Calendar Updates
The PLC has decided NOT to have a troop meeting on Oct 31, Halloween.
The Troop Committee Meeting has been added to the calendar for Oct. 18 at 7pm.  If you have interest in the committee or just want to see how it works please join us.

Pictures have been posted of this past weekend's camp out on the "what we do" page.

For the Camporee this weekend we will meet at the chuch on Friday at 5:00 instead of 6:00 to avoid traffic from the Homecoming Parade.  Keep an eye on your email for more information

This weekend the council will be holding a winter clothing drive as a service project.  They will be collecting coats, scarves, hats, gloves and mittens, both new and gently used.  Look around your house, talk to your friends and neighbors, and lets help local families in need.  Keep a list of what your scout brings and how many hours he spends collecting items as this will count as community service.

As always, Have a great week!

This weekend's campout is at Boyhaven.  We will meet at Camp Boyhaven at 6:00pm at site 1.  Andrew R. will be buying the food.  Adults will be Mr and Mrs Roby.  You can print a permission slip from the FORMS page on this website.  Please don't forget to bring it.  The cub scouts from pack 1 will be arriving on Saturday and we will be teaching some scout skills.

A reminder that during the next troop meeting on Monday, Sept. 26 is the parents meeting.  Please plan on attending.

The council Jubilee Camporee will be held next weekend Sept 30 - Oct 2 at the Schaghticoke Fair grounds.  This is what the council website says about the event:
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An Epic Celebration
Our program will revolve around the history of Twin Rivers and Scouting in Upstate New York. We will have programs for every level of programs for our youth and adult volunteers.
Here is a list of the list of programs that have been confirmed to date (Please remember that anything can happen at any time, and that this list may change):

• • Cub Scouts Specific
    • Cub Scout Shooting Sports
    • Quiddich
    • Cub Scout Mini Games Collection
    • Sand Art Craft
    • Painted Pumpkins Craft
    • Balloon Animals - Balloon Buddies
    • Face Painting
    • Bounce House
      
    • Raingutter Regatta display
    • Cubmobile display
  • STEM
    • School Robotics Team demonstrations
    • NEWS10 Storm Tracker Vehicle
  • Talent Show with a member of NEWS10 team as a celebrity judge - winners will be included in Saturday Evening Show
  • Saturday Evening Show
    • Jim Snack, Magician
    • Henry the Juggler
    • Band - Mouseboat
    • Talent Show Winners
    • Fireworks
  • Schaghticoke Fair Venues
    • Farm Museum Building
    • Old Engines
    • Veterans Building (waiting on phone call)
  • Monkey Bridge/Pioneering Exhibit
  • Large TRC Scouting Heritage Display including items from legacy councils
  • The Gathering Place
    • Patch Trading
    • Magic the Gathering
  • Reenactors
    • Mountain Men
    • Civil War
    • Artillery, gun, marching demonstrations
    • Field Hospital
  • Midway
    • Order of the Arrow display
    • Competitive Games
      • Human Foosball
      • Lodge Ball
      • Obstacle Course
      • Large Chess
      • Large Jenga
      • Tomahawk Throwing
      • GaGa Ball - YMCA
  • Carnival Games
  • Climbing Wall
  • Albany Devils
  • Flight Trampoline Park
  • Preparing for Adirondack Adventures - Adirondack Mountain Club
  • Capital Region Nordic Alliance
    • Infrared Biathlon
    • Electronic Orienteering
  • National Park Service
    • Saratoga National Historical Park
  • Wildlife Educational Programs
    • Bwana Jim
    • Wildlife Encounters
  • Exploring Programs
    • Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement 
    • Variety of Emergency Vehicles
    • K-9
    • Forest Ranger
    • Search and Rescue Team
    • Fire Service Competition, Activities, and Demonstrations

Cub Scout OvernightCub Scout Packs will have the option to stay overnight on Saturday. The will registration Saturday morning, participate in the programs, and then camp with us!
When registering, Packs will be asked if they are staying or not. If they are staying, they will be asked if they will be staying on their own or with a Troop they are affiliated with. Packs should be prepared to answer this question upon registering.
Saturday Night BBQ
We have contracted with Giffy's BBQ to cater our dinner! For an additional $10 per person, you will be able to get a half chicken dinner that includes a baked potato, coleslaw, roll, butter, cookie, and a drink.  This will help you enjoy the program more and not worry about cooking dinner on Saturday! 
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The cost for this event will be $15 which includes our regular meal cost of $5 plus the cost for the chicken BBQ.
More information will be available at the next troop meeting.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Another Popcorn Show and Sell has been added to the calendar by Mr. Sanders.  Friday, October 17 from 5-7:30 we will be selling at the Stewarts on Eastline Road at the corner of Rt 67.    Other important dates to remember regarding popcorn...... order forms and money is due October 24 and popcorn will be distributed to the Scouts to deliver on November 21 during the troop meeting.

Calendar updates:
The PLC scheduled for September 19 at 6:00 will be held during the 7:00 troop meeting.
The printed schedule shows a troop meeting for October 10th.  That day is Columbus Day and there will be no meeting.

The deadline to apply for the 2016 National Eagle Scout Scholarships is October 31, 2016.  You must be an Eagle Scout and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association to apply.  More information is available here