First, I would like to thank everybody for coming out to the electronics camp out this past weekend.  This was our 2nd annual E-camp-out and we had a very nice showing of support from the boys. Last year we were dealing with subzero temperatures, snow and ice.  This year we dealt with rain, snow and ice.  Next year's theme will yet again be, you guessed it, snow and ice.  But at least we were warm and dry so I guess that's all that matters.  A large number of the boys got requirements sign off and some are relieved that the camp gadgets portion of there rank is finally over with....or is it.

 

This Monday we do have a meeting and lots of things to do.  It begins the new objective based lesson plan where each week a new objective or theme is introduced to the boys.  This week will also kick off our 1st camp out of the 2020 season.  The electronic camp out is the only camp out this year where anything electronic goes and there is no pre-set program.  If you're thinking about coming to camp out, Stop thinking about it and sign up already!  The camp out is only 6 days away and I need to know who is in-or-out by Wednesday.  We are expected to have a few Arrow of light scouts from pack 154 joining us on Saturday so I will need as good a turn out as we can muster.  I will have a few new goodies and things to hand out this Monday so you're not going to want to miss the new additions.

If you will recall, for the past year our progression plan is as follows:  to have the boys get scout and tenderfoot by the end of their 1st year, 2nd class and 1st class by the end of their 2nd.  All of the scouts that came to the troop in February are still technically 1st years until the 3rd Monday of February.  With that in mind if you attend the camp out this weekend the chances of your son getting the rest of tenderfoot requirements signed off is greatly increased. It will take approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours to complete what is left of tenderfoot possibly even a little less time.  The same goes for any boy who was working toward 1st class.  Most of the rest of the requirements can be accomplished within a couple hours time.  If one of the requirements you still need is to build a tripod or camp gadget, build it and bring it with you to the camp out. 

 

I received word earlier today that we will more than likely have a visitor from pack 154. Anthony was unable to attend with the rest of pack 154 back in December and he is looking for a boy scout troop to move on to. Let's see if we can do our best to convince him to choose Troop 1 as his new scout home

 

This Monday we will you be working on 2nd class number one

1A. Since joining Scouts BSA, participate in five separate troop/patrol activities, at least three of which must be held outdoors. Of the outdoor activities, at least two must include overnight camping. These activities do not include troop or patrol meetings. On camp-outs, spend the night in a tent that you pitch or other structure that you help erect, such as a lean-to, snow cave, or teepee.

I want to start tonight by thanking everyone that was able to attend the feed my starving children service event. Even though I was not able to attend I was told it went very smoothly. Thank you to everyone that could come and I know we will be able to do many more service events in the year to come.  With our new scouting season just started there are a lot of things to discuss at the first patrol leaders council and committee meetings of 2020.  

 

This Monday Is the beginning of our regularly scheduled Monday meetings for the 2020 season.  This is the 2nd Monday of the month which means we have our patrol leader council and committee meeting at St. Marks Church. Our P.L.C will begin at 6 o'clock and the C.M will start at 7 o'clock.  All scouts and parents are welcome to attend the P.L.C. All parents are welcome to attend the C.M. If you are intending on coming to both you can do that too.  The main topic for tomorrow's P.L.C will be the upcoming camp-outs and events that the troop will be doing in 2020.  We will also be going over the camp-out locations and prices in detail.

 

Just a reminder ....

There is no troop meeting tomorrow night only the P.L.C (6pm) and C.M (7pm)

 

Upcoming events 

 

Some events in our near future you need to know about are...

2020 Electronic Camp-out, Jan 24 and 2020 Winter-all, Feb 1