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Announcements February 15, 2012 - Tonight is WEEK B Merit badges Regular meeting will be at 7:30 pm. Class A uniforms at Echo Lake.
Lost TentsAttention all scouts. we are missing tents and tarps. anyone wo has brought a tent or Tarp home please return as soon as possible.We are missing quite a few. Please check your garages, basements and storage areas
Merit Badges this week are:
| Citizenship in the Nation - |
| Medicine |
All,
We are trying to get our registration for summer camp complete ad ensure the troop participants receive the proper discounts. As with our boys who are involved in summer sports and school activities, summer and monthly camping / outdoor activities are an important part of your son’s growth in scouting. Whether it’s the scouts first or last summer camp the experiences and memories are priceless. These experiences and memories sometimes lead to new hobbies or even career choices.
A $50 deposit was due January 18, 2012; this date came and went with very little notice. Revolutionary Council requires payment of 3 installments. A lot of behind the scenes planning, scheduling, programming, ordering and procurement takes place between the camp and the troop to ensure your son receives the best possible program there is to offer.
To insure price discounts and penalties do not occur to you or the troop it is important we adhere to the payment schedule as outlined in the weekly announcements, flyer and troop website. With that said, we are asking your first payment be submitted by Wednesday February 8tht, 2012. If your deposit is not received we assume your boy is not participating in summer camp in 2012. If there financial concerns please make arrangements with Mrs. Negron.
As always if there are any questions or concerns please see myself, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Morris or Mrs. Negron.
Respectfully, John Cataudella
Tenderfoot Scouts - A message from Tenderfoot Leaders Mr. Lupinacci & Mr. Napoli: This week we will be finishing up all requirements that are needed to be done we have a few here and there that we need to finish. Any Tenderfoot that is done and needs to have a Scout Master Review please be in full uniform including neckerchiefs and make sure you see Mr. Smith to schedule a time with him.
First Class – Mr. Jaichner and Mr. Reinknecht: -
We will continue working on First Class requirements 4A-4E (Cooking and Food) this week. WE ARE GOING OUTSIDE FOR THIS ACTIVITY as weather looks very promising. Dress appropriately to be outside. Headlamps or flashlight are a must bring item. We will definitely need some motivated life and/or star scouts to run this activity.
Snow Sports Merit Badge - As you all know, some of us enjoy winter sports!!! Are you a skier or snowboarder??? If any one is interested in taking the Snow Sports Merit Badge, please see Mr. Espinos at this weeks meeting. We suggest that you checkout the requirements before signing up. http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Snow_Sports There will NOT be a class provided for this at the meetings. As you complete the requirements, we will be available to talk to you about those requirements. THINK SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yours in Scouting, Mr. Espinos
Venture Patrol – Venture Patrol Meeting:
Just giving eveyone a heads up that we will be having a planning session for venture trips for April, May and June. Ideas that have been brought to the table are: overnight hike in the pine barrens (wharton state forest), overnight canoe/kayak trip in the pine barrens (wading, batsto or mullca rivers,) overnight hike to wildcat shelter, overnight canoe/kayak trio in Round Valley - June. In addition to those, we want you boys to help get wilderness survival planned. No tents - rain or shine. Please be realistic with the trips you are proposing. Know your school schedule - holidays. term exams, etc .
Look up costs as well.
Summer Camp 2012: Summer Camp this year will be at Camp Russell in Woodgate N.Y. from July 22nd to July 28th ,2012. The price is as follows:
CAMPER FEES: - $315 Siblings receive a $20 discount, on fee paid per scheduled payment dates LEADER FEES - $100 January 18th 2012: $50.00 per camper payment due March 07th 2012: $100.00 per camper payment due.
May 09th 2012: Final Payment per camper payment due As always, please see Mr. Cataudella, Mrs. Morris, Mr. Smith or Mrs. Negron for all camp related questions....Thanks - Mr. Cataudella
February Hike: We are planning a hike near the Delaware Water Gap for Monday February 20 Planning for about 6 or 7 miles, with an elevation gain of over 1000 feet We will be hiking to Sunfish Pond and Mt Tammany at the Delaware Water Gap on Monday February 20 We will meet at the Wawa on Rt 9 North near Sunnyside Rd at 7:00 AM (Time permitting, we hope to continue an old Venture Patrol tradition and stop at Hot Dog Johnnie's on the way home)Please dress appropriately for the weather and pack a lunch, snacks and water. Also, as a precaution, everyone must have a headlamp or flashlight If you are interested in joining us please contact Mr Reinecht, Mr Yim or Mr Gifford. We will have permission slips at the meeting this Wednesday and at the Wawa on Monday morning
Fundraising opportunity All Pathmark Advantage card holders. Please register your card Click Here to register, "Select online" and search for Troop 258 to register. After that every purchase the Troop will earn a small percentage.
Feb camping trip - Camp Grice February 24,25,26 Cabin camping South Jersey. Scout Skills and Hike Camp Roosevelt Camp Grice 124 Daretown Rd. Elmer, NJ 08318 Southern New Jersey Council, BSA
March camping trip 16th-18th- Forestburg cabin camping, Rife,Hiking fun times.
Service Time - The troop is recording all service hours. Please send all your service time via e-mail to coleenreinknecht@gmail.com.
Please note my new e-mail address coleenreinknecht@gmail.com
Experienced Uniform Box - If anyone has any hiking boots or uniforms for our experienced uniform box please bring them in and give them to Mrs. Napoli. Donations of all scout clothing and equipment is welcomed.
Important Dates
| Feb 11th |
Klondike |
| Feb 24,25,26 |
Camp Grice Cabin camping |
March 16th - 18th |
Forestburgh cabin Camping |
Meeting are held every Wednesday at Echo Lake 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
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