The days are getting shorter nd the nights are getting cooler, fall is officially here. This coming weekend October 11, & 12 there is a work weekend planned at camp Chief Logan to do some more storm clean up. Although several from the troop are planning on attending this will not be an official troop activity. If you are attending you are on your own but you need to contact Ranger Carey this week! Cost I understand is $20 to cover meals.
On November 8th and 9th the troop will be camping at Charlie’s farm. On Saturday after breakfast we will be changing into our Class A’s and assisting with the pick up of food bags for the “Scouting for Food Drive”. Following this public service we will be returning to the farm for some fun activities. Plans for this weekend are being worked out at troop meetings so come and help plan.
Don’t forget it is Popcorn Time. Every one should have received an order form. When you fill the first one up it is ok to ask for a second one. Proceeds from this will be added to your Troop account which can be used for any major Scouting activity such as Summer camp or the 2010 National Jamboree.
Speaking of the Jamboree it is going to be extra special in 2010 as this is also the 100th birthday of Scouting in the United States. If want to go you need to get registered and your deposit paid. The only way to register is on line at: http://www.skcbsa.org/council_events/2010NationalScoutJamboree/NSJHome.htm From this site you can access the online form. If you have problems you may need to call the council office for assistance. The council is only going to be able to send 5 troops and they will fill up quick so don’t wait. Remember this is the only way to go as a participant. Adults or older Scouts you can sign up for a staff position, other than that you are restricted to being a visitor and day visits. I have been to 4 Jamboree’s now and it is hard to describe how really awesome it is to be camping with 0ver 40,000 fellow Scouts and Scouters. You can find several videos about Jamboree on YouTube that will help to give you some small understanding of what it is all about. If any one has questions about Jamboree I will do my best to answer them.
Asst. Scoutmaster Dan
