LOTS OF INFORMATION

A HUGE thanks to everyone who participated in our FOS fundraising event last night... we ended up raising $715 of the $1,000 Troop goal... leaves me with a little work left to do, but, blessedly we're a lot closer to that goal. I can't thank you all enough. To everyone that didn't get the chance to pledge... give me a shout... it's not too late.

& CAMPOREE

I'm looking for a head-count (ASAP) for the number of Scouts/ Scouters that are planning on attending the Camp-o-ree/ Hike-a-thon next weekend. I am attaching a permission slip for the event. Please; fill out the form, print it, sign it and bring it to the meeting on Thursday, May, 4th. We need a filled out and signed form for EVERY boy. No form... no participation.
Patrol Leaders this means you need to make sure everyone gets this done. Please get reminder calls into your membership.

I know most of the Patrols worked hard on their menus for next weekend. Don't forget to bring in your money. I believe everyone is contributing $5. You need to get it to your Patrols Grub Master at next Thursdays meeting... that way your Grub Master can shop Friday before the campout.

(This is a VERY rough schedule that I put together... based on the information provided by the Troop organizing the event... )

Friday night... eat prior to arrival (or bring a sandwhich)
arrival at approx 5pm
set-up camp site
Cracker Barrel... Troop provided
Sat morning... eat w/ your Patrol
Troop challenge areas (Troop 150 is doing tomahawk throwing)
Sat Lunch...eat w/ your Patrol
Hike-a-Thon
Sat Dinner...eat w/ your Patrol
Camp site inspections
Campfire (should be prepared with skits/ songs)
Cracker Barrel...Troop provided
Scouts Own Service
Sun morning...eat w/ your Patrol
clean-up
break camp
return to civilization

***there will be awards for Scout Spirit***

QUICK REMINDER... BOYS LOOK AT YOUR BOOKS... THIS COULD BE A SUPER OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON RANK ADVANCEMENTS


I have compiled a VERY basic list of personal equipment for the event.*

Packed in backpack/ bag or duffle
-personal dining equipment (cup, bowl, eating utensil)
-personal hygiene gear (soap, towel, toothbrush)
-pad and sleeping bag (bag can be rented from IME, EMS)
-appropriate clothing (uniform)
-extra change of clothing
-Seasonally appropriate outer-wear (rain gear... let's hope not) hat, gloves mittens... remember LAYERS
-footwear; light-hikers or similar (good socks w/ spares)
-something warm and dry to sleep in (w/ hat)

In a fanny pack or sm daypack for the hike
-water bottle
-compass
-sm note book (pencil)
-Scout book
-flash light (head-lamp)... batteries
-personal first-aid kit

As this is essentially 'car camping' we are not worried about weights on this outing... we should be able to drive right up to our camp site.

*Use your resources:The Scout book is a wealth of information on these goodies...

BRING YOUR PLEDGE FORM(S) ALONG WITH THE MONEY (-OR- A CHECK FOR THE TOTAL PLEDGED)... You must have collected at least $30 to qualify for the Hike-a-thon patch.

If anyone needs addition pledge forms, or has any questions, I should be home most of the weekend 447-1393

All the best,

Andy

REMINDER

PLC meeting Thursday, 4/27 @ 6pm in John Fuller School
All Patrol leaders to attend; need to have a ‘challenge’ for the Camp-o-ree
Hike-a-thon /Camp-o-ree May 5th – 7th

Something to think about

THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS TO CLIMB THE LADDER INSTEAD OF SITTING AND WAITING FOR THE ELEVATOR

Request for Campership Assistance

Individual members of the Daniel Webster Council seeking financial assistance to attend resident or day camp programs this summer including those at Camp Carpenter, Hidden Valley Scout Camp and Camp Bell may submit application requests by April 15th.
Applications are available, and should be mailed to the McIninch Scout Service Center by April 15th for consideration.
Upon approval, a "Campership Coupon" will be sent to the appropriate unit leader so that it may be provided as a credit for individual camp fee payments by the unit. While waiting for approval, each applicant should still register for camp and make payment in accordance to fee guidelines in order to receive discounted fees. Once approval is received and applied to camp account, the unit/individual will receive a refund in the amount of the campership.
Let know if you are going to need assistance... it's NOT too late.
Thanks,
Andy

Attention Life Scouts

The Daniel Webster Council Advancement Committee will again be hosting its popular Life-to-Eagle Seminar at this year's Program Kick-off, on April 22, at Camp Carpenter, 9AM - 1 PM. This seminar is targeted specifically at Life Scouts who are facing the sometimes-daunting challenge of taking the next step on the trail to Eagle. Interested Life Scouts should register for Program Kick-off via the DWC website and entering "Life-to-Eagle Seminar" in the comment field (or call the Council Program Department at 625-6431 or 800-221-0009). Cost is $5. Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited and so registration is a must. (This seminar was full last time around.) The session will attempt to demystify the process of moving from Life to Eagle, and will include such topics as "Getting Organized," "Acceptable Eagle Projects," and a mock Eagle Board of Review. Life Scouts must be in full, Class A uniforms. Note that this is a youth-only session so Unit Leaders should encourage their Life Scouts to attend.

Scouts Descend on Rotary Park

Following a Camp-In at the North Conway Community Center on Friday night. Scouts from the local Boy Scout Troop marched to Rotary Park.
Fueled by a pancake breakfast and a good night sleep the 25 Scouts and Scouters performed a Service Project at the park. The Scouts raked and picked up trash. They filled two pick-up trucks with bagged leaf and lawn debris. The boys also picked up roadside garbage while traveling to and from the Community Center.
To become involved in the Troop please give Andy Chalmers a call 447-1393. We are currently preparing for our Spring Camp-o-ree and would love to have you join us.