For 39 years, Scouts across the Washington D.C. area have united for the Scouting for Food (SFF) campaign. This year, the need is greater than ever. In 2024, NCAC Scouts collected more than 480,000 pounds of food, and with a significant number of our neighbors currently facing food insecurity, our impact is crucial.
Troop 875 needs volunteers this Saturday, November 1st, to deliver door tags in our neighborhood. It is extremely important that we leave a notice at EVERY house to insure the maximum number of donations the following week. We need more volunteers this week, than next week.

• We will meet at 8:45am on Saturday, at the parking lot of SHUMC, to coordinate delivery routes and distribute door tags to our assigned area.
• We need 2 adults/vehicle, one to drive and one to work as a spotter to oversee the safety of the scouts.
• Wear Class B uniform, unit T-shirts and scout uniform trousers).
• Be prepared for the weather (in the 50s) as the project will proceed rain or shine.
• Bring something to drink and/or snacks, expect to be finished between 11a-12p.
• Volunteer hours count towards service project hours for both scouting and school requirements.
• EVERYONE sign in when you arrive. This is a very important service project; we would like to see 100% participation.

Thanks in advance for your time and participation, we greatly appreciate it!

Troop 875 Scouts and adult drivers are needed Saturday Nov. 8th for collection of SFF donations. This is Phase 2 of our annual SFF service project. Last week we distributed door tags, this week we will drive around the neighborhoods collecting the bags filled with donations and deliver the bags to ACCA.

• We will meet at 8:45am on Saturday, at the parking lot of SHUMC, bring extra plastic bags if you have any to share.
• Collection routes will be assigned; do not assume you have the same routes as last week.
• Be prepared for the weather as the project will proceed rain or shine.
• Bring something to drink and/or snacks, expect to be finished between 11am and noon.
• Scout uniform is Class B (unit T-shirts and scout uniform trousers).
• We need 2 adults/vehicle, one to drive and one to work as a spotter to oversee the safety of the scouts.
• Volunteer hours count towards service project hours for both scouting and school requirements.
• Once all the bags are collected, we need volunteers to help off-load our 2 trailers at ACCA, typically around noon or 1pm. Please stay and help if you can.
• EVERYONE sign in when you arrive. This is a very important service project, we would like to see 100% participation.

Thanks in advance for your time and participation, we greatly appreciate it!

An email was sent on October 20th, detailing the rechartering process. Another email followed on October 21st, detailing the amount of money in your scout's individual fundraising account.
Total rechartering fees are $185/scout ($100 for dues + $85 for National BSA registration fee) for January 1st – December 31st, 2026. To help keep cost low for our members, the troop is generously covering the cost of the Council’s participation fee of $80. A subscription to Scout Life Magazine is optional, and costs $15.
Please use the attached ‘Rechartering Worksheet’ to calculate your total payment amount. The final deadline for all payments is Monday, November 10th. We offer four ways to pay:

1. CHECK (Preferred): Please make your check payable to **BSA Troop 875** and submit it to **Ms. Miceli** at any Monday night Troop meeting. (We prefer checks over Zelle as we incur a 1% fee to use Zelle). *Please also submit page 2 from the rechartering packet as a record of your payment.*
2. ZELLE: Enroll via Zelle on your bank's app and use the Troop’s email account Troop875fallschurch@gmail.com. Review and add a memo to indicate exactly what the payment includes (e.g., registration / Scout Life / donation).
3. PAY ONLINE (Limited Use): Pay **$165.00** per scout online at: https://my.scoreuting.org/home. NOTE: You must then pay the remaining $20.00 in Troop Dues to Ms. Miceli by cash or check. IMPORTANT LIMITATION: If you are using over $20 from your scout's fundraising account towards rechartering fees, you cannot use this payment method.
4. ADULT REGISTRATION: pay your registration fee online (at the link above) or give a $65 check to Ms. Miceli

We are always in need of volunteers to support our Troop! Please read **page 3 and 4** of the attached rechartering packet to see how else you can help.

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at our November Campout on the 22nd-23rd at Camp Highroad in Middleburg, VA! Join us for the thrilling Wilderness Survival campout where you'll have the chance to build your own shelter and brave the night under the stars—if you’re up for the challenge! (tents are also available). Prepare to channel your inner explorer as you cook a delicious dinner over an open fire.. Adventure awaits—don’t miss out! ADULTS: There is a $15 camping fee for this location.

Troop 875’s city campout for this scouting year will be January 24th-25th, 2026 at the legendary Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, PA. While at Fort Mifflin, we will get a personal guided tour of the Fort with uniform and weapons demonstration in the company of a Revolutionary or Civil War soldier and a cannon demonstration. But that’s not all! First we will visit the Philadelphia historic district. We will begin at the Independence Visitor Center then visit the Liberty Bell, Constitution Hall, Declaration House and end with seeing where Ben Franklin is buried at the Christ Church Burial Ground. Finally, we will eat dinner at The Reading Terminal Market Saturday night – try a Philly cheesesteak - prior to going to Fort Mifflin. Wow, don’t miss it! Agenda is attached. FEES for adults is $35 + food. Scouts, bring money for food, snacks, and souvenirs.

The name change to Scouting America means we need to change the wording on our troop emblem / logo. We decided it’s the perfect time to design a brand-new Class B t-shirt for our troop. We’re soliciting input and design ideas. This is a chance to create something that represents who we are, what we've accomplished, and where we're headed.
What makes our troop unique? Is it our focus on high-adventure trips, our love for service projects, or the fun we have at every campout? Let's get creative and come up with a design that captures our identity.
Think about the colors, slogans, and symbols that you feel represent our troop. You can sketch it out, create a digital design, or even just write down your concept. This is a chance for everyone to contribute and make our troop's gear something we'll all be proud to wear. Bring your designs ideas to troop meetings.