Upcoming Troop Schedule
Oct 24 - Wreath Sales @ Jerrys Foods Edina (details below)
Oct 26 - Troop Meeting 7-8:30pm SOTH
Oct 31 - Wreath Sales Ends @ midnight - EXTENDED!!
Nov 2 - Troop Meeting 7-8:30pm SOTH
Nov 6-8 Campout - Fred C Anderson (details below)
Nov 9 - Troop Meeting 7-8:30pm SOTH
Nov 9 - Annual Troop Dues (details below)
Nov 14 - Troop Hiking Club - Night Hike (details below)
Nov 16 - Troop Committee 7pm Troop Committee & PLC 7:30pm SOTH
Nov 23 - Troop Meeting 7-8:30pm SOTH
Nov 30 - Troop Meeting 7-8:30pm SOTH
Dec 4-5 - Troop Lock-In (details below)
Annual Troop Wreath Sales - UPDATES
The Scout Wreath Sale Fundraiser is wrapping up soon BUT we are able to EXTEND the sale to midnight Saturday night, Oct 31! With a little more normal fall weather returning this week, it’s a great time to walk your nerdy streets and share the opportunity of great holiday decor with your neighbors! Any questions? Email mattlovaas@gmail.com.
Please see this Google Doc for overall Wreath Sales details.
Website: https://estore.nelsonnursery.com/Store/Shop.aspx?fund=2026BSA123FUND
Saturday wreath sales at Jerrys Foods Edina
We have an opportunity to sell wreaths at Jerrys Foods on Saturday, October 24th from 10am-1pm. We can host 4 scouts at a time with 3 one-hour shifts (10-11am, 11-12pm & 12-1pm). Scouts that help at the table will earn an equal portion of the profits! Sign up for a timeslot here.
Nov 6-8 - Campout - Fred C Andersen
Join us for the November campout about 45 minutes from Edina near Stillwater, MN. Honoring the generous support of the Andersen Windows founder, Fred C. Andersen Scout Camp sits directly on the banks of the scenic St. Croix River, near Stillwater. Opened in 1928, this camp is a perfect spot to launch a canoe trip or plan an overnight campout. 150 foot bluffs of solid rock divide the property into two levels with 260 acres of dense forest, open fields, and unique rock formations to explore. The first 28-30 Scouts who sign up for this event (and all Chaperones) will be able to sleep in cabins. Details here.
Nov 9 - Annual Troop Dues
Please pay the Troop annual dues by Monday, November 9th. Scouts can use the funds earned from the wreath sales to pay the dues fee too! Details here.
Nov 14 - Hike Club Night Hike
Mark your calendars for the Hike Club - Night Hike @ Hyland Park on Nov 14! Plan approximately 6:30-9pm unique adventure. Scouts will be challenged by finding their way along darkened trails navigating by map and flashlight. Details here for details.
Dec 4-5 Annual Troop lock-in
This year’s Troop 123 Lock-In will be on Friday, December 4th. The Lock-In is an annual tradition and a Scout favorite every year! We will start the evening with a separate event at SkyZone! (note: the pre-lock-in event is a separate event with a separate registration in TroopTrack). Scouts then return to the church for pizza and the lock-in where they spend the evening playing games and having fun with friends.
Donation to Voyager Bay Garage- Finishing touches
Help us put the finishing touches on the Voyager Bay Garage! We are so close to completion and just need to cover our electrical hookup, grass seed and soil, heavy-duty shelving, and an industrial fan. Your contribution, big or small, will help us complete this space for everyone to use.
Group Me Account
Join the adult GroupMe for real-time updates from Scoutmasters and parents, including camp arrival times and last-minute news! Troop Track messages are sometimes delayed.
https://groupme.com/join_group/114969435/vnpecrut
Voyager Bay Gear
Support your troop by wearing awesome Voyage Bay gear!
https://friends-of-troop-123.myspreadshop.com/all
Other Merit Badge Opportunities
Scout Master Bucky: Serving Scouts across all program areas thru in-person and online advancement and merit badge opportunities and training. Check out this page for many Merit Badge and other opportunities in the area! https://scoutmasterbucky.com/
Announcements from Northern Star Council
World Jamboree Registration is open now for the 26th World Scout Jamboree, set for July 30 to August 8, 2027, in the historic city of Gdańsk, Poland. This massive global party brings together tens of thousands of Scouts from more than 170 countries, all uniting for 10 days of fun. Check out the Aaron on Scouting article for more information or the official U.S. Contingent page for more information or to sign up for the adventure of a lifetime.
Troop Calendar of Events & Meetings
To search and view any Troop events, please use the 2026 Troop Track Calendar.
Housekeeping Notes
Scoutbook – Parents & scouts, please take a few minutes and ensure your progress is up to date in Scoutbook. If you are not familiar with Scoutbook, follow this link to setup an account and familiarize yourself with the tool. It is our go-to tool to track advancement and achievements! Scoutbook Guide
TroopTrack – Another valuable tool that is heavily used by our troop for announcements, registrations, calendars and more. Take a moment and add the bookmark to your phone and laptop\tablet.
Troop finances – Josh Morlock is our Troop Treasurer. All reimbursements or questions regarding troop finances can be sent to him via troop123treasurer@gmail.com. And note that any big purchases need to be pre-approved by Josh.
Donations - Please follow this link to reach the Friends of Troop 123 page for more information on donation opportunities.
Eagle Scout journey - For a previous presentation on the journey from Life Scout to Eagle Scout, click this link.
More dates for events up to a year out are available here: TroopTrack Calendar