February
Parent Meeting Feb. 11, 2020
Summer Camp Update:
<>Linda reviewed merit badge options for summer camp
<>Linda created individual advancement sheets for each scout that shows which merit badges they have earned and when. Please see her for a copy
<>Reminder that any adult attending a long term camp with the troop must have completed a background check form and YPT training
Summer Camp Fee Due Dates. THESE ARE FIRM DATES, FEES MUST BE PAID ON TIME!
1ST payment: March 17th $115
2nd payment: April 14th $115
3rd payment: May 12th $100
<>This reflects an early bird discount of $20 per scout. Please see Becky or Jim if you have financial concerns
<>Jim is trying to get the National Guard bus for this year. Discussion about a “plan B” option which would include renting a van and leaders driving boys on their own. More info to follow—
Fundraising:
<>Camp Cards- Andy is picking up this week at Round Table. $2.50 of each card sale will go into boy’s accounts
<>March 7th- breakfast at church for fishing flea market, Event is 7am-1pm
Boys should arrive by 8am. Parent help will be needed at 7am. A sign up will be sent for help
Boys will sell camp cards, put out Scouting for Food hangers
<>March 14th- pack will be doing Stuff a Truck- all food items can be dropped off at church if anyone would like to donate to food drive
<>May 3rd- Spaghetti Dinner, Church, 1-4pm. Boys who help with receive a portion of proceeds that will go towards their camp fee
<>May 9th- Pit Beef, Church, to support Flower Sale
<>May 16th- Pit Beef Concession Stand, Essex SkyPark, Flight O’ Ree
Dates to remember:
<> March 20-22nd- family bike/hike camping trip to C&O Canal
<> April 17-19th- Appalachian Trail hike, Pine Grove Furnace Park, PA
Training:
<>Reminder to check NYLT dates for spring and fall. Fall is less busy-9/25-9/27 & 10/9-10/11
Business:
<> Becky purchased a new slicer to use for Pit Beef
<> We have the design for our new neckerchiefs and they will be available for order soon.
<> Parents Club will purchase neckerchief, tshirts and camp shirts for each scout with new Troop logo
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