Get ready for an unforgettable adventure next weekend 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. Remember, this is surviving in the wilderness - leave your electronics behind and immerse yourself in nature. Adventure awaits—don’t miss out! Trailer packing is at 8am on Saturday,with departure soon thereafter. REMEMBER: Bring your permission slip and lunch; wear hat, gloves, warm boots; check the weather and BE PREPARED for the weather. SCOUTS: sign up on the event registration or let us know by Monday's meeting. ADULTS: Sign up on the event registration, let us know if you are camping or just driving, and how many passengers you can accommodate. There will be an additional fee of $15 for adults if you are staying overnight, as that is what Camp Highroad charges each person to camp.

To all the dedicated Scouts and Scouters of Troop 875 and Pack 855,
Many, many thanks for your incredible commitment to the Scouting for Food project over the past two weekends. We truly appreciate the time and energy you poured into this essential service project that feeds families right here in our own backyard. This was a fantastic year! Through your hard work, we collected a record-breaking amount of donations:5,520 pounds of food! That’s over 2.75 tons!
This level of success wouldn't have been possible without every volunteer effort. We are profoundly grateful for the dedication shown by:the Walkers and Sticker-ers, the Drivers and Spotters. Special thanks to those who took on a 3rd or even 4th route as new volunteers stepped up to ensure all routes were covered. And an extra cheer for those who generously showed up and worked hard on both weekends!
Your involvement made this project incredibly successful. Your generosity means the world to the people we serve. Congratulations on a job well done! We are grateful for your support and for helping to feed the many needy families in our community.

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.

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.

A quick reminder to bring your handbooks to troop meetings. There is often time to work on rank requirements, so you need your book to record your achievements. At meetings, scouts are shown and taught an advancement skill. Scouts can practice on their own with the help of their handbook and other scouts. At a later meeting, scouts can demonstrate the skill to a leader, who will sign it off in their handbook.