Snow Camping & Upcoming Events

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Lots of congratulations are in order this week: Congratulations to Aidan R. & Aidan Ha. for attaining the rank of 2nd Class! Congratulations to the Atomic Pandas for achieving the National Honor Patrol! Congratulations to Troop 24 for achieving Journey to Excellence GOLD!

Snow Camping at Big Meadows Campground

When: Sat., Jan. 30-Sun., Jan. 31.
Where: Big Meadows Campground near Camp Wolfeboro on Highway 4.
Details: Cold weather camping training will be offered during the next several troop meetings. Participation in the training and participation in a pack check are required to attend this trip. Permissions slips are also due. (See the snow camping checklist here.)

Upcoming Events (Calendar)

  • Feb. 6, 2016: Stinson Beach Hike. A 10 miler in Marin County.
  • Feb. 7, 2016: Scout Sunday at the 9:30am Mass at Saint Mary Magdalen church.
  • Feb. 12-15, 2016: Mount Shasta Ski Trip. Troop 24 camping/skiing (at a lodge) at Mt. Shasta. This site has fewer people and affordable ski lifts. Join the troop for this traditional, usually annual event!
  • Apr. 30-May 1, 2016: Overnight camping at Sunset Beach and kayaking at Elkhorn Slough! Join the troop for this fun event with guides for kayaking Elkhorn Slough in Monterey County. The cost will be the usual $10 for overnight camping and $20 for the kayaking. Scouts who want to attend need to pass a swim test, and also attend 1 outing and 1 campout with the troop!

Notes

  • The rank requirements have changed, seethe links here for more details.
  • It is time to think about Wolfeboro again! See Julie’s email or here for more details. You can reserve a space by paying a $50 deposit by 2/2.
  • Medical forms: Scouts & adult leaders, if you have a medical appointment, have your doctor fill out Part C of the medical form. Part C is needed for any event over 72 hours (such as Wolfeboro).
  • The Seabase crew is collecting recyclables to raise funds for their trip. Please bring any recyclables to scout meetings to help them reach their goal!
  • Thanks to all parents who write their scout’s name and purpose of payment on the memo. line of the check!

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