posted Jan 5, 2017, 9:47 AM by Mr. Waiss
2017 Registration
The troop completes our annual registration with BSA at the end of January
every year. At that time we pay the registration fees and Boys Life
magazine subscriptions for all Scouts, amounting to about $36 per Scout for
every Scout that we pay to the national offices. I started last night,
and will continue over the next few weeks, speaking with each Scout
individually, during troop meetings, in an effort to determine their intent to
continue their troop registration in 2017. If a Scout decides Scouting is
not for them as they are too busy with other activities then we are fine with
that. I would appreciate the opportunity for them to tell me in person,
as I would like to discuss their experiences in the troop and Scouting in
general. As such, I am asking that each Scout make an effort to attend
the meeting on either January 10 or 24.
Quick Reminders - Scout Uniforms are part of the Scouting
experience. Our SPL is starting a points system for patrols that
includes, in part, patrol attendance and proper uniforming, that will result in
some type of award. I do not know what that award might be at this point.
- Patrol Leaders need to bring a notepad and
written implement to all troop meetings.
- Cell phones (and other electronics) do serve a
purpose in Scouting, but are not to be used during troop activities unless
permission is granted by troop leadership.
Quick Reference Signups (Links are also included in
the calendar entries on the troop website).
This is our primary method of
activity registration. It is set up so the Scouts can indicate whether
they are participating in an activity or not. Please use it.
Text Alerts
A text alert is usually sent out every Tuesday afternoon, before the troop
meeting, providing any details of what Scouts should expect or are required to
bring to that meeting. Many Scouts and families are already registered
for this service, many others are not. While it is not required, I would
recommend at least one family member sign up for the text alert service.
Eventually we may be able to use it for broadcasting arrival times when returning
from troop events, but we are not at that point yet. The service is the
same provider being used by RUSD, and I would assume other schools, for
specific classrooms. I strongly encourage all families to sign up for
this service. There are three ways to sign up for
the Troop text alerts. - You can create an account on remind.com (if you do not already have one)
and enter the “class code” of @cd6cc. Signing up this way will let you
set up your account to send a text message, send an email, or both, every time
a message is sent out.
- You can send a text message to 81010 with the
message @cd6cc. This will simply send you a text message each time one is
sent out.
- You can download the Remind app to your phone,
create and account, and then sign up for class code @cd6cc. You will then
get a message via the app each time one is sent out.
January - 10, Troop Meeting.
- IMR
campout final planning and Troop holiday cookie and white elephant gift
exchange. Bring cookies to share and a drink of your choice. For
the gift exchange bring a wrapped or bagged gift of value (between $5 and $10)
and not something you find under your bed at the last minute.
- 13-15 (Friday to Sunday), Indian Mound
Reservation campout in the Fun Lodge, with Webelos. Signup Genius link is
above.
- Attending
Webelos and their families are no charge, Webelos must be accompanied by a
parent or other guardian.
- 17, Troop PLC Meeting.
- 24, Troop Meeting.
- 31, Troop Meeting.
February - 05 (Sunday), Scout Sunday at Messiah Lutheran,
SignUp Genius registration link is above.
- 14, Troop Meeting.
- 18 (Saturday), Adventure Rock Lock-in, SignUp
Genius registration link is above.
- 21, Troop Meeting and OA Elections.
- 25 (Saturday), Pack 166 Crossover, 11am-1pm at
Infusino’s. Four to five Scouts, including SPL, should plan to attend and
participate, preference given to SPL, ASPL, and PLs.
- 28, Troop Meeting.
Future monthly activity plans - March 04 – Merit Badge Tech Day at Gateway
Technical College (online registration opens either February 04 or 11 at 8am).
- March 11 – Scouting for Food bag drop, 9am to
noon.
- March 17 – Spring Court of Honor and Lock-in,
location to be determined.
- March 18 – Scouting for Food pickup, 9am to
11am.
- April 28-30 – Cycling campout, to be determined.
- May 12-14 – Order of the Arrow Spring Conclave
and Ordeal inductions, Indian Mound Reservation.
- May 19-21 – Canoe or Kayaking or Hiking campout,
to be determined.
- May 21 – NYLT Pre-Course Meeting (speak with
your Scoutmaster if you are interested).
- June 02-03 – Scouting the Zoo campout, Chicago
Day Trip possible later in the month.
- June 10-16 – Council NYLT Course.
- July 03 – Sturtevant Third of July Parking.
- July 23-29 – Summer Camp at Ed Bryant Scout
Reservation, SignUp Genius registration link is above.
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