Blog Archives - BSA Troop 17

Update on shoveling fire hydrants.

1/28/2015

Thank you all for the great response to this need for our community!

We are asking ALL scouts to first clear out the hydrants in their neighborhood and tweet the images (with locations) out to the fire dept at: https://twitter.com/mansfieldfdc2 or https://twitter.com/MansfieldFD1820

We will meet at our the Emergency Operations Center (35 County Street) at 1:00 today to attack the downtown area with MEMA's emergency vehicles

Scouts should remember to bring a filled water bottle, dress in layers for the weather (with NO COTTON clothing), and bring a shovel, if you have one.

Bertucci's Fundraiser - Wed,Jan 28th

1/22/2015

The Troop will be holding a fundraiser, and it's as easy as ordering a meal. On Wednesday, January 28, 2015 between 11:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m, when you present this flyer (below) at the Mansfield Crossing Bertucci's, 15% of what you spend will be given to the Troop 17. This includes Dine In, Carry Out or Delivery!

SPREAD THE WORD!!! Please pass this flyer out to anyone who you might think is interested

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Practice Hike for Mt. Cardigan changed to Jan 31

1/22/2015

The second practice hike for those participating in the Mt. Cardigan expedition has been moved to Saturday, January 31st (so that we can enjoy watching the Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday).

All hikers should meet at the church at 8am. Be prepared for the hike with your backpack (loaded with the gear listed in the Mt. Cardigan packing list) and proper clothing for a five mile hike. We expect to be back from the hike at about 12:30pm. A short pack inspection will be held afterward.

Reminder - Ski Trip sign-ups due Jan 26

1/22/2015

Reminder - We need to have ski trip (Feb 7-8) sign-ups in by January 26.

Please join us for some fun in the snow. See here for details.

E-Prep Weekend at Camp Norse - May 1-3

1/13/2015

Be Prepared is the Boy Scout Motto, and Annawon Council is holding an event to see if you are prepared for an Emergency. You have seen stories of Scouts coming to the aid of those in need after tornadoes, hurricanes, fires. This weekend will hone your skills to help those in need. The E-Prep Weekend centered around the (Eagle-required) Emergency Preparedness merit badge, but also includes the opportunity to earn the First Aid merit badge.

The camping event will be held on May 1-3.

The event will feature an emergency disaster drill (Note: nobody but the organizers know the emergency. Be Prepared!), which is supported by the area's real Emergency Management teams. Support equipment will be on-hand. This drill will be realistic, and will surely test your knowledge and preparedness.

Scouts who don't already have the two merit badges can participate in the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge (including the First Aid Merit Badge, as well). Scouts who have already earned the merit badges may participate as part of the E Prep team.

Per the Annawon website, Scouts taking the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge should be First Class and above.

More information is available at the Annawon Council website.

A sign-up sheet will be located in the Scout room for those interested.

BTW - did you know that there is a BSA Emergency Preparedness Award? Find out more.

Cycling Merit Badge offered -- Sign-up by March 30

1/13/2015

Annawon Council will be offering the Cycling Merit Badge in the Spring of 2015. The first session starts March 27th.

Scouts aged 13-years or older may sign up for the merit badge sessions at the Annawon Council website.
Signups are due by March 30th.

The Cycling Merit Badge can be earned as an alternative Eagle-required Merit Badge for the Swimming/Hiking merit badges, or it can be earned as an elective Merit Badge.

Camp Norse (Jan 24-26) Trip Permission Slips due Jan 12

1/8/2015

When: January 24-26 (Fri-Sun)
Where: Camp Norse
What:
Heated cabins and plenty of winter fun are in store for the Troop, as we travel back to Annawon Council's home camp. We'll concentrate on building the biggest friction bridge that we can, and throw in a little sledding and building of quinzees, if the snow permits. If not, we will try our hand at throwing tomahawks!.

Permission slips for the January Trip are due at the Jan 12th meeting

Be sure to take a look at the Winter Camping checklist on the Downloads page.

PLC meeting on Sunday Jan 11 at noon

1/7/2015

PLC (Sunday Jan 11 at noon)
All members of the PLC should attend the noon Sunday, January 11 meeting at the Congregational Church. The PLC will be planning the remainder of January and the February Troop meeting agendas. The themes for these months are Science and Winter Camping, respectively.
Patrol leader participation is crucial to completing these tasks. If a patrol leader cannot attend, his assistant or a member of patrol should attend in his place, and patrol leaders should inform the SPL of the change.

Ski Trip (Feb 7-8, 2015) Info (Sign-up by Jan 26)

1/7/2015

The Troop is heading back to Mt. Cranmore, NH for another weekend of winter sports fun. This years ski trip should be the best yet! With the Adventure Park, Mountain Coaster,10 lane tubing park and the Giant Alpine Swing there Mount Cranmore is even more fun for everyone! No matter if you are an experienced skier/border of its your first time, Cranmore has a program for every skill level, along with one of the best Learn-to-Ski/Board Programs in New England.

Signups, payments and forms must be in by January 26th.

See all the info and forms on our Troop's Upcoming Events page.