This page will include detailed information on our various camping and non-meeting activities.
CONCLUDED EVENTS:
Annual Planning Conference
September 3, 2009 @ 6:00 PM at Romeo's in Branmar
Troop leadership set goals and laid out plans for the new Scouting year and had the PLC for September. Those in attendance were
Joaquin Martinez, Matthew Morris, Zachary Zinner, Thomas Camper, Gabe MacKinney, Morgan Crowder, Lucas Leone, Matt Coyle, Matt
Bib and Bob Coyle.
Camping: Brandywine Creek State Park
September 25-27, 2009
Scouts hiked into camp and camped in tents in the primitive youth group area. Saturday was spent working on advancement and having
patrol and inter-patrol activities such as disc golf. Those in attendance were Matthew Andreas, Steven Andreas, Sam Bailey, Matthew
Buccio, Thomas Camper, Matt Coyle, Jason Crowder, Morgan Crowder, Adam Desch, Dillon Dickerson, Michael Hamilton, Jeffrey
Hennessy, Michael Kennedy, Michael Krueger, Peter Lauser, Lucas Leone, Gabe MacKinney, Joaquin Martinez, Matthew Morris, Steven
Motley, Kevin Neff (1 night), Nathan Nickerson, Kaelen Novak, Brandon Reed, Bincent Smeal, Michael Tobin, Ben Zinner, Zachary Zinner,
Mark Andreas, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle, Paul Gray, Andrew Hamilton, Mike Hamilton, Kathy Kempski, Matthew Kempski, Anthony Kinney, Fank
Leone, Lucas MacKinney, Keith Reed, Adrienne Roberto, Chris Tobin and Tim Tobin.
QUARTERMASTER GEAR DAY
Saturday, October 3.
All Quartermasters should be in attendance, as well as any available patrol members to assist inventorying gear, organizing the closet
and basement, documenting need for repairs, labeling, etc.
Camping: Granogue (Freedom Trail Disctrict Camporee)
October 09-11, 2009
Scouts will camp in tents and compete in inter-patrol activities. Troop members will assist in running events. Those in attendance were
Matthew Buccio, Jason Crowder (1 night), Morgan Crowder (1 night), Dillon Dickeson, Michael Hamilton, Gabe MacKinney, Joaquin
Martinez, Kaelen Novak, Andrew Mason (1 night), Matthew Morris, Kaelen Novak, Stephen Salyer, Vincent Smeal, Michael Tobin, Ben
Zinner, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle, Michael Hamilton, Tony Kinney, Martin Martinez (1 night), Pepe Martinez (1 night), Adrienne Roberto.
Nentego Lodge 20 Fall Inductions Weekend
October 23-25, 2009 @ Rodney Scout Reservation
Ordeal candidates complete their inductions; Brotherhood candidates ll completed their conversion. All enjoyed fellowship and performed
cheerful service. Those in attendance were Matt Coyle, Joaquin Martinez, Andrew Mason, Zachary Zinner, Matt Bib, Matt Coyle, Martin
Martinez and Pepe Martinez. Congratulations to Matt, Joaquin and Zack on completing their Brotherhood conversion.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MERIT BADGE
Saturday, November 7 @ The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. $15.00 per Scout (includes museum admission). Under the
direction of a Merit Badge Counselor, Scouts will be guided through a series of experiments and hands-on activities. This intensive
workshop will provide Scouts with the majority of the requirements for completion of this required badge for Eagle Scout. Some activities
will need to be completed at home and submitted to the merit badge counselor before or after the workshop for approval. Download the
Environmental Science Merit Badge Guide for more information. Scouts should register with Mrs. Roberto by October 15.
OA Service PRoject
Saturday, November 7 at the Brandywine Zoo, 8:15 AM - Zoo. All Scouts may participate. Please wear an OA or troop activity shirt. Sign-
up with Matt Coyle. Those in attendance were Matt Coyle and Kaelen Novak.
Camping: Blue Rocks Campground (Hiking)
November 13-15, 2009
Scouts spent the weekend hiking age-appropriate routess. Older Scouts camped along the trail. Those in attendance were Sam Bailey,
Thomas Camper, Dillon Dickerson, Peter Lauser, Lucas Leone, Gabe MacKinney, Joaquin Martinez, Nathan Nickerson, Kaelen Novak,
Zachary Zinner, Matt Bib, Ken Dahl, Joseph Lala, Alison Mack, Martin Martinez, Pepe Martinez, Joseph Nickerson (1 night), Steve Purdy
Scout Day & BBQ
Saturday, November 14 @ Brandywine Zoo, 9AM - Noon. Those in attendanced were Matt Coyle, Brandon Reed, Michael Tobin and Bob
Coyle.
Grotto Pizza Night
Wednesday, December 2 @ Grotto Pizza in Fairfax Shopping Center.
The troop earns 20% of all dine-in and take-out orders between 4PM-9PM when a voucher was presented.
Troop Lock-In @ Silverside Church
December 11-12, 2009
Scouts will spend the night playing games and watching movies. Pizza dinner, snacks and breakfast were served. $10.00 due December
10. Those in attendance were Matt Andreas, Steven Andreas, Bryan Bailey, Sam Bailey, Matthew Buccio, Matt Coyle, Jason Crowder,
Morgan Crowder, Adam Desch, Dillon Dickerson, Michael Hamilton, Jeffrey Hennessy, Lucas Leone, Gabe MacKinney, Joaquin Martinez,
Matthew Morris, Nathan Nickerson, Nikhil Rao, Joel Rice, Stephen Salyer, Vincent Smeal, Michael Tobin, Ben Zinner, Zachary Zinner,
Chris Gosling, Mike Hamilton and Matt Bib.
Camping: Pouch Scout Camp (New York City)
December 18-20, 2009
Scouts will sleep in a cabin and spend Saturday afternoon exploring New York City in groups. We will also hold the annual Greedy Gift
Exchange. $10.00 due December 3. Those in attendance were Bryan Bailey, Sam Bailey, Matthew Buccio, Thomas Camper, Jason
Crowder, Morgan Crowder, Adam Desch, Dillon Dickerson, Jeffrey Hennessy, Peter Lauser, Lucas Leone, Ben Litwin, Gabe MacKinney,
Joaquin Martinez, Andrew Mason, Matthew Morris, Nathan Nickerson, Kaelen Novak, Nikhil Rao, Joel Rice, Stephen Salyer, Vincent
Smeal, Brock Trexler, Ben Zinner, Zack Zinner, Matt Bib, Ed Crowder, Ken Dahl, Mike Desch, Will King, Frank Leone, Martin Martinez,
Pepe Martinez, Adrienne Roberto, Randy Salyer and Barry Trexler.
Scout Skating Party
Saturday, January 2, 2010 @ the University of Delaware’s Fred Rust Ice Arena
Scouts will skate from 4-6PM. Cost is $7.00 (includes rental). Parents, siblings and friends are invited. Includes free hot chocolate!
Camping: Horseshoe Scout Reservation (Frostbite)
January 29-31, 2010
Scouts braved the cold and the unforecasted snow while sleeping in adirondack shelters. Those in attendance were Steven Andreas,
Bryan Bailey, Sam Bailey, Matthew Buccio, Thomas Camper, Peter Lauser, Joaquin Martinez, Kaelen Novak, Brandon Reed, Michael
Tobin (1 night), Mark Andreas, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle, Ken Dahl and Joseph Lala.
Scout Sunday
Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ Silverside Church
Troop members and their families will participate in Silverside Church's morning service at 10AM. Scouts will serve as readers, ushers and
greeters. Sign-up on February 4. The troop's Scout Sunday activity was canceled due to inclement weather.
Nentego Lodge 20 Lodge Banquet
February 6, 2010 @ Delaware State Troopers Association (Cheswold, DE). The banquet was canceled due to inclement weather and will
be held during the June fellowship weekend at Rodney.
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Tickets will be sold prior to the event. All proceeds go toward the troop r in support of our camping program and maintaining our
equipment and trailer Pancake Breakfast Flier.
3rd Annual Winter Bowling Night
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Freedom Trail Chapter is holding it's annual bowling night at Pleasant Hill Lanes in Newport, from 9:00 PM - Midnight. $15.00 covers three
hours of bowling, shoe rental and snacks. RSVP with OA Troop Representative, Bryan Bailey. Those in attendance were Mark Andreas,
Steven Andreas, Sam Bailey, Matt Bib, Lucas Leone, Joaquin Martinez, Martin Martinez, Pepe Martinez, Ben Zinner and Zachary Zinner.
Camping: Rodney Scout Reservation (Survivor)
February 19-21, 2010
Scouts will sleep in Brown Lodge and compete inter patrol and individual events to detrmine this year's "Survivor". The winner will receive
a cash prize at the June Court of Honor. $25.00 due on February 11. Directions to Rodney Scout Reservation. Those in attendance were
Bryan Bailey, Sam Bailey, Matthew Buccio, Matt Coyle, Lucas Leone, Joaquin Martinez, Andrew Mason, Matthew Morris, Kaelen Novak,
Brock Trexler, Ben Zinner, Zachary Zinner, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle and Kend Dahl. Congratulations to our 2010 Survivor: Bryan Bailey!
Merit Badge College
Saturday, January 9 and Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ Alfred Waters Middle School in Middletown, DE. 8AM Check-in; classes last until
4PM. $20.00 per Scout. Registration closes November 30. Instructions | Badge Overview | Prerequisites
Scout Ski Day
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Scouts will spend the day skiing or snowboarding at Jack Frost/Big Boulder. $33.00 is due by the February 25 troop meeting and includes
lift, lesson and rental. Please sign-up with Mr. Mason.
Scouting for Food
March 13, 2010 @ Super G
Scouts will collect boxes full of canned and other non-perishable goods in front of Super G on Concord PIke. Scouts will work in pairs for
two hour shifts from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Collected goods will be given to Jewish Family Services. Sign-up on February 4. Scouting for
Food has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Camping: Broad Creek Scout Reservation (Wilderness Survival)
March 19-21, 2010
Scouts will build and sleep in shelter and complete other requirements toward Wilderness Survival Merit Badge. $15.00 due March 4.
Those in attendance were Matthew Buccio, Jason Crowder, Morgan Crowder, MIchael Krueger, Gabe MacKinney, Joaquin Martinez,
Andrew Mason, Kaelen Novak, Nikhil Rao, Brandon Reed, Vincent Smeal, Michael Tobin, Ben Zinner, Josh Bennett, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle,
and Adrienne Roberto
Wellness Community Red Balloon Brunch
Sunday, March 21 @ 8:00 AM. Scouts were needed to help inflate and tie balloons for the annual charity event. Those in attendance
were Matthew Andreas, Steven Andreas and Mark Andreas.
Mammal Study Merit Badge
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Under the direction of the Academy of Natural Sciences Merit Badge Counselors, Scouts will complete all the requirements for the
Mammal Study Merit Badge. This intensive workshop guides scouts through mammalian classification, a project to help mammals in their
neighborhood, and an investigation of the history and purpose of our museum’s extensive mammal collection. Download the Mammal
Studies Merit Badge Guide for more information. $17.00 per Scout. Sign up with Adrienne Roberto.
Reptile & Amphibian Study Merit Badge
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Under the direction of the Academy of Natural Sciences Merit Badge Counselors, Scouts will work towards their Reptile and Amphibian
Study Merit Badge. Through interactions with live animals, museum specimens and interactive games, scouts will learn the differences
between reptiles and amphibians, learn identifying field marks, and even investigate how they move. Download the Reptile and
Amphibian Study Merit Badge Guide for more information.
Troop Bowling Night
Thursday, April 1 @ 7:00 PM at First State Lanes in Bellefont. Since Cline Hall isn't available to us due to the religious holiday we'll bowl a
few games instead! $10.00 includes 2 games and shoe rental. Scouts and families are invited to stay and bowl more, however troop
leadership will only be at the lanes until 8:30 PM. Scouts must let their patrol leaders know if they're going by Tuesday, March 30. Patrol
Leaders must report patrol totals to Joaquin by Wednesday, March 31. Those in attenance were Bryan Bailey, Matt Coyle, Cameron
Damude, Michael Hamilton, Peter Lauser, Joaquin Martinez, Steven Motley, Brandon Reed, Josh Bennett, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle, Howard
Damude, Mike Hamilton, Greg Motley and Keith Reed.
Christina River Watershed Cleanup
Saturday, April 10 from 8:00 AM - Noon. Earn service hours and make a difference by doing yoru part for the river. Meet at the east end
of F&N Shopping Center (near Sweeney's bakery). It is recommended that volunteers wear brightly-colored clothing, long sleeves and
pants, boots or water resistant shoes, hats, and bring heavy duty gloves, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Visit here for more information.
Those in attendance were Gabe MacKinney, Lukas MacKinney, Vincent Smeal, Tony Kinney, Alison Mack and Adrienne Roberto.
Camping: Resica Falls Scout Reservation
April 16-18, 2010
$15 due April 8. Those in attendance were Michael Hamilton, Joaquin Martinez, Matthew Morris, Kaelen Novak, Matt Bib, Mike Hamilton,
and Andrew Hamilton.
Nentego Lodge 20 Spring Inductions Weekend
April 23-25, 2010 @ Henson Scout Reservation
Lodge members will gather at Henson for cheerful service and fellowship. Those in attendance were Bryan Bailey, Sam Bailey, Matt Bib,
Bob Coyle, Thomas Camper, Frank Leone, Lucas Leone, Gabe MacKinney, Joaquin Martinez, Martin Martinez, Pepe Martinez, Andrew
Mason, Matthew Morris and Brock Trexler.
Camping: French Creek State Park (Orienteering)
April 30 - May 2, 2010
Scouts from area troops will compete in the Delaware Valley Orienteering Association's (DVOA) Mid-Atlantic Scouting Orienteering
Championship (MASOC). Scouts will camp in tents. $20.00 due April 15. Those in attendance were Sam Bailey, Luke Bastianelli, Matthew
Buccio, Thomas Camper, Matt Coyle, Cameron Damude, Michael Hamilton, Lucas Leone, Gabe MacKinney, Lukas MacKinney, Joaquin
Martinez, Andrew Mason, Matthew Morris, Kaelen Novak, Stephen Salyer, Vincent Smeal (1 night), Daniel Smith, Ben Zinner, Bob Coyle,
Ken Dahl, Mike Hamilton, Pepe Martinez and Adrienne Roberto (1 night).
OA Section NE-6A Conclave
May 21-23, 2010 @ Camp Sinoquipe
Scouts from area Lodges will gather for fun and fellowship and to hold Section elections. Register online. Those in attendance were Bryan
Bailey, Sam Bailey, Matt Bib, Bob Coyle, Matt Coyle, Chris Gosling, Frank Leone, Lucas Leone, Joaquin Martinez, Martin Martinez,
Andrew Mason, and Zack Zinner.
Nentego Lodge 20 Summer Fellowship Weekend
June 4-6, 2010
OA members will gathered at Rodney Scout Reservation for fellowship and to camp and help out in cheerful service. Those in attendance
were Matt Bib, Bob Coyle, Matt Coyle, Joaquin Martinez, Martin Martinez, Pepe Martinez and Matt Morris. Congratulations to Martin
Martinez on receiving his Vigil honor and being electied the 2010-2011 Lodge Chief, and to Joaquin Martinez on being elected the 2010-
2011 Lodge Vice-Chief of Program.
Blue Rocks Game
Monday, June 7 @ 6PM
Scouts will join Pack 1313 in presenting the flag and staying for the Blue Rocks game on Monday, June 7. The cost of tickets are $8. Sign-
up and pay by May 6. Field uniforms for the flag presentation, Activity uniforms for the game. Those in attendance were Matt Andreas,
Steven Andreas, Luke Bastianelli, Billy Biddle, Cameron Damude, Dillon Dickerson, Michael Hamilton, Ricky Heckenstaller, Michael
Kennedy, Lucas Leone, Gabe MacKinney, Lukas MacKinney, Nathan Nickerson, Vincent Smeal, Ben Zinner, Zack Zinner, Mark Andreas,
Matt Bib, John Biddle, Howard Damude, Mike Hamilton, Rick Heckenstaller, Frank Leone, Alison Mack, Joseph Nickerson, Adrienne
Roberto, Cheryl Zinner and Ira Zinner.
Summer Camp 2010
June 27 - July 3, 2010
Please see the Summer Camp page.
Adventure Base 100
July 17, 2010
This Saturday, July 17, Scouts will travel to Baltimore for the day and visit Adventure Base 100 at Rash Field. I need a final count by
TOMORROW to ensure we have sufficient adult participants/drivers. Siblings are welcome so long as a parent is in attendance. Please e-
mail me by tomorrow to let me know how many are coming, and if there's a driver in your group. Plan to meet at Silverside Church in your
"Class A" uniform on Saturday at 9:15 AM. Bring your "Class B" shirt with you, or wear under your uniform. Participants will need to bring
spending money for lunch. Those in attendance were Dillon Dickerson, Matthew Morris, Vincent Smeal, Matt Bib, Tomi Morris, Adrienne
Roberto, and David Watson.
2010 National Scout Jamboree
July 26-August 4, 2010.
Read more information here. Those in attendance were Thomas Camper, Zachary Zinner and Matt Bib.
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