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3 Reminders for Tonight's Meeting (5/18)

5/18/2015

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Three reminders for tonight's meeting...

1. We are meeting at the chapel of Spring Brook Cemetery to place flags on the graves of veterans. Full Class A uniform is appropriate.

2. There is a MANDATORY pack inspection for ALL scouts attending the ACadia trip. Those without a pack inspection cannot go on the trip. Packing lists are available on the troop website. See Mr. Gillogly, if there are issues.

3. Annual Health and Medical Records (a.k.a., med forms) are due tonight. Remember that you do need Parts A, B & C (with a doctor's signature).

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May 18th meeting is also a MANDATORY pack inspection

5/14/2015

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There will be a pack inspection on May 18th for ALL Scouts attending the May 29th Acadia National Park trip.  Scouts are required to show the gear that they intend to bring to Maine, including their camp gear, daypack, and shoes/boots.

Scouts not bringing their packs for inspection will not be able to attend the trip.

Scouts are reminded that, while we are entering late Spring, Maine is significantly cooler than it will be here (there is still some snow on the ground in some places in Acadia).  Please pack layered clothing to avoid getting cold.  As always, cotton socks and sneakers are not appropriate footwear, especially, as we will be hiking.

The Troop packing list may be found here:

Note that the May 18 meeting is at Spring Brook Cemetery, as previously communicated.
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Reminder - May 18 Meeting is at Spring Brook Cemetery

5/14/2015

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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. Note the earlier time.

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.

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New Eagle Scout Project Workbook

5/11/2015

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The new Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook is now available at http://www.scouting.org/Home/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/EagleWorkbookProcedures.aspx

Scouts who are using the older versions may continue to do so. Others should download the new version.

If you have any questions about the Eagle Scout Service Project process, please see Mr. Gillogly.

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Don't forget your essentials for tonight's Troop Meeting (5/4/15)

5/11/2015

 

Scouts are reminded to bring their hiking essentials and a daypack to tonight's and next week's (5/11) meetings.

If you are unclear as to what essentials are, check out this post from Boy's Life: http://boyslife.org/outdoors/outdoorarticles/6976/scout-outdoor-essentials-checklist/

Permission Slips for the Acadia Trip due Tonight (5/4)

5/4/2015

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Permission slips for the May 29-31 campout at Acadia National Park are due at tonight’s troop meeting.  There are a lot of logistics associated with this trip and we’ll need to have an accurate count. 

Cost is $75 per person, which covers transportation, campground and other expenses.

Below is a description from the Troop's e-mail updates:


Acadia National Park Trip –
Fri., May 29th - Sun., May 31st – The troop is setting off to the Northeast's only National Park! We will be motoring to Bar Harbor, Maine, and will be staying at a campsite on the ocean.  There will be plenty of hiking and a chance to view the earliest dawn in the nation, atop Cadillac Mountain.  We will round out the trip with a cruise around Bar Harbor where we might see nesting bald eagles!  Permission slip is due this coming Monday, May 4th. Cost will be $75 per person and attendees will be limited to capacity of transportation vehicle. Parents are welcome to attend, with preference given to scouts.

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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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