The BSA has released a new set of Youth Protection Training (YPT) courses that are online via my.scouting.org. The new training consists of three modules and a certification test. From the website:

An updated youth protection training is available for staff, leaders and parents (Youth Protection Y01). The training includes a three-module course that all leaders will be required to complete by September 30, 2018.

Please contact Tom or Ken if you have any questions.

It is with great sorrow that Troop 9 has learned of the passing of Bill Houser. Bill has been involved with the troop since the mid 1980s. He served as an Assistant Scoutmaster for over twenty five years and on the Troop Committee another seven years.

The family will receive friends at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White Street, Danbury, on Thursday, between the hours of 5:00-7:00 pm.

The funeral will be held Friday, August 3rd at 11:00 am at St. Gregory the Great Church. The troop has been requested to provide a color guard for the funeral. We request that the scouts who will be able to attend be in full class A uniform and be at the Church at 10:30 am.
Scouts who will be able to attend please RSVP to Ken.

All Scouts and Scouters who participate in any scouting activity are required to submit the BSA medical form (sections A & B) annually. Those attending summer camp at Camp Henderson also need to have section C completed. The form and info sheet can be found in the links section of the website. Call doctor's offices now for physicals.

Summer Camp Forms

The completed forms should to be submitted to Mrs. H. as early as possible.

Troop 9 will be returning to Camp Henderson for Summer Camp 2018. Due to the camp's scheduling this year we will be attending a week earlier than our usual. We are going from July 21 to July 28.  Further details will be coming out soon.

Troop 9 is proud to announce that Joe L. has passed his Eagle Scout Board of review. 

Congratulations Joe on your accomplishment.

You can find the checklist for cold weather camping on the website in the "Cold Weather Camping" section. We will be using it Tuesday for the shakedown.