Troop 874 Meeting Notes, May 15, 2008

Weekend Camping - All scout who are camping with the troop this weekend at Camp Henson should be at Glen Mar at 6:20 pm, Friday. Several adults borrowed camping equipment recently and it is important that this equipment be returned. Also note that scouts need to bring their tents to the trip as there are no spare tents.

Eagle Projects On Tap

Several Eagle projects are ready to move forward. Here is a brief listing:

Kevin D. – Construct a rain garden at Howard High School. The project will take place between the Tennis Course and the JROTC building on the following days:

May 16 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

May 17 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

May 18 – (f needed) – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

David B. – June 1. More details to follow.

Zack S. – June 14 – Working at Sarah's House (Ft Meade) building a brick grill, replacing benches and tables, and revitalizing a garden. More info to follow.

Merit Badge Counselors – See Mr. Bob Scarborough to confirm merit badges for which you are a counselor.

Drivers Needed for June Camping Trip – The troop is short on transportation for 30 scouts for the June rafting trip. See Mr. Phil Conant to volunteer. The trip to the campground is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.

Merit Badge Selections for Camp Saffron – Mr. Mike Rice is working with Rangers and Ventures who need to select merit badges for summer camp. See Mr. Rice as soon as possible.

Members of the Order of the Arrow – Mr. Dave Resetar is working to update troop records for adults and scouts who are members of the OA. Make sure to see him so your membership in the OA is recorded in troop records.

Troop to Acknowledge Graduating Seniors Next Thursday – On Thursday, May 22 Troop 874 will acknowledge the many troop members who are graduating high school seniors this year. Please join the troop in congratulating these young men.

Previous Notes Worth Repeating

We Remember – The Memorial Day weekend will kick off with the traditional decorating of military graves at Baltimore National Cemetery on Friday, May 23. Scouts are strongly encouraged to join other members of the National Pike District and Arrowhead District in placing US flags on the graves. It is an amazing site to see flags fluttering from the 42,000 graves. The event will include a brief ceremony commemorating those who gave their lives in defense of freedom. The troop will meet at Glen Mar and depart for the Cemetery at approximately 5:00 pm, Friday, May 23. This event is considered an outing for the purposes of advancement. More importantly, it is an important civic duty!!!