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Weekly Update
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By: Mark
Date: FFebruary 7, 2010
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February 7, 2010
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Hello, all!
I begin the week lamenting the pathetic dearth of entertaining Superbowl commercials last night. Slim pickings indeed. I did enjoy the halftime show, though. The Who can still rock. And who knew that Pete Townshend could still do the whole windmill thing on his guitar without his rotator cuff exploding? (Can you do that, Pudding?)
Here's what you need to know this week.
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1. This week's meeting ***IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS***
2. PLC meeting
3. Next week's meeting
4. Path to Eagle
5. Lost and Found
6. Personal Fitness Merit Badge
7. Eagle Project
8. Mt. Norris Update information
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1. THIS WEEK'S MEETING: I'd like to ask all the parents to please attend for the first 20 minutes or so, if at all possible. There's some important information to discuss. Then we'll move on to some lashing projects. Please try to think of some creative lashing projects to suggest to your patrols. I'd love to see some really inventive creations next week.
2. PLC MEETING: We'll meet at EMS before the troop meeting this week at around 5:30.
3. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING: We'll start with OA elections, then, weather and snow permitting, we'll get outside again for some cross-country skiing and/ snowshoeing. I believe we'll be able to use the school's skis; you're on your own for snowshoes. Headlamps would be great.
4. PATH TO EAGLE: Mr. Rich "Woodsy" Woods, a teacher at EHS and the chair of the Eagle Boards of Review, has offered to meet with any Life scouts (or Star scouts who are within spitting distance of Life) who would like some guidance about the Eagle Scout requirements, Eagle project, etc. We'll meet on Monday, February 15 at 6:30 at Essex Middle School. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! If you plan to attend, please let me know in advance so I can bring your progress report (badges, partials, etc.) This is a great opportunity to get some very sage advice that will help you achieve your goal.
5. LOST AND FOUND: If anyone has a pair of jeans that were mistakenly brought home from the Fraser campout, please bring them to the meeting so they can be returned to their rightful owner.
6. PERSONAL FITNESS MERIT BADGE: I know many of you started this badge a while back. Mr. Thompson has offered to work with those of you who need to finish the requirements. Please see him at the meeting to make arrangements. Thanks, Mr. T!
7. EAGLE PROJECT: Nick Bovee will be working on his Eagle project at Indian Brook as soon as the snow goes away in the spring. He'd like to know if anyone has gravel shovels they'd be willing to lend, and also if anyone with a truck would be willing to haul a couple of loads of gravel when the time comes. He's looking at late March or early April.
8. MT. NORRIS UPDATE: The EPA cleanup at Mt. Norris is almost complete. The only work remaining is to repave the parking lot, which will be done this spring. The EPA has tested all the buildings and they have been declared safe. All of the camp tents have been cleaned, and all of the mattresses have been replaced. If any of you is interested, I also have a letter from the EPA detailing what has been done.
Summer camp at Mt. Norris will be the first week of August. EARLY BIRD PAYMENT DATE IS MAY 5th. Early bird cost is $270, after that it's $300. Still the best deal in town for a week of summer fun. Also, don't forget to schedule your physicals ahead of time.
As always, if I've forgotten any information, important or useless, please let me know. See you all on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.(Sic)
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Weekly Update
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By: Mark
Date: January 31, 2010
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January 31, 2010
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Hello, all!
Well, time to start another fine week of scouting. We'll get outside again this week and enjoy the wonderful winter weather.
Here's what you need to know this week.
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1. This week's meeting
2. PLC meeting
3. Next week's meeting ***IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS***
4. Congratulations
5. Spring Camporee
6. Scouts Needed
7. Personal Fitness Merit Badge
8. Eagle Project
9. Mt. Norris Update information
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1. THIS WEEK'S MEETING: BROOMBALL! This is one of those age-old favorites that we try to get into the schedule each year, and most of the time, like this year, the weather cooperates. There should be a good layer of ice, so bring your boots and your brooms. PLEASE, no skates or hockey sticks. Helmets wouldn't be a bad idea. Dress warmly, as we'll be outside the whole meeting. Meet at MAPLE STREET PARK, 6:30 on Wednesday. Please plan for pick-up at around 7:45.
2. PLC MEETING: We had a meeting planned for this Tuesday, Feb. 2, however I need to reschedule this due to the orientation at the high school that night, and this week we'll be outside, which doesn't lend itself to a constructive meeting. Soooo, I'd like to meet before the troop meeting next week on Feb. 10. PLC guys, please let me know if this works for you.
3. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING: I'd like to ask all the parents to please attend for the first 20 minutes or so, if at all possible. There's some important information to discuss. Then we'll move on to some lashing projects. Please try to think of some creative lashing projects to suggest to your patrols. I'd love to see some really inventive creations next week.
4. CONGRATULATIONS! Adam Watts has finished his Eagle Project. Remember when you used to snuggle up to the big bear in the library when you were little? The bear had seen better days and had been relegated to storage due to his less-than-huggable condition. Adam has resurrected the bear and given him a new lease on life. His innards have been repaired, his coat has been cleaned and restored, and he has a closet full of newly sewn seasonal clothing to choose from. Be sure to check him out at the library. When he arrived there last week he was, of course, wearing his Boy Scout uniform, complete with merit badges and Troop 635 neckerchief. Well done, Adam!
5. SPRING CAMPOREE: OK, this is some very preliminary information that I got at the round table last week. Nothing's been confirmed, but it sounds like the camporee will be moved back a couple of weeks to the weekend before Memorial Day. Looks like it will likely be at Button Bay, with the Maritime Museaum and the Basin Harbor Club lined up to help provide activities. If it goes this way, should be pretty awesome. More information to come.
6. SCOUTS NEEDED: I still need scouts to head up Day of Koolness. As of now, there is no Day of Koolness and will be no Day of Koolness unless someone steps up to organize it. Ball's in your court, guys.
7. PERSONAL FITNESS MERIT BADGE: I know many of you started this badge a while back. Mr. Thompson has offered to work with those of you who need to finish the requirements. Please see him at the meeting to make arrangements. Thanks, Mr. T!
8. EAGLE PROJECT: Nick Bovee will be working on his Eagle project at Indian Brook as soon as the snow goes away in the spring. He'd like to know if anyone has gravel shovels they'd be willing to lend, and also if anyone with a truck would be willing to haul a couple of loads of gravel when the time comes. He's looking at late March or early April.
9. MT. NORRIS UPDATE: Great news! Yesterday I received in the mail a letter from council stating that the EPA cleanup is almost complete. The only work remaining is to repave the parking lot, which will be done this spring. The EPA has tested all the buildings and they have been declared safe. All of the camp tents have been cleaned, and all of the mattresses have been replaced. If any of you is interested, I also have a letter from the EPA detailing what has been done.
Summer camp at Mt. Norris will be the first week of August. EARLY BIRD PAYMENT DATE IS MAY 5th. Early bird cost is $270, after that it's $300. Still the best deal in town for a week of summer fun. Also, don't forget to schedule your physicals ahead of time.
As always, if I've forgotten any information, important or useless, please let me know. See you all on Wednesday.
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Weekly Update
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By: Mark
Date: January 24, 2010
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January 24, 2010
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Hello, all!
Well, it's Monday night, and I've procrastinated enough getting this out to you, so I won't waste precious time trying to be witty or clever.
Here's what you need to know this week.
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1. This week's meeting
2. PLC meeting
3. Next week's meeting
4. Fraser Campout
5. Scouts Needed
6. Personal Fitness Merit Badge
7. Upcoming Events
8. Eagle Project
9. Summer camp
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1. THIS WEEK'S MEETING: Yes, folks, this week we'll play a game of Winter Survival First Aid Jeopardy, planned by that Ace of Bandages, that Prince of Splints, that Master of Disaster Response, Steven Maloney!, We'll also start working more with the patrol method, and counting attendance and uniforms. Over the next several weeks, I'll be keeping track of these statistics, and one lucky patrol will win fabulous prizes! (APPLAUSE.) Class A uniforms for all, please.
2. PLC MEETING: We had a meeting planned for next Tuesday, Feb. 2, however I need to reschedule this due to the orientation at the high school that night. I'd like to meet before the troop meeting on Feb. 3. PLC guys, please let me know if this works for you.
3. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING: BROOMBALL!!! This is an old 635 favorite that the weather did not allow us to play last winter. The location is yet to be determined, and my hinge on the weather and whether or not there's ice anywhere. Most likely location will be either Maple Street Park or the rink in Westford. I'll let you know later this week, so please watch your e-mails. All you need is boots and a broom.
4. FRASER CAMPOUT: HUGE thanks to the Frasers for once again hosting this event. Y'all managed to cram 27 people into the Fraser deer camp, which is a feat in itself. A few brave souls toughed it out in the great outdoors. There were many traditional activities, including sledding in T-shirts, Ultimate Uno, and watching the static in Mark Furland's hair light up the night.
Thank you to the brave adults who watched over the mayhem: Mr. Fraser, Mr. Watts, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Parks.
I do have a few items that were left at the Frasers' on Sunday. Please see me at the meeting on Wednesday to identify them.
5. SCOUTS NEEDED: I still need scouts to head up Day of Koolness and the Spring Camporee. As of now, there is no Day of Koolness and will be no Day of Koolness unless someone steps up to organize it. Ball's in your court, guys.
6. PERSONAL FITNESS MERIT BADGE: I know many of you started this badge a while back. Mr. Thompson has offered to work with those of you who need to finish the requirements. Please see him at the meeting to make arrangements. Thanks, Mr. T!
7. UPCOMING EVENTS: February - We may have the opportunity for a Troop skiing day at Bolton Valley. More to come soon.
3/13/10 Assault on Mt. Mansfield (for older scouts)
3/19/10 TFC Campout at Mt. Norris (all under first class scouts)
8. EAGLE PROJECT: Nick Bovee will be working on his Eagle project at Indian Brook as soon as the snow goes away in the spring. He'd like to know if anyone has gravel shovels they'd be willing to lend, and also if anyone with a truck would be willing to haul a couple of loads of gravel when the time comes. He's looking at late March or early April.
9. SUMMER CAMP: I know many of you are planning your summer vacations. As noted on the attached event calendar, summer camp at Mt. Norris will be the first week of August. EARLY BIRD PAYMENT DATE IS MAY 5th. Also, don't forget to schedule your physicals ahead of time.
As always, if I've forgotten any information, important or useless, please let me know. See you all on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.
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Weekly Update
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***Chg date! By: Mark
Date: January 17, 2010
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January 17, 2010
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Hello, all!
Happy January Thaw! I know most of you are disappointed with the sadly melting white stuff. (BUT, did any of you see the ginormous snowman over on Logwood Circle? Holy Frosty, Batman!) I'm sure, however, that there's plenty more coming. I'm also certain that there will still be some good sliding snow at the Fraser camp this weekend, as the road to their camp always seems to me to take me just shy of the elevation of Everest.
Here's the scoop for this week:
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1. This week's meeting
2. Next week's meeting
3. Fraser Campout LAST CHANCE!! **Permission slip attached!
4. Scouts Needed
5. Upcoming Events
6. Eagle Project
7. How You Can Help
8. Summer camp
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1. THIS WEEK'S MEETING: Another "Problem Solver", this time testing winter outdoor skills. Again, please dress appropriately for the weather. (Class B's are OK.)
We'll also spend a little time talking about how we can better use the Patrol Method in our troop.
2. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING: What is "Winter Survival First Aid Jeopardy", Alex? Come prepared to compete with your patrol for a tasty snack. Back to class A's, please.
3. FRASER CAMPOUT LAST CHANCE: Our annual Fraser (formerly Fleury) Campout will be on Saturday, January 23rd. We'll spend the day sliding, snowshoeing, and generally doing whatever we feel like. This event is intended to just have a good time. We'll sleep over in the Fraser's deer camp in Duxbury, which is well-equipped with plenty of places to crash.
*** The deadline for this was last Wednesday, but if you e-mail me by Tuesday night (and bring me a Diet Coke with Lime) I'll cut you some slack.
4. SCOUTS NEEDED: I still need scouts to head up Day of Koolness and the Spring Camporee.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS: February - We may have the opportunity for a Troop skiing day at Bolton Valley. More to come soon.
3/13/10 Assault on Mt. Mansfield (for older scouts)
3/19/10 TFC Campout at Mt. Norris (all under first class scouts)
6. EAGLE PROJECT: Nick Bovee will be working on his Eagle project at Indian Brook as soon as the snow goes away in the spring. He'd like to know if anyone has gravel shovels they'd be willing to lend, and also if anyone with a truck would be willing to haul a couple of loads of gravel when the time comes. He's looking at late March or early April.
7. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Parents, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate all of your support. I couldn't do this without you. Many of you have asked how you can help. One thing that would be great would be if you could encourage your scout to read the weekly update each week. I know some of the items are repetitive, but there is always information regarding upcoming meetings and events. By reading the email each week, your scout can better Be Prepared.
8. SUMMER CAMP: I know many of you are planning your summer vacations. As noted on the enclosed event calendar, summer camp at Mt. Norris will be the first week of August. EARLY BIRD PAYMENT DATE IS MAY 5th. Also, don't forget to schedule your physicals ahead of time.
As always, if I've forgotten any information, important or useless, please let me know. See you all on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Weekly Update
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By: Mark
Date: January 10, 2010
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January 10, 2010
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Hello, all!
Well, we seem to be firmly entrenched in winter. I hope you're all enjoying all the usual fun winter activities, like shoveling the driveway, raking snow off the roof, etc.
There are some significant changes to the schedule of events, so please read the following carefully. Yeah, I know I said that last week, but then we had a PLC meeting, and yada yada yada, here's the new schedule. Please discard the one from last week.
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1. This week's meeting
2. Next week's meeting
3. Fraser Campout **Permission slip attached!
4. URGENT!
5. Upcoming Events
6. Eagle Project
7. How You Can Help
8. Summer camp
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1. THIS WEEK'S MEETING: This week we'll be practicing winter-time fire building. Nature was kind enough to give us a chance to really test our skills this week! Please come dressed for the weather, as we'll be outdoors for a good deal of the meeting. (Class B's are OK.)
2. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING: Another "Problem Solver", this time testing outdoor skills. Again, please dress appropriately for the weather. (Class B's are OK.)
3. FRASER CAMPOUT: Our annual Fraser (formerly Fleury) Campout will be on Saturday, January 23rd. We'll spend the day sliding, snowshoeing, and generally doing whatever we feel like. This event is intended to just have a good time. We'll sleep over in the Fraser's deer camp in Duxbury, which is well-equipped with plenty of places to crash.
BIG CHANGE: Due to the very generous amount of snow we've been given recently, we've decided to combine the Fraser Campout and Uncle Henry's into this one weekend. If you would like to build a snow shelter to sleep in at the Fraser camp, you may. We will not be camping at Uncle Henry's in Essex.
*** Permission slip and $12 for food must be returned this week. ***
4. URGENT: I need a scout to head up the Scouting for Food project. This is a large project and can be used in lieu of a position of responsibility for rank advancement. If you are interested, I need to know ASAP as it's time to start working on this. Scouting for Food is early this year, on Saturday, April 17.
I also need scouts to head up Day of Koolness and the Spring Camporee.
5. UPCOMING EVENTS: February - We may have the opportunity for a Troop skiing day at Bolton Valley. More to come soon.
3/13/10 Assault on Mt. Mansfield (for older scouts)
3/19/10 TFC Campout at Mt. Norris (all under first class scouts)
6. EAGLE PROJECT: Nick Bovee will be working on his Eagle project at Indian Brook as soon as the snow goes away in the spring. He'd like to know if anyone has gravel shovels they'd be willing to lend, and also if anyone with trucks would be willing to haul a couple of loads of gravel when the time comes. He's looking at late March or early April.
7. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Parents, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate all of your support. I couldn't do this without you. Many of you have asked how you can help. One thing that would be great would be if you could encourage your scout to read the weekly update each week. I know some of the items are repetitive, but there is always information regarding upcoming meetings and events. By reading the email each week, your scout can better Be Prepared.
8. SUMMER CAMP: I know many of you are planning your summer vacations. As noted on the enclosed event calendar, summer camp at Mt. Norris will be the first week of August.
As always, if I've forgotten any information, important or useless, please let me know. See you all on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.
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Weekly Update
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By: Mark
Date: January 3, 2010
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January 3, 2010
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Happy New Year to you all!
I hope you had a wonderful holiday break and were able to enjoy time with your families. I know a lot of you went skiing, and I hope it was great. (Hey, Elliot, is this enough snow for you?)
So now, on to 2010. Here's what you need to know for this week:
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1. PLC this week
2. Updated schedule
3. This week's meeting
4. Next week's meeting
5. Fraser Campout
6. Upcoming Events
7. How You Can Help
8. Advancement Update
9. Troop News
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1. PLC THIS WEEK: Our first of the year. My house, Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 6:30.
2. UPDATED SCHEDULE: Attached you'll find an updated schedule of events for January and February. The PLC will be nailing down the rest of the year soon, and I'll add to the schedule as soon as possible.
3. THIS WEEK'S MEETING: This week we'll be practicing winter-time fire building. Nature was kind enough to give us a chance to really test our skills this week! Please come dressed for the weather, as we'll be outdoors for a good deal of the meeting. *If you're a troop 635 alumnus who's home for the holidays, I expect to see you there!
4. NEXT WEEK'S MEETING: We'll be honing our lashing skills. It's always possible that there will be some sort of good-natured competition, with a tasty snack for the winners...
5. FRASER CAMPOUT: Our annual Fraser (formerly Fleury) Campout will be on Saturday, January 23rd. We'll spend the day sliding, snowshoeing, and generally doing whatever we feel like. This event is intended to just have a good time. We'll sleep over in the Fraser's deer camp in Duxbury, which is well-equipped with plenty of places to crash. Permission slips and more details will be in next week's e-mail.
6. UPCOMING EVENTS: 2/13/10 Uncle Henry's Campout
3/13/10 Assault on Mt. Mansfield (for older scouts)
3/19/10 TFC Campout at Mt. Norris (all under first class scouts)
7. HOW YOU CAN HELP: Parents, I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate all of your support. I couldn't do this without you. Many of you have asked how you can help. One thing that would be great would be if you could encourage your scout to read the weekly update each week. I know some of the items are repetitive, but there is always information regarding upcoming meetings and events. By reading the email each week, your scout can better Be Prepared.
8. ADVANCEMENT UPDATE: At our last meeting, Steven Maloney advanced to the rank of Star. Congratulations, Steven!
9. TROOP NEWS: For those of you who haven't yet heard, I'm very happy to announce that Colleen Sonnick, daughter of Scoutmaster Emeritus John Sonnick and the Lovely Katherine, will be a big sister come June. In the unofficial but quintessential language of the troop, w00t!!!
As always, if I've forgotten any information, important or useless, please let me know. See you all on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.
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New Years
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By: Mark
Date: Last day of 2009
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Last few short hours of the year
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Well, it's been a wonderful year, so I just thought I might wish you all a merry new year. See you next year. Of course, most of you will read this next year, but if you manage to read this beforehand, congradulations.
Oh yeah, I fixed the formatting issues.
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Weekly Update
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By: Webmaster Mark
Date: December 13, 2009
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December 13, 2009
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Hello, all!
Well, our tree sales are off to a very strong start. The 25 wreaths were sold in the first 4 days, and about a third of the trees have gone on to happy new homes. Thanks to everyone for your time and efforts in supporting our troop. Here's what you need to know this week.
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(1) Christmas tree sales ~ a few important notes
(2) Merit badge homework
(3) Non-Denomination Holiday Celebation, or "Festivus"
(4) Uncle Henry's
(5) Website
(6) Merit Badge Counselor Drive
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(1) CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: We are down to a very few trees. Hopefully we'll finish selling all the trees very soon. The weather is definitely more winter-like, so please dress carefully and appropriately. Again, please keep the following in mind.
*** Please do not climb, play, or hide in the trees. We've had a few damaged this past week. Remember, we've paid for these trees, and if they are damaged and therefore not sellable, our troop is losing money.
*** Please make sure to keep track of how many trees are sold during your shift, and to tally up your sales and the money in your envelope at the end of your shift. If people are kind enough to make a donation, or say "keep the change", please note this on your sales sheet.
*** There is now a fire barrel at the tree lot. Now, I love a big colossal fire just as much as you do, however in this case we're going to have to maintain a little control. Fires must be contained in the fire barrel, and should not be visible from space. Please bring your own firewood if you would like to have a fire.
*** Again, if you need to switch a shift with someone, please send me a quick e-mail, just so I know who's supposed to be there. Thanks!
(2) Merit badges: Please remember any homework assigned to you by your merit badge counselor or troop guide for this week.
(3) "Non-Denominational Holiday Celebration" (to quote Elliot), or "Festivus" (courtesy of our current PLC): During the second half of our December 23rd meeting, we'd like to have a little time to feast on some goodies. If you don't already know what you're supposed to bring, PLEASE see your patrol leader.
(4) Klondike Derby/Uncle Henry's: During our last meeting, your patrol leaders took a poll to see how many scouts were interested in each of these events. As only a couple of scouts expressed an interest in the Klondike, we're going to stick to Uncle Henry's on February 13. For those of you who haven't participated in this event before, it's great fun. We'll be building snow shelters and camping out in them. Lots of snowy fun to be had during the day as well.
(5) Website: Please take a few minutes to check it out at www.troop635.com. You'll find permission slips, weekly updates, the events calendar and more. We're adding stuff all the time, so visit often. If you have photos of troop events you'd like to share, please send them to me so I can forward them to our Webmaster.
(6) Merit badge counselor drive: Yes, we're STILL trying to collect merit badge counselors for our troop. The scout who collects the most merit badge counselors will receive fabulous prizes!
Parents, please visit www.meritbadge.org and check out the merit badges listed there. You can look at the requirements for the badges and see which badges are up your alley. We are in a serious merit badge counselor drought and need to recruit some new volunteers. The more counselors we have available, the more opportunities we can offer to our boys.
As I've mentioned, all merit badge counselors will need to re-register with new paperwork. I know this is frustrating. I believe council is trying to sort out the mess that they've had with counselor registration over the past years. If you've been a counselor, or if you wish to be a new counselor, please see me for the forms. Many thanks for your participation!!!
As always, please e-mail your SPL, ASPL, or myself with any questions. See you on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.
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Weekly Update
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By: Webmaster Mark
Date: December 6, 2009
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December 6, 2009
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Hello, all!
Well, our tree sales are off to a very strong start. The 25 wreaths were sold in the first 4 days, and about a third of the trees have gone on to happy new homes. Thanks to everyone for your time and efforts in supporting our troop. Here's what you need to know this week.
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(1) Christmas tree sales ~ a few important notes
(2) Merit badge homework
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(4) Klondike Derby/Uncle Henry's
(5) Website
(6) Merit Badge Counselor Drive
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(1) CHRISTMAS TREE SALES: Here are a few things that have come up during the past week. Please read carefully.
*** Please do not climb, play, or hide in the trees. We've had a few damaged this past week. Remember, we've paid for these trees, and if they are damaged and therefore not sellable, our troop is losing money.
*** Please make sure to keep track of how many trees are sold during your shift, and to tally up your sales and the money in your envelope at the end of your shift. If people are kind enough to make a donation, or say "keep the change", please note this on your sales sheet.
*** As the weather gets colder, we'll soon have a fire barrel at the tree lot. Now, I love a big colossal fire just as much as you do, however in this case we're going to have to maintain a little control. Fires must be contained in the fire barrel, and should not be visible from space. Please bring your own firewood if you would like to have a fire.
*** Again, if you need to switch a shift with someone, please send me a quick e-mail, just so I know who's supposed to be there. Thanks!
(2) Merit badges: Please remember any homework assigned to you by your merit badge counselor or troop guide for this week. For my dentistry guys, you need to bring your tooth diagram, appropriately labeled. For Mrs. Fleury's Cit in the Nation, you need to have your letter to your Senator or Representative, as well as your presentation about a national monument. I don't know what the homework is for Personal Management, however if you're taking this badge, this sounds like the kind of personal stuff you should be managing.
(3) "Non-Denominational Holiday Celebration" (to quote Elliot), or "Festivus" (courtesy of our current PLC): During the second half of our December 23rd meeting, we'd like to have a little time to feast on some goodies. Your patrol leaders will soon be letting you know what we'd like you to contribute to the party.
(4) Klondike Derby/Uncle Henry's: During our last meeting, your patrol leaders took a poll to see how many scouts were interested in each of these events. As only a couple of scouts expressed an interest in the Klondike, we're going to stick to Uncle Henry's on February 13. For those of you who haven't participated in this event before, it's great fun. We'll be building snow shelters and camping out in them. Lots of snowy fun to be had during the day as well.
(5) Website: Please take a few minutes to check it out at www.troop635.com. You'll find permission slips, weekly updates, the events calendar and more. We're adding stuff all the time, so visit often. If you have photos of troop events you'd like to share, please send them to me so I can forward them to our Webmaster.
(6) Merit badge counselor drive: Yes, we're STILL trying to collect merit badge counselors for our troop. The scout who collects the most merit badge counselors will receive fabulous prizes!
Parents, please visit www.meritbadge.org and check out the merit badges listed there. You can look at the requirements for the badges and see which badges are up your alley. We are in a serious merit badge counselor drought and need to recruit some new volunteers. The more counselors we have available, the more opportunities we can offer to our boys.
As I've mentioned, all merit badge counselors will need to re-register with new paperwork. I know this is frustrating. I believe council is trying to sort out the mess that they've had with counselor registration over the past years. If you've been a counselor, or if you wish to be a new counselor, please see me for the forms. Many thanks for your participation!!!
As always, please e-mail your SPL, ASPL, or myself with any questions. See you on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.
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By: Webmaster Mark
Date: 11/29/2009
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1/29/2009
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Greetings, one and all!
Ah, 'tis the season...Christmas trees grace the tops of cars, wreaths are flying off the hook...and not a flake of snow to be found (sorry, Elliot, try to control yourself). Doesn't much feel like the end of November, does it? Yet our December merit badge month is nearly apon us, so PLEASE be sure to let me know which badge you'll be taking, if you haven't already. Really, it's easy. Just click "reply". It's right there on your screen. Go ahead, try it. You know you want to. C'mon, everyone else is doing it.
Here's what you need to know this week.
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(1) Christmas tree set-up ~ Thanks!
(2) PLC this week
(3) December (reply requested here!)
(4) Klondike Derby/Uncle Henry's
(5) Website
(6) Merit Badge Counselor Drive
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(1) CHRISTMAS TREE SET-UP: Thanks to all of you who pitched in to set up our Christmas tree lot on Saturday. Everything went relatively smoothly. The first tree was sold even before they were all priced and in place. From what I've heard over the past two days, business has been steady, and the wreaths are a huge hit.
Special thanks to Mr. Fraser and his intrepid crew for building our new Christmas tree shed. We'll all enjoy the absence of natural air conditioning this year!
Thanks to the moms who spent Saturday morning decorating the wreaths. They're quite beautiful, and apparently the public agrees, as they seem to be selling themselves.
And thanks to the dads who got our lighting rigged up. Let there be light!
LOST AND FOUND: If anyone finds a cell phone at the tree lot, please let me know so it can be returned to its rightful owner.
Please see the attached schedule for your assigned shifts. If you are unable to make it to a shift, it is your responsibility to arrange a trade with another scout. Please notify me of any changes. ADULTS: We need a few more parents who would be willing to take an extra Wednesday evening shift. We staff Wednesdays with adults only so the boys can attend the troop meeting. Please let me or Andy Watts know if you can help. Many thanks for your support.
For those who were unable to join us on Saturday, you'll be assigned an extra shift. We'll let you know when you're needed shortly.
(2) PLC: Yup, it's this week. Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 at my house. Don't forget your notebooks, please.
(3) DECEMBER: We'll be starting merit badges/advancement this Wednesday. Please bring something to write with and on. If you haven't already, PLEASE take a moment right now to hit "reply" and let me know which you're planning on taking. It's important so that the counselors can have materials prepared for the correct number of participants. Under first class guys will continue to work on advancement. All others may choose from the following merit badges:
Personal Management (Eagle required) with Mrs. Sharp
Citizenship in the Nation (Eagle required) with Mrs. Fleury
Dentistry (yes, really) with yours truly, Scoutmaster Steph
You can check out the requirements for each badge at www.meritbadge.org.
(4) Klondike Derby/Uncle Henry's: We haven't done this in several years. The Klondike Derby is a district event at Mt. Norris. Patrols build sleds and compete in different events using scout skills. Sounds like a great time. As an alternate activity, we may have an Uncle Henry's campout this year, on the same day. (February 13, 2010, I believe). Uncle Henry's is a day of winter fun, snowball fights, etc. We build igloos or snow huts and camp out for the night. If there are enough scouts interested in both events, we can likely have a group doing each one. You'll need to choose one or the other, but you can't do both, so think carefully! You'll need to decide by mid-December if you would like to do the Klondike so you'll have time to build a sled and prepare for the event. I'll have more information at the first December meeting.
(5) Website: Please take a few minutes to check it out at www.troop635.com. You'll find permission slips, weekly updates, the events calendar and more. We're adding stuff all the time, so visit often. If you have photos of troop events you'd like to share, please send them to me so I can forward them to our Webmaster.
(6) Merit badge counselor drive: Yes, we're trying to collect merit badge counselors for our troop. The scout who collects the most merit badge counselors will receive fabulous prizes!
Parents, please visit www.meritbadge.org and check out the merit badges listed there. You can look at the requirements for the badges and see which badges are up your alley. We are in a serious merit badge counselor drought and need to recruit some new volunteers. The more counselors we have available, the more opportunities we can offer to our boys.
As I've mentioned, all merit badge counselors will need to re-register with new paperwork. I know this is frustrating. I believe council is trying to sort out the mess that they've had with counselor registration over the past years. If you've been a counselor, or if you wish to be a new counselor, please see me for the forms. Many thanks for your participation!!!
As always, please e-mail your SPL, ASPL, or myself with any questions. See you on Wednesday.
Scoutmaster Steph
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Weekly Update
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By: Webmaster Mark
Date: 11/23/2009
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11/23/2009
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Greetings, one and all!
First, let me wish you and your families a very happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving. This is one of my favorite holidays ~ a day to spend time with friends and loved ones (without the requisite gift-giving), and of course, to EAT! So dig in, unbuckle those belts, and fall asleep while you're watching the game. Just make sure you're awake and able to move again by Saturday morning!
Here's what you need to know this week.
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(1) Christmas tree set-up
(2) December (reply requested here!)
(3) PLC
(4) Klondike Derby/Uncle Henry's
(5) Website
(6) Merit Badge Counselor Drive
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(1) CHRISTMAS TREE SET-UP: This Saturday, November 28, beginning at 8:00. Usually goes until around noon. Once again, we'll be a the Sunoco station just up the road from Price Chopper. Please remember, the set-up is MANDATORY for all scouts. If you are unable to attend because you're out of town or having a brain transplant (the ONLY acceptable reasons), please let me know, so we can assign you an additional shift for selling trees. (For a few of you, the brain transplant option may be worth the extra shift...)
Please see the attached schedule for your assigned shifts. Those of you who turned in your shift preferences in the last several days have been added. If you are unable to make it to a shift, it is your responsibility to arrange a trade with another scout. Please notify me of any changes. ADULTS: We need a few more parents who would be willing to take an extra Wednesday evening shift. We staff Wednesdays with adults only so the boys can attend the troop meeting. Please let me or Andy Watts know if you can help. Many thanks for your support.
(2) DECEMBER: We'll be starting merit badges/advancement at our next meeting. Please take a moment right now to hit "reply" and let me know which you're planning on taking. Under first class guys will continue to work on advancement. All others may choose from the following merit badges:
Personal Management (Eagle required) with Mrs. Sharp
Citizenship in the Nation (Eagle required) with Mrs. Fleury
Dentistry (yes, really) with yours truly, Scoutmaster Steph
You can check out the requirements for each badge at www.meritbadge.org.
(3) PLC: Our next meeting will be on December 1, 6:30 at my house.
(4) Klondike Derby/Uncle Henry's: We haven't done this in several years. The Klondike Derby is a district event at Mt. Norris. Patrols build sleds and compete in different events using scout skills. Sounds like a great time. As an alternate activity, we may have an Uncle Henry's campout this year, on the same day. (February 13, 2010, I believe). Uncle Henry's is a day of winter fun, snowball fights, etc. We build igloos or snow huts and camp out for the night. If there are enough scouts interested in both events, we can likely have a group doing each one. You'll need to choose one or the other, but you can't do both, so think carefully! You'll need to decide by mid-December if you would like to do the Klondike so you'll have time to build a sled and prepare for the event. I'll have more information at the first December meeting.
(5) Website: Please take a few minutes to check it out at www.troop635.com. You'll find permission slips, weekly updates, the events calendar and more. We're adding stuff all the time, so visit often. If you have photos of troop events you'd like to share, please send them to me so I can forward them to our Webmaster.
(6) Merit badge counselor drive: Yes, we're trying to collect merit badge counselors for our troop. The scout who collects the most merit badge counselors will receive fabulous prizes!
Parents, please visit www.meritbadge.org and check out the merit badges listed there. You can look at the requirements for the badges and see which badges are up your alley. We are in a serious merit badge counselor drought and need to recruit some new volunteers. The more counselors we have available, the more opportunities we can offer to our boys.
As I've mentioned, all merit badge counselors will need to re-register with new paperwork. I know this is frustrating. I believe council is trying to sort out the mess that they've had with counselor registration over the past years. If you've been a counselor, or if you wish to be a new counselor, please see me for the forms. Many thanks for your participation!!!
As always, please e-mail your SPL, ASPL, or myself with any questions. Have a great holiday!
Scoutmaster Steph
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Troop 635 - Where if your SPL had any more power, we'd all be wearing jammies.
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