Congratulations to Theo C. for attaining the rank of Tenderfoot! Thanks to Treasurer Mike for putting together the Scout account folder so you can check your balance at the troop meeting.
Klondike Derby
When: Sat., Mar. 5 -Sun., Mar. 6:
Where: Klondike Derby at Camp Marin Sierra.
Details: Winter Camping training is a pre-requisite! See the calendar entry. More details to follow. Look out for an email from Scoutmaster Dave regarding med. forms.
Upcoming Events (Calendar)
- Mar. 8, 2016: The March 8th meeting has been moved to Camp Herms due to scheduling conflicts. It is a Court of Honor, FOS presentation & potluck. See Alex Y.’s email for more detail.
- Mar. 12, 2016: The C.H.E.C.K. merit badge expo. will be held at Camp Herms. See ASM Roy’s email for details.
- Mar. 19-20, 2016: Camporee Practice at Brannan Island Recreational Park. Practice scout skills prior to the Herms Camporee in April. See calendar entry for more details.
- Apr. 15-17, 2016: Herms Camporee. Go to Lake Berryessa to learn scout skills and to compete against other troops. We are hoping to get lots of participation.
- 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
- Rank requirements have changed, see here for more details.
- For those who have paid the Wolfeboro deposit, the remaining $280/week is due by Apr. 5, 2016. Remember to get part C of your medical form signed by your doctor. Depending on your doctor, this could take a week or more, so please plan ahead.
- 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! At present, checks are the preferred means of payment, but we take cash or Paypal ☺.
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