"The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law."
2009/02/13 Ice Fishing at Camp Winnebago
The men of Troop 108 spent most of Valentine's Day fishing on the frozen lake at Camp Winnebago. Special guests included Mr. Keane's childhood friend Joe and Mr. Keane's father. The ice was about seven inches thick, and the below-freezing temperature kept it that way!
2009/02/08 - Scout Sunday
Troop 108 joined with Pack 108 and Crew 108 to observe Scout Sunday today. Scouts from each OLV scouting unit participated in the 10:00 Mass as altar servers, readers, and gift bearers. Scouts that earned religious awards over the past year were presented with their Light Of Christ, Parvuli Dei, International Awareness, or Venturing Bronze medals. The OLV scouts hosted light refreshments after Mass. And one last thing: there was a big cake to celebrate last month's Klondike Derby sweep!
Order of the Arrow Elections
Troop 108 will be having its annual Order of the Arrow (OA) elections this Tuesday, February 3. All scouts registered in the troop should attend the meeting and participate in these elections.
Eligibility for OA membership requires a rank of at least First Class and 15 nights of camping, of which at least 6 nights are long term camping. Scouts with these credentials can be considered for election.
2009/01/25 Paterson Diocese Scout Sunday
Scouts from Our Lady of the Valley played key support roles at the 66th Boy Scout Sunday Mass, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Paterson. Representatives from Pack 108 and Troop 108 served as readers and alter servers.
The Pope Paul VI National Unit Award was again presented to Troop 108. This award, awarded annually in the diocese since 1974, recognizes Catholic chartered units that provide a quality program encompassing religious and educational aspects.
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2009/01/17 TROOP 108 SWEEPS KLONDIKE!
Troop 108 captured First Place in both the New Scout and Open divisions of the 2009 Black Bear District Klondike Derby! With below-zero temperatures, this was one of the harshest Derby environments in recent years.
And Pack 108 placed second in the Webelos scout division!
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2008/12/05 Christmas at Camp NoBeBoSco
Troop 108 spent a cold weekend at Camp NoBeBoSco near Blairstown NJ. But with an *invigorating* 6-mile hike on Saturday morning, and plenty of good hot food, everybody had a great time. Several scouts completed some advancement requirements, seven scouts qualified for their Firem'n Chit, and two Boards of Review were held.
2008/11/29 Rifle Shooting at Camp Winnebago
The Troop spent a brisk Saturday learning about firearm safety and shooting at a number of different targets. Scouts and adults alike had a great time!
