On Saturday, 11/7/2020, the troop will host a 10-mile hike on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail.  Participants have the option of meeting in the Colchester Shaw's parking lot at 8:30 am or meeting at the trail parking area (to be announced).  Additional information will be sent out by email and posted to the troop website later in the week.  This is a great opportunity for anyone who needs to plan and cook a meal during a hike (of at least 5 miles) or who may work on the hiking merit badge.  It's also an opportunity for scouts who need to identify plants or animal signs.  The weather outlook is excellent so take advantage if you don't have a schedule conflict.

Last Sunday, October 25th, Troop 658 had a short geocache hike instead of the regular troop meeting, at Ethan Allen Park and in the woods near the north end of Burlington. The troop had great weather for the outing, even if it was a little chilly. The group split into 2 smaller groups and each group found 3 individual geocache locations. 

On the weekend of October 17, Troop 658 went on a campout at Grand Isle State Park, and performed a community service project by stacking about 8 cords of logs for the campsite. There were 7 scouts in attendance including Logan B, Joseph D, Memphis E, Kaiden K, Aidan P, Keegan S, and Avery W joined us from home. There were also 4 adults in attendance including Mr, Kautzman, Mr Kelleher, Mr, Parascando, Mr, Smith.  Mrs. McAllister joined with Avery from home. It was a beautiful weekend and we didn't even have dew on our tents in the morning.

Hi Scouts, popcorn order forms are due this weekend.  Please bring your order forms to the Troop meeting on Sunday.  If you will not be at the meeting please call Mr. George Buker at 802-862-6872 to make alternate arrangements.

On Sunday,  October 11th, Troop 658 held its annual fall Court of Honor outside St. Anthony’s church in Burlington. It was great to see everyone that attended even through the social distancing and masks. Congratulations to our new Senior Patrol Leader Jonah D. and new Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Aidan P.  Congratulations also go out to our new Scribe Noah C., and Bugler Memphis E., and our new Patrol Leaders:  Ethan P., Matt F., Ethan L., Kamron S., and Andrew N.

Will B's Eagle Project, a voter registration drive, was featured on NBC5 TV news.

https://www.mynbc5.com/article/vermont-high-schooler-conducts-voter-registration-campaign/34264524