Notes from the parents meeting

Finances

We are trying to settle up all accounts for the mid year. Most people have not paid dues and some people still owe for camps etc. Please contact Paul at 243-6320 if you were not at the meeting and find out where you stand.

Advancements

It was discussed that the boys can be working on rank requirements at home. However, the boys will need to provide proof of some kind that the requirements were finished. If you are not sure what your boy needs to advance, have him write it down, take a pic or ask me at the meetings.

Example:

The requirement is to find evidence of 10 animals. The boy takes photos of turkey tracks, bear scat etc and shows the pics to me. The boy gets credit.

Example: The boy says he completed a 5 mile hike with a compass. I ask him to show me how to use a compass, he can't. He will not get credit for that requirement without additional work.

Merit Badges must be worked on with the approval of the counselor!!

Bike Trip

When: July 15th and 16th

Where: Frostburg, Md to Little Orleans, Md

Cost: TBD

Please RSVP for this trip ASAP!!!!

It was discussed that boys will be required to have a bike with different gears.

I  put links on the useful links page that will take you to the different bike seats, padded shorts etc.

Canoe Trip

When: Aug 11th- Aug13th

Where: Allegheny River

Cost:TBD

Please RSVP for this trip ASAP!!

Once we have a count of people, we can put out a call for boats and make sure we have enough kayaks and canoes to make it happen.

Other Happenings

We will be having a work day for adults to seal the trailer roof and add shelves.

We will be starting a pizza night for boys ranked star to eagle to try and help keep them motivated and moving.

We are going to need a Popcorn Kernel for the year

Shooting camp details will be coming out as soon as we can confirm everything

If you have not seen it, I have added a photo page to the blog. If you have pics to put up just email them to me and I will put them up!