choose one to attend, register on the Troop website and the OA website):
 - - - Summer Ordeal 8/15/25-8/17/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11226
 - - - Lodge 9/19/25-9/21/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11227

 - Fall Camporee in October, our Troops are hosting once again!
 - - - Friday 10/17/25 - Sunday 10/19/25, Camp Kikthawenund (mark your calendars)

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Monday 8/11/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/15/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 8/15/25 - Sunday 8/17/25: OA Summer Ordeal
Monday 8/18/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/22/25 - Sunday 8/24/25: Troop Campout - TBD
Monday 8/25/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting
Friday 8/29/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night

Friday 9/5/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 9/8/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/12/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 9/12/25 - Sunday 9/14/25: Troop Campout Option #1 (TBD)
Monday 9/15/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/19/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 9/19/25 - Sunday 9/21/25: Troop Campout Option #2 (TBD)
Friday 9/19/25 - Sunday 9/21/25: OA Lodge Ordeal
Monday 9/22/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/26/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 9/29/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting

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Troop Families,

Welcome back from Summer! PLC tonight at 6:30pm, Troop meeting at 7:30pm
Thanks to all for helping with Charis' Eagle Project! A lot of amazing improvements happening at the Holt House. 

Upcoming events:
 - Troop Game night - Friday 8/8/25
as always, please RSVP
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11435 

 - Firecrafter Ritual for Candidates (choose one to attend, register on the Troop website and the FC website): 
 - - - Grand 8/8/25-8/10/25

 - OA Ordeal for candidates (choose one to attend, register on the Troop website and the OA website):
 - - - Summer Ordeal 8/15/25-8/17/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11226
 - - - Lodge 9/19/25-9/21/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11227

 - Fall Camporee in October, our Troops are hosting once again!
 - - - Friday 10/17/25 - Sunday 10/19/25, Camp Kikthawenund (mark your calendars)

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Monday 8/4/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/8/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 8/8/25 - Sunday 8/10/25: Firecrafter Midsummer Ritual
Monday 8/11/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/15/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 8/15/25 - Sunday 8/17/25: OA Summer Ordeal
Monday 8/18/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/22/25 - Sunday 8/24/25: Troop Campout - TBD
Monday 8/25/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting
Friday 8/29/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night

Friday 9/5/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 9/8/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/12/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 9/12/25 - Sunday 9/14/25: Troop Campout Option #1 (TBD)
Monday 9/15/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/19/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 9/19/25 - Sunday 9/21/25: Troop Campout Option #2 (TBD)
Friday 9/19/25 - Sunday 9/21/25: OA Lodge Ordeal
Monday 9/22/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/26/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 9/29/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting

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Troop Families,

I hope everyone had an incredible summer and are recharged and ready to a new school year and scout year. 
Scouts had a busy summer with Summer Camp, High Adventure, two new Eagle Scouts. 

Upcoming events:
 - Troop Game night - Friday 8/1/25
as always, please RSVP
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11434

- Charis' Eagle Project - Saturday 8/2/25, 9am-5pm at Holt House
"We will be spreading gravel, building picnic tables, building and painting a chalkboard, hanging lights, and constructing a ramp.
I'm asking people to bring extra shovels, work gloves, and rakes for spreading gravel.
Food and drinks will be provided."
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11485 

 - First Meeting - Monday 8/4/25: 
 - 6:30pm PLC
 - 7:30pm Troop Meeting

 - Firecrafter Ritual for Candidates (choose one to attend, register on the Troop website and the FC website): 
 - - - Grand 8/8/25-8/10/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11239

 - OA Ordeal for candidates (choose one to attend, register on the Troop website and the OA website):
 - - - Summer Ordeal 8/15/25-8/17/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11226
 - - - Lodge 9/19/25-9/21/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11227

 - Fall Camporee in October, our Troops are hosting once again!
 - - - Friday 10/17/25 - Sunday 10/19/25, Camp Kikthawenund (mark your calendars)

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Friday 8/1/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Saturday 8/2/25: 9am-5pm Charis Eagle Project
Monday 8/4/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/8/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 8/8/25 - Sunday 8/10/25: Firecrafter Midsummer Ritual
Monday 8/11/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/15/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 8/15/25 - Sunday 8/17/25: OA Summer Ordeal
Monday 8/18/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/22/25 - Sunday 8/24/25: Troop Campout - TBD
Monday 8/25/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting
Friday 8/29/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night

Friday 9/5/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 9/8/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/12/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 9/12/25 - Sunday 9/14/25: Troop Campout Option #1 (TBD)
Monday 9/15/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/19/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 9/19/25 - Sunday 9/21/25: Troop Campout Option #2 (TBD)
Friday 9/19/25 - Sunday 9/21/25: OA Lodge Ordeal
Monday 9/22/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 9/26/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Monday 9/29/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting

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Troop Families,

New addition to the calendar:
Saturday 8/2/25 - Charis' Eagle Project at the Holt House
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11485

Troop families,

Congratulations to Troop 133’s newest Eagle Scouts, Austin (309) and Lucas (310)!

Troop Families,

Just a quick summer update.
 - Summer camp was amazing!
 - Three additional Hikes (two 10 milers and a 20-miler) have been completed! Lots of scouts are close to completion on Hiking MB.
 - several game nights

Coming up:
 - No Game nights until Friday 7/25/25 

 - Sunday 7/27/25: ILST for incoming youth leaders:
 - - - T133 SPL: Sam S, ASPL: Dagan, Rhett, QMs: Mason, Trevor, Grant D, Emmett, Tony, Scribe: Rowan, TG: Frankie, Owen, PLs: Liam M, Owen, Elliot, Nate S, Jesus, Emmett, Soren, Helio
 - - - T1033 SPL: Theo, ASPL: Avery, QM: Isabella, PLs: Lili, Meg
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11425

 - Firecrafter Ritual for Candidates (choose one to attend, register on the Troop website and the FC website):
 - - - Midsummer 7/11/25-7/13/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11238
 - - - Grand 8/8/25-8/10/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11239

 - OA Ordeal for candidates (choose one to attend, register on the Troop website and the OA website):
 - - - Summer Ordeal 8/15/25-8/17/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11226
 - - - Lodge 9/19/25-9/21/25
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11227

Lastly, Gary Port will be receiving the Silver Beaver Award, the council's highest award:
Thursday 7/31/25: 6:30-9pm at Camp Belzer. Tickets are $40 (comes with dinner)
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11483

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National Youth Leadership Training

National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) is an action-packed program designed to provide Scouts with leadership skills and experience they can use in their home units and in other situations demanding leadership of self and others. This program is the centerpiece of the council’s youth training opportunities, providing local units with outstanding youth leaders and giving those participants the tools and leadership ideals that will serve them well in whatever they do.

Crossroads of America Council offers NYLT over a two weekend course format that can be attended in spring or in fall. For the two weekend courses participants must attend both weekends to complete their training.

Scouts BSA members must be First Class rank and at least 13 years old. They must have completed Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST).

Fall Course
- 9/5/25-9/7/25 and 9/19/25-9/21/25

REGISTRATION:
- register and pay on the council website.  However, you can also RSVP on the calendar event so we can track training and camping nights.

$345 per participant and includes all food, materials, NYLT course wear, and recognition
Application must be received by March 1st (April course)

https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11235

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Wood Badge

Adults: come one, come all! Fall Course is open for registration. And Gary will be helping staff the event! 
Registration isn't open yet, but mark your calendars if you are considering:
- Weekend #1: 7am Friday 9/19/25 - 7pm Sunday 9/21/25
- Weekend #2: 7am Saturday 10/4/25 - 7pm Sunday 10/5/25

https://scoutingevent.com/160-83633

Talk to Gary and RSVP here for more info if you are interested.
https://www.troop133indy.com/node/11318

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Adult Volunteer Opportunity

Our Troops run our own Board of Reviews for Tenderfoot through Life Rank. The Eagle Review Board happens at our District Level.  But that is also run by volunteers, and they are seeking volunteers:
- Eagle Boards of Review. First Sunday of every month.
- Eagle Project Proposal Review. Meet with scouts via zoom to discuss project proposals.

You don't need to be a long time scouter veteran. Just a basic understanding of the scouting program, and interest in supporting youth.
Talk to Gary for more info if you are interested.

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UPCOMING CALENDAR

Friday 7/11/25 - Saturday 7/19/25: High Adventure Machu Picchu
Friday 7/25/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Sunday 7/27/25: 8:30am-2:30pm ILST training for incoming youth leaders
Thursday 7/31/25: 6:30-9pm, Silver Beaver Award, Camp Belzer

Monday 8/4/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/8/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 8/8/25 - Sunday 8/10/25: Firecrafter Midsummer Ritual
Monday 8/11/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/15/25: 6:30-9:30pm Game Night
Friday 8/15/25 - Sunday 8/17/25: OA Summer Ordeal
Monday 8/18/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7:30pm Troop Meeting
Friday 8/22/25 - Sunday 8/24/25: Troop Campout - TBD
Monday 8/25/25: 6:30pm PLC, 7pm Parent Meeting

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