Meeting Notes from Troop 874 January 29, 2009

Eagle Scout Project Changes. Mr. Scarburgh announced that Eagle Scout projects will now have a formal review by National Pike District. Candidates will need to provide additional details to the District. Mr. Scarburgh will Sheppard the project through District review. Bottom line for Eagle Scout candidates; be prepared for additional time to get the project approved.

Merit Badge Counselors. New merit badge counselors must show proof of BSA Youth Protection Training.

Glen Mar United Methodist Church Sponsoring Food Drive. Glen Mar United Methodist Church will be conducting a food drive throughout January to support the Eva Johnson Foundation, which provides food to the needy living in the Hilltop Section of Ellicott City. Many are experiencing difficulties during the current economic crisis, but the needy of our community are having the most difficult time. Eva Johnson Foundation is experiencing much greater demand for food, and at the same time the amount of food being donated has decreased. Although giving now is more difficult, our generosity is more meaningful.

Item needed are:

Paper towels Toilet tissues Washing detergent

Bath soap Dish detergent Tuna Helper

Spaghetti Sauce Spaghetti pasta Tuna

Macaroni & Cheese Hamburger Helper Baked beans

Canned fruit Canned Soup Tea bags

Other non-perishables will be appreciated

Representatives from the Glen Mar UMC will be on hand on Thursday, Jan 29 to receive food donations from the Scouts. See attached flyer for more information

February Freezeout Camping Trip. Permission slip due next week. Use the generic permission slip from the Troop web site.

Scout Sunday. Glen Mar is looking for readers and other participants from the Scouting Community for Scout Sunday on February 8. All scouts from Troop 874 should consider participating in the activity. A Scout is Reverent!!! Contact Mr. Brian Meek

Outer Banks Adventure (OBX). One additional adult is required for the OBX Adventure. Contact Connor Soop or Mike Meister.

2009 Klondike Derby. The Troop will once again staff the monkey bridge at the Klondike Derby. Scouts and adults are needed to construct and staff the bridge. This is a great way to recruit Cub Scouts to consider joining Troop 874. See Daniel Hunt or Greg Fabella.

News Worth Repeating

Troop Senior Patrol Leader Elected! Congratulations to Sam K. for being selected as SPL! Sam will lead the troop from March 2009 – August 2009. Sam follows in the steps of his brother Tristan K. who was SPL several years back. Sam and Jared G. stepped up to take on the responsibility of SPL and the Troop owes both Sam and Jared a great big Thank You!!!

Scout Dues Are Overdue! More than 50 scouts are more than $5.00 behind in their troop dues. Scouts should check with their Assistant Senior Patrol Leader or Patrol Leader to determine if they are behind in their dues. It is the scout's responsibility to keep their dues current.

Summer Camp at Camp Ockanickon Scout Reservation. Troop 874 will attend Camp Ockanickon from July 12 - July 18. The fee for camp is $374 and an initial payment of $150 is due by February 19.

American Odyssey Relay Race. The Troop is looking for one more scout to round out the rooster for the Relay. Interested scouts should complete the attached registration form and return to Mr. Hunt ASAP. The fee is $100 and the check should be made to Troop 874. The Troop hopes to field a team of at least 8 scouts and 4 adults for this April 2009 event. For more information contact Mr. Bud Hunt or Mr. Todd Pearsall. Check out http://www.americanodysseyrelay.com/ for more information from the race organizers.