Troop 874 Notes September 17, 2009
Popcorn sales – Mrs. Janet Novey
spoke to the troop about the importance of BSA popcorn sales. The National Pike District has suggested that
each scout sell $200. Prizes and other
incentives are offered by the Boy Scouts and troops and councils benefit financially
from the effort. Mrs. Novey provided information on hosting “Show and Sell”
events where it is possible to increase sales of popcorn. For more information contact Mrs. Novey. Popcorn sales
at Troop 874 support the “Wish Upon a Star” program at
Glen Mar UMC where gifts are purchased for distribution to needy families at
the Christmas season.
Cycling Merit Badge – Mr. Dean Clark has two rides scheduled
this weekend. The Saturday trip will begin at 3:00 pm from the
Patrol Boxes – The troop quartermasters will inspect and
assemble patrol boxes on Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 pm in the Glen Mar UMC
parking lot. Patrols are expected to
provide scouts to inspect and re-stock patrol boxes in preparation for the
upcoming camping trip. It is essential
for program and patrol quartermaster to be present to assist.
2009 Summer’s End Jam – On Sunday,
September 20 from 2-6 pm the local faith community in Elkridge will sponsor
this program of fun, food, and festivities at the SuperFresh
Parking Lot in Elkridge Corners. This
event features games, moon bounce, dunk tank, live music (O.R.B. and other
local bands will perform) and many fun activities. Crafters and local vendors will also
participate. The goal is to collect food
and cash donations for the Elkridge Food Pantry with 100% of proceeds
benefiting local families. See the
attached flyer. For a list of performers
and times go to:
http://www.crosslifeonline.com/templates/System/details.asp?id=26606&PID=484145
Youth Protection Training – Will Land announced
the future availability of Youth Protection training in October. Will is soliciting potential dates for
training in Troop 874 during the month of October.
Citizenship Merit Badges – Brennan Love is serving as counselor
for these three merit badges. See
Brennan during regular meetings to sign up for these merit badges.
Note: Brennan is one
of several former scouts in Troop 874 who have returned to the troop as adults
to enhance the troop program. I don’t
know if this is a trend in scouting but Brennan’s participation is greatly
appreciated and it speaks to the impact of scouting in many lives. Other former scouts who have been active in
the troop recently include Ben Bryden, Chris Pund, Ted Budzichowski, Ryan
Gauthier, and Hans Moeller. The troop is
enriched by their participation.
Sea Base
Use of Glen Mar UMC spaces – To reduce wear and tear on the new church spaces Glen Mar UMC has requested that troop members stay out of church spaces that are carpeted. Members of troop 874 are allowed to use the carpeted spaces that lead to the restrooms.