Important upcoming events info

July 3rd Meeting

There NOT a scout meeting tonight due to the holiday

July 8th Trailer work

I will have the scout trailer at my house and will be working on it July 8th at 5PM. We need to get the roof sealed, shelving put in etc. Please stop by and help if you can......This is an Adult service project, "Beverages" and Hamburgers provided


July 10th Meeting

We are going to be doing a Bicycle equipment check at this meeting. If you are going on the bike trip, which most of you are, please bring your bike so we can check brakes, chains, pedals etc.


Bike Trip

When: July 15th-16th
Where: C&O canal trail from Cumberland,MD to Hancock,MD
Cost:$10.00 per person

ITINERARY:
Saturday July 15th
9AM- Leave the church parking lot which means show up before that!!!
11AM-5PM Be on the trail from Cumberland to Paw Paw Campground

Lunch will be provided on the trail. Bring enough water for the day!! There will be places to refill water bottles on the trail

Saturday night we are camping at Paw Paw tunnel campground, MD.
Directions and campground info, click here

Sunday July 16th

9AM-Back on the trail to Hancock MD
4PM- Arrive in Hancock and load up
6PM- Arrive back at the church

Emergency Contact Numbers:
Dan Miller 814-233-1464
Dani Miller 814-341-6763
Paul Miller 814-243-6320

Equipment List:
Bike
Helmet
Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Mat
Camp chair if wanted
Clothes and toiletries

THIS IS THE BARE MINIMUM! TENTS WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE TROOP IF WANTED OR NEEDED! GEAR WILL BE HAULED TO THE CAMP BY TRAILER.

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!

Call For help, Eagle Project

Jake law will be working on his eagle project this Wednesday at 5pm. He is requesting a couple of the older boys to help him out. Please call him at 248-1852 to see if he still needs help

Tomorrow Parents meeting

Tomorrow Monday the 19th we will be having a parents meeting. We will be discussing the bike trip, WE NEED TO DECIDE ON THE CANOE TRIP!! We are way behind on people paying dues and will have info on who owes what. Please try to attend, 6:30 to 8 although the meeting should be much shorter than that

Putts Camp

Putts Camp Info

As of right now, I have the following people listed as going. If your name is not on the list please text me or comment below ASAP!!! If I don't hear from you by Wednesday evening you will not be going to camp as we will not have enough food!!

Adults:
Dan
Paul
Glenn
Maddu
Jeff

Youth:
Landon
Glenn
Dunil
Stashu
Hunter
Max
Miles
Maine
Eli Sakmar
Ian Lohr
Wyatt Lohr
Mike Reynolds
Ethan Foster

Wilderness Survival:
Those of you that will be participating in wilderness survival need to put together a survival kit. All items must fit in a gallon bag, so NO, you cannot put a tent in your kit LOL.
Suggested Items include:

Knife or multi tool
Rope or paracord
Flint and steel
Compass
Toilet paper
Personal first aid kit
Fish hooks and fishing line

Follow this link for suggestions:
Survival Kit

Please do not feel the need to go buy a bunch of stuff!!

The 7 priorities that they need to remember are:

Positive mental Attitude
First aid
Fire
Shelter
Signaling
water
food

Call for help on an Eagle project

Jake Law has asked me to post requesting help with his eagle project at Christ Lutheran church, where we meet.

What: Help with Jakes Project
When: Sunday June 4th, 2pm
Where: Christ Lutheran Church

Putts Camp

Putts Camp
When: June 9th- June 11th
Where: Putts Camp, Raystown Lake
Cost: $15.00
Merit Badges: Wilderness Survival, Pioneering, Leatherworking

We will be leaving the church Friday around 3pm and returning Sunday around 5pm, activities will include:

Lashing a Monkey Bridge
Knife and Hatchet throwing at their new range
Sleeping out in a shelter that you build
Fire starting without matches
AND MUCH MORE!! Its going to be a busy but fun weekend.

PLEASE RSVP IN THE COMMENTS OR BY TEXTING ME ASAP

Dan