The annual 171st Air Refueling Wing Scout Day program is set for this weekend, and Troop 143 will be represented by its pre-registered scouts and leaders on Sunday, May 20. Scouts will participate in merit badge classes and tour the facilities and planes used by the Air National Guard unit.

On Tuesday, May 22 at our regularly scheduled Troop meeting, we will conduct a clean up of the grounds around the fire station. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Scouts should dress to get dirty (those scouts scheduled for Scoutmaster Conferences and/or Boards of Review should bring their uniforms and scout handbooks with them.)

The Troop 143 Spring Court of Honor will be held on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:00 PM at Gateway Hall. Scouts will receive rank advancement, merit badges, and activity patches. Skits and a reception will also be part of the celebration. Everyone is invited: parents, siblings, grandparents, etc. All families are asked to bring one dozen cookies. The Troop will supply drinks and paper products.

Summer Camp is coming up quickly, and we are finalizing arrangements. On May 29, following the Troop Court of Honor, a brief parent meeting will be held to go over some details. Parent guides will be distributed and general questions will be covered.

On Tuesday, May 15, the Troop recognized its three most recent Eagle Scouts, Will English, Jake Fossati, and Jon Tagg at a special Court of Honor. Thank you to all who participated and recognized the achievement of these three scouts.

Announcement of the "Kids Bowl Free" program have been shared with Packs and Troops in the area. In our vicinity, Miracle Lanes is participating in the program for children 15 and under at selected times during the summer. Parents must register to enroll their children in the program. See the website at https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=3780.