Meeting Agenda for

February 2010

 

"Be Prepared" for all meetings - Patrol Leaders Must Communicate!

 

2/4 Meeting - 7:30 Wapping Church

 

What we're doing:

  • There are many scouts that are only a few requirements away from their next rank.  Scouts that are First Class and higher will be teaching scouting skills to the lower ranks.  We will also be testing skills to sign-off on requirements all the way to First Class.

  • We will be preparing for Winterfest.

  • Dodge ball, if time permits.

What to bring:

  • Scouts who have not attained the rank of First Class should always bring their Scout Handbooks to each troop meeting.

What to wear:

  • Full Class A uniform (no jeans or baseball caps.  You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable).

 

 

2/4 BOR (Board of Review) - 7:30 Wapping Church

 

What you should know:

  • The skills that were required for your current rank.

  • The skills that are required and your readiness for your next rank.

  • It is also a time for you to ask any questions you might have and to give feedback to the troop committee about activities and your Scouting experience in your troop and in your patrol.

 

What to bring:

  • All scouts who are meeting to attain their next scout rank, must  bring their Scout Handbooks with them.

 

What to wear:

  • Full Class A uniform (no jeans or baseball caps.  You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable).

 

 

2/6 Munson Candy Bars Fund Raiser - 10:00 to 4:00 at Stop and Shop

 

What we're doing:

  • We are selling Munson Candy Bars at a local grocery store as a fund raiser.

  • Profits from this fund raiser will be used for troop equipment, supplies, scouting awards, etc.

  • Our troop needs all of our scouts to help!  

 

What to bring:

  • A positive attitude and your best sales techniques.
     

What to wear:

  • Full Class A uniform (no jeans or baseball caps.  You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable).

  • If raining, wear a rain coat.

  • If cold, wear thermal underwear, gloves, parka and a hat.

  • If warm and sunny, we are requesting no shorts.  Your legs would look embarrassingly white.

 

 

2/10 Troop Committee Meeting - 7:00 Wapping Church 3rd Floor

 

What we're doing:

  • Once a month our Troop Committee meets to discuss meets to discuss

    • Troop Finances

    • Scout Advancement, including the progression of our future Eagle Scouts.

    • Scoutmaster report of PLC activities.

    • Future trips and activities for our troop.

    • What is happening with scouting with news from our parent BSA District.

  • Scout parents are always invited to this meeting to assist in guidance of the troop. 

Parents are also encouraged to join the adult leadership of the troop.  As our scouts move on, so do our parents.  Our troop is always looking for Merit Badge Counselors, Committee Members, and Assistant Scoutmasters.

 

 

2/11 Scout Recruiting Night - 7:30 Wapping Church

 

What we're doing:

  • There are many scouts that are only a few requirements away from their next rank.  Scouts that are First Class and higher will be teaching scouting skills to the lower ranks.  We will also be testing skills to sign-off on requirements all the way to First Class.

  • We will be preparing for Winterfest.

  • We will doing training in many areas of scouting.

    • First Aid (1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree burns, snake bites, etc...) instructions for prospective scouts.

    • Pioneering with lashing a litter that can carry the Scoutmaster (Mr. George requests that this be solid).

What to bring:

  • Scouts are being asked to invite a friend for an informal visit.

  • Scouts who have not attained the rank of First Class should always bring their Scout Handbooks to each troop meeting.

What to wear:

  • Full Class A uniform (no jeans or baseball caps.  You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable).

 

 

2/13 Munson Candy Bars Fund Raiser - 10:00 to 4:00 at Stop and Shop

 

What we're doing:

  • We are selling Munson Candy Bars at a local grocery store as a fund raiser.

  • Profits from this fund raiser will be used for troop equipment, supplies, scouting awards, etc.

  • Our troop needs all of our scouts to help!  

 

What to bring:

  • A positive attitude and your best sales techniques.
     

What to wear:

  • Full Class A uniform (no jeans or baseball caps.  You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable).

  • If raining, wear a rain coat.

  • If cold, wear thermal underwear, gloves, parka and a hat.

  • If warm and sunny, we are requesting no shorts.  Your legs would look embarrassingly white.

 

 

2/18 No scheduled meeting - School Vacation

 

What we're doing:

  • Taking a little time to catch up and be with our families.

 

2/25 Meeting - 7:30 Wapping Church

 

What we're doing:

  • We will be preparing for Winterfest the entire meeting (that is why this is an indoor meeting).  Proper campout cleaning of eating gear demonstration.

  • We will be discussing the winter survival strategies that you will be tested on during the trip.

  • We will also be discussing how a space blanket works and why you need to bring one. 

What to bring:

  • Scouts who have not attained the rank of First Class should always bring their Scout Handbooks to meetings.

What to wear:

 Full Class A uniform (no jeans or baseball caps.  You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable).

 

 

2/26 - 2/28 Troop 880 Winterfest Trip at Camp Wanocksett (NH)

 

What we're doing:

  • We are going to get out there and have some fun.

  • Sliding, ice skating and ice fishing (providing there is ice).

  • Shelter building and other advancement requirements.

  • Electronic games, etc...

This trip is not to be missed.  Sign-up early or sleep outside!

 

Click here for the trip flyer

Click here for the trip permission slip.

 

 

 

Any questions should be directed to your Troop Scout Leaders:

 

Click Here for a complete leadership listing

 

 

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