Conway Scouts: 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.