Meeting Agenda


	Meeting Agenda for October 2010

"Be Prepared" for all meetings - Patrol Leaders Must Communicate!
10/7 PLC (Patrol Leaders Council) - 7:00 Wapping Church What we're doing: Discussing ideas for next month's activities. What to bring: At least 4 of your best ideas for future meeting and scout challenges. What to wear: Class B Uniforms (bright orange colored shirts)
10/7 BOR (Board of Review) - 7:00 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).
10/13 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.
10/14 Outdoor Meeting - 7:30 Nevers Park Pavilion What we're doing: Meal planning for the October camping trip. Scout Challenge Step one: Setting up a tent in the dark without the use of a flashlight (timed). Step two: Knot tying (6 of them) and all your lashings. Step three: Building the fastest fire to use in boiling an egg. Step four: A First Aid challenge. The patrol with the best overall score will earn donuts to be awarded immediately after the competition. What to bring: Each scout should bring their knife, compass, flashlight, whistle and some matches to all outdoor meetings. Scouts who have not attained the rank of First Class should always bring their Scout Handbooks to meetings. Bring a friend. (A patch can be earned if a new scout joins) What to wear: Class B Uniforms (bright orange colored shirts)
10/16 Eagle Court of Honor for Jason George and Brendan Patrie - 2:00 Wapping Church All scouts, parents and leaders are invited to attend the presentation of Jason's and Brendan's Eagle awards at the the Wapping Church. What to wear: Full Class A uniform with your sash (no jeans or baseball caps. You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable). Click here for more info about this event.
10/21 Meeting - 7:30 Wapping Church What we're doing: Going over proper scout packing and readiness for camping trips. Backpacking trip "shakedown" and "weigh-in". Scout leaders are trying to make sure each scout's backpack contains only what in necessary, that it contains the proper equipment, and that it doesn't weigh more than the scout. Explaining to the scout why freeze dried food is preferred o this type of trip. Going over proper trial safety. Reviewing a trail map and its key features. Signing out any equipment necessary for this trip. If time allows, advancement for our younger scouts. What to bring: Scouts who have not attained the rank of First Class should always bring their Scout Handbooks to meetings. Bring your backpack packed to this 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).
10/22 - 10/24 Berkshire Mountains Backpacking Campout What we're doing: Troop 880 will camp at the Beartown State Forest in Monterey Mass. We will be leaving the church Friday night at 5:45 pm and returning Sunday morning about 11am. We will get up Saturday morning have a light breakfast and start our hike. On this trip we will hike up to one of the shelters along this part of the trail. The shelters are Wilcox North or South. This part of the trail lies within Beartown State Forrest. This trip will be a great opportunity for cooking and other outdoor skills required for advancement. Scouts who are not first class should bring their scout book. You need to pack light and pack warm. This trip will be Patrol cooking. Please consider freeze dried dinners for Saturday evening. It's one of the lightest and easiest. October is one of the best's months to camp. The fall colors will be brilliant, the nights are cool and the days are nice and no bugs. The most important thing about backpacking is keeping your weight down. Do not over pack. Bring only what you need. Split your cooking gear and tents and among your Patrol. Click here for the trip flyer Click here for the trip permission slip Click here for information on what to put in your pack
10/28 Court of Honor - 7:00 Wapping Church What we're doing: This is a special ceremony where scouts are formally recognized for their rank advancements and their earning of merit badges. Recognition of Summer Camp and Yearly Achievements! Presentation of new leadership positions. What to bring: Your parents, other family members, and friends are all invited and encouraged to attend all Courts of Honor. Last Names A through D - Please Provide Beverages. Last Names E - L - Please Provide Snacks to Serve 6. Last Names M through Z - Please Provide a Dessert to Serve 6. No Peanuts please due to food allergies. What to wear: Full Class A uniforms with your Sash, along with your OA Sash if you have one (no jeans or baseball caps. You don't have to purchase official scout pants, green matching pants are acceptable).
Any questions should be directed to your Troop Scout Leaders: Click Here for a complete leadership listing
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