Thanks to the boys of Packs 692, 495 and 794 for visiting us
last night. Thanks also to our boys who showed them what Troop 874 is all
about.
The dates for summer camp have not been firmly established.
We should have firm dates very soon. The dates that we are looking at are
either 6-12 July or 13-19 July. We will send a special email to the troop as
soon as the week is set. They still could go either way. So, please hold on
just a few more days on your summer plans.... Remember, boys who attend summer
camp have a much better chance of staying in the Scouting Program.
On 9-10 February, Troop 874 will reinstitute a long
tradition of winter camping -- the February Freeze Out! It will be at Broad
Creek this year. Because we are a little late in planning this event, please
contact Mr. Mike Meister if you want to attend. It is for boys and parents of
all ages. This is really great fun and no one really freezes!
One of the Venture patrols will go to the Outer Banks from
13-19 July as their summer camp. This will be for fishing, swimming, hiking,
etc. If you are a Venture Scout and want to attend, contact one of your
Scoutmasters.
Scouting for Food bag distribution is Saturday, 23 February.
Food pick up is the following Saturday on 1 March. Both dates count as service
time. Plan on helping!
The second and final payment of $75 for the skiing trip was
due yesterday to Mr. Dave Eddy. If you have not paid and if you haven't given
him ski length, boot size, special requests, etc., you must do that very
quickly.
Troop 874 will once again run the monkey bridge at the
Klondike Derby on Saturday February 2 at the McKeldin
Area. Many scouts are needed throughout
the day to erect and dismantle the bridge and assist Cub Scouts crossing the
bridge. If you haven't already signed up, but would like to attend, contact Mr.
Greg Fabella (gfabella@comcast.net). Carpooling is
mandatory!
Matt Kennelly is continuing to collect books for a
This note is from Mrs. Elisa Gladmon: I would like to thank all my fellow Scouters and friends for the show of support during the
difficult time following my fathers death. Your
thoughts and prayers have meant a great deal to me in this difficult time of my
life. This goes to prove what a
wonderful organization the Scouts are. Thanks again.
Some folks have asked about the new (annex) Scout Shop. It
is the Dorsey Road Scout Shop at
Take Route 100 East to exit 11.
Proceed to
Proceed to
There is a small shopping mall on your right.
Turn right and then a right into the center.
The Scout Shop is the first store.