April Campout: Red River Gorge

This is a “don’t miss campout”, yes, I probably feel that about all campouts but this one has a special location that is really awesome.  About 4-5 years ago I was introduced to a local man who ,along with a few partners, owns private land very near to the RRG. Their property holds all the amenities that a person needs for a great weekend. Plenty of space to camp, plenty of space to play and plenty of BEAUTIFUL space to walk and enjoy nature. Their property has one of the most unbelievable views of a canyon, a waterfall and a cave (all on one property). This is NOT a “hiking” campout but we will be doing some walking/hiking to the attractions on their property. Friday evening will be a cracker barrel and Saturday evening will be a patrol cook-off and games.

The owners are VERY generous to open up their property to other Scouters and very much want us to use the entire property as it was meant to be, as a camping adventure for all.

Brian

Attached is the permission form for the April Campout (4/24-4/26) to the Red River Gorge area. Completed forms must be returned at the troop meeting no later than 4/21.

Red River Gorge – April 2015 – Consent Form(1)

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.