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Annual Planning Conference- Part 1 (Sun June 1 @5pm)

5/29/2014

 
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There will be an Annual Planning Conference on Sunday, June 1 from 5pm to 7pm. 

Members of the PLC should plan on attending this important planning meeting.  If any Patrol Leader cannot attend, they must find a representative from their patrol




Plans for troop activities for the coming scout year will be discussed. Selections for the outings and themes for each month will be decided.. Members of the PLC have previously discussed activity ideas with their patrols, but new ideas are welcome. Pizza will be served.


Next Meeting (Jun 2) at N. Attleboro YMCA pool

5/25/2014

 
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Our next Troop meeting on June 2 from 7pm to 9pm will be at the North Attleboro Y.  Please arrive prior to 7pm to allow time for changing into your swim attire.


We will be using the pool to prepare for our kayaking trip on the Connecticut River.   All Scouts will take the swim test.  Afterwards, we will have some pool time.

Per BSA policy, all scouts and adults participating in the trip will be required to take the standard BSA swim test. 


Requirements for the test may be found in your Scout Handbook, under First Class requirement 9b. Further details are found in the Swimming Merit Badge requirements (req. 3). You may view a video of the requirement (along with tips) here.


Memorial Day Parade - May 26 (Mon.) 9:30am

5/23/2014

 
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Troop 17 will do their part in honoring our fallen soldiers by participating in the Memorial Day parade.  We will meet at Memorial Park at 9:30am at Memorial Park. The parade kicks off at 10am. After the parade, the Troop will gather at the Veteran's memorial (near the Common & across the street from our host church)  to watch the ceremony.  After the parade, the Veterans have invited all to a lunch at the VFW. 

This is a Class A uniform event
 
Scouts are encouraged to learn more about Memorial day

Note:  the photo shown is from Memorial Day 2013 on Asan Beach at the War in the Pacific National Park in Guam. Each flag represents a life given in defending the island: 1885 servicemen and 1170 civilians. 

When: Monday, May 26 at 9:30am
Where: Memorial Park

May 19 Troop Meeting is at Spring Brook Cemetery at 6:30pm

5/16/2014

 
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The Troop will gather at 6:30pm on Monday, May 19 at Spring Brook Cemetery .  We will be placing flags at the gravesites of veterans to honor them in advance of Memorial Day.

All Scouts should be present in full Class A uniform.


This important service project will take the place of our regular Monday meeting.  Parents should drop off and pick up their Scouts at the cemetery.

Eat at Buffalo Wild Wings May 21-23, and help Troop 17!

5/15/2014

 
Troop 17, the epicurean troop, will be holding a fundraiser, and it's as easy as ordering a meal.   On Wednesday through Friday May 21-23, 2014, when you present this flyer (below) at the Mansfield Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant, a portion of what you spend will be given to the Troop 17.

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

CANCELLED - Trip to Mt. Mondanock

5/11/2014

 
The trip to Mt. Monadnock, scheduled for May 14-16 has been cancelled.

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    Troop 17 was chartered June 1, 1923.  The charter organization for Troop 17 is the Orthodox Congregational Church in Mansfield, MA.

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