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Scout Sunday (Feb 2)/ Scout Sabbath (Feb 8)

1/27/2014

A Scout is Reverent.

The Boy Scouts of America was founded on Feb 8, 1910. As part of Anniversary Week celebrations, BSA designates the Sunday before the February 8th anniversary date as Scout Sunday and the Saturday following February 8th as Scout Sabbath. Scouts show their reverent side by attending their own places of worship in full uniform.

Our chartering organization, The Congregational Church of Mansfield, will hold a special Scout Sunday service at 10am.
Likewise, St. Mary's Church will hold services at 9am mass. Please arrive at 8:45am.

Scouts not attending either of these churches are invited to attend their own place of worship in their Class-A uniform. For Scouts of the Jewish faith, Scout Sabbath is on February 8.

Mt. Cardigan Trip (Feb 16-19)

1/14/2014

Mr. Ham is once again leading the expedition up Mt. Cardigan over February Vacation - the 16th through the 19th. If you are a Star Scout or above and would like to be considered for this winter hiking adventure, please reply to Mr. Ham (copied here).

Scouts must be of Star rank or above and must be approved for this expedition.

There will be day training hikes in the Blue Hills, and all must attend. We have cabin space for nine scouts and three adults, so please reply quickly. There is a cost of $50 per scout for this expedition and anyone attending all of the training hikes and the expedition will receive a partial refund (amount to be determined).

Two required practice hikes in the Blue Hills (full pack pack with items noted in the attachment):

-Saturday, January 18th 8 a.m. to 12 noon
   --meet at the Church at 8 a.m., head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection

-Sunday, February 1st 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
    --meet at Church at 12 noon, head to Blue Hills, hike, back to Church for pack inspection

Below is the planned schedule
Sunday, February 16th:

       -leave from Orthodox Congregational Church by 3:00 p.m.
       -pick up snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
       -eat a packed supper
       -arrive at Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7:00 p.m.
       -food distribution & final packing
       -spend the night in the Church School addition

Monday, February 17th:
        -leave Epsom New Rye Congregational Church by 7 a.m.
        -eat a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant (The Circle)
        -arrive at Mt. Cardigan Base Lodge by mid morning
        -check in with the Caretaker at Base Lodge before beginning ascent
        -arrive at High Cabin in early afternoon
        -spend night in High Cabin

Tuesday, February 18th:
        -day hikes to Mt. Cardigan summit, Firescrew, South Peak and/or Base Lodge
        -survival shelters, emergency preparedness drill, star gazing
        -spend night in High Cabin

Wednesday, February 19th:
        -leave High Cabin by 10 a.m.
        -arrive at Cardigan Base Lodge in early afternoon
        -check out with Caretaker at Base Lodge after final descent
        -leave parking lot by early afternoon
         -return snow shoes at EMS store in Foxboro
         -arrive in Mansfield by late afternoon (traffic dependent)

Mt Cardigan Trip Equipment Listing

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Troop Ski Trip (Feb 8-9)

1/14/2014

This trip was cancelled last year by super snowstorm NEMO. We'll hope for better weather this year, as the Troop travels to Mt. Cranmore to ski, tube and coast the mountains. We'll also get to try out the Alpine Swing (Weeeee!!!!). We've added a new non-ski, but tube-instead for this trip.

The Ski Trip is coming up VERY quickly! Please see the below and attached flyer from Mr. Hamilton for the particulars.

We have set up a Sign Up Genius so we can get a rough count on people as quickly as possible, so if you are planning on attending please RSVP here, then return the registration sheet, troop permission slip and pa:

Final payment, permission slips, etc are due no later than Monday, January 27!

Ski-Trip Registration Sheet

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Besides filling out the registration sheet, we ask that you also register through the sign-up genius.

ATTENTION ALL SKIERS, SNOWBOARDERS AND ALL AROUND ADVENTURE SEEKERS!!!!

The Annual (Sort-of, depending on weather) TROOP 17 SKI TRIP CAMPOUT is here!

Below you will find all of the details for our annual Ski Trip which has become one of the highlights of the Scout year. For those who have never gone before, this is a great trip. We will travel to Cranmore Ski Area in North Conway NH, one of the best places to learn to ski in all of New England. We will arrive on Sat. night to do tubing, use the Mountain Coater (awesome!!) and Alpine Swing! Then we “camp” in the heated base lodge if front of the huge fireplace, while the night owls at Cranmore groom the slopes for the morning, when we get to be first on the slope!

The flyer explains everything in detail. Please take a look and let us know ASAP if you scout intends to join us for this awesome weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity for first-timers to find out what skiing or snowboarding is all about at one of the most historic ski areas in New Enland. www.cranmore.com

After a great day of skiing and boarding we will depart North Conway around 4 PM and return to Mansfield by 8 – 9 PM after stopping to grab quick take-out along the way for supper.

ATTENTION PARENTS: WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS TRIP. IT’S SUCCESS DEPENDS ON YOUR HELP WITH TRANSPORTATION. PLEASE COME JOIN THE FUN!!

Blood Drive January 15 - Sign-up here

1/14/2014

The monthly blood drive will be held on Wednesday, January 15. The time that you put in counts towards Community Service requirements for advancement.

Thank you for your participation in this important service project. You have helped to make this event a great success, and helped our community greatly.

Sign-ups are available at Sign-up Genius

Scout Sunday (Feb 2)/ Scout Sabbath (Feb 8)

Mt. Cardigan Trip (Feb 16-19)

Troop Ski Trip (Feb 8-9)

Blood Drive January 15 - Sign-up here

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