Troop Meeting this Thursday, 11/15 at Sacred Heart Parish Hall - 7:00pm

Hello Troop 20!

We will be having our regular Troop Meeting this Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00pm.  Sacred Heart Parish Hall.  Please remember that we line up for our opening ceremony at 7:00PM so you need to plan to be at the hall 10-15 minutes earlier, in Class A uniform.

Here are this week's announcements:

Annual Dues:

Our annual dues will $100 per Scout this year.  These will be due by December 1st.  Checks should be made out to 'Troop 20'.  If you have any questions, please see one of the Scoutmasters or Mrs. Swindle at the Troop meeting.


Troop 25 (Attleboro) Annual Big Feast:

Dropoff Time:  Friday, 11/16 - 6:00PM
Pickup Time:  Sunday, 11/18 - 10:00AM

We will be staying in the Leif Cabin, Camp Norse, 112 Parting Ways Road, Kingston, MA.  Please see the map below for it's location in Camp Norse.

Cost:  There will be a non-refundable $25.00 deposit required per Scout (Covers Troop Cabin, Dinner, Ranges, & Stations)
An additional cost will cover any additional Troop meals.  This will be communicated in another update once we have headcount and a meal plan.

Program Highlights:

• Dessert Contest
• Shooting Ranges
• Scavenger Hunt
• Scout Skills Challenges
• 4th Annual Turkey Trot

First Court of Honor: Our first Court of Honor will be held Thursday, November 29th.  We will have more details in the coming days.


Food costs for Murdock Street and MassJam:

For the Murdock Street camping trip, food costs ended up at $10 per Scout.  For MassJam, food costs came out to $25 per Scout.
 
If you still owe money , please bring a check Thursday for the total amount, made out to 'Troop 20'.


Giving Tree:

Troop 20 will be participating in the Giving Tree this year.  The Giving Tree helps purchase presents for those in our community that otherwise may go without at the Holidays.  At our Court of Honor on the 29th, we will have tags available for Scouts to take.  Each tag will have one present for a Scout to purchase.  After purchasing the gift, Scouts will need to return them at the 12/6 Troop Meeting.


Cyber Chip:

"Today’s youth are spending more time than ever using digital media for education, research, socializing, and fun. To help families and volunteers keep youth safe while online, the Boy Scouts of America introduces the Cyber Chip. In developing this exciting new tool, the BSA teamed up with content expert NetSmartz®, part of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® and training expert for many law enforcement agencies.  Netsmartz® has created a Scouting portal showcasing Cyber Chip resources, including grade-specific videos, for each level.  Topics include cyberbullying, cell phone use, texting, blogging, gaming, and identity theft." (Scouting.org)

Cyber Chip training is an annual requirement for our Scouts and is required for any Scout to advance in rank.  "All Cyber Chips will expire annually. Each Scout will need to “recharge” the chip by going back to the Netsmartz Recharge area. This space will hold new information, news, and a place for the Scout to recommit to net safety and netiquette. Then, with the unit leader, the Scout can add the new date to the Cyber Chip card or certificate." (Meritbadge.org)

So that all parents and Scouts are aware, in the coming weeks, Troop 20 Scouts will be participating in Cyber Chip Training.


That's all for now.  We look forward to seeing all of our Scouts this Thursday!