Troop 874 meeting notes – June 11, 2009

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On Thursday, June 18 Troop will elect a new Senior Patrol Leader. All scouts are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting and to cast a vote for one of the three candidates. This is an important opportunity to see that the Troop remains a strong, scout-run troop.

Late Breaking Information:

Troop T-shirts: New Troop T-shirts will be available on Thursday, June 18 from Dennis G. Shirts that were previously ordered will be provided first. A limited number of new Troop T-shirts will also be available for $14 each. No rain checks, no special orders!

Old Troop T-shirts: A few of the previous troop T-shirts will be available for $7 each. These are new shirts (not recycled!) in the old style (beige color) and are a great bargain that is sure to sell quickly.

Troop Hats: Troop hats will also be available for purchase on Thursday. Scouts are required to wear a troop hat to summer camp. Don’t forget to print your scout’s name in that new hat! See Dennis G to purchase a troop hat.

Venturing Crew 874 to be re-started. Read on for more information on the new beginning for the original Venturing Crew 874.

Venturing is the Boy Scouts of America's coeducational program for youth from 14 to 20 years of age. Glen Mar United Methodist Church's Charter Organization Representative Mark Benz report that Crew 874 has been reconstituted! The Crew's first organizational meeting will be held at Glen Mar on Thursday June 25th @ 7:30pm. The organizational meeting will include discussion topics:

adult leadership

committee

registration details

program activities

strategies to make the program successful

Boys (age 14-17) can be members of both Troop 874 and Crew 874, and they can continue their advancement to Eagle as a Venturing Scout! Both youth and adults are encouraged to attend this organizational meeting.

Troop Notes:

Missing Tents – Yes, several tents have not been returned from the last camping trip. Scouts should check their gear and make sure the tents are clean and dry before returning them to the troop. Make sure you see your program quartermaster or the troop quartermaster.

Senior Patrol Leader Elections – Three candidates have come forward for the June 18 SPL elections. Those candidates are Conor S, Tyler N, and Alex S. Scouts are strongly encouraged to vote on June 18 so that Troop 874 remains a strong, scout-led troop.

Baltimore Orioles game tickets – Tickets for the Saturday, June 27 Orioles – National game are still available but the number of tickets is limited. The cost is $7.00, a real bargain. See Jarred G. or contact Mr. Pier Carroll. Note: because this will be a Troop function adults are expected to refrain from drinking alcohol while attending with the troop.

Merit Badge Selections for Camp Ockanickon – Ranger and Venture attending Camp Ockanickon this summer should have received a merit badge selection form. These forms must be completed before attending camp so that individual schedules can be assembled. Scouts must consult with an adult leader in their assigned program (assistant scoutmaster, patrol coach, etc). Completed forms must be returned to Mr. Ludlow.

Summer Camp Physicals – Beginning June 4 Rita Bietry will be collecting physicals for summer camp attendees. Scouts will need a Class 1 and Class 2 physical or have a current Class 3 physical. Parts A and C of the physical must be completed. An electronic version of the BSA physical is available on the Baltimore Area Council website (http://www.doubleknot.com/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=749&id=54259)

Or go to the BAC web site (http://www.baltimorebsa.org/) and click on “forms”.

CPR Training Certificates – If you completed the CPR training on May 27 with Mrs. Landry-Fida you can pick up your certificate from her. Thanks for taking the time to take this valuable training.

Lower Yoch DVD – If you floated the Lower Yoch with the troop you can get a DVD from Mrs. Landry-Fida. Limit is one DVD per family. Sorry, not DVD from the Middle Yoch.

Adult Training Records – Adults should provide their record of training to Mr. Bob Scarborough.

Youth Protection Training – Will Land will conduct Youth Protection Training for adults on Thursday, July 9. All adults attending summer camp must have participated in Youth Protection Training. Let Will Land know you are interested and that you will attend.

Old Info Worth Repeating:

Sea Base in 2010 – Two opening remain for scouts on the 2010 Sea Base program. See Mr. Bruce Kieta.

The green Troop 874 number patches are available for purchase from Mrs. Beaumont for $2.00 each. These patches have all three troop numerals on the same patch.