Meeting Agenda for

March 2010
 

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

 

3/2 Immaculate Conception Shelter Service Project (6:00 - 9:00)

 

What we're doing:

  • Meeting at St. Francis Church (673 Ellington Road) at 6:00.

  • Helping others, who are less fortunate, to warm dinner.

  • This is one of the most important meeting of the year.  Troop leadership urges parents and scouts to attend and assist in this event.  It is the most rewarding activity of the year.

 

What donations to bring:

  • Brownies, Bags of fruit, (apples, oranges, bananas), New or Used Men clothing (coat, hat, gloves, etc), Socks, twin sheets, travel size soap, shampoo, etc.

 

What to wear:

  •  Class B Uniforms (bright orange colored shirts)

 

Click here for more information from the Service Project flyer.

 

3/4 PLC (Patrol Leaders Council) - 7:00 Wapping Church

 

What we're doing:

  • Discussing ideas for next month's activities.

 

What to bring:

  • At least 3 of your best ideas for future meeting and scout challenges.
     

What to wear:

  • Class B Uniforms (bright orange colored shirts)

 

3/4 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).

 

3/10 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.

 

3/11 Troop Meeting - 7:30 Wapping Church

 

What we're doing:

  • Voting on new Scout Leadership!

  • Continuation of work for the First Aid Merit Badge.

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

  • Competition: First Aid testing for donuts.

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).

 

3/18 Outdoor Meeting - 7:30 Nevers Park

 

What we're doing:

  • Fire safety.

  • Fire building demonstration.

  • Each scout will attempt to build a fire with fire starter and using only natural materials.

What to bring:

  • Each scout should bring their knife, compass, flashlight, whistle and some matches.

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

 

What to wear:

  • Class B Uniforms (bright orange colored shirts)

  • Warm clothing.

 

3/25 Troop Meeting - 7:30 Wapping Church

 

What we're doing:

  • Backpack shakedown for the AT Hike. 

    • Checking all packs and equipment.

    • Checking all food.

    • Checking all footwear.

    • Checking the backpack weight.

  • Reviewing camp setup.

  • Reviewing the AT Trail on the map.

  • Reviewing orienteering and compass skills.

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).

 

3/26 - 3/28 Appalachian Trail Hiking Campout

 

What we're doing:

The spring trip will be in the Pawling, New York area. The troop will be picking up from where we left off on the Appalachian Trail last spring.  Friday night we will camp at the Edward Murrow Park in Pawling, New York. Saturday morning we will be up early, eat breakfast, break camp and start our hike. All cooking on this trip will be by Patrol.  This hike will be a 7.1 mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail. We will be hiking through woodlands that range from scrubby to mature forests. We will be crossing several bog bridges which lead across marshy areas.  There will be passing by many high elevated swamps which empty into the largest watershed in Dutchess County. We will make our way along the trail to the Shelter where we will camp for the night. Then get up early Sunday morning, eat breakfast and finish our hike.

 

Click here for the Trip Flyer

Click here for the Trip Permission Slip

Click here for the Backpack Equipment Planner

 

 

Any questions should be directed to your Troop Scout Leaders:

 

Click Here for a complete leadership listing

 
 

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