From: Matt Bib
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 11:26 PM
Subject: ePeacemaker070808
Please refer to the News page of the troop website for updated/current news!
Troop Leadership Training
Saturday, July 12 @ Noon. This troop-level training will take 3-4 hours.
All Scouts with positions of responsibility for the July-December 2008 term
should attend, though we definitely need the SPL and Patrol Leaders to be
there. It's essential that our new leaders are trained before summer camp so, if possible, we'll try to schedule a make-up day before
summer camp. Scouts should come in complete uniform with proper insignia.
Scouts must bring their BSA Handbooks, a notebook (which they should have with
them at all troop activities) and a pen(cil). Lunch will be provided. Thanks.
Cub Scout Day Camp
July 21-25 @
Troop Meeting
Thursday, July 31 @ 7:00 PM. This meeting is only required
for those attending summer camp. Bring your current medical forms. Please do
not assume that I have a valid form on file, however if I do you can provide
current guardian signature during the meeting. Medical forms are due at the
July 31 troop meeting. Scouts must also complete and bring any merit
badge prerequisites; if prerequisites are not done completed you will not be
able to take the badges you've signed up for. We'll review the program features
and schedule. Scouts will fill out blue cards and make gear and other patrol
preparations. Adults will review medical forms and transportation. Scouts
should wear their full uniforms to be inspected (make sure they're complete and
all insignia is current and correctly placed).
Summer Camp 2008
August 10-16 @ Rodney Scout Reservation. Download program descriptions,
schedules, and gear lists here.
NEW Official BSA Centennial Uniform!
In August the new uniform goes on sale. Made of more comfortable materials, bellowed
pockets, new hat and belt designs, better socks, and more outdoor-friendly
accents. Don't worry, though! Existing uniforms will still be considered
official until they're outworn or outgrown. The only changes
we'll be implementing at the troop level (effective 9/1) is the use of the
forest green shoulder loops and troop numerals. As you outgrow and/or outwear
your existing uniform you'll replace items with the new uniform components.
Scouts in Troop 70 are to attend all troop meetings and activities in complete
uniform. More info is available here.
Trail to Eagle Meeting
Wednesday, September 17 @ 7:00 PM at Limestone Presbyterian Church. Frequently
asked questions will be addressed concerning Eagle Scout Leadership Service
Projects, the Eagle Scout application, the Eagle Scout Board of Review, etc.
Who should attend? Scouts who are First Class and above who are on the trail to
Eagle especially those thinking about Eagle Service Projects, parents of Scouts
on the trail to Eagle, and Eagle Mentors.
One spot is still available for any eligible Scout or adult; let me know if
interested. $300.00 was due last week in order to secure airline tickets. If
you did not turn in your $300 please mail your check to Mr. Jamie King ASAP.
Matt Bib
Scoutmaster, Troop #70
www.troop70peacemakers.com