Last Call for Mulch Orders

All mulch orders (and payments) are due back tomorrow, 3/24, at the Troop Meeting. If your Scout is unable to attend the meeting, please make arrangements to drop off the orders at the meeting.

March 20-22 campout Update

Hello all,

 

After much investigation we will be moving the LOCATION of the March 20-22 campout from Red River Gorge to Camp Friedlander. We are moving the location so that the 20+ boys/adults that will be at session #3 of Merit Badge Challenge (MBC) can attend the campout. For those that don’t know/remember, session #3 of MBC was pushed back due to a snow cancellation on 2/21. If your son is signed up for MBC and turns in the attached form, we will be transporting boys/personal equipment DIRECTLY from MBC to camp Friedlander. If he doesn’t turn in a form, he will be transported from MBC back to the church as normal.

 

Bellow is the permission form that needs to be turned in at a Troop meeting no later than Tuesday March 17th (next Tuesday).

-Scoutmaster.

Consent Form – Friedlander 3-20-15

Merit Badge Challenge (Saturday 2/7, Saturday 2/21 and Saturday 2/28)

For those going to Merit Badge Challenge.

Saturday 2/7 – Merit Badge Challenge (Day 1). We will meet at MSPC at 7:30am to caravan to Sycamore High School. We should return to MSPC around 1:15pm. Boys will need 3 self-addressed stamp envelops, their pre-work, pen/pencil/old notebook and the merit badge book (if available). There is a concession stand that boys usually like to buy snacks/soda from, no more than $5 is necessary.

Saturday 2/21 and Saturday 2/28 – Merit Badge Challenge (Day 2 & 3). We will meet at MSPC at 7:45am to caravan to Sycamore High School. We should return to MSPC around 1:15pm. Boys will need 3 self-addressed stamp envelops (if not already handed into counselor), their pre-work (if applicable), pen/pencil/old notebook and the merit badge book (if available). There is a concession stand that boys usually like to buy snacks/soda from, no more than $5 is necessary.

NOTE – day 1 we need to be there a little early as that day there is more that needs to be communicated and such to all attendees. One of these dates, we will need to stay behind for 10-15 extra minutes to clean up in the classrooms. At this time I don’t know which day it will be I will let you know when we find out.

 

Let me know if you have any questions.

Brian

Scout Sunday Reminder

This is a reminder that this Sunday (2/1) is Scout Sunday. We will be participating in services (9:00 or 11:00) at MSPC as well as service a pancake breakfast to the congregation from 9:45 – 11:00. This is a Troop 209 tradition and a very easy/nice way for us to show our appreciation for over 95 years of support from Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church.

The entire activity will run from 8:45am – noon

Please respond to Mr. Fitzgerald’s email ASAP if your son will be in attendance. We will also need 3 boys to step up and read at either the 9:00 or 11:00 service, please let Mr. Fitzgerald know if your son is willing to do this. You do not need to be Presbyterian to attend. Boys should be in full class A uniforms.

Contact Mr. Fitzgerald if you have questions.

UPDATE: Marengo Cave Campout — January 23-25

This is for those attending the campout this weekend. This was all discussed tonight in the meeting.

Boys will need for cave:

  • 1 pair of old closed toe shoes that can get wet/muddy & another pair of shoes to wear in the shelter/car.
  • Light gloves for crawling through the cave – gardening tight gloves work great
  • Old sweatshirt
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Cotton type pants, they will be wet/muddy. Jeans are heavy when wet.
  • Knee pads if available. There is some crawling.
  • Old Towel – there will be some limited shower opportunity
  • Garbage bag for wet/muddy clothes
  • Change of clothes for after the cave

Select older clothes for use in the cave. They will get wet and muddy, and possibly stained or ruined.

There is a field that the boys may be using to play some outdoor games. Boys should be prepared for cold/chilly weather (hat/gloves/coat). Bring board games or cards.

FYI – Mr. Fitzgerald has multiple conflicts this weekend and thus will not be attending. Mr. Zubelik will be stepping into his role for the weekend. We will also have 12 other adults in attendance including our most seasoned adult volunteers.