Message from Scoumaster Lamoureux

Happy Holidays to everyone, but please be safe and DO NOT OVERLOAD those outlets! If you need more outlets, call Mr. Holt!
Thanks!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mr. Lamoureux

new YMCA fun night info

Here's the latest on the Y fun night (12/22):

First of all, we a head count (including guests) at tonight's (12/15) meeting!

We will be doing swimming first, from 6-7. SO if you plan on swimming, arrive early (5:45) so we can check you in and you can get changed. To be followed by gym activity time from 7-8. we will end the night with pizza and drinks and should be out by 9!
Don't forget, $5 for each person (Scout, guest, leader) Bring loose fitting clothes for gym time and clothes for the swimming badge requirements.

money and head count!

Don't forget your $12 for the Cranboree. If you want to go to the Fun Night at the YMCA on the 22nd, we need to know this week and know if you are bring a guest. The cost will be $5 per person (leaders, Scouts and guest). Bring it with you that night, as well as swimming suit, towels, and if you have to do the requirement, clothes to wear in the pool! there will be pizza and drinks provided by the Troop. Note the start time of 6pm!

PLC/Committee meeting

This week (December 8th), at 6pm, is our PLC/Committee meeting. Only Patrol Leaders, Assistant patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol and Assistant Senior Patrol members should attend the PLC. If anyone else has an idea for plans for future activities, please let one of them know before the meeting.

When you receive your invitation to Jimmy's Eagle Court of Honor (Jan 7th), please reply to the number given so we know how many are coming.

Fun Night is coming up Dec 22nd, be sure and invite a friend(s)!

Mesage fro m the Scoutmaster!

To all,
Wishing a very wonderful and safe Thanksgiving from our family to yours,
please no stove fires!
Mr. Lamoureux

Lost and Found

More like left behind and found:

1) A green outdoor extension cord, possibly left at Jimmy's Eagle project last spring (someone may have asked me if I found it back then, but I just found it this week preparing for a party)
2) A blue 3-ring binder left at the hall at last week's meeting (Nov 17th)

I will bring both to the next meeting, but if you need either of them now, contact me (Mike) at 508-946-0412

Campsite location! Gazette! and found tents!

Please arrive at Camp Norse Friday, 5-5:30 for the Cranboree. Be fed and dressed for the cold, as it will dip way down this weekend. If you arrive late and no one is in the parking lot from our Troop, we will be at Campsite # 8, by the Health Lodge. (follow main dirt road past dining hall, bear left at fork, site is on right side a little ways down.

There's a big picture and article in this week's Gazette from the Morgan Property campout. Check it out!

The lost tents have been found, thank you!

MISSING TENTS!

Please check your basements, garages or sheds or where ever you may have one! We are missing 3 scout and 1 leader tent
Thanks

Veteran's Day Parade

Please report to the Town Hall parking lot at 9:30 in full Class A uniform, jacket if needed for weather. Parade kicks off at 10!

COH photos link

Over to the right and a little down the side you'll find the link for the COH photos. You can download them from there, but if you want the original full resolution file, just email me at mdmckeon@gmail.com. Let's hear it for Mr. B, always the one with the squished banana!
DON'T FORGET TO READ THE POST BELOW THIS ONE FOR INFO ON MEETINGS!

PS check out the Enterprise picture/article of our Morgan property campout in the Wednesday paper!

Special Meeting location! POPCORN ORDERS DUE!!!!!

The PLC/Committee meetings will be at the Parish Office Building tomorrow night(November 10th) from 6-7. This is the building behind the church. From the parking lot next to the rectory (Next to the church) and in front of the garage you take the sidewalk towards church and hand a right at the lamp post down the sidewalk to the Parish Office.
SO, if you want to have a say in what happens and be in on the planning, attend. ALL SCOUTS WITH ANY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS SHOULD BE THERE IF POSSIBLE!

Also, POPCORN ORDERS ARE DUE!

Morgan Property pictures

Follow the link to see the pics Morgan Property

Popcorn orders, camp money and Setup!

Please remember your popcorn orders and money are due! Bring it to the COH!
Also, if you didn't already, money for the food you had at the Morgan property!
Lastly Court of Honor next week (November 3rd) Be there at 6:30, don't forget your parent(s), legal guardians etc!

Food money for campout

We had a great time at the Morgan Property, and we all ate well. If you attended the campout, please bring in money to cover your food cost. One of your fellow Scouts paid up front for it, now don't make them (us) chase you down for your portion. Call your patrol leader if you don't know how much you owe, or bring cash to the meeting and figure it out there. Start bringing in your popcorn orders as well! Also remember your handbooks for getting checked off on anything you did this weekend!

Morgan Property campout

Meet at the red gate on Marion Road, a little north of Long Point Road intersection, at 5:30 Friday afternoon, fed and ready to set up quick before it gets dark!
It will be clear but cold at night, so bring warm bed clothes and sleeping bag (don't forget the pad) There is a good chance we'll be able to partake in some good meteor showers this weekend too! Also, remember your mess kits and something for hot drinks!
Pickup Sunday 9:30am at gate.

popcorn pictures

If you'd like to see the pictures from the Walmart popcorn sales, follow this link:
Popcorn Sales, October 15,16

Popcorn sales went well, Fire station on!

While we could have used a few more bodies present, those who did show up went all out and helped us sell a lot of popcorn! Great Job guys! Will post pics soon!

We will be meeting at the Fire Station community room downtown for this weeks meeting. still working on the what.

Important reminders!

Please join us this weekend at the Walmart in Plymouth (Colony Place) from 9-1 Saturday and/or Sunday (or both). Come in uniform and ready to help the Troop sell popcorn!

Keep checking the website for the location of next weeks meeting, for now we think it will be at the community room at the fire station downtown, where we will be working on a merit badge in a night! But this is tentative, so check back!

Also, remember our ongoing fundraisers, including the scrap drive Mr. Holt talked about. IF you know someone with metal to donate, contact Mr. Holt at 508-294-8364.

Coming up!

Coming up this week, committee meeting Thursday, and this weekend, our big popcorn sales drive at Walmart in Plymouth. Get your cute on and your uniform and help us raise much needed funds for all the activities we do!

PLC meeting at 6 tonight (October 6th)

meeting tonight at 6 for planning!

Fall festival postponed!

This Saturday's Pratt Farm Festival has been postponed till next Saturday (October 1st)

Washburn Update

Meet at parish hall at 6:45am Saturday morning, NO class A's needed. No open fires will be allowed, so plan on cooking on either a stove or charcoal. It will be cold (high 40's overnight, low 60's day), so dress and pack accordingly! Pick up at Hall Sunday sometime between 11-12
You are responsible for three meals, so be prepared!

Lots happening, so check the calender!

New year, new leaders, new patrols, and a whole lotta stuff going on, so check in frequently for the latest.

• Washburn Island campout coming up, be prepared!
• Pratt Farm Fall festival Sept 24th (just added) We will have 2 tables set up, and during the day, Mrs. Cassady will be conducting a nature hike for the plant id requirement, ans Alex Cassady will be working on part of his Geocaching MB by leading a Geo hunt at the Farm.
  
• Webelos Woods later this month, you need to check if you are able to attend.
• In October we're looking into a campout at the Morgan Property where Derek did his Eagle Project. Watch for details to follow

This is your troop, so start thinking about what you want to do each week and talk to your Patrol leaders and Senior Patrol leader and his assistants.

Help wanted at Camp Norse

This is from the Annawon website, and this is all I know, no info on how long, food or drink.
Could call council for more info:
Council office hours 9-5
Phone: 508 286 9202

HELP NEEDED AT CAMP NORSE Saturday September 3 at 8:30 AM - Come help clean up Annawon Council's own Camp Norse from the damaging winds of Hurricane Irene. Bring your Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and parents. Bring your rakes and work gloves. Camp Norse is covered in leaves and branches and needs some tender loving care.

The Eagles have landed!

Congratulations to our two newest Eagle Scouts, Jimmy McKeon and Derek Moffat! They had their Annawon council board of reviews and both passed with flying colors! Thanks to the leaders who took part and to all the volunteers who helped them on their projects!

New merit badge mania stuff! (8.18.11)

I just posted a list from council on the merit badge mania page (click sidebar down to the right under pages) There is a suggested "to bring" list, including, most importantly, YOUR MEDICAL FORMS.
have fun!

Important Merit Badge mania message:

If you are going to Merit Badge mania, please contact Mr. Lamoureux ASAP and let him know so he has an accurate head count! (Even if you think he knows you're going)
AND if you will need a tent, also ask Mr. Lamoureux ASAP as well.

Drop-off/Pick up:
Please meet at the CAMP NORSE parking lot at 5:30 Friday, August 19th. Pick up at same on Sunday at 4pm.

More merit badge mania info

I have posted the general info (what to bring, etc) and schedule. All this info is from council, and i am just relaying it here (see the merit badge mania page)

Merit Badge mania prerqs

I have posted the pre reqs for the Citizenship in the World merit badge on the page below to the right. FOr the Communications merit Badge, please email myself  (mdmckeon@gmail.com) or contact Mr Lamoureux and we will forward the email with the prereqs. (Couldn't figure out how to upload the pdf file). If you want to complete these merit badges you must do these first.

Important Questions for YOU!

Please help us plan for the upcoming year. 2 things you can do:

1) Take the poll to the right (ignore the 2nd cabin choice at the bottom) Vote once but vote for all the things you'd like.

2) On top of that, we need your ideas for things we forgot to put on there, like backpacking (camping & hiking), Historic tours, etc. Whether it's a general idea or a specific place or event, let us know by clicking on the comment  button below this post. We will look at them and consider them all, but of course we can't do everything (Or can we?) and we can always change things as we go along during the year.

Thanks for your input.

Take the poll, check out pics

There is an extra cabin sleepover in the poll, please ignor the last one. Vote for more than one thing at a time, but please vote just once.

I've posted a few summer camp pics, as more are sent to me, i'll upload them.

Summer camp video link

Check this out: you tube summer camp video 
This is what being a boy is all about!

Challenge Valley obstacle course mud pit, Camp Bell, 2011

Summer Committee meeting August 14th, 3-5pm

Committee Meeting at the Cunningham's house, to plan the year ahead, to be followed by a cookout. Spouses welcome. provided, please bring a little something (side dish, salad, etc) Please note: This is just a Committee meeting, not a PLC meeting, adults only please.

Summer Camp photos and Merit badge Mania info

Please contact Mr. Lamoureux if you didn't get your Camp formal photo.

Also if you signed up for the Citizenship in the World merit badge at Merit Badge mania there are some pre reqs that you need to do to have it completed. See Mr. Lamoureux for those as well.

If anyone has phots they'd like me to post on the site, just email them to me at mdmckeon@gmail.com

Summer Camp pick up time!

They're on their way (or will be soon)
They plan on being back in town at the Parish Hall around noon.
If they follow usual procedure, they will call as they get closer and are more sure of the time.

More summer camp updates (check below for earlier ones)

Also don't forget to have your swimsuitand a towel handy (not packed in footlocker) for the swim test.

New scouts should have a day pack for their overnighter, camp will supply tents

Important Summer Camp info

Friday from 4-5: Trailer set up at Parish Hall!

Don't forget $9.00 if you want the Troop formal photo (Don't forget your hat with your uniform for the photo)

If you are doing the Challenge Valley obstacle course, bring clothes you don't care about (they won't be wearable after the course)

If you are doing the swimming merit badge, bring a pair of long pants and a long sleeve shirt NO pockets (Not sure about that, ask Mr. Lamoureux.

Footlocker Drop-off at Mr Lamoureux's (88 Chadderton Way, off Plymouth St, south of the Church on the Green (towards Carver) on Saturday between Note dropoff time is NOW 10-1 (not 9-1)

Medical forms if you didn't have them already

Leaving from the Parish Hall Sunday at 10am sharp! Class A uniforms please!

Another Eagle squeaker!

Just FYI, Derek did make it in time with his project and papers. He wants to thank everybody for their help!

Summer Camp news

Please drop off footlockers at Mr. Lamoureux's on Saturday between 9am and 1pm
Also, if you still owe medical forms, have them with you. No form, no camp!
Leaving the Parish hall Sunday at 10am Sunday!

BIG THANKS!

I know its the middle of summer, but you guys are great! Derek's project is progressing nicely. He's still got more to do, so keep helping whenever you can.
and the Middleboro Historical Association (not society) also is in debt to all of you who showed up today too! Between the Scouts, leaders and parents, we kept the kids happy and busy and helped them break down the tents .
Make sure you record those service hours!

Sunday (sundae) help

Jimmy and I will be there around 10am, so if you get there earlier, just ask for Cynthia McNair or Dorothy Thayer and tell them your with the scouts and here to help!
thanks again

More service time, help needed!

Besides the work for Derek (scroll down for the info on that), we have been contacted for this: (remember, Derek's project comes first if you can only do one)

This is also for any family members who wish to help:
The Middleboro Historical Society (where Jimmy did his Eagle project) has asked for help for their annual Ice Cream Sundae fundraiser. The set up is at 9am Sunday (July 17th) morning at the museum complex (Behind Police Station)(Putting up tents, decorations etc.)
Then later , during the event (2-4) they could use a few volunteers to help sell tickets, face paint, run kids games.
(Free ice cream for volunteers)
After 4 they will need help breaking down.
Contact Mike McKeon ASAP if think you can help or for info. This is their big event for the year and any help would be greatly appreciated! Jimmy and I will be helping, and I will be doing twisty balloons during the event. Hope to see you there!

Court of Honor pictures

I finally had a chance to edit all the pics from the last Court of Honor. If you would like me to email you ones of your kids, please email me at mdmckeon@gmail.com. Those who have already asked, I will be sending them soon. I also have them all on one CD, if you wish to swing by and grab that, let me know.

Derek's Eagle Project: schedule and info

Here's the info for Derek's Eagle Project. We're on a tight schedule, so please help whenever and however you can! Of course, dress accordingly and be prepared for the elements!


NOTE :July 16th is at Derek's house!

the Morgan property lot where we will be working from is on Long Point Rd between the corner of Marion rd. and the the water.
and my address is 58 wall st and you can call me for questions or directions at (774)-776-0895 or at (508)-947-4180

• Thursday June 30, time: 4:00pm, Place: Morgan property Tasks: Collect way points and start renovating trails: Supplies: gps, saw hedge clippers, work gloves, (chainsaw adults only)
• Thursday July 7, time: 4:00pm, Place, Morgan Property: renovating trails, Supplies: saw, hedge clippers, work gloves, (chainsaw adults only)
• Saturday July 9, time 9:00amplace: Morgan Property, Tasks: mark and renovate trails: supplies: saw, hedge clippers, work gloves, drill, hammer, (chainsaw adults only)
  
• Saturday July 16, time 9:00am Place: My house. Tasks: construct kiosk. Supplies
• saw, screwdrivers, drill, hammer
• Thursday July 21, time: 4:00pm. Place: Morgan property. Tasks: renovating trails supplies: saw, hedge clippers, work gloves (chainsaw adults only)
• Saturday July 23 time: 9:00am. Place: Morgan property. Tasks: renovating trails and stand kiosk. Supplies: saw, hedge clippers, work gloves shovels (chainsaw adults only)

FLAG DAY on Tuesday at ELKS Club on Oak Street

The Flag Day celebration will be held at the Elks Club on Oak Street (apologies for the mistake).  Meet at 6pm in full uniform.  See you then!

Scrap Metal on Sat, Court of Honor on Thurs, and MORE

SATURDAY June 11 is our scrap metal drive.  If you or any of your relatives have any scrap metal you want to get rid of, please call Mr. Holt (947-6583) and he will pick it up for FREE.  This helps the troop earn money and it saves your family the cost of disposing it at the dump.

TUESDAY June 14 is Flag Day.  Meet at the ELKS Club on Oak Street at 6pm in full uniform.  Refreshments will be served after ceremony.  End around 8pm.

THURSDAY June 16 is the Court of Honor.  Scouts should arrive at 6:30pm to set up.  Families should arrive at 7pm.  Refreshments will be served.

LAST MEETING will be Thursday, June 23 at 7pm.  This is an important meeting where we will finish up plans for Myles Standish and summer camp.

CAMPING June 24-26.  Scouts will meet at the Parish Hall at 2pm on Friday, June 24 to carpool to Myles Standish for the weekend.  If there are not enough leaders/drivers, parents will be asked to drive their scout to the campground and then pick them up on Sunday. 

Remember CAMP MEDICAL FORMS are now overdue!

Merit Badge Mania

This is an opportunity for Scouts to earn merit badges in a weekend. (Some have pre reqs) It is an individual thing, so you go to the Annawon council site and sign up. Contact Mr. Cassady about more on this one. HURRY, limited space available.
heres the link
http://www.annawonbsa.org/registration/calendardetail.asp?orgkey=1679&ActivityKey=1003812

Check for TICKS!

Be sure to check for ticks.  We found one!

Calendar updates including MURDOCK St on Friday

Calendar updates

Fri, June 3 at 5pm to Sun, June 5 at 9am, Murdock St campout -- Meet at Parish Hall at 5pm on Friday night for a five mile hike to Murdock Street campsite.  You should bring water to hydrate; your backpack will be driven by a leader.  Tonight you were assigned food to bring for a meal -- don't forget!

Sat, June 11 -- Trip to Blue Hills Hike & Observatory CANCELLED

Sat, June 11 -- Scrap metal drive -- this helps the troop raise money.  Contact Mr Holt at 947-6583 and he will swing by on June 11 and pick up your scrap metal.  Be sure to ask your friends and relatives if they have any old metal items ** storm doors, gutters, pipes, bed springs, copper tubing, sinks, refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, driers, etc. ** that they want to get rid of.  Remember, it helps them because they won't have to pay to dispose of it at the dump, and it helps the troop raise money!

June 16, 6pm -- Court of Honor (and last weekly meeting).  Refreshments served.

June 24-26 -- Myles Standish Campout -- details TBD.  Parents responsible for transportation.  Bring bicycles.

July 31-Aug 6 -- Camp Bell, NH -- details TBD.  Carpool will leave Parish Hall.  Pack supplies in footlocker; carry daypack to hike to site.  MEDICAL FORMS ARE DUE ASAP!

Sept 8 -- First meeting of next year!

Calendar Updates incl Memorial Day parade

Memorial Day Parade -- Arrive in Class A uniform at Town Hall parking lot at 9:30am.  Parade steps off at 10am.  Bring water and sunscreen as needed.  Pickup at parade end (Veterans Memorial Park).  In case of rain, a ceremony will be held in the Town Hall auditorium at 10am. 

Scrap Metal Drive -- June 11.  Start spreading the word!

PLC Meeting on June 2 -- Arrive at 6pm.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Eagle project photo shoot Thursday 6:30

If you had any involvement in Jimmy's Eagle project, we are meeting at 6:30 at the Museum for a quick group photo with the people from the historical society.
just arrive in uniform at 6:25 so we can set up the shot, then we'll head over to the meeting as usual.

No campout this weekend!

We will try to reschedule, but for now , no campout on the 21-22nd. But we have the Murdock Street one in a few weeks, so be prepared!

Calendar Updates

Be sure to check the Google Calendar for more info.

May 14, Cemetery flags, drop off at 7am, VFW, pick up at least by 12, talk to leaders there before leaving, Class A uniform, contact that day: Mr Lamoureux (508-326-3179)
May 15, BIKE RIDE CANCELLED
June 3-5, Murdock Street campout, drop off at Murdock St on Fri at 5 p.m, pick up Sun at 9 a.m., come and go, no uniform, contact that trip: Mr. Cassady
June 11, tentative date for scrap metal drive, start saving!
June 16, new date for Court of Honor, arrive at 6 p.m.
June 24-26, Miles Standish campout, drop off on Fri TBD (around 1 or 2pm), pick up Sun at also to  TBD a.m., come and go, no uniform, contact that trip: TBD

ONGOING: Each week the Scouts will continue to collect donations for the food pantry as well as used ink and toner cartridges (which will then be recycled). 

Flags yes, bike trip, no!

Meet in uniform for the flag placing Saturday morning at 7am at the VFW, (breakfast will be served), See Mr. Lamoureux there for details on pick up. Will be before 12noon

Sorry, bike trip canceled due to weather

Fire Safgety class, 12-1 Saturday the 7th

Meet at the Bridgewater Fire Station #2, 774 Plymouth st (Rt 104), next to the Southbrook School

Tons of stuff!

We have a lot of changes and new items coming up, so please check back here and on the calender as we update it it and add details as soon as they become available!

Eagle project update

For all intents and purposes, Jimmy's project is done! We have a few holes to fill up and have to adjust the doors and locks, but the painting, assembling and hanging are done! Jimmy sends a HUGE thanks to everyone for their time, tools and talent, he couldn't have done it without you!

This weekend (April 30-May 1st)

• Unfortunately, due to leader scheduling issues, we had to cancel the camporee. (I guess you can never have enough leaders)
• Instead, the Troop is asking all who can to come down Saturday and Sunday to the Historical Museum (Behind the Police station) to help with Jimmy's Eagle project. Time is running out and the weather should be perfect.
• Wear clothes you don't care about, as there will be painting,
• Bring a brushes if you have some. And throw on some sunscreen. Food and drink will be provided.
• Saturday from 9:30 to 5 and sunday 9-5. Come for an hour or come for the day. Come and go.
• We will be hanging doors and assembling screen frames, so if you have any expertise or think you have some tools we could use, feel free to bring them..
• We may need something for putting locks on the new doors, a hole cutter or whatever you would use to put a cylinder lock on a door.
• Thanks in advance!
  

Important reminders

Wasn't on the calender, (but is now). Camporee at Camp Norse this weekend (April 29-31st)  Jimmy will be working on his Eagle project as well, so if you're not doing the campout, drop by. We will be painting and building frames, as well as the working on the door frames, so any experienced help would be appreciated.

Also, if you're going to summer camp, please come early Thursday (6pm) for menu and activity planning.

Eagle Project

We'll be working on Jimmy's Eagle Project both days this weekend. We've got plenty to do, so if you're going to be free at all this weekend let us know.

Eagle Project

Jimmy will not be working on his Eagle Project tomorrow as previously planned. Work will resume next week, stay tuned at the next troop meeting for details.

movie night! its on

guess we're all set in the projector /screen department,
don't forget something comfortable to watch movies on and $5 for pizza and drinks
light breakfast provided
pick up 8:45 to 9am monday

eagle project update

As of sunday 1:20pm ,we are done cutting and going down to the museum to paint. if you can come, wear paint clothes, sunscreen
we will be there at least till 4.
thanks
mike mckeon

Eagle project change of time, day

Jimmy will be working at Mr. Day's Sunday at 10 to plane the rough wood which was donated. The skies are supposed to clear Sunday afternoon, so we plan on going over there after we finish at Mr. Day's. We can't nail down a time yet, so if you're around Sunday afternoon, check your emails and this blog, we will post our plans as soon as we know them.

Reminders

Watch this space and check emails for updates on when and where jimmy will be working on Eagle project. most likely Saturday afternoon if the rain holds off

Summer camp health forms went out and final payments are due ($315 if you payed $50 deposit),

Bring $5 for pizza and drinks for movie night SUNDAY night. Arrive anytime after 6pm. bring something comfortable to sit in or on to watch movies for hours,bring sleeping pad or blow up mattress. Pick up 9AMMonday morning, we will provide a light morning pick me up.

Coming up this week ...

Don't forget the early meeting time (6pm) for Thursday if you're going to summer camp. And food items for the food pantry. Also, Jimmy should be working on his Eagle project this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, so check back for times and place! Thanks so much to everyone who has helped so far! Movie night coming Sunday Night. details at Thursdays meeting

No campout/ yes Eagle project

The Murdock street campout has been canceled for this weekend, but if you're around Sunday morning anytime between 9-1, Jimmy will be working on his Eagle project at the Museum buildings behind the Police station. There will be painting involved, so wear your paint clothes and if you have some brushes please bring them. Food and drink provided!
Thanks

PLC/commitee meeting

Help plan the rest of the years activities!
Parish Hall 6-7pm Thursday April 7th

Eagle Project Sunday, April 10th, from 9-1

Jimmy will be preparing the doors for priming and painting, so wear your paint clothes and bring a brush if you have one. food and drink provided.

Latest Battleship Cove Update

Reminder
Wear your uniform down please! We are representing Middleboro, so look spiffy!

Meet at the Parish Hall at 1pm Saturday, unless you have other arrangements.
Have Fun!

Check below

Remember, these posts get put atop each other, so read down to catch up on all the latest!

Now, if you're going to help Jimmy this Saturday at 9, dress warm, bring gloves and the same for Battleship Cove!

As for the Eagle project, we have a lot of tools coming, so the more hands we have the more we can get done in one day! Thanks

Eagle project this Saturday

If you're not going to Battleship Cove and you're in town, come help Jimmy at the Middleboro Historical Museum (park behind the Police station and you'll see us) from 9-12. Dress warm and bring any thing you can from the needed items list (which will be published tonight), Food and drinks provided.

Fire Safety homework

Reminder, escape plan, and CO and smoke detector locations, homework due April 1st meeting!

Help wanted!

Its going to be a busy next few months, with Eagle projects, activities and more, read on:

First,Gina Lewis at Sacred Heart Church is looking for volunteers to help clean the inside of the church on Sunday, April 2nd at 10 am, we'll get a list going....

Jimmy is starting his eagle project immediately, and will need help not only with the work, but tools and experienced advice with the woodworking portion of his project! Watch for details to follow ...

The library has asked for some help, just a handful of scouts, at the time of their choosing, to take covers of books that are to be disposed of. See Mr. McKeon..

Lastly (for now), we can't do the movie night on April 15th, so start thinking about another possible date and we'll check with the church calender

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Battleship cove is booked, paper work with suggested packing and a form if you want to order dog tags ($7.00 pair) will follow soon.
$50 for each person due for that.

Line cabin campout was a blast, and we ate and ate. $8.00 due for that.

Fire Safety resumes this week with Mr. L

The PLC came up with several good suggestions (including BSC), we are working on dates and details, so check the calender frequently!

Meeting downstairs tonight, use back door!

I believe there is a GOF meeting upstairs tonight, so we will be downstairs.
Need an answer on Battleship Cove.
Fire Safety with Mr.Lamoureux will continue next week.
Don't forget $8 for cabin campout food the Troop bought!

Summer Camp deposit due!

If you haven't already done so, please remember the $50 deposit for summer camp is due THIS week.

need to know!

Take the poll to tell us if you can make the Battleship Cove sleepover! Need to know asap for a head count.

Eagle project all done for today

Just FYI- As of 1:40 today (Sunday), Christian is all set for today.

Battleship Cove sleepover date!

You asked for it, we were able to book  for March 26th-27th. Because the Battleship is full,we will be sleeping on the Destroyer instead (sounds cool!), but we will be able to do everything else as before. Take the poll to the right so we can get a headcount asap.

Eagle project at Pratt Farm

Attention: anyone not going on the ski trip this weekend, Christian needs your help Sunday at Pratt Farm from 12-5 to finish up his Eagle project.

more Thurs & Mt Abram info

There will also be a Committee Meeting on Thursday, and final payments are due for this weekend's Mt. Abram Snow Sports Weekend Trip. Everyone going this weekend should also know that we'll be leaving from the Parish Hall at 5 PM Friday night. Everyone should come already having eaten dinner. You should only need money for any snacks you might want to buy at the mountain and for dinner on our way home Sunday, probably $10 will do, and we should be back home around 9 PM on Sunday.

important meeting

While we know PLC meetings sometimes tend to turn into talk of the week meetings, this weeks is a very important one. As of right now we have a lot of open spaces for campout and activity ideas. So if you're a scout, call your patrol leader with ideas. If you're a patrol leader, give some time and thought to where you think we can go, and bring those ideas to the meeting!

Also remember to bring a donation for local animal shelters this week in honor and memory of Andrew Cavanaugh's grandfather, (Mr. Cavanaugh's father), who passed away recently.
See you Thursday!

In memory of Jack Cavanaugh...

Dear Fellow Scouts,

I would like to let the families of Pack 20, Troop 20 and Crew 20 who know Mr. David Cavanaugh and his son Andrew Cavanaugh, know that Mr. Cavanaugh's father and Andrew's grandfather, John (Jack) D. Cavanaugh, passed away this past week.

There will be a wake tomorrow, Sunday February 27th, at Ashley's funeral home (35 Oak Street in Middleboro) from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. The leaders of Troop 20 will be at the wake at 6 PM to pay their respects to Mr. Cavanaugh and Andrew. Those of you who would feel comfortable and would also like to pay your respects to Mr. Cavanaugh and Andrew along with the rest of us, please feel free to show up at that time. If coming, it is suggested that you consider showing up in your full scout uniform.

For anyone who would like to make a donation in memory of Jack Cavanaugh, the family requested they be made to the Middleboro and Lakeville area animal shelters. The troop will help coordinate this by collecting any donations (pet food, other supplies a shelter could use or money) you would personally like to make at our next meeting on March 3rd and will get them to the shelters in Jack's name.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Mr. Cunningham

Troop 20 Committee Chair &

Sacred Heart Church Chartered Organization Representative

CAMP NORSE ** LOCATION CHANGE

The boys camping at Camp Norse this weekend have been moved -- they are now in the LINE CABINS.  Have a good time!

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We're in

Library service time

We have been asked if there is a group of scouts who can spend a few hours taking covers off of old books so they can be disposed of. There is no certain time frame, so gather a few scouts and a couple of leaders and pick a time and we can contact the library.

Cabin campout coming!

Join us at Camp Norse this weekend from Friday night to Sunday morning for a weekend of food, fun and friends! Drop off kids at 5:30 at Camp Norse (already fed please) with sleeping bag, mess kit, utensils, mug, handbook, and warm change of clothes, preferably 2.
Pick up Sunday morning at 9:30? (Check on that when you drop them off)
We will inside at night, but outside during the day, so watch the weather and dress appropriately. If there's still snow, we'll do some sledding, so bring a sled if you wish!

Fire Safety merit badge opening up

Mr Lamoureux will be offering up the Fire Safety merit badge starting next meeting (March 3rd) (no meeting during vacation week). so read up and if you're interested, sign up!

Eagle project help

Come lend a hand at Pratt Farm anytime from 9-1 Saturday. Dress approriatley for the weather. Food and drink provided.

Webelos night this week! Be early!

Please arrive at 6 so we can set up for the Webelos who will be joining us at 7.

Be Prepared!

Christian is working on his Eagle project tomorrow. (Saturday the 12th) Starting at 9 in the morning at Pratt Farm. Plans are to go as long as possible, till 3 if we can, so swing by if you're available. Even If you can only come by for an hour, come by.

While its going to be warmer than the past few days, you will be outside working, (hand warmers and feet warmers are always helpful) so dress accordingly!
(Uniforms NOT required)

Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Tonights meeting downstairs

Please use the back door for tonight's meeting as the Generations of Faith is going on upstairs.

Eagle project help

Weather permitting, and if enough hands are available, Christian would like to start work on his project. Pratt farm, Saturday, February 12th, from 9-3
this is still up in the air, but we will discuss the possibilities at this weeks meeting. If not this Saturday, possibly the following one .... watch for details to follow.

Scout Sunday

Join us Sunday, Feb. 6th as we celebrate both Scout Sunday and the 125th anniversary of Sacred Heart Church!
(2) things going on:
First, Scouts are invited to attend the 9:30 service at Sacred Heart Church. Please be in Class A uniforms.
Second, we will be hosting a pancake and sausage breakfast at the Parish Hall, from 8-12. We will need help from set-up to clean up, so sign up to help for a while. Family are welcome to lend a hand as well!

Red & Green

We invite Scouts and all their family (Scouts in full Class A's) to our annual Red & Green this Thursday, February 3rd.-
scouts should arrive early at 6pm to set up, we begin at 6:30 with a pot luck dinner. Bring your favorite dish, enough for your family. we'll put them all out and you get to sample everyone's!
Drinks, salad and dessert will be provided by the Troop

After dinner, we'll hand out awards, advancements and then have a little desert and hopefully have a little entertainment, It's like the Blue and Gold, but Red & Green. (If you've been to one you know what I mean)

Mt Abram documents -- IMPORTANT -- download and complete!

Please download and complete the three documents for the Mt Abram trip. Mr Cunningham will have hard copies at the next meeting.


Mt Abram Snow Sports Description -- https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B9Rfdvb1DHXTYWYxYmIyNDgtOTFiYi00OWFjLWFjNzgtNDUzYzM5NzZiNTBj&hl=en

Rental Agreement and Release of Liability -- https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B9Rfdvb1DHXTOGEyMDBhNTItNjNhOC00MDgyLWI3MjYtYTk4MGUyYjZkYTFl&hl=en

Code of Responsibility and Liability Waiver -- https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B9Rfdvb1DHXTNzMxMmZiNmYtYTY1Yy00Mzg4LTkzZjAtMWMxZjAwNTYyOGVh&hl=en

Computer Merit Badge update

Check your email boxes if you're working on the Computer MB with Mr. McKeon.
(you've got mail)