[Troop139] Troop 139 Activity Notes - PLEASE READ & ACT NOW

Sat Feb 26 21:56:37 EST 2011

Hi Folks!

We have several events that are scheduled for the Troop and we need
commitment for the Scouts attending.  

We also need commitment for chaperones and transportation in order for the
program to be conducted in accordance with BSA and Archdiocesan safety
policies.  

As we have a "Boy-led Troop", Patrols in Troop 139 will be formed by the
Scouts themselves.  As is our practice, Scouts will be assigned to "pools"
based on their anticipated participation and Scouts from each pool will then
form Patrols.  This makes it more sensible for those Scouts who have
leadership roles to coordinate plans for the Patrol activities consistent
with their plans to participate.  

In order to support this effort, we need to obtain firm commitment for the
Scouts participation, supported by the parents by this Tuesday for the
events of the Spring.

Please review the schedule, clear and mark your calendars as much as
possible and bring that information to the meeting THIS TUESDAY at 7:00 PM.

Camp Alpine Advancement Trip     March 11-13

Gettysburg Historical Trip                April 8-10 or April 15-17
Date TBD - AM departure

Depending on interest, reservations will be made

Friday will require an excused absence from school

Holy Thursday/Good Friday Hike    April 21 & 22 - Overnight after Mass in
Conlon Hall

Eagle Scout Court of Honor             April 30, Saturday evening Mass,
Dinner & Ceremony

                                                            Honoring, Kunal
Anandpara, Joseph Maccaro-Cilento, 

                                                            Karl Schubert &
Robert Schubert 4:00 PM in Conlon Hall

                                                            Parents are
strongly advised to attend

NJ State Police Camporee             May 20-22 at Sea Girt, NJ  

Troop Court of Honor Campout       June 24-26 Campgaw Reservation, Mahwah.

Joint Trip with Cub Pack, Amateur Radio Field Day, Fishing, GeoCaching,
Frisbee Golf Trail

Campfire program for Scouts and families Saturday night

The events listed above are key for our Troop event and Patrol planning.
Please have your son's participation information on Tuesday.

Troop meetings are every Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Lower Church,
except as noted.

Here are some additional and special Troop schedule notes for your
calendars.  If possible, it would be helpful to know about your son's
planned participation for these events as well.  Of course, we welcome adult
support for supervision, logistics and transportation.

March 1          Troop participation and scheduling meeting 7:00-9:00 PM -
Scouts & parents needed for scheduling 

March 8          No Tuesday Troop Meeting due to CCD space requirements

April 12           Troop Meeting with Msgr. Arnhols to go over the parts of
the Mass - Required for the Ad Altare Dei Religious Award 7:00 PM

April 13           Troop 139/Venture Crew 7373 Radio Activity Night
7:00-9:00 PM Lower Church / Also possible Gettysburg packing night - TBD

April 23           Cleanup around St. John's 10:00 - 12:00.  

April 23           Lighting of the Pascal Fire & Candle at the Easter Vigil
Mass - Meet 90 minutes before the Vigil Mass in front of the Church

If someone wants to do this at another Church, please let me know.

April 29           Amateur Radio Technician Class License Course.- Friday
8:00 AM.  Testing 7:00 PM - Lower Church

If you have outstanding fees due the Troop, please let Jeanne Dewey, Diana
Valencia or me know of your needs and plans on Tuesday, so that can make
appropriate budget plans.  Our fee for a full year of activities is $300 per
Scout and $200 for each Troop brother registered at the same time.

All Scouts will be provided with a campership form for Summer Camp at Camp
Turrell this Tuesday.  

Summer Camp dates are Sunday, July 30th to Saturday, August 6th.  It is very
important for all our Scouts to attend camp and Troop 139 will do everything
possible to make this experience possible for each and every Scout in the
Troop, so do not let the economics be the impediment for your son's
participation.  All forms that are going to be processed must be turned in
to the Troop by Tuesday, March 15th.  

Yours in Scouting!
Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964