From: Matt Bib
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Subject: ePeacemaker021908

Please refer to the News page of the troop website for updated/current news!

Service Opportunity: AAUW Book Sale
Wednesday, February 20 @ 9:00 PM. Scouts and adults are needed to help unload and move boxes of books into the mall for the annual book sale fundraiser. Volunteers meet at 9:00 pm at the back entrance of Concord Mall.  Volunteers will unpack books in each color coded area, place the books on the tables and collapse boxes.  A great way to help out and get a quick service hour for those who can make it.

Troop Meeting
Thursday @ 7:00 PM. Younger Scouts will continue to work on rank advancement and should bring their handbooks. Older Scouts will begin working on Citizenship in the Nation or continue to work on their own merit badges or on their Eagle requirements. We'll finish preparing for this weekend's camping trip. $25.00 deposits due for summer camp if not yet paid. $20.00 cash due for February camping if not yet paid. Sign-up and pay for Scout Ski Day.Adult leaders, sign of for the March 12 Freedom Trail District Court of Honor.

Camping: Survivor 2009
February 22-24 @ Camp Ware. We'll be camping in a winterized cabin. Scouts will compete as patrols and individuals for the title of "survivor". All competitions are based on rank knowledge, general Scouting knowledge, or troop trivia. Start reviewing your Handbooks, the troop website, etc. Scouts will need to have their Outdoor Essentials (found in the Handbook), and patrol leaders will be given a list of items each patrol must have at this week's troop meeting. $20.00/Scout ($15.00/adults) due this week if not yet paid. Keep an eye on the weather forecasts!

OA Elections
We'll be electing Order of the Arrow ordeal candidates during the troop meeting on February 28. To be eligible Scouts must be at least First Class and must have camped 15 nights in the past two years, 6 of which must have been during long-term camp. We need a full turnout in order to hold elections so be sure to be there on time. OA member wear your sashes!

Scout Ski Day
Sunday, March 2, 2008 @ Jack Frost Ski Area. Scouts and family members will spend the day skiing and snowboarding the slopes at Jack Frost. $30.00 includes lift ticket, ski/snowboard rental and lesson. Tubing is available again this year at $20.00 for a 3-hour session or $35 for the day. Sign-up this week with Mr. Mason. Make checks payable to BSA Troop #70.

Summer Camp 2008
August 10-16 @ Rodney Scout Reservation. We now have 23 Scouts registered! Those who haven't paid their deposits should bring their $25.00 to this week's meeting. Anyone who didn't register who would like to sign-up may still do so...just let me know as soon as possible! $265.00 balances are due on April 24. Camperships are available to Scouts with financial need; applications are due before April 1.

Matt Bib
Scoutmaster, Troop #70
www.troop70peacemakers.com