Scout Notes - Monday, May 10, 2010

Personal Management – We will begin the Personal Management Merit Badge on Monday, May 10th during the Troop meeting. This is an Eagle required merit badge that requires a 90 day commitment from the Scout. Take a minute to look at the requirements before Monday’s meeting. Also, bring a notebook and pen/pencil. Below is a link to a site that lists the MB’s requirements:

http://www.usscouts.org/mb/mb011.asp

Knot Tying – Remember to bring your rope to the Troop Meeting.

Troop Meetings
Monday, May 10th
Knot Tying
Meal Planning – WRSR Work Day
Personal Management Merit Badge - Start
Rank Advancement
Monday, May 17th
Committee Meeting – Starts at 6:00pm. All parents welcome.
Richmond 3842 Crossover
Knot Tying
Personal Management Merit Badge
Rank Advancement

Upcoming Activities
Wilderness and Remote First Aid – Boy Scout High Adventure requires that at least one person attending be certified in this type of first aid. A course is being offered on May 15-16 at Camp Sylvia Stapley, a Girl Scout Camp near Stillwater. Cost is $60. Class size will be limited to 20 participants. Certification is good for two years. If interested, please see me or register with Melanie Armstrong at the following e:Mail address:

mgarmstrong@brightok.net


WRSR Workday – This is our annual campout that prepares WRSR for summer camp. It will begin Friday evening and end Saturday afternoon. The cost of this campout is free to all that participate. The permission slip is on our website on the main page as well as in the Camping/Info Forms page.

Summer Camp – We now need your commitment for Summer Camp. We have our reservation in for the second week, which is June 13 – 19. First Year Scouts need this camp, attending the Eagle Quest activities. Older Scouts will have the opportunity to select from the array of offered merit badges.
Justin Jones has volunteered to be the lead adult for the week. Other adults that will be attending throughout the week include: David Cross, Kenny Quigley and Kevin Gragg. See our website for the permission slip.

Van Training – We’re in the process of establishing a Van Training Course for our new parents and adult leaders. This training allows us to drive the FUMC vans for Scout functions. If interested, please see Mr. Koemel or myself.

Summer Canoeing – We will again take a number of our summer meetings out to the lake with our canoes. Great opportunity to work on our canoe skills and the merit badge.

Looking Forward – During our last Troop Meeting we talked about putting together an adventure plan that looks forward a few years. Some thoughts include: Tres Ritos in 2011, Boundary Waters in 2012 and Philmont in 2013. More ideas are sought that will be fun and inspire.