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There is a parents pre summer camp meeting at 8pm on Wednesday We will be meeting on Wednesday night at the VFW at 6.30pm. Full uniform is to be worn. We are going to have a scouting skills night. Older Scouts will assist with the skills instruction. Spartans are the duty patrol and should arrive 10 minutes to out out the chairs and should remain behind for ten minutes at the end to clear up. We would like to thank all the Scouts who turned up and helped last Wednesday night and also at Wildwood Cemetery. The photographs from Wildwood Cemetery and Big Indian have been posted on the website.
PLC The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) will now meet on the second Sunday of every month at 7pm. The next meeting will be Sunday June 2 at 7pm.
Next Campout Our next camp will be to Salisbury Beach from June 14-16 The cost will be $15. We are restricted in the number of Scouts that we can bring. If we are oversubscribed priority will be given to Scouts who have camped regularly during the year. This does not apply to the younger scouts who have only been with us since March. Get your names down now. Todd has the sheet. Memorial Day The troop will once again be supporting the annual Ashland memorial day services on May 27. We will meet at Wildwood cemetery no later than 10.15am and march to Montenegro Square. The memorial service starts at 10.30am. Please mark this on your calendars. It is important that we have a good turnout for this.
Summer Camp We have 41 Scouts signed up for Summer Camp from Aug 4-9 ,. Due to system problems at Council the early bird discount has been extended. If you still wish to go to camp please let Mr Barrett know by May 29. The cost will be $370 if you pay by then $410 if paid after. Full information is available on the Camp Resolute website www.campresolute.org including the merit badgesavailable. Click on forms and manuals once on the site. we have attached a merit badge sign up sheet and the list of merit badges for your information. Scouts can sign up for a maximum of 4 merit badges. Remember merit badges are on a first come first served basis so the quicker you get your choices in the more success you will have. All Scouts must select merit badges. The camp medical form is on the site. This is a completely new form. Parts A and B are completed by you. Part C must be completed by your son's doctor. The form must be completed in its entirety. We need two copies of the form - one for camp and one for the troop. There will be a pre camp meeting on Wednesday at 8pm and it is important that one parent attends so that we can go over the medical form process and answer any questions. If there is any Scout who is not sure about going to camp then one of their paretns should attend for further information. Mass Jam 2013 The Mass Jam will be held in Barnstable Fair Grounds, East Falmouth from Saturday October 12 to Monday October 14. The cost per person attending is $50 which is all inclusive and covers registration fees and food. We need names before the end of session as registration is due just after we start up again in September.
We will be meeting on Wednesday night at the VFW at 6.15pm. No uniform is to be worn. We are going to have a service project night. We will work on the maintenance of Evan Doktor's and Craig Barrett's Eagle projects and also work on Keith's current Eagle project. You should wear old clothes and bring gardening equipment including rakes, shovels, gloves etc. It would be helpful if parents could ferry Scouts to their allotted project and pick them up there at 8.30pm. We hope that there will be a good turn out . Obviously this is weather dependent. If the weather is bad we will meet at the VFW as usual.
PLC The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) will now meet on the second Sunday of every month at 7pm. As we have missed a meeting the next meeting will be Sunday June 2.
Flags at Wildwood cemetery We have 26 names down to help. Scouts should be in full uniform and meet at the Ashland American legion at 8am on Saturday May 18. This counts as service hours and senior scouts who do not need service hours will get community service hours for school. Scouts camping at Big Indian will also attend. We will put out a list of names as a reminder on Friday.
Next Campout Our next camp will be to Big Indian from May 17-19. The cost will be $15. We would welcome any parents who would be prepared to help. Final names on Wednesday Memorial Day The troop will once again be supporting the annual Ashland memorial day services on May 27. We will meet at Wildwood cemetery no later than 10.15am and march to Montenegro Square. The memorial service starts at 10.30am. Please mark this on your calendars. It is important that we have a good turnout for this.
June campout We are booked to go to Salisbury beach from June 14-16. The cost is $15. We are restricted in the number of Scouts that we can bring. If we are oversubscribed priority will be given to Scouts who have camped regularly during the year. This does not apply to the younger scouts who have only been with us since March. Get your names down now. Todd has the sheet.
Summer Camp The following Scouts are signed up for Summer Camp from Aug 4-9 - Abbott, B Barrett, Bates, Carter x 2, Cushman, Diiani, Donovan x2, Downey x2, Esenther, Emberley, Fedorchak, Gazda, Kotob, Ryan C Kramer, Kuchachik, Lee, Lewis, Lin, Madison, Maher, McCarthy x2, McKeown, McMillan x2, Picard x 2, Prybyla x2, Radcliffe, Rice x 2, Scamby, Stevens x2, Temple, Thebaud. (Total = 40 Scouts)
The early bird registration date has been extended due to system problems. If you wish to take advantage of this get your name down on Wednesday and pay $370. Scouts can still sign up right up to camp and pay the full cost of $410. Full information is available on the Camp Resolute website www.campresolute.org including the merit badgesavailable. Click on forms and manuals once on the site. We have attached a merit badge sign up sheet. Scouts can sign up for a maximum of 4 merit badges. Remember merit badges are on a first come first served basis so the quicker you get your choices in the more success you will have. All Scouts must select merit badges. The camp medical form is on the site. This is a completely new form. Parts A and B are completed by you. Part C must be completed by your son's doctor. The form must be completed in its entirety. We need two copies of the form - one for camp and one for the troop. We are planning to hold a pre camp meeting on Wednesday May 22 at 8pm and it is important that one parent attends so that we can go over the medical form process and any other details. Mass Jam 2013 The Mass Jam will be held in Barnstable Fair Grounds, East Falmouth from Saturday October 12 to Monday October 14. The cost per person attending is $50 which is all inclusive and covers registration fees and food. We need names before the end of session as registration is due just after we start up again in September.
We will be meeting on Wednesday night at the VFW at 6.30pm. Full uniform is to be worn. We will work on merit badges. Spartans are the Duty patrol for the month of May and should arrive at 6.20pm to set up and stay after the close to clear up. Please note Patrol Leaders should now arrive at 6.20pm and remain behind for short period every week to discuss and review the meeting plans.
PLC The Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) will meet after Wednesday night's meeting to set PLC meeting dates and times.
Flags at Wildwood cemetery We need 20-25 Scouts to help with replacing the worn American flags on the graves at Wildwood cemetery with new flags. Scouts should be in full uniform and meet at the Ashland American legion at 8am on Saturday May 18. Names to Todd Carter as soon as possible. This counts as service hours and senior scouts who do not need service hours will get community service hours for school. Scouts camping at Big Indian will also attend.
Next Campout Our next camp will be to Big Indian from May 17-19. The cost will be $15. Please start getting your names down. We will be camping in tents. We would welcome any parents who would be prepared to help. Memorial Day The troop will once again be supporting the annual Ashland memorial day services on May 27. We will meet at Wildwood cemetery no later than 10.15am and march to Montenegro Square. The memorial service starts at 10.30am. Please mark this on your calendars. It is important that we have a good turnout for this.
June campout We are booked to go to Salisbury beach from June 14-16. The cost is $15. We are restricted in the number of Scouts that we can bring. If we are oversubscribed priority will be given to Scouts who have camped regularly during the year. This does not apply to the younger scouts who have only been with us since March. Get your names down now. Todd has the sheet.
Summer Camp The troop summer camp will be held at Camp Resolute, Bolton from August 4-9. The following are signed up - Abbott, B Barrett, Bates, Carter x 2, Cushman, Diiani, Donovan x2, Downey x2, Esenther, Emberley, Fedorchak, Kotob, Ryan C Kramer, Kuchachik, Lee, Lewis, Lin, Madison, Maher, McCarthy x2, McKeown, McMillan x2, Picard x 2, Prybyla x2, Radcliffe, Scamby, Stevens x2, Temple, Thebaud. (Total = 37 Scouts)
Scouts can still sign up right up to camp and pay the full cost of $410. $339 is you have a brother going too. However, if fees are paid by May 15 you deduct $40 from the amount due($370 and $299 will be paid) Checks should be made payable to Troop 23. If you wish to take advantage of the early bird discount we can register additional Scouts if the camp fees are paid on Wednesday night.
We will not register any scout without receiving the payment first as the troop bank account is debited for each registered camper. Full information is available on the Camp Resolute website www.campresolute.org including the merit badgesavailable. Click on forms and manuals once on the site. We have attached a merit badge sign up sheet. Scouts can sign up for a maximum of 4 merit badges. Remember merit badges are on a first come first served basis so the quicker you get your choices in the more success you will have. The camp medical form is on the site. This is a completely new form. Parts A and B are completed by you. Part C must be completed by your son's doctor. The form must be completed in its entirety. We need two copies of the form - one for camp and one for the troop. We are planning to hold a pre camp meeting on Wednesday May 22 at 8pm and it is important that one parent attends so that we can go over the medical form process and any other details. Swimming Tests Swimming tests for the Jamboree, Summer camp and rank advancement will be held at Keefe Tech on Sunday (May 12) from 3.30 to 5.30pm. Please be at the Keefe Tech pool at 3.15pm
We will be meeting on Wednesday night at the VFW at 6.30pm. Full uniform is to be worn. We will work on merit badges. Spartans are the Duty patrol for the month of May and should arrive at 6.20pm to set up and stay after the close to clear up. Please note Patrol Leaders should now arrive at 6.20pm and remain behind for short period every week to discuss and review the meeting plans.
Many thanks to all the parents who helped out at our overnighter on Saturday night at the Rock gym.
PLC There is a Patrol Leaders Council(PLC) meeting on Wednesday night at 6pm. If a Patrol Leader cannot attend he should ask his assistant patrol leader to go in his place.
Flags at Wildwood cemetery We need 20-25 Scouts to help with replacing the worn American flags on the graves at Wildwood cemetery with new flags. Scouts should be in full uniform and meet at the Ashland American legion at 8am on Saturday May 18. Names to Todd Carter as soon as possible. This counts as service hours and senior scouts who do not need service hours will get community service hours for school. Scouts camping at Big Indian will also attend.
Next Campout Our next camp will be to Big Indian from May 17-19. The cost will be $15. Please start getting your names down. We will be camping in tents. We would welcome any parents who would be prepared to help. Memorial Day The troop will once again be supporting the annual Ashland memorial day services. We will meet at Wildwood cemetery and march to Montenegro Square. Please mark this on your calendars. We will announce the meeting time once we have it.
June campout We are booked to go to Salisbury beach from June 14-16. The cost is $15. We are restricted in the number of Scouts that we can bring. If we are oversubscribed priority will be given to Scouts who have camped regularly during the year. This does not apply to the younger scouts who have only been with us since March. Get your names down now. Todd has the sheet.
Summer Camp The troop summer camp will be held at Camp Resolute, Bolton from August 4-9. The cost of camp has been set at $410. If a brother goes it is $339 per brother. If fees are paid by May 15 you deduct $40 from the amount due. Checks should be made payable to Troop 23 and paid by Wednesday night to enable us to go through the registration process. We will not register any scout without receiving the payment first as the troop bank account is debited for each registered camper. Full information is available on the Camp Resolute website www.campresolute.org including the merit badgesavailable. Click on forms and manuals once on the site. I have attached the merit badge schedule plus a sign up sheet. Scouts can sign up for a maximum of 4 merit badges. Remember merit badges are on a first come first served basis so the quicker you get your choices in the more success you will have. The camp medical form is on the site. This is a completely new form. Parts A and B are completed by you. Part C must be completed by your son's doctor. The form must be completed in its entirety. We need two copies of the form - one for camp and one for the troop. We would like to see as many of the troop, including our new Scouts, attending as possible. Swimming Tests Swimming tests for the Jamboree, Summer camp and rank advancement will be held at Keefe Tech on Sunday May 12 from 3.30 to 5.30pm.
We will be meeting on Wednesday night at the VFW at 6.30pm. Full uniform is to be worn. We will work on rank advancement requirements. Killer Rabbits are the Duty patrol and should arrive at 6.20pm to set up and stay after the close to clear up. Please note Patrol Leaders should now arrive at 6.20pm and remain behind for short period every week to discuss and review the meeting plans. First year Scouts Those that haven't done so yet please have your parents to read the booklet at the front of your Scout handbook with you and get them to sign it to indicate they have done so. That is all you require to complete the Scout rank . Next Campout Our next camp will be to Big Indian from May 17-19. The cost will be $15. Please start getting your names down. We will be camping in tents. We would welcome any parents who would be prepared to help. Rhode Island Rock gym We are booked for an overnighter at the Rhode Island Rock this Saturday (April 27). The cost is $30 for those climbing for fun and $40 for those doing the merit badge and includes instruction, equipment, pizza and a light breakfast. There is an age restriction for the merit badge- you just be at least 13 during 2013. We will finalize numbers on Wednesday and also who is climbing for fun or doing the merit badge . If any parent wishes to go please let Mr. Barrett know on Wednesday night. Summer Camp The troop summer camp will be held at Camp Resolute, Bolton from August 4-9. The cost of camp has been set at $410. If a brother goes it is $339 per brother. If fees are paid by May 15 you deduct $40 from the amount due. Checks should be made payable to Troop 23 and paid by May 1 to enable us to go through the registration process. We will not register any scout without receiving the payment first as the troop is invoiced for each registered camper. Full information is available on the Camp Resolute website www.campresolute.org including the merit badgesavailable. Click on forms and manuals once on the site. I have attached the merit badge schedule plus a sign up sheet. Scouts can sign up for a maximum of 4 merit badges The camp medical form is on the site. This is a completely new form. Parts A and B are completed by you. Part C must be completed by your son's doctor. The form must be completed in its entirety. We need two copies of the form - one for camp and one for the troop. We would like to see as many of the troop, including our new Scouts, attending as possible. Jamboree We have 18 Scouts attending. Please note you should have signed up for your Jamboree activities. If you don't know how to do this let me know. When completing your medical form. Complete parts A and B online, print out C and get it completed by your doctor. Print out at least three copies of the complete form. One has to go to the National Jamboree, one to Knox Trail Council and the other copy to me for the troop. This is not the same form as Camp Resolute. Swimming Tests Swimming tests for the Jamboree, Summer camp and rank advancement will be held at Keefe Tech on Sunday May 12 from 3.30 to 5.30pm. Court of Honor We will be holding a Court of Honor on Wednesday night at 8pm. The following Scouts are receiving rank awards - Scout = Diiani, L Direnzo, B Downey, Emberley, Govan, R Kramer RC Kramer , Norfolk, M Picard, Radcliffe, Yules, 2nd class = R Picard, Aaron Stevens, James Lee, Don Jones, Manoj Donepudi, and Derrick Newberry 1st Class = B McCarthy, A Stevens,Garrett Perry, Richard Abbott, Ryan Henderson . Life = Michael Kapisovsky. We would like to extend an invitation to the parents and families of Scouts who are receiving rank awards to attend at 8pm.
We will be meeting on Wednesday night at the VFW at 6.30pm. Full uniform is to be worn. We will continue to work on merit badges. Killer Rabbits are the Duty patrol and should arrive at 6.20pm to set up and stay after the close to clear up.
Please note Patrol Leaders should now arrive at 6.20pm and remain behind for short period every week to discuss and review the meeting plans.
First year Scouts Those that haven't done so yet please have your parents to read the booklet at the front of your Scout handbook with you and get them to sign it to indicate they have done so. That is all you require to complete the Scout rank .
Next Campout Our next camp will be to Big Indian from May 17-19. The cost will be $15. Please start getting your names down. We will be camping in tents. We would welcome any parents who would be prepared to help.
Rhode Island Rock gym We are booked for an overnighter at the Rhode Island Rock gym on Saturday April 27. The cost is $30 for those climbing for fun and $40 for those doing the merit badge and includes instruction, equipment, pizza and a light breakfast. There is an age restriction for the merit badge- you just be at least 13 during 2013. The following are signed up - Abbott, Carter x 2, Cushman, Diiani, Donepudi, Gazda, Henderson, Kotob, McKeown, Perry, Peterson, Picard x2, Eli Prybyla, Steele, Stevens x 2, Temple. (19) We have more spaces so keep the names coming in. We could do with a few adults to help and they can climb too. Same cost as the Scouts. Final names are required by April 24. We will need help to transport Scouts to and from Rhode Island
Summer Camp The troop summer camp will be held at Camp Resolute, Bolton from August 4-9. The cost of camp has been set at $410. If a brother goes it is $339 per brother. If fees are paid by May 15 you deduct $40 from the amount due. Checks should be made payable to Troop 23 and paid by May 1 to enable us to go through the registration process. We arechecking to see if those that go to the Jamboree and go to Camp Resolute get the second week fee $299 and the $40 discount.
The following are signed up - Abbott, Carter x2, Cushman, Diiani, B Downey, Emberley, Fedorchak, Gazda, Kotob, RC Kramer, Kuchachik, Lee, Madison, Maher, McCarthy x2, McKeown, Picard x2, Prybyla x2, Radcliffe, Stevens x 2, Temple, Thebaud. (27).
Full information is available on the Camp Resolute website www.campresolute.org including the merit badgesavailable. Click on forms and manuals once on the site. The merit badge schedule plus a sign up sheet is attached. Scouts can sign up for a maximum of 4 merit badges
The camp medical form is on the site. This is a completely new form. Parts A and B are completed by you. Part C must be completed by your son's doctor. The form must be completed in its entirety. We need two copies of the form - one for camp and one for the troop.
We would like to see as many of the troop, including our new Scouts, attending as possible. Keep the names coming in.
Jamboree We have 18 Scouts attending. Please note you should have signed up for your Jamboree activities. If you don't know how to do this let me know. When completing your medical form. Complete parts A and B online, print out C and get it completed by your doctor. Upload it to the jambo site. Print out at least three copies of the complete form. One has to go to the National Jamboree, one to Knox Trail Council and the other copy to me for the troop. This is not the same form as Camp Resolute.
Swimming Tests Please note we are actively trying to arrange swimming tests for the Jamboree, Summer camp and rank advancement at Keefe Tech. We will let you know when we have something definite.
Court of Honor Our next Court of Honor will be held on April 24 at 8pm. We will invite parents and siblings of Scouts who are rank advancing only due to the large number of Scouts in the troop and space constraints
