Troop 874 meeting notes – June 25, 2009
Baltimore Orioles game tickets – A few tickets for the
Saturday, June 27 Orioles – National game are still available. The cost is $7.00, a real bargain. Contact Mr. Pier Carroll. Mr. Carroll will also be available with the
few remaining tickets from 6:00 – 6:30 pm on game day. Look for him by the Babe Ruth statue. Note:
because this will be a Troop function adults are expected to refrain
from drinking alcohol while sitting with the troop.
Patrol Formations and Selection of Patrol and Crew Leaders –
The Ranger and Venture programs continue to re-form patrols and elect leaders
for these patrols and crews. Scouts
should be ready to serve in these important positions. Scouts should confirm their need for
leadership to advance to the next rank.
Scouts, it is your scouting career and program to run and manage!!!
New SPL Conor S. is looking for
troop members to fill positions such as Assistant Senior Patrol leaders and
other troop positions. A leadership
position is an awesome responsibility and a great opportunity. Contact Conor to
discuss a position with the troop.
Cycling Merit Badge – Mr. Dean Clark will sponsor the
continuing bicycle rides leading to the completion of the cycling merit
badge. The rides will be Saturday at
3:00 pm (Baltimore- Annapolis Trail starting in
Old Becomes New – Did you know that Glen Mar UMC also
sponsors a Venturing Crew? Hans Moeller
and Randy Possehl are working to re-form the previous
Venturing Crew. A meeting will be held
on Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 at Glen Mar UMC.
Venturing is for youth between 14 and 20 years of age.
Glen Mar UMV to Sponsor Gift Card Program – Troop 874’s
sponsor is offering a Gift Card program.
Gift cards from over 400 merchants (70 local merchants and stores) are
available. This debit-card like script
can be purchased through the troop or direct from Glen Mar UMC. Most of the proceeds are used to support
Mission Ministries and Disaster Relief through the United Methodist Committee
on Relief (UMCOR). Attached is
additional information on the Gift Card program. Also attached is an order form for your
use. For more information contact Mr.
Dan Edwards with Troop 874. This is a
great opportunity to support our troop sponsor!
Troop T-shirts: New Troop T-shirts are available 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.
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.
Information on 2009 Summer Camp – Attached are two files
with information on 2009 Summer Camp at
Looking for more information and photographs of
You will see great photos of the camp facility including the
pool, dining hall, science lodge, shooting ranges, and hot tub (yes) at the
pool.
Merit Badge Selections for
Summer Camp Physicals –Rita Bietry
is collecting physicals for
Or go to the BAC web site (http://www.baltimorebsa.org/) and
click on “forms”.
Sea Base in 2010 – One opening remains for a scout for the
2010 Sea Base program. See Mr. Bruce
Kieta.
Previous Info Worth Repeating:
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.
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.