Meeting Notes from Troop 874, February 5, 2009

Den Chiefs Needed. Many local Cub Scout packs could use a few good scouts! For boy scouts serving as a den chief is a great way to earn their leadership for rank advancement. It is also a way to influence cub scouts to consider joining boy scouts, especially Troop 874. See Mr. Will Land for more information.

February Freeze Out Camping Trip. Permission slips are past due. Adults planning to attend should contact Mr. Ken Springer.

Scouts Restricted to Program Area. Mr. Kevin McGovern reminded scouts that they are to remain in program areas throughout the evening meeting. Most of the scouting program takes place inside the Glen Mar meeting spaces and scouts are prohibited from roaming throughout the building. If a scout is outside the immediate meeting spaces participating in a scouting program (outside cooking demonstration) that does not give them the freedom to range elsewhere on the Glen Mar property or to leave the property. Parents are asked to reinforce this concept with their sons.

Mulch Sales. The Troop is once again sponsoring a hardwood bark mulch sale. Scouts will deliver 2.0 cu. ft. bags (minimum order 5 bags for delivery) to your home for a cost of $3.75 per bag. You can order through the troop web site (http://www.troop874.com/Events/MulchSaleOrderForm.htm) or use the attached form. Order by March 22 for delivery on Saturday, March 28. See Mr. Phil Conant for more information (e-mail: Troop874.mulch@gmail.com). We also need adults to help Phil plan the delivery and Scouts are expected to assist in delivering the mulch. Proceeds go directly to the troop. See attached ordering form.

News Worth Repeating

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

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. See attached letter and permission slip.

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.