Communications
Troop 648 uses several methods to communicate amongst ourselves:
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Band App
The Troop uses the Band App for photo sharing, posts, announcements, and event calendar. We recommend that you install the Band App on your smart phone, then asks our Webmaster to send you an invitation like.
If you don’t have a smart phone, Band can also be accessed via web browser at https://band.us
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App Installation Links:
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Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nhn.android.band
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Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/app/id542613198?mt=8
Google Groups
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/troopoftheeagle
To subscribe to this group, send email to:
troopoftheeagle+subscribe@googlegroups.com
These email announcements will have "[troopoftheeagle]" in the subject line. Below is a running list of the most recent Troop 648 email messages.
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Troop 648 uses the Google Group to send out announcements via e-mail.
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Google Calendar
The Troop maintains an online calendar. You must be granted access to the calendar by the Troop Webmaster. You can view the Troop 648 calendar in your own personal Google calendar (under "Other calendars" on the left hand side of the page when you log into your Google account).​
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Weekly Meetings
Troop 648 regularly meets weekly at the First Vietnamese American United Methodist Church and provides updates on Troop activities and action items.
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Website
Troop 648 maintains this webpage to post updates and important information.
https://troopoftheeagle.com​
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Troop 648 maintains the following Facebook page for announcements: https://www.facebook.com/Troop648/
Troop 648 maintains the following Instagram account (@troopoftheeagle).
https://www.instagram.com/troopoftheeagle/
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Please send photos to Troop Webmaster with subject line “Instagram post” to have these photos posted under this account. Some examples of good content: Building a fire, setting up a tent or generally backyard camping, Doing the orienteering course in lubber run park, Working on scout skills, like tying knots.
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YouTube Channel
Troop 648 maintains the following YouTube account. There are several videos of Scouts in action and teaching Scout skills.
How can I get more information from the National Capital Area Council and Scouting America?
The 'Scouter Digest' from the National Capital Area Council is a terrific source of info about Council and national Scouting America activities and issues. Check this site often for updates. You can also attend the Four Mile Run District 'Leaders Roundtable,' which is held on the second Thursday of the month at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 830 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202.
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You can also sign-up for 'Scouting Wire,' which is the official blog for Scouting America.