[Troop139] Campgaw June24-26

Thu Jun 16 13:11:48 EDT 2011

John will attend.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Cabrera,Benedict" 
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2011 9:21 am
Subject: Re: [Troop139] Campgaw June24-26
To: judy daly , "w2ttt at att.net" , TROOP 139 
Cc: "edward-slaughter at hotmail.com" 

> All,
> 
> Regretfully we won't be able to make the weekend. We've have 
> visitors coming in to stay with us for three weeks. I hope 
> everyone has a great time. 
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> Benny
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: troop139-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:troop139-
> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of judy daly
> Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 8:59 AM
> To: w2ttt at att.net; TROOP 139
> Cc: edward-slaughter at hotmail.com
> Subject: [Troop139] Campgaw June24-26
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> Hi Everyone,
> THE TROOP AND PACK WILL BE CAMPING TOGETHER JUNE 24-26 AT 
> CAMPGAW RESERVATION, CAMPGAW RD, MAHWAH NJ 
> A fun-filled weekend of camping, fishing, hiking, Amateur Radio 
> Field Day and GREAT FOOD! We will meet at Campgaw at 6:00 
> Friday night. 
> Please let me know if you plan on attending this camping weekend ASAP.
> Directions once you enter the Campgaw entrance gate: 
> Camping location will be the end of the road that goes straight 
> into the park. This is where they have the race at the Klondike 
> Derby. Go all the way to the end where there is a cul de sac 
> where there are flush toilet restrooms. Do not turn right to go 
> toward the ski area after entering the park. Continue straight 
> to the end. Set up the kitchen on the left near the restrooms 
> and have the tents in the back right side and keep everyone near 
> the right edge leaving the middle open for antennas and tents 
> for Amateur Radio Field Day operations. 
> Thank you,Judy
> 
> > From: w2ttt at att.net
> > To: troop139 at mailman.qth.net
> > Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:25:57 +0000
> > CC: edward-slaughter at hotmail.com
> > Subject: [Troop139] Troop Meeting & General Cooperation/Help Needed
> > 
> > Hi Folks!
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > BOARDS OF REVIEW
> > This week we will be conducting Boards of Review and 
> finalizing our
> > Advancement Report during the Troop meeting. 
> > We need parents to help with these Boards of Review. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > UNIFORMS
> > 
> > All Scouts planning to advance need to wear the full uniform 
> and bring their
> > Scout Handbooks to the meeting. 
> > 
> > We have had much difficulty in getting this simple process 
> done and it has
> > created an issue for several Scouts. 
> > 
> > Please ensure that your son does this whether or not they plan 
> to advance,
> > as it is expected at Troop meetings every week.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > TROOP COURT OF HONOR
> > 
> > We have re-scheduled the Troop Court of Honor to Tuesday, June 
> 21st at 7:15
> > PM. A Pot Luck Supper for Scouts AND FAMILIES will start at 
> 6:30 PM in the
> > Church Basement.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > SUMMER CAMP (Sunday August 1 through Saturday, August 7)
> > 
> > Those going to Camp Turrell need to pay their Summer Camp fee AND
> > substantially complete their 2010-2011 dues payments before 
> Camp. Jeanne
> > Dewey has your Troop balance statements if you need them. If 
> you applied
> > for a Council Campership, the amounts have also been provided 
> to Jeanne
> > Dewey, and she can let you know how much assistance was 
> available from the
> > Council and the amount left to get your son to camp.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > We would like all Scouts to attend summer camp with the Troop, 
> as this is a
> > key growth opportunity experience for every boy. 
> Unfortunately, there are
> > some Scouts who are in arrears with no apparent reason or 
> explanation. This
> > depletes our ability to help those who truly need assistance, 
> so please
> > contact Jeanne. Please work with her to get this up to date 
> or to work out
> > alternatives if that is not possible.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Merit Badge selections will be made at the end of June and 
> early July. If
> > you are going to be away, please see me over the next two 
> weeks to get
> > approval for your program. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Adults are needed for Summer Camp at Camp Turrell. One of the 
> side benefits
> > of attending for the full week is that you have the 
> opportunity to attend
> > all Boy Scout Leader Training sessions during the week at no 
> charge. The
> > current plan is to not charge for any adult planning to attend 
> camp this
> > summer, though we may need to make an adjustment to that if a 
> Scout needs
> > the funding from the Troop in order to attend.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > TROOP CAMPERSHIPS
> > 
> > At this time it is unclear whether we will be able to fund 
> Troop-level
> > camperships for those who need them. As mentioned above, we have
> > significant amounts of money owed to the Troop which, if paid 
> would allow us
> > to provide all needed assistance. Further, for several years 
> there have
> > been generous SCOUTS from our Troop who have reached into 
> their own pockets
> > to contribute to the Troop's Campership fund, so that other 
> boys could go to
> > camp. We should be very proud of those unnamed young men for their
> > thoughtful generosity. Finally, for years we have had a 
> series of "angels"
> > who have helped this Troop close gaps, but like many families, 
> they may not
> > be able to be generous this year because of the shape of the 
> economy. Every
> > bit helps, so do what you can to be as current as you can so 
> that your son
> > and his fellow Scouts can have a solid program. 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > JUNE CAMPING TRIP AT CAMPGAW RESERVATION (June 24-26) > > The 
> Troop will be going to Campgaw Reservation from Friday evening 
> to Sunday> for a fun-filled weekend of camping, fishing, hiking, 
> Amateur Radio Field> Day and GREAT FOOD! More will be sent out 
> on this topic, but Scouts and> PARENTS need to commit to this 
> trip ASAP.> 
> > 
> > Yours in Scouting!
> > Thanks & 73,
> > 
> > Gordon Beattie, W2TTT
> > 
> > 201.314.6964
> > 
> > 
> > 
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