Troop 24

Troop 24

Pack 104 Bridging, Angel Island & Upcoming Events

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Reminder to Wolfeboro attendees, the $280 balance for early bird rate of $330 is due Apr., 5. Permission slips are due at least two weeks in advance.

Pack 104 Bridging Ceremony

When: Thu., Mar. 31: Meet at Harding School at 7pm.
Where: Harding School.
Details: Wear full class A uniform to represent the troop and welcome future members.

Angel Island Backpack

When: Sat., Apr. 2 – Sun., Apr.3:  Meet at the church at 8:50am, returning around noon on Sunday.
Where: Angel Island Backpack.
Details: Backpack on Angel Island, a former immigration center, and camp with stunning views of all the Bay Area. All spots are taken. Pack a lunch, and bring $15 for the ferry trip.

Upcoming Events (Calendar)

  • Apr. 9, 2016: Camporee service/orienteering set-up at Lake Berryessa. Are you in need of service hours or just want to be a helpful scout? Then, sign up for the Camporee Service Project.
  • 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. 23, 2016: Hike at Armstrong Redwoods.
  • 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

  • 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 ☺.
  • You can check your scout account at the Troop meetings.

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