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Basketball Hall of Fame Trip Signup due April 18

4/11/2016

Signups for the Basketball Hall of Fame Trip on the weekend of April 29-31 are due tonight (April 18).

We are staying at Moses Scout reservation in Russell, MA. Besides enjoying the day at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, including a possible pickup game, we will be working on a conservation project. A conservation project is a requirement for Camping merit badge, as well as a new requirement for the Life rank.

Click here for more info on the Basketball Hall of Fame

For additional information and to sign-up, please log on to TroopWebHost before April 18th. Please download and complete the Activities Consent Form found on TroopWebHost under Home/Download Forms.

Pack inspection will be held on April 25th for all new scouts attending this trip. For some helpful hints on what to pack, visit our troop website. There you will find some excellent packing lists: http://www.troop17bsa.com/downloads.html.\

Adult chaperones are needed for this trip as it coincides with the OA weekend and some of our regular leaders will not be able to assist with this campout. Please contact Mr. Gillogly (ftnirish@aol.com) if you are available to join us for this trip.

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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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Keep those Fire Hydrants Clear! 3ft around & down to the ground!

2/4/2015

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MANSFIELD NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!
Mother Nature hasn't been too cooperative with the snow the past few days, and is promising more ahead.

We have been contacted by the Mansfield Fire Department and MEMA, to help out, once again, with clearing the fire hydrants.

All scouts should help in clearing fire hydrants in their own neighborhoods for the time being.

We would ask that you also talk to you friends and neighbors to have them help out any way they can.

Depending on the weather in the next few days, MEMA may once again ask us to help with shoveling details. More info to come...

Mansfield has approximately 2000 hydrants that need to be cleared. MFD and MEMA simply don't have the personnel to clear that many hydrants. Further, any firefighter clearing hydrants is taking away from their primary job of public safety. Many hands make light work, and we can help the Fire Department by doing our duty. Even one or two hydrants per scout will make a significant difference!

Every second counts when fighting a fire. A fire doubles in size & intensity every minute. If a firefighter has to spend time clearing a hydrant, that is time that isn't spent fighting a fire. A simple 5 minute delay increase the fire's magnitude by 16-fold. A 10-minute delay is 512-fold! By clearing those hydrants, we could be helping to save a life, a home or a business. Please do your good turn today by clearing those hydrants!

Any hours given to fire hydrant clearing will count toward service hours.

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Practice Hike for Mt. Cardigan changed to Jan 31

1/22/2015

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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.

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Reminder - Ski Trip sign-ups due Jan 26

1/22/2015

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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.

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

1/13/2015

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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.

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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.

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

1/7/2015

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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.

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Mt. Cardigan Sign-ups by Dec 22

12/13/2014

Mr. Ham is once again leading the expedition up Mt. Cardigan over February Vacation - the 15th through the 18th.

This is a trip you will never forget. We hike up the mountain in snowshoes & packs, and stay at the picturesque AMC High Hut - well above any other humans. You get to stay warm and enjoy the incredible vista.

If you are a Star Scout or above and would like to be considered for this winter hiking adventure, please see Mr. Gillogly by Dec 22.

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

There will be two training day hikes in the Blue Hills, and all must attend. We have cabin space for nine scouts and three adults, so please reply quickly. Cost is $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):

-(tentative) Saturday, January 17th 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

- (tentative) 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 15th:

       -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 16th:
        -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 17th:
        -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 18th:
        -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 Equipment List

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Merit Badge Mania (Aug 22-24) Sign-ups are open

6/9/2014

Merit Badge Mania will be held at Camp Norse, once again.

This is a great way to work on some of the more unusual badges, or to earn some needed for rank advancement.

Sign ups going on now – Event Date is August 22 through the 24th – Join your fellow Boy Scouts at Camp Norse this summer for Merit Badge Mania. Three meals provided on Saturday, and two meals provided on Sunday. Open to all scouts, $35 each.

Follow this link to sign up: https://annawonbsa.doubleknot.com/event/merit-badge-mania-camp-norse/1557667

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Basketball Hall of Fame Trip Signup due April 18

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

Keep those Fire Hydrants Clear! 3ft around & down to the ground!

Practice Hike for Mt. Cardigan changed to Jan 31

Reminder - Ski Trip sign-ups due Jan 26

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

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

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

Mt. Cardigan Sign-ups by Dec 22

Merit Badge Mania (Aug 22-24) Sign-ups are open

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