2/14 – OA Elections – Elections to the Order of the Arrow (OA) are this Tuesday. We need at least half the troop present to hold the election, so please show up to the meeting if you can.
2/18 – Merit Badge Challenge — Last day. Be sure to bring any outstanding work. Class A uniforms
2/26 3:45pm – Webelos II Crossover – we are anticipating 6 boys crossing over. I would REALLY like a big crowd of Boy Scouts in attendance. It starts at 4pm so please be there by 3:45. We will meet at Camp Friedlander. Class A uniforms.
Miscellaneous:
Reminder – we wear full Class A uniforms to all events/meetings until school lets out and then we move to Class B. If you need parts of a uniform, you can either purchase at Scout Shop on Reading Road or visit our gently used uniform closet at the church during a troop meeting.
Scout Physicals – it is never too early to schedule your physical for ’17-’18. . Those going to Summer Camp need parts A, B, C completed. If you are not going to summer camp, we still need parts A, B completed. This includes any adults who plan to camp with us. You can begin to turn these in as they are completed. Please have them completed by July 1st if possible.
Note: if you are going to Philmont you also need part D. Get it here.
Summer Camp Payment – Price for 2017 is $295, the price will include a new Troop 209 T-Shirt. Attached is the Payment Voucher and the due dates, please use the voucher when making a payment. Any adults OR boys not going to Summer Camp who wish to purchase a t-shirt, please complete the appropriate portion of the attached voucher and include $15.
For more Summer Camp info
There will be no Troop meeting on Aug 2nd. The monthly PLC meeting will occur Aug 9. The PLC will meet from 7p-8:15p Aug 2 to plan the year.
Reminder: Summer camp forms due soon. This includes doctor signed med form, climbing permission slip, special diet form (if applicable), etc. Forms are on our Summer Camp page or on the Camp Friedlander site. All forms should be turned into the Troop. All forms due by June 28th
Medical form
Everyone attending camp must have a doctor signed medical form (sections A-C).
Special Diet form
Scouts with food allergies or religious food restrictions use this form to let the camp kitchen staff know their needs.
Climbing Form
Everyone is encouraged to turn in a COPE/Climbing permission slip to be able to use the climbing tower. This form is required for Scouts in ACE, COPE, or those taking the climbing merit badge. It is optional for all other Scouts, but is necessary if Scouts would like to use the climbing tower during open climb times.
Summer camp payment #2 due at tomorrow’s Troop meeting (5/24). Please remember to use the voucher form when submitting your payment.
Spring Court of Honor is tonight. Please plan to attend with the entire family and celebrate your Scout’s achievements. It will be held in the chapel of MSPC. Scouts should be in Dress Class A’s.
Summer camp merit badge schedules were handed out at last night’s meeting. If you didn’t receive yours or you would like to make changes please see Mr. Zack.
Many of the merit badges have pre-work to be completed before camp. Please review the Pre-req document and get started now.
Additionally, some badges have extra gear requirements that must be brought to camp. Please review the Pre-req document to see if any of your merit badges have gear requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure the gear you need makes it to camp. Before you buy gear, check with the Quarter Master to see if you can borrow the item from the troop inventory.
Pre-req doc: http://www.danbeard.org/pubs/2016_Merit_Badge_Pre_Requisites.pdf
Summer camp payment #1 due at tomorrow’s Troop meeting (2/23). Please remember to use the voucher form when submitting your payment.