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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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 Blood Drive (March 18) - Sign-up Now!

3/16/2015

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The March Blood Drive will be on Wednesday, March 18.  Service is a keystone of Scouting, and we would love to see more than the same 5 scouts volunteer for this important community service.  Scouts have the opportunity to staff the welcome table or the snack table. 

The time that you put in counts towards Community Service requirements for advancement.

Please remember that we represent the Boy Scouts of America at this event, so a Class A uniform is important. A scout is also friendly. Please talk with those donating, as your friendship may ease some of their anxiety at donating.

Sign-ups are available at Sign-up Genius: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C48A5A729AAFA7-blood/5265949.


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Blood Drive (Feb 18) Signups

2/10/2015

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The monthly blood drive will be held on Wednesday, February 18. This is during School vacation, so many should be able to help. During this time of year, especially, the Red Cross blood drives are especially important, as many cannot make the trip to donate blood at area hospitals. As Scouts

The time that you put in counts towards Community Service requirements for advancement.

Please remember that we represent the Boy Scouts of America at this event, so a Class A uniform is important. A scout is also friendly. Please talk with those donating, as your friendship may ease some of their anxiety at donating.

Sig-ups are available at Sign-up Genius:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C48A5A729AAFA7-february1/5265947

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Blood Drive Signups - Volunteers needed Dec 17 (Wed.) 2-7pm

12/9/2014

 
The monthly blood drive will be held on Wednesday, December 17. In this season of giving, please consider giving your time to help.  We need you! 

Please direct donors to sign up at :
redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

If you would like to help out for the November Blood Drive, you may sign up below.  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 for service project slots are available at
Sign-up Genius

 Blood Drive Nov 26 - Volunteers needed

11/14/2014

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The monthly blood drive will be held on Wednesday, November 26, and is early in the day to give everyone time to get their Thanksgiving celebration underway.  

Please direct donors to sign up at :
redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

If you would like to help out for the November Blood Drive, you may sign up below.  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 for service project slots are available at
Sign-up Genius



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Help Needed - Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon (Sun. Nov 9)

10/30/2014

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Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon
When: Sunday, November 9th,  11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Where:  
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rthodox Congregational Church

Our chartered organization, the Orthodox Congregational Church, will host a Veteran’s Lunch on Nov 9th.   The Troop will serve as color guard.  

America's military veterans have served our country in battle during two World Wars, and in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and other places near and far. They did their part. Many are still doing their part. On Veterans Day, it's our turn to honor and serve them.

All scouts are encouraged to give service back to those who served for us.  Join us at the church to bring in the colors and meet these extraordinary individuals, who have given service for our country.
 
This is a Class A event. 

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Help with Eagle Project needed - Sept 6th & 13th

9/5/2014

 
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Eagle Project Help Needed – Saturday, September 6th & 13th at 10am – Jack Moran is asking his fellow scouts for help with his Eagle Project. He would like to invite all scouts and parents to assist with clearing the site for his project, which is the outdoor classroom between the Robinson and the Jordan/Jackson Schools.

The meeting time is 10:00 am in the back parking lot behind the Robinson School.

Please bring work gloves, bug repellent, and rakes if possible. Water & pizza for lunch will be provided.  

This project is approved by the Scoutmaster for advancement purposes.






Patrolman Langley Memorial -Sun June 29 @ 10:15am

6/27/2014

 

The Troop will participate in a memorial for Patrolman Walter P. Langley this Sunday, June 29th at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Copeland Drive & West Street.

Scouts should attend in full Class A uniform.

The Troop will meet at Fulton's Pond at 10:15 a.m. and walk to the event.

Patrol Leaders wills be calling all members of their patrols to notify them of this event. We would like all Scouts to attend.

Relay for Life Clean-up: June 14 (Sat) at 8:00 – 10:30am

6/9/2014

 
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Scouts, Parents and siblings, please join us at Mansfield High School on June 15 at 8am to help out cleaning up the Relay for Life site.  We will meet in the Mansfield High School parking lot.  We expect to be finished by 10:30am.

This is a Class B event.  Please remember to bring work gloves, a (filled) water bottle, and to wear plenty of sunscreen.


We want a big turnout!  Let's do our duty, and give back to our community! 


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.

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