Rummage Sale - Donation Drop-Off Day
2025-10-05 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Church of the Good Shepherd
Event 2: Box Delivery to Savers
” Date & Time: Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 1:30 PM
” Meeting Point: Church of the Good Shepherd parking lot
” Plan: Parents and Scouts will load the packed boxes into cars and drive together to Savers Thrift Store (13067 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, Fairfax, VA 22033) to unload. Large vehicles like vans, SUVs, and pickups are especially helpful for transport.
Donations from Troop Families
We are also collecting donations from Troop families to add to the Savers delivery. Savers is especially interested in:
” Clothes: mens, womens, and childrens clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, backpacks, belts, accessories
” Household Textiles: bedding, blankets, sheets, towels, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, comforters, etc.
Please gather clothes and textiles in bags. All items should be clean and in sellable condition.
How Parents Can Help
” Bring large, empty boxes and other packing supplies (duct tape, trash bags, packing paper) to Tuesday Troop meetings
” Sign up to volunteer and drive (large vehicles especially helpful)
” Assist on both dates: Sept 28 for clean-up and Oct 5 for delivery
Sign Up
Please use our SignUpGenius link to choose your volunteer slot:
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Troop 13 Meeting
2025-10-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 10/7/2025
Agenda: Backpacking Skills + Campout Recovery + Campout Prep
PL Lead: X

Pack 1530 Recruiting Event
2025-10-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop 13 Scouts, Leaders, and Parents,
As recruiting season is in full swing, we have the opportunity to meet the AOL scouts of Pack 1530 for a recruiting event on Sunday 10/12 at 230pm.
Similar to last year, we will be introducing the AOLs to backcountry camp skills (tent set up, dining fly set up, stove set up, and fire building), in addition to helping them with their Bobcat requirements. We will work with the scouts in stations while talking more about Troop 13 and our scouting program.
Parents we can also use your help to connect with the AOL parents to promote the Troop and answer any questions.
Please RSVP on Scoutbook if you are able to attend and please wear your full field uniform.
Please let me know if you have any questions and please let me know if anyone needs a ride (we can meet up at the Church before the event). I will send out the address once finalized.

2026 High Adventure + Troop Organization Meeting
2025-10-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, VA, United States
MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL FIRST CLASS SCOUTS AND ABOVE:
Troop 13 Scouts and Parents (ALL FIRST CLASS SCOUTS AND ABOVE),
As Summer 2026 is not too far away, we will be meeting on Sunday 10/12 from 730pm 900pm to discuss and select a location for our 2026 High Adventure. The PLC has discussed and will present several options, and we are grateful to have Mr. Matt Siren coordinating the 2026 High Adventure Planning with the scouts. In addition to the high adventure planning, we will also be discussing troop organization among the senior scouts.
Please make sure to attend this important meeting, and if you are unable to attend, please connect with Mr. Chesley.

FFX - School Holiday
2025-10-13 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-20 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-03 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-04 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-11 22:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-26 22:00 - 23:00 | Location was not specified
FFX – School Holiday

October 2025 Scoutmaster Conference
2025-10-14 19:00 - 19:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd
RSVP for your Scoutmaster Conference for rank advancement. Full Scout Uniform required!

Troop 13 Meeting
2025-10-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 10/14/2025
Agenda: Backpacking Merit Badge Session #2
PL Lead: X

Fall Committee Meeting (Zoom)
2025-10-16 20:00 - 20:45 | Zoom
Please join us on Zoom for the fall Committee Meeting.
Agenda will include:
Unit Recharter and Individual Renewal
Treasurer’s Update
Upcoming Events/Yearly Plan
Volunteer Needs
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Troop 13 Meeting
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 10/21/2025
Agenda: November PLC + Backpacking Merit Badge Session # 3
PL Lead: X

October Troop (Climbing) Campout
2025-10-24 17:00 - 2025-10-26 12:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
October Troop (Climbing) Campout. Details to follow.
Meet at Church of the Good Shepherd at 5:00 PM on Friday, October 24. Bring a bag dinner for the drive out to camp.
Return ETA on Sunday is, October 26, between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Please bring:
$25 for camping and food. Cash, check to “Troop 13,” or PayPal to “BSA Troop 13 Vienna VA”
A bag dinner
Personal gear – including any additional items
BSA Permission Slips and Medical Forms

October 2025 Board of Review
2025-10-28 19:00 - 19:30 | Church of Good Shepherd
Scouts who have passed their Scoutmaster Conference are eligible to RSVP for their Board of Review. Full Scout Uniform required!

Troop 13 Meeting
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 10/28/2025
Agenda: Campout Recovery + Campout Prep + Halloween Party
PL Lead: X

Troop 13 - November + December PLC
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
PLC Meeting – November + December 2025 – Agenda:
Planning for November 2025 + December 2025
Review/Finalize Troop Meeting Plan Sheets (Arnav 11/X + 12/X, Isaac 11/X + 12/x, Aman 11/X + 12/X) Patrol Leaders please bring your Troop Meeting Planning Sheets for the meetings that you were assigned
Review/Assign Join Scouting Campout Planning (Noah + RJ)
Review/Assign Caving Campout Planning (Noah + RJ)
Discuss Summer Camp 2026 (Noah) discuss options, finalize location, coordinate dates
Discuss High Adventure 2026 (Isaac) update on location, discuss planning, discuss dates
Discuss/Assign November Service Project Planning (Scouting For Food) (assign lead)
Discuss/Assign December Service Project Planning (Wreath Placement) (assign lead)
Discuss ILST Retreat when, where?
Discuss planning for Triple Crown Backpacking Trip when
Discuss on Troop Leadership + Communications
Please remember to bring your planning sheets, notes, and something to write with. Please let me know if you cannot attend.
Please let me know if you have any questions
YiS,
RJ Roberts
Senior Patrol Leader, Troop 13

Virginia Triple Crown Backpacking Trip
2025-11-01 06:00 - 2025-11-04 12:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Virginia Triple Crown Backpacking Trip. Details to follow.
Meet at Church of the Good Shepherd at 12:00 AM on Saturday, November 1. Bring a bag breakfast for the drive out to the trail.
Return ETA on Tuesday is, November 4, between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Please bring:
$25 for camping and food. Cash, check to “Troop 13,” or PayPal to “BSA Troop 13 Vienna VA”
A bag breakfast
Personal gear – including any additional items
BSA Permission Slips and Medical Forms

Scouting For Food - flyer drop off
2025-11-01 07:30 - 10:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Scouting For Food – flyer drop off. Details to follow.

Troop 13 Meeting - No Meeting
2025-11-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 11/4/2025
Agenda: No Meeting
PL Lead: X

2026 High Adventure Meeting (Scouts + Parents)
2025-11-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Teams Call
Troop 13 Scouts and Parents (ALL SCOUTS INTERESTED IN HIGH ADVENTURE),
For any scouts and their parents attending high adventure 2026 there will be a meeting over teams this Thursday the 6th at 8 pm. Call link is below.
Thank you
Sincerely,
Isaac Siren
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Scouting For Food - bag pickup
2025-11-08 07:30 - 10:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Scouting For Food – bag pickup. Details to follow.

Troop 13 - Veterans Day Scavenger Hunt
2025-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop 13 – Veterans Day Scavenger Hunt – Tuesday 11/11/2025 (special day event – during school holiday)
Agenda: Special Event – Veterans Day Scavenger Hunt (details to follow) + Campout Prep
PL Lead: X

Troop 13 Meeting
2025-11-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 11/11/2025
Agenda: Develop and Practice Scout Games for Join Scouting Campout
PL Lead: Arnav

November Troop (Join Scouting) Campout
2025-11-15 09:00 - 2025-11-16 12:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
November Troop (Join Scouting) Campout. Details to follow.
Meet at Church of the Good Shepherd at 9:00 AM on Saturday, November 15.
Return ETA on Sunday is, November 16, between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Please bring:
$25 for camping and food. Cash, check to “Troop 13,” or PayPal to “BSA Troop 13 Vienna VA”
Personal gear – including any additional items
BSA Permission Slips and Medical Forms

November 2025 Scoutmaster Conference
2025-11-18 19:00 - 19:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd

Troop 13 Meeting
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 11/18/2025
Agenda: December PLC + Campout Recovery + Cooking Merit Badge Session #1
PL Lead: X

Troop 13 - December PLC
2025-11-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
PLC Meeting – December 2025 – Agenda:
Planning for December 2025
Review/Finalize Troop Meeting Plan Sheets (Arnav 12/X, Isaac 12/x, Aman 12/X) Patrol Leaders please bring your Troop Meeting Planning Sheets for the meetings that you were assigned
Review/Assign Caving Campout Planning (Noah + RJ)
Discuss Summer Camp 2026 (Noah) discuss options, finalize location, coordinate dates
Discuss High Adventure 2026 (Isaac) update on location, discuss planning, discuss dates
Discuss/Assign December Service Project Planning (Wreath Placement) (assign lead)
Discuss on Troop Leadership + Communications
Please remember to bring your planning sheets, notes, and something to write with. Please let me know if you cannot attend.
Please let me know if you have any questions
YiS,
RJ Roberts
Senior Patrol Leader, Troop 13

Troop 13 Meeting - No Meeting
2025-11-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd – 2351 Hunter Mille Road, Vienna, VA, United States
Troop Meeting – Tuesday 11/25/2025
Agenda: No Meeting
PL Lead: X
