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.

PLC January 2015 Minutes

Patrol Leader Council- January 6th, 2014

  1.  Opening and Attendance (5:50)
  2.       Old Business (Meeting  SSC’s)
  3.      Patrol Assignments

Phoenix-Off

Monkeys-Games

Bandits-Closing

Flaming Arrows-Setup

Bacon Ninjas-Takedown

Flaming Buffalos-Skills

Dancing Bananas-Opening

  1.       Monthly Theme (6:05)

Safe caving

  1.      Troop meetings

1/13/15-Caving Safety

1/20/15-Caving Safety Refresher/Caving Relay

1/27/15-Court of Honor

 

2/03/15-Signaling

  1.      Caving Trip (1/23/14-1/25/14) (6:30)

Menu has been planned

 

  1.        Scoutmaster Moment (6:50)

Be respectful of our fellow scouts

Marengo Caves 1-23-2015

Consent Form Marengo Caves 1-23-15

Marengo Caves Release Form

Happy New Year.

Attached is the Troop Permission form AND the Marengo Cave Release Form. Both forms are due back by the January 13 Troop Meeting. Due to the distance of the drive, we need to make sure we have a solid headcount well in advance to ensure we have enough seatbelts for the boys.

This is a really different/fun trip as we will be going through both a dry and a wet cave. The dry cave is something that anyone from 1 years old to 100 years old can do. The wet cave is more of an adventure where we will get muddy and wet in a controlled environment. We will be sleeping on bunks in a heated cinder-block building close to the cave. Showers will be available for those that wish to use them (most don’t). This is a great campout for any parent who likes the outdoors but may not like sleeping on the ground in the cold.

Two Caving Tours = $36
Two nights at the lodge = $14
Food for the weekend = $10
TOTAL = $60

http://marengocave.com/

 Please have BOTH forms returned by 1/13.

Thanks,

Brian