Troop 919 News
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Troop 919 Notes 1-30-2010
Scouting For Food Bag Delivery – We will be meeting at the Scout Hut at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning (Feb. 6) for the bag delivery portion of our Scouting for Food Good Turn Project.
Parents and Leaders: We will need a few extra drivers for this project, especially those who can devote a few hours on both the delivery and pickup days (Feb. 6 and Feb. 13).
Thanks for Bill Brewer for coordinating this important project.
Scouting For Food Bag Pick-Up – The Scouting For Food bag pickup day will be Saturday, February 13. We will meet at the Scout Hut at 9:30 a.m. to return to the neighborhoods where we placed the Scouting for Food bags the prior week.
We will also need adult drivers (the same drivers from the week before, hopefully) to help our Scouts retrieve the community’s generosity.
WinterPlace Ski Trip – Plan to be at the Scout Hut at 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, Feb. 7 for the Winterplace Ski Trip.
All skiers must have completed the WinterPlace waiver form and had it signed by your parents before departing. There is a separate release form for skiing/snowboarding and snow tubing. Forms will be verified prior to the trip, so please bring the form Mr. Hough gave you at sign-up with you to Tuesday’s meeting.
The following people are going on this trip:
Scouts/Youth: Paul L., Jim L., Josh J., Allie J., Mackenna M., Jonathan W., Rebecca W., Jeffrey S., Sandrew S., Sara B., Andy N., Daniel P., Eric P., Noah B., Lucas B., Hannah B., Kai A., Madeline B., Devlin B., Ian B.
Adults: Tim Lasley, Roberta Lasley, David Jacobius, Jay Wilhelmi, Amy Morris, Cathy Peden, Mary Duckett, Bill Brewer, Michelle Brewer
The National BSA Council has amended the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting which now mandates that Scouts participating in Winter Sports MUST WEAR A HELMET.
The Winterplace packages include a helmet. If you are not planning to use the Winterplace rental equipment YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN SKI HELMET. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Skating Merit Badge - Mr. Jacobius is going to be the counselor for the skating merit badge for those Scouts who would like to participate. Most of the merit badge will be taught at the LJVM Coliseum Annex and will include two skating activities at the Coliseum Annex.
The coliseum activities will be held on:
Saturday, Feb.6th - 1:30pm- 4pm
Sunday, Feb. 14 - 1:30-4pm
The skating cost is $6 per person, plus an additional $3 if you need to rent equipment. You should arrive at the Coliseum Annex prepared to pay your fees directly to the coliseum. Sign-ups for the Merit Badge will be at Tuesday’s Troop meeting.
Olivet Moravian Scout Sunday – We will be participating in Scout Sunday at Olivet Moravian Church on Sunday, February 14.
Thanks to the Scouts who volunteered to participate in the Scout Sunday program. Please arrive at Olivet by 10:30 a.m., especially if you are an usher. Olivet will be reserving seating for our Troop, so please plan your arrival accordingly.
Scout Hut Quartermaster Day - The Troop Quartermaster and Patrol Quartermaster (along with some help from their patrols) plan to meet at the Scout Hut on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21 for a quartermaster day. This will include taking an inventory of each patrol locker and getting our patrol gear ready for the upcoming camping season.
Re-Chartering - It's time to re-charter with the Boy Scouts. We are now accepting your annual Boy Scout re-chartering fee. This year’s fee is $15 for Scouts and Leaders. The final deadline for re-chartering is the Troop meeting on Tuesday, February 23.
For your convenience, we will also accept your Wahissa Lodge (Order of the Arrow) dues and your summer camp deposit with your re-chartering payment.
Adult Leader Training - The Old Hickory Council will holds its University of Scouting adult leader training on Saturday, March 6 at Bethania Moravian Church. Information packets (including available sessions) and registration forms are available on the Old Hickory Council website. There will not be any “at the door” registration available for this event.
Old Hickory Council regularly conducts adult leader training, including This is Scouting, Boy Scout leader position specific and outdoor leader skills. The 2010 OHC training brochure is also available on the council website.
One of the goals of our Troop is to ensure that each adult leader with Scout conduct has completed his BSA training. If you are not sure where you stand on your training commitment, please check with Jim Pierson. Also, if you have completed a training class, please make sure we have it recorded in our TroopMaster database. Thanks for your attention to this important detail.
Summer Camp Deposit – Your $50 Camp Raven Knob Summer Camp deposit is due on March 1. Our summer camp dates this year are: July 18-24.
Paddling Training - There will be a "pre-Bear Island" paddling training activity in March. This activity is tentatively planned for March 13 or 14. We will have more info when the date, time and location is confirmed.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Troop 919 Notes 1-25-2010
Huge Shout Out - A huge Shout Out to the Lasley and Gordon families!
When our Troop had transportation trouble en route to West Virginia, the Lasleys offered their Suburban and Mrs. Lasley drove it to Virginia to meet our stranded Troop. And Mrs. Gordon followed along to bring Roberta back home.
Thanks to both for stopping in your tracks to assist our stranded Troop!
Skating Merit Badge - Mr. Jacobius is going to facilitate the skating merit badge for those Scouts who would like to participate. A portion of the merit badge will be taught at an upcoming Troop meeting. The merit badge will also including two skating activities at the LJVM Colisuem Annex.
The coliseum activities will be held on:
Saturday, Feb.6th - 1:30pm- 4pm
Sunday, Feb. 14 - 1:30-4pm
The skating cost is $6 per person, plus an additional $3 if you need to rent equipment. You should arrive at the Colisem Annex prepared to pay your fees directly to the colisuem
Winterplace Ski Trip - If you are going on the Winterplace ski trip, your money is due at Tuesday's Troop meeting. We have to pay the Council on Wednesday in order to avoid late fees. The Winterplace fee is $49 which includes lift ticket, ski and helmet rental, meal voucher and 90 minute ski lesson. There is a snowboard option available for $88 and a tubing package for $36. You can also purchase a tubing add-on for $12.50 for two hours.
The National BSA Council has amended the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting which now mandates that Scouts participating in Winter Sports MUST WEAR A HELMET.
The Winterplace packages include a helmet. If you are not planning to use the Winterplace rental equipment YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN SKI HELMET. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Re-Chartering - It's time to re-charter with the Boy Scouts. We are now accepting your annual Boy Scout re-chartering fee. This year’s fee is $15 for Scouts and Leaders. The final deadline for re-chartering is the Troop meeting on Tuesday, February 23.
Scout Sunday - We will asking for Scouts to participate in the Scout Sunday program at Olivet at Tuesday's meeting. We need Scout participation for ushers, scripture reading and offertory prayer.
Scout Sunday at Olivet is Sunday, Feb. 14.
Scout Hut Quartermaster Day - The Troop Quartermaster and Patrol Quartermaster (along with some help from their patrols) plan to meet at the Scout Hut on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21 for a quartermaster day. This will include taking an inventory of each patrol locker and getting our patrol gear ready for the upcoming camping season.
Paddling Training - There will be a "pre-Bear Island" paddling training activity in March. This activity is tentatively planned for March 13 or 14. We will have more info when the date, time and location is confirmed
BSA 100th Anniversary Program - Have you been reviewing your activities to make sure you qualify for the BSA's 100th Anniversary Award? The qualifications are posted at the Scout Hut and a progress card has been prepared for you. Be sure to document the important dates so you willl qualify for this award.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Troop 919 Notes 1-11-2010
Snow Camping – Our Troop’s annual West Virginia snow camping trip is this weekend. Plan to meet at the Scout Hut on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. and we should arrive home around 6 p.m. on Monday (Jan. 18).
Scouts should bring spending money (~$30) for fast food on the trip up and back and for the rental of cross-country skis or snow shoes.
Menu planning and duty roster assignments will be at Tuesday’s Troop meeting.
It’s been a plentiful snow year at Canaan Valley this year and it should be a great snow camping trip.
The following Scouts and Leaders are scheduled to go on this trip:
Scouts: Lyle G., Chris W., Paul L., Austin D., Thomas L., Devlin B., Logan E., Ben E., Will H and Avery C.
Leaders: Mac McCormick, Stan Gordon, Mike Warner, Tom Hardin, Mike Burke
If you are going on this trip, you must attend Tuesday night’s Troop meeting, dressed in the clothing you plan to wear on this trip. This is not a full shakedown, but we want to review your layering techniques, hats, gloves, rain gear, etc.
Refer to your Scout book for tips on winter camping gear. This is a drive up camping trip, so there will be plenty of room for an extra duffle bag warm/dry clothing. All Scouts MUST bring the following, at a minimum: 2 changes of socks per day, 1 extra pair of dry pants, long underwear tops and bottoms for each day, extra shirts, warm gloves/mittens (and a backup pair). Mittens will keep your hands warmer that gloves.
Plan to dress is loose layers and try to avoid wearing cotton…leave those jeans at home! Fleece, polyester acrylic or wool is best. Your boots must be waterproofed and good rain gear is a must.
Sleeping gear tips: Bring extra bedding in addition to your cold weather sleeping bag. You can put a fleece or wool blanket inside your sleeping bag. A good sleeping pad is a must for this trip.
Some Winter Camping Tips are attached to this e-mail to assist you in preparing for this trip.
Calendar Updates: Please adjust your February Troop Calendar as follows:
Saturday, Feb. 6 – Scouting for Food bag delivery
Sunday, Feb. 7 – Ski trip to Winterplace
Saturday, Feb. 12 – Scouting for Food bag pickup
Sunday, Feb. 13 – Scout Sunday at Olivet Moravian
Sunday, Feb. 20 – Scout Sunday at Brookstown Methodist
Ski Trip – Our ski trip to Winterplace is Sunday, February 7 is open to Scouts and families. The Winterplace fee is $49 which includes lift ticket, ski and helmet rental, meal voucher and 90 minute ski lesson. There is a snowboard option available for $88 and a tubing package for $36. You can also purchase a tubing add-on for $12.50 for two hours.
Final Sign-up for the ski trip, which includes paid fees, is at the Scout meeting on Tuesday, January 29.
The National BSA Council has amended the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting which now mandates that Scouts participating in Winter Sports MUST WEAR A HELMET.
The Winterplace packages include a helmet. If you are not planning to use the Winterplace rental equipment YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN SKI HELMET. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Re-Chartering: We are now accepting your annual Boy Scout re-chartering fee. This year’s fee is $15 for Scouts and Leaders. The final deadline for re-chartering is the Troop meeting on Tuesday, February 23.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Troop 919 1-3-2010
Assume that everyone has enjoyed their holiday break and is ready to get back to Scouting. We return to our weekly Scout Troop meetings on Tuesday (Jan.5). See you there!
Snow Camping – We will once again be headed to the mountains of West Virginia for our annual Snow Camping trip over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend (Jan. 16-18). We depart early on Saturday morning and return late afternoon/early evening on Monday.
Final sign-ups for this trip will be at Tuesday’s meeting and menu planning will be on January 12. If you are going on this trip, you must attend the menu planning meeting.
The following are signed up for this trip:
Scouts: Lyle G., Chris W., Paul L., Austin De. , Thomas L., Devlin B., Alexander Z., Logan E., Ben E.
Leaders: Mac McCormick, Stan Gordon, Mike Warner
Ski Trip – Our ski trip to Winterplace is Sunday, February 7. This trip is open to Scouts and families. The Winterplace fee is $49 which includes lift ticket, ski and helmet rental, meal voucher and 90 minute ski lesson. There is a snowboard option available for $88 and a tubing package for $36. You can also purchase a tubing add-on for $12.50 for two hours.
Final Sign-up for the ski trip, which includes paid fees, is at the Scout meeting on Tuesday, January 29.
The National BSA Council has amended the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting which now mandates that Scouts participating in Winter Sports MUST WEAR A HELMET.
The Winterplace packages include a helmet. If you are not planning to use the Winterplace rental equipment YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN SKI HELMET. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Scouting for Food - We have saved two weekends in February for the Scouting for Food Good Turn Service Project.
Saturday, February 6 - We will be leaving food bags on household doors in the Pfafftown and Vienna communities
Saturday, February 13 – Return to the houses to pick up the filled bags!
Re-Chartering – Our Troop will be Re- Chartering with the Old Hickory Council in February. It will be our 55th year!
The Re-Chartering fee this year is $15 and is due by the Troop meeting on Tuesday, February 23.
Christmas Package Delivery – Many thanks to all of the Troop 919 for your outstanding service in delivering the Christmas packages for the Forsyth County DSS Foster Family program. We delivers packages to 45 families!
When bad weather struck on the planned delivery, everyone happily adjusted their schedule to make sure we made these deliveries in a timely Christmas fashion. Great Job!
Many thanks to Stan Gordon and his crew for handling the logistics for this project and to the Vienna Fire Dept. for allowing us to use the training room as a staging area for the packages.
Scout Sunday – We will be attending Sunday worship services with our two Chartered Organization Partners in February. Please make plans to attend church with our Troop at Brookstown United Methodist and Olivet Moravian.
We are working with Olivet and Brookstown to determine the best dates for our visit. The dates will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.
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