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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 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:
Scouts were recently given forms to select their program/ merit badges at Summer Camp. Parents should review the selections with their Scouts to help them get the most out of Summer Camp. Merit Badge Selections are due back to Mr. Gillogly on April 27. There are three merit badge sessions offered during the day. Some badges are one session, while others (many of the Eagle-required badges) are two sessions. Be sure to check the schedule, so that you do not overbook. The schedule was handed out to all Scouts present at the April 6th meeting. You may also find the schedule on page 30 of the Leader's Guide. We highly suggest consulting the Pre-requisite Guidebook before making your selections. This guide will tell you all you need to prepare for ahead of camp. If you have partial merit badges that you wish to complete, it is not necessary to register for the badge again. Please consult with Mr. Gillogly, should you wish to complete a partial badge. If you have any questions regarding Summer Camp, including merit badge or program selections, please contact Mr. Gillogly. 
The April Blood Drive is on Wednesday, April 22. As this is vacation week, we know that Scouts will be eager to help out, so sign up early.
Scouts have the opportunity to staff the welcome table or the snack table. We remind you that many people who donate blood are nervous, and a friendly Scout can ease their anxiety. We expect that, as part of your service, that you will greet people as the enter and exit. Also, remember that the food at the snack table is for the blood donors, so please refrain from eating the snacks. 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. Sign-ups are available at Sign-up Genius: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C48A5A729AAFA7-blood2/5265949  The BSA has released the requirements the new Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge. Signs, Signals and Codes is an elective badge. Signs, Signals and Codes merit badge lets Scouts try their hand at Morse code, ASL (American Sign Language, the third-most-used language in the U.S.), Braille, signaling, trail markings, and other nonverbal communications (Can you say emojis?). Scouts may begin working on Signs, Signals and Codes MB immediately. Pamphlets are available in Scout Shops (or at scoutstuff.org) now. You can read the requirements at Scouting Magazine's blog. Why not try a bit? What does this translate to? .- / ... -.-. --- ..- - / .. ...
 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. 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  The snowy weather has caused us to postpone our February Court of Honor (& Troop Meeting), scheduled for tonight, Feb 9. There will be no Troop events tonight. Please stay safe & warm. We will reschedule the Court of Honor to next week, February 23- same time (7:30pm). We will still have a PLC and short Troop meeting on that day, so Scouts should arrive at 6:30 (if on the PLC) or 7pm (if not on the PLC). Please remember to be a good citizen, and help out our Fire department by clearing out those fire hydrants! Three feet around & down to the ground! Please, also, check on your neighbors, and make sure that all furnace vents are cleared to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. ...and don't forget that pitchers and catchers report for spring training in just 8 days! Spring will arrive.
 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.  Snowstorm Linus has blanketed us with another few inches of snow. The treacherous travel has caused us to postpone our February Court of Honor (& troop Meeting), scheduled for tonight, Feb 2. There will be no Troop events tonight. Please stay safe & warm. We will reschedule the Court of Honor to next week, February 9 - same time (7:30pm). We will still have a PLC and short Troop meeting on that day. For anyone who needs to turn in last-minute Ski Trip registrations, please contact Mr. Hamilton. Please remember to be a good citizen, and help out our Fire department clear out those fire hydrants! Three feet around & down to the ground!
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