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Troop 183 – Noblesville, IN

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Troop 183

Boy Scouts serves boys in the fifth grade through high school. Service, community engagement and leadership development become increasingly important parts of the program as youth lead their own activities and work their way toward earning Scouting’s highest rank, Eagle Scout.

Troop 183 History

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Troop 183

Arrow of Light scout receiving Troop 183 neckerchief after crossing over the Boy Scouts.

Troop 183 was founded in January 1983 and has been active in the character development of young men for more than 35 years. We adhere to the principles of a “boy-led” troop where the program content, meeting planning, Patrol Method, and leadership comes from the Scouts themselves, while adults provide guidance and support.

“The patrol method is not a way to operate a Boy Scout troop—it is the only way.”

Robert Baden-Powell; Boy Scouts founder – 1910

We also believe that regardless of the rank earned or the length of time he is a Boy Scout, each boy should experience an outstanding Boy Scout program that he will remember fondly and proudly all his life.

Boy Scout Troop 183 is a proud part of the Noblesville, Indiana community, where it has been since its founding in January 1983. Our troop meets at Bethel Lutheran Church, 20650 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN 46062.

Troop 183 meets on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30PM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Noblesville, except for national and school holidays. Please contact our Scoutmaster Grumpy for details or to arrange a visit. And don’t forget to ask how he got that name!

Email Scoutmaster Grumpy (Mike Wyatt) at scoutmaster@bsatroop183.org.

Adventure/Advancement

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Troop 183

Scouts climbing Via Farrata in Red River Gorge, KY

Scouts in Troop 183 look for adventure, and find it in the monthly camping, yearly summer camp, and high-adventure trips. When pursuing these activities, most rank advancement falls into place. Activities include camporees, service projects, and a yearly electronics lock-in.

Adventure

Recent events have taken us backpacking, climbing, canoeing, shooting, and caving. Summer camp opens opportunities for 4-wheeling, sailing, and much more. Several scouts traveled to West Virginia and attended the latest national jamboree! Boys crave adventure and even (especially) when things get challenging, the best comes out in them.

Rank Advancement

New scouts focus on learning scouting skills and progress through the ranks of Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class, hopefully in the first year. The scout leadership team lead by the Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) and assisted by the Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) fills weekly meetings and campouts with items that help boys advance. Older scouts change their focus to leadership development while earning the ranks of Star, Life, and Eagle (hopefully complete before the deadline of his 18th birthday)!

This range of ages and mix of structure and adventure is the perfect mix to challenge a group of boys and keep them motivated. Adult leaders assist in all of this and ensure scouts stay safe, but the purpose of scouting is to ensure this happens through boy leadership.

Winter Camporee at Camp K

Posted on January 21, 2018 by Troop 183

Camp K and Troop 131 hosted this year’s Del-Mi winter camporee. Nine scouts and three adults attended and enjoyed a mix of cold and warmer weather.

Troop Meeting Notes: January 8 and December 18

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Troop 183

January 8:

It is great to be back at St. Michael’s and the renovations look great! One concern, a storage area for the troop, has been resolved and the troop has been allocated a closet under the stairs for storage.

Scoutmaster Grumpy is headed to Panama to demonstrate service in the Darian Jungle. Bob Latini will be Scoutmaster in the interim.

Announcements:

Deadline for Winter Camporee is Today (1/8)! If you want to go to camporee Jan 19-21, sign up in Scoutbook, message Mr. Latini, and pay the registration fee.
Meetings have resumed. We’ll be back at St. Michael’s for the foreseeable future on Monday’s at 7pm.
Troop Lock-in Friday Night. RSVP and permission slip needed.
Troop parent meeting in 2 weeks (Monday, Jan 22). A parent for each scout should be present at the START of the meeting.
University of Scouting, Saturday Jan 13, 8am
- Adults — great training opportunities including what you need for Assistant Scoutmaster!
- Scouts — Den Leader Training
- $25, lunch included
Next meeting, Monday Jan 15
Matt Irvin shared that he received a donation of $150 for the scout’s help and their service

From December 18:

The troop met at Hinkle Creek for a White Elephant gift exchange. No rank advancement this week. Next meeting will be in 2018 and we’ll return to St. Michaels!

Announcements:

Scoutmaster Grumpy: Next troop meeting: Jan 8th will be at St. Michaels!
Chase Mutter: thanks people for coming out for Good Samaritan.
Kelly Monnin: third meeting in January will have a quick parent meeting,
Jeremy Hoffman: spring camporee dates. AJ, important handout for that (make sure you show your parents)
Scoutmaster Grumpy: scout electronics lock-in is on January 12th.
Tom Tarzwell: popcorn prizes, we are still waiting on some of the vouchers, hoping to give them out at Jan 15 meeting
SPL AJ: introduced special guests representing the bowling group (greater Hamilton association of bowling Congress) – last spring they hosted the USBC bowling tournament – thanks for helping with tournament, donated $500 to the troop!