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Upcoming Events
Calendar 2025-2026
Nov 2025
14 -Tree Lot Prep
21 -Tree Lot Prep
28 -Tree Lot Starts
Nov 28- Dec 21Tree Lot Open- No meetings
Dec 2025
1-21 -Tree Lot- No Meetings
19 -Christmas Party
Jan 2026
2 -No Meeting (New Years)
9 -Open Advancement
10 -(Sat)Pinewood Derby Build
16 -Plumbing and Home Improvement
23 -Plumbing and Home Imporvement
30 -Plumbing and Home Improvement
Feb 2026
6 -Open Advancement
13 -Winter Camp Prep
20-22 -Winter Camp
27 -Clean up/Open Advancement
March 2026
6 -Aviation
13 -Aviation
20 -Aviation
27 -Pancake Breakfast Prep
29 -(Sunday)Pancake Breakfast
Apr 2026
3 -Easter-Good Friday- No Meeting
10 -Open Advancement
17 -Archery
24 -Archery
May 2026
1 -Archery
8 -Open Advancement
15 -Bike Hike Prep
16-17 -Bike Hike Campout
22 -Memorial Day - No meeting
29 -Open Advancement
June 2026
5 -First Year Campout Prep
6-7 -First Year Campout
12 -Open Advancement
19 -Summer Camp Prep
26 -Summer Camp Prep
July 2026
3 -4th of July - No Meeting
10 -Summer Camp Prep
16-17 -Summer Camp Packing
18-25 -Summer Camp
26 -Dry out/Clean up
31 -Summer Camp Clean up
Sept 2025
18- Devils Lake Prep
25-27 -Devils Lake Campout
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IMPORTANT: Dates For The Tree Lot-Updates
- Nov 21st-22nd wreath pickup- FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
- Dec 5th wreath money due
-Trees Arive Nov 22 - First Semi- 9 am, Second semi- TBA
- Tree lot opens Nov 28th
Ask friends, families and neighbors to support us by getting their wreath and Christmas tree from Troop 61.
Coming up quickly we have our annual Tree lot. Our start date is Black Friday, Nov 28th. This has been a big day for us, and this year will be no different.
First semi-load of trees will be arriving Nov 22 at 9 am. We are still waiting on a time Sat for the second semi-load of trees. Watch Facebook for that ETA. Eat a big Breakfast.
Tree lot Shifts are now open. We ask that both parents and Scouts sign up for a minimum of 3-4 shifts per week. Troop 61 Alumni are welcome to come back to work the Tree Lot and help the younger Scouts out, as well as share your stories of the Troop. What gives us Scout leaders pride in our Troop is seeing former Scouts coming back and hearing their stories.
Tree Lot Schedule — A = Adult, S = Scouts and Junior Leaders. All Scouts and parents should sign up for 3-4 shifts per week.
We will need a lot of help on the opening weekend since a large portion of our sales happen THAT weekend. Even if you are free for a few hours please sign up. Do not change someone else's shift on the spreadsheet without their permission.



Use PAY PAL to pay for Troop Activities.
Making a payment with PayPal is a fast and simple way to pay for Scouting Activities. Follow these simple how-to instructions to get started.
Pinewood Derby Car Build Day Jan 10th from 9:00am — 1:00pm!
Calling all cub scouts that need help building a pinewood derby car.
Cub scouts will, with help from our expert car builders have the opportunity to...
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Select a body style of their choice from one of our tried and true template designs
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Cut their weight pocket
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Cut out and sand their car body
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Polish their car axles
When you leave the workshop the only thing left to do is paint and final assembly. Then it's off to the races!
To participate: Sign-up for a time slot online and bring your pinewood derby car that needs buildin' on January 10th. See the troop 61 website for details!
Check your Advancement in Troopmaster.
Wonder how your scout is advancing? Well now you can check on their progress online through Troop 61's Troopmaster. Watch the how-to video
Login to Troopmaster
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Here are a few videos to help run the credit card and cash register. We will go over how to sell a tree, how the tree lot will operate as well as opening and closing the lot, how to complete a sale, what our loyal customers are looking for, and what we expecting and hoping to do! Parents and JL Scouts should be in attendance.
Training Videos
Click on the link to check them out
Tree Lot | Checking $100 Bill | BSA Troop 61 | Milwaukee, WI
Tree Lot | How to scan a Tree for a Different Price | BSA Troop 61 | Milwaukee, WI
Tree Lot | Cash Register Basic Training | BSA Troop 61 | Milwaukee, WI
Tree Lot | Credit Card Machine - Basic Training | BSA Troop 61 | Milwaukee, WI
Tree Lot | Scanning a "Chip" Credit Card | BSA Troop 61 | Milwaukee, WI
Tree Lot | Fast Easy Method for Tying a Tree to a Car | BSA Troop 61 | Milwaukee, WI
Tree Lot | Voiding / Cancel at Cash Register Error | BSA Troop 61 | Milwaukee, WI
Leadership Positions
Boy Scout have many opportunities to learn leadership skills.
Leadership positions are also needed for certain rank advancements.
Click here to visit our page on leadership positions and how to get involved in one.





