September 25, 2006

 

International Brotherhood Camporee

If you haven't already confirmed with your patrol leader then there is still time to sign up for the International Brotherhood Camporee. This year the Camporee is held in a Wellesley Island State Park on the water in the beautiful Thousand Islands region of New York State. With around 3000 scouts expected this is essentially a mini-National Jamboree with lots of different activities and exhibits for the scouts to explore: state police exhibit, an army setup with Hummers and other equipment, a lumberjack display, and traditional scouting events. Patch trading is a traditional event. There should be a wonderful campfire Saturday night, and a closing ceremony Sunday around 10 am.

Scouts will need a bag dinner for Friday and money to buy lunch on the homeward journey as well as the agreed food budget for each patrol.

Depart from FCC parking lot Friday 29th at 5:00PM and returning Sunday afternoon, sometime after 1:00PM.

Contact Jery Stedinger jrs5@cornell.edu or call 257-8016

Holiday wreath fundraiser
Mrs. Tiwari handed out holiday wreath packages to the scouts at Monday's meeting, the fundraiser runs from now until October 23, when the orders are due. Your customer orders will be due for collection from Mrs. Tiwari on November 19 (1:00 - 5:00 PM) and 20 (8:45 - 9:45 AM) and ALL monies are due no later than Monday, December 4th. For more information, extra order forms etc. please contact committee chair Mari Tiwari mari_tiwari@yahoo.com

Scoutmaster Message
 
The first troop meeting of the year was really exciting. We have started our scouting year. POPCORN SALES START. We challenge to scouts to earn the money needed for the rafting trip in the spring. Popcorn sales support troop operations costs, buy awards and camping equipment, and contribute to Council Expenses. Two thirds of the sale price returns to support local scouting.
 
Mark D and others provided soccer instruction, Tony Brock talked about salesmanship, and the scouts thought about merit badges that might interest them. We are lucky to have Rick Grossman again organizing our Merit Badge University. Scouts should think about signing up with him for Reading or Scholarship merit badges. To learn about merit badges, look at:
 
        http:///www.meritbadge.com      <information
        http://www.meritbadge.com/mb/   <requirements

Mike Thompson is taking the lead this fall on cycling merit badge. A lot of our scouts have put in most of the required miles already. Lets see, does 100 miles around the lake count for one 50-mile trip and two 25-mile trips? But there are also issues of bike maintenance and safety. So there is a bike trip Saturday 16  September: meet at the church 9 am.
 
We excited about the Canadian-US International Brotherhood Camporee at Wellesley Island in the Thousand Islands on Sept. 29 - Oct. 1;  meet at the church 5 pm Friday and return before dinner Sunday. Patrols will plan Breakfast Sat. through lunch Sunday. We will probably stop for dinner Friday, and return before dinner Sunday.
 
Stay tuned for more adventure,  Jery Stedinger, Scoutmaster

Upcoming events, October - December

FRI-SAT-SUN, Sept. 29 - Oct. 1; Brotherhood Camporee at Wellesley Island in the Thousand Islands near Clayton, NY (3000 scouts expected for this international event)

Sat. Oct. 14 Taughannock Dist. Auto-Ree Camporee

Mon. Oct. 16 Fall Court of Honor

Mon Oct. 23, Scout Meeting at FCC. Wreath orders due. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Oct. 30, Scout Meeting at FCC. Popcorn orders due. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Sat Nov. 4, Campout, for more details contact Jery Stedinger, jrs5@cornell.edu or call 257-8016

Mon Nov. 6, PLC Meeting at FCC. First year patrol meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Sept. 13, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Fri Nov. 17, Popcorn pick-up, your orders may be collected from Tony Brock tbrock@virtualcash.biz or call 257-8776

Mon Nov. 20, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Nov. 27, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Sat Dec. 2, Scouts day out, venue to be decided

Mon Dec. 4, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Dec. 11, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Dec. 18, Scout Meeting at FCC. First year patrol and Merit badges at 7:00, meeting starts at 7:30

Mon Dec. 25, Christmas Day, happy holidays to all!

Thu Dec. 28, Michael Deyhim, Eagle Court of Honor