Troop Meeting Thursday November 16, 2023 @ 7PM
Registration fees are due. $80 per scout. Please bring to Thursday's meeting.
Registration fees are due. $80 per scout. Please bring to Thursday's meeting.
Hello, Troop 20!
There will be a troop meeting at the Parish Hall on Thursday 9/21 at 7PM.
Scouts planning to attend this weekend's Mt. Washington hike need to bring their backpack with all their gear in it for an equipment check.
Any time a Scout goes on a camping trip or hike, he should always be prepared by carrying the following ten essential items in his pack. These essentials will allow a scout to survive in the outdoors in most emergency situations.
The Outdoor (Ten) Essentials: (Boy Scout Handbook, p. 207)
__ Pocketknife (when you complete Totin’ Chip training)
__ First aid kit
__ Extra clothing
__ Rain gear
__ Water bottle (1 liter)
__ Flashlight or headlamp
__ Trail food
__ Matches/Fire starter (when you complete Firem’n Chit training)
__ Sun protection
__ Map and compass
Recommendation beyond the Ten:
__ Insect repellent
__ Toilet paper (small roll)
__ Whistle
Additional notes from Mr. B:
Extra clothing - One extra of each and a warm long-sleeve shirt, 1 pair of pants, 1 pair of hiking shorts.
Rain gear - Raincoat must fit over your warm long-sleeve shirt.
Water bottle - Filled with water.
Map and compass - Troop will have maps.
Insect repellent - Should not be needed for this trip.
Also needed:
__ Good hiking boots that fit well
__ Hiking socks - One to wear and one to pack
__ Winter hat - It will be cold overnight at about 3875ft. elevation in late September.
__ Gloves or mittens
__ Warm sleeping bag
__ Sleeping mat
Leave some extra room to pack food.
Our weekly Troop meeting is at the YMCA Middleboro at 6:30pm. There will be swimming so bring your suit and a towel. Pizza will be served as well!
Hello, Troop 20!
This is your weekly reminder that we have a Troop meeting on Thursday 12/8 at 7pm at the Parish Hall. don't forget that you're supposed to bring a packed backpack and you sleeping bag to be checked out for appropriateness for your winter campout!
Committee members: We will be meeting at 6pm at the Parish Hall to discuss the remainder of the Scouting year.
Thanks. See you all there!
Hello, Troop 20!
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoyed the long weekend.
Our weekly Troop meeting is Thursday 12/1 7:00pm at the Parish Hall.
See you there!
Hello, Troop 20!!
This is a reminder that we have a meeting Thursday 11/17 7pm. We WILL be at the Parish Hall this week. We will be setting up for the church services that will be held in the hall until further notice.
We do not have a meeting on 11/24 (THANKSGIVNG), but stay tuned for information on meeting location in the weeks to follow.