Hello Troop 349!
The sign up for the Washington DC trip is starting to fill up, but we still have plenty of room. Please make sure you sign up to reserve your spot on the bus! We need to get a head count by April 1st so please sign up as soon as possible. Sign up link will be in the comments.
Also, Mr. Cossi arranged a group discount at a Hilton Garden Inn close to the Scout camp the Scouts and Registered Adults will be staying at. Please remember to make your reservations if parents and siblings are joing the trip too!
Troop 349 Washington D.C. Trip
April 26-27, 2025
Need headcount by April 1
Come join us in Washington D.C. for some fun and learning! Current planned itinerary includes:
• National Mall Tour
• Lincoln Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Washington Monument
• National Museum of American History
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Pre-arranged lunch as a group on Sunday
Transportation
We will be renting a bus that can take up to 56 total leaving the Municipal Parking Lot on Bellmeade Ave (across from U-Haul) 6 AM Saturday, April 26. We plan to leave Washington DC ~2:00 PM Sunday, arriving back at the municipal lot ~7 PM.
Lodging
• Scouts and leaders to stay in Camp William Snyder cabin in Haymarket, VA overnight.
• Parents and siblings can stay at Hilton Garden Inn, Haymarket VA
◦ We have arranged for us to get a discounted group price of $157/room (+tax), which is non-smoking and 2 queen beds.
◦ BSA Troop 349 hotel booking website <— click here or go to: rmd.me/YQ.qlzkbsLO Cost • Scouts and leaders = $165 / person (bus, lodging, museums, meals including Saturday dinner, Sunday Breakfast • Parents & siblings = $125 / person Parents and siblings will need to make hotel reservations that are not included in this cost Make checks payable to Troop 349. Details • Transportation will be troop chartered bus. The bus seats 56 total we will extend first choice to scouts and their families. ◦ Scouts will be dropped off at Camp Snyder the bus will then head to the Hilton Garden Inn to drop off all non-scout member of our party • We plan to walk around the mall, so dress warm and bring comfortable footwear! • Pack a bag lunch for Saturday. We will eat as a group when we arrive at the National Museum of American History in their cafeteria • Breakfast and Dinner: scouts will be having breakfast at Camp Snyder on Sunday morning. ◦ Family members who book the Hilton Garden Inn will be provided free continental breakfast from 6AM - 10AM

Good evening 349! This weekend was a bridging over for our 3 newest scouts, this week will be their first official troop meeting on March 12th. Please come on down and meet our new scouts!

Hello Troop 349!
Mr. Cossi is coordinating a great trip to Washington DC on April 26-27. We need to get a head count by April 1st so please sign up as soon as possible. Sign up link will be in the comments.
Also, Mr. Cossi arranged a group discount at a Hilton Garden Inn close to the Scout camp the Scouts and Registered Adults will be staying at. Please make sure to make your reservations too!
Troop 349 Washington D.C. Trip
April 26-27, 2025
Need headcount by April 1
Come join us in Washington D.C. for some fun and learning! Current planned itinerary includes:
• National Mall Tour
• Lincoln Memorial
• World War II Memorial
• Washington Monument
• National Museum of American History
• Arlington National Cemetery
• Pre-arranged lunch as a group on Sunday
Transportation
We will be renting a bus that can take up to 56 total leaving the Municipal Parking Lot on Bellmeade Ave (across from U-Haul) 6 AM Saturday, April 26. We plan to leave Washington DC ~2:00 PM Sunday, arriving back at the municipal lot ~7 PM.
Lodging
• Scouts and leaders to stay in Camp William Snyder cabin in Haymarket, VA overnight.
• Parents and siblings can stay at Hilton Garden Inn, Haymarket VA
◦ We have arranged for us to get a discounted group price of $157/room (+tax), which is non-smoking and 2 queen beds.
◦ BSA Troop 349 hotel booking website <— click here or go to: rmd.me/7o.QHz5uRby Cost • Scouts and leaders = $165 / person (bus, lodging, museums, meals including Saturday dinner, Sunday Breakfast • Parents & siblings = $125 / person Parents and siblings will need to make hotel reservations that are not included in this cost Make checks payable to Troop 349. Details • Transportation will be troop chartered bus. The bus seats 56 total we will extend first choice to scouts and their families. ◦ Scouts will be dropped off at Camp Snyder the bus will then head to the Hilton Garden Inn to drop off all non-scout member of our party • We plan to walk around the mall, so dress warm and bring comfortable footwear! • Pack a bag lunch for Saturday. We will eat as a group when we arrive at the National Museum of American History in their cafeteria • Breakfast and Dinner: scouts will be having breakfast at Camp Snyder on Sunday morning. ◦ Family members who book the Hilton Garden Inn will be provided free continental breakfast from 6AM - 10AM rmd.me/7c.XNwBcYLI rmd.me/2d.1VHmT9MB

Hello Troop 349! @everyone
Thank you to everyone who signed up for Alpine! -Weisberg -Taracido -Tynebor -Wichtendahl -Cossi -Campisi
I saw a lot of hands raised at the meeting Wednesday night! If you don’t see your name on this list please sign up so we can plan food and transportation!
This cabin campout will take place March 7-9 at Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine, NJ.
The troop will meet at U-Haul on Bellemeade Avenue, Smithtown at 6pm on Friday, March 7, and will return to Smithtown on Sunday, March 9 in the afternoon.
Bring sleeping bags, warm winter clothes for outdoor hiking including hat and gloves, bag lunch for Saturday, snacks, water in refillable bottle. (Nalgene 32oz).
Weekend activities will include: Hiking, Troop Cooking
The cost is $50 per person. Please pay at an upcoming troop meeting, or Venmo Mrs. Weisberg @BSA349Smithtown (use code 3721)

Hello Troop 349!
Parish of the Holy Cross asked our Troop to assist with the burning of the palms. If you are interested in helping, please join us in Class A uniform for the 11:30 Mass this Sunday, March 2nd. The burning of the palms will follow immediately after Mass.

Hello Troop 349!
Thank you to everyone who showed interest in the Alpine Campout at the meeting last night. Please remember to sign up so we can plan food and transportation!
This cabin campout will take place March 7-9 at Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine, NJ.
The troop will meet at U-Haul on Bellemeade Avenue, Smithtown at 6pm on Friday, March 7, and will return to Smithtown on Sunday, March 9 in the afternoon.
Bring sleeping bags, warm winter clothes for outdoor hiking including hat and gloves, bag lunch for Saturday, snacks, water in refillable bottle. (Nalgene 32oz).
Weekend activities will include: Hiking, Troop Cooking The cost is $50 per person. Please pay at an upcoming troop meeting, or Venmo Mrs. Weisberg @BSA349Smithtown (use code 3721)
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Hello Troop 349!
We are looking forward to better weather and the next Campout! This cabin campout will take place March 7-9 at Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine, NJ.
The troop will meet at U-Haul on Bellemeade Avenue, Smithtown at 6pm on Friday, March 7, and will return to Smithtown on Sunday, March 9 at approximately 12:00 pm.
Bring sleeping bags, warm winter clothes for outdoor hiking including hat and gloves, bag lunch for Saturday, snacks, water in refillable bottle. (Nalgene 32oz)
Weekend activities will include: Hiking, Troop Cooking The cost is $50 per person. Please pay at an upcoming troop meeting, or Venmo Mrs. Weisberg @BSA349Smithtown (use code 3721)
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Hello Troop 349!
We are looking forward to better weather and the next Campout! This cabin campout will take place March 7-9 at Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine, NJ.
The troop will meet at U-Haul on Bellemeade Avenue, Smithtown at 6pm on Friday, March 7, and will return to Smithtown on Sunday, March 9 at approximately 12:00 pm.
Bring sleeping bags, warm winter clothes for outdoor hiking including hat and gloves, bag lunch for Saturday, snacks, water in refillable bottle. (Nalgene 32oz)
Weekend activities will include: Hiking, Troop Cooking

The cost is $50 per person. Please pay at an upcoming troop meeting, or Venmo Mrs. Weisberg @BSA349Smithtown (use code 3721)

Reminder: Order of the Arrow elections are tonight. Let’s have a good turnout like we did at the meeting last week so we can support our Candidates!

Hello Troop 349! @everyone
We are looking forward to better weather and the next Campout! This cabin campout will take place March 7-9 at Alpine Scout Camp in Alpine, NJ.
The troop will meet at U-Haul on Bellemeade Avenue, Smithtown at 6pm on Friday, March 7, and will return to Smithtown on Sunday, March 9 at approximately 12:00 pm.
Bring sleeping bags, warm winter clothes for outdoor hiking including hat and gloves, bag lunch for Saturday, snacks, water in refillable bottle. (Nalgene 32oz)
Weekend activities will include: Hiking, Troop Cooking

The cost is $50 per person. Please pay at an upcoming troop meeting, or Venmo Mrs. Weisberg @BSA349Smithtown (use code 3721)