New Photos Added

The pictures from Webelos Woods and Cranboree are now in the photos section (on the right column) - or you can click on the links below:

Webelos Woods 2014

Cranboree 2014

Many thanks to Mr. Devine for taking these photos!

Updates

Just a few quick updates - there will be a regular Troop meeting tomorrow, January 15th, upstairs at the Parish Hall.  If you plan on attending the ski trip, the final payment and forms are due tomorrow.  If you need the forms or want more information, please check this entry.

Also, there will be a Committee Meeting at 6:00 PM, along with a Venture Crew meeting at 6:00 PM.

Have a great day and stay warm!

Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge

For any scout working on the Automotive Maintenance merit badge with Mr. Brown, please bring your worksheets to the meeting tomorrow night!

Thank you - stay warm!!!

Ski Weekend - Deposit Due This Week

The 2015 Troop 20 Snow Sports Weekend Campout is scheduled for the January 23rd - January 25th at Mt. Abram Family Ski Resort n Greenwood, Mane.  Mt. Abram offers a special program for scouts interested n working on and earning the Snow Sports merit badge.  The troop will be staying at the American Legion Hall in Greenwood, which is just a few minutes from the ski area.  Parents and siblings are also welcome to attend.

The troop will cover the cost of transportation and meals for the weekend; scouts and family members will need to cover the cost of lodging, skiing, equipment rental and lessons (see prices below).  All prices are PER DAY, except lodging.

Junior Learn to Ski Package (beginner lift, rental and group lesson) *  - $42
Adult Learn to Ski Package (beginner lift, rental and group lesson) *  - $52
Junior lift ticket - $22
Adult lift ticket - $29
Junior ski or snowboard rentals - $14
Adult ski or snowboard rentals - $18
Group lesson - $15
Ski helmet rental - $5
One day tubing - $10
Lodging for the weekend - $ $10
* Learn to Ski package is limited to beginners area lift ticket

Everyone who is attending the trip that will be skiing or tubing needs to complete the Mt. Abram liability form.  Anyone needing to rent equipment must complete the equipment rental form.  The liability forms MUST BE RETURNED along with a $25 deposit at the January 8th troop meeting. The balance owed will be due on January 15th.

Here are the forms:

Liability Release Form

Equipment Rental Form

Please feel free to email me at castlebeckons@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.

1/8 Meeting

Troop Meeting for 1/8 will be held downstairs in the Parish Hall due to the Generations of Faith meeting upstairs.  Please use the back doors when arriving.
Sign-up for the Ski Trip and the West Point Camporee at this Thursday's meeting.

Also

The Committee Meeting scheduled for 1/8 has been postponed 1 week due to the Generations of Faith meeting.

Reminder - Movie Night Tonight

Just a reminder, tonight is the movie night sleepover at the Parish Hall.   Arrival time is 6:00 PM, with dinner being served at 6:45 PM.  Please remember to bring a dessert!  Pickup time is 7:00 AM on Saturday morning (1/3).

Have a great weekend!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to everyone in Troop 20!