WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR NOVEMBER 2ND, 2026

NO TROOP MEETING MONDAY

There is no Troop meeting this Monday, November 2nd. CMS is out of school both Monday and Tuesday, so we are taking the week off.

OUR NEXT TROOP MEETING IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH

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NEW TROUT FISHING TRIP SIGNUP IS OPEN

SPRINGMAID MOUNTAIN — SPRUCE PINE, NC

NOVEMBER 20-22, 2026

The location is set and signup is now open. Our November campout is headed to Springmaid Mountain in Spruce Pine, NC for a weekend of trout fishing in the mountains.

We depart the Scout Hut Friday, November 20th at 6:00 pm and return Sunday, November 22nd at 11:30 am. The cost is $40 per person.

We will be offering the Fishing merit badge on the trip. Scouts who want to work on it should see Mr. Hall for a blue card beforehand — some of the requirements are easier to knock out ahead of time, which means more time on the water that weekend.

Use the buttons to sign up, to check who has already RSVP'd, and to see the packing list and itinerary.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE TROUT FISHING TRIP

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO HAS RSVP'D

CLICK HERE FOR THE PACKING LIST & ITINERARY

FINAL REMINDER MINT HILL VETERANS BREAKFAST

ARLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH

THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH

This is the last call for one of our most meaningful service opportunities of the year. Scouts greet the veterans and serve food while our adults handle parking at the annual Mint Hill Veterans Breakfast.

The breakfast is this Saturday, November 7th at 8:00 am at Arlington Baptist Church. Volunteers meet at the Scout Hut at 6:45 am to shuttle over together.

It is an early morning, but it is one the veterans look forward to and one our Scouts always remember. If you can still help, please sign up using the link.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE VETERANS BREAKFAST

REMINDER THANKSGIVING EVE PARADE VOLUNTEERS

UPTOWN CHARLOTTE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH

We have an easy troop fundraiser coming up on Wednesday, November 25th. We will be assisting Center City Partners at the 80th Annual Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade in Uptown Charlotte.

We need at least 16 Scouts and parents to act as ushers for the parade seating area and to help with the Cookies with Santa event beforehand. Every volunteer gets a free ticket in the seating area to watch the parade, and the troop receives a donation from the parade organizers.

Click the button for the signup and full details. Questions? See Mr. Krumbine or Mr. Hall.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER AT THE THANKSGIVING EVE PARADE

REMINDER UPCOMING MERIT BADGE OPPORTUNITIES

VARIOUS DATES — SEE BELOW

There are several merit badge opportunities coming up between now and December, both nearby and around the region. Use the buttons for details and registration on each.

Mining in Society at Reed Gold Mine. Reed Gold Mine offers this workshop monthly through May. Check their calendar for the next available date.

NESA Merit Badge Mania at Camp Barnhardt — this Saturday, November 7. Central North Carolina Council is hosting this one at Camp John J. Barnhardt in New London, with a range of Eagle-required merit badges on the schedule. Check-in runs 7:45 to 9:00 am at the dining hall, the first class goes 9:00 am to noon, lunch is noon to 1:00 pm, and the second class starts at 1:00 pm. Note that this falls on the same day as the Mint Hill Veterans Breakfast, so Scouts will need to choose between the two.

MCC Merit Badge Day at CPCC Harper — Saturday, December 5. Registration is not open yet, so check back every so often.

As always, speak with Mr. Hall about a blue card before starting any merit badge.

Reed Gold Mine: Mining in Society (monthly)

NESA Merit Badge Mania at Camp Barnhardt (Nov 7)

MCC Merit Badge Day at CPCC Harper (Dec 5)

Need a Merit Badge Counselor?

Counselor lists are now available!

Scoutbook only gives registered leaders access to the Merit Badge Counselor lists. However, in an effort to make it easier for everyone, we created this website listing all merit badges with Eagle required highlighted in blue

Don't forget the proper procedure:

Choose which merit badge you would like to earn
Contact the counselor
Speak to Mr. Hall about pursuing this merit badge and obtain a blue card!

Troop 65 Mint Hill

11501 Bain School Rd

Mint Hill, NC 28227

704-456-9411

Scoutmaster: Matt Hall | matt.hall@bsatroop65.org | 770-601-1044

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