Summer Camp Information
date: July 14-20, 2019
$100 deposit due 3/11
$375 balance due 4/22
$475 total cost.
Schedule your physical now. See Barb with any questions.
Merit badges have not been announced yet. We will notify everyone as soon as they become available.

Don't forget that the Court of Honor that was scheduled for this Sunday, October 29th has been postponed until November 19th.

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Upcoming Events
Saturday, November 4: 
Scouting For Food bag drop off. 

Saturday, November 4,  1:00pm: 
Conservation Service Project.  We will be supporting our Chartering Organization by raking leaves at the United Methodist Church parsonage.

Monday, November 6, 6:00pm: 
PLC Meeting

Saturday, November 11: 
Scouting For Food bag pickup, bring food collected to the UMC food pantry.  We will announce the times the food pantry will be open to collect food at a later date.

Friday, November 17 - Sunday, November 19:
Camping  at Wakpominee

Friday, December 1: 
Holiday Parade

Monday, December 4, 6:00pm: 
PLC Meeting
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A reminder that at Monday's meeting (Oct. 30) the Scouts will be painting ornaments for the Village's holiday tree.  It is requested tat the Scouts include something "scout related" on the ornament they paint.  Scouts should wear their uniforms to the meeting but be prepared to paint, ex. bring an old tee shirt to change into, wear one under the uniform, or bring something to wear over the uniform.  Scouting for Food bags and flyers will be distributed at this meeting.  If you cannot make it to the meeting please contact me and I will make arrangements to get bags to you.

A reminder that all Scouts must have a current medical form in our files.  The forms are confidential and are only seen by leaders if necessary, but if a Scout is at a scouting event their medical form is with Mr. Roby (or camp medical staff) in case of emergencies.
The troop also asks that a parent/scout contact form also be filled out.  Email is used as our primary contact method and in order to get information to parents and Scouts we must have accurate contact information.  Parents are copied on any email sent to youth by any of our leaders as part of Youth Protection policies.  Links to the annual medical form and contact information form can be found in the "forms" section of this site.

Congratulations to Conley R. who completed his Life Board of Review at Monday's meeting.

A personal note:
I am sure everyone knows by now that my Mom passed away at the end of September.  I want to take an opportunity to thank everyone for their support during this difficult time for my family.  I had to step away from some of my duties with the troop while I helped care for her while she was ill and immediately following her passing.  Mr Roby and I had to pass some of our duties and responsibilities to other leaders and we are so appreciative that they graciously covered for us.  When our Scouts, leaders and families came to the funeral home during the service I was speechless.  I thank you all and I cannot adequately express how much that meant to me.  My entire family were so moved by the support.  We know that attending calling hours or a funeral is very difficult and we are aware that many of our Scouts have probably never had the experience, which makes it more difficult and so much more appreciated.  Many people at the service were touched and impressed by the conduct of our Scouts and the respect that they showed, we are still being asked about the troop even now.  I have never been so proud to be part of an organization in my entire life.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Mrs. Roby

Welcome back everyone,
As the air starts cooling down the scout year starts heating up.  The troop's calendar is filling up with meetings and camp outs so be sure to check it out.  As always, things may change but we really try hard to put any changes out there, here or on our Facebook group as soon as we can.  The troop newsletter has started going out so if you are not receiving it, please let Mr or Mrs Roby know so we can be sure we have correct contact information.  Speaking of contact information, there will be new forms to fill out at the first troop meeting so we can keep our records up to date.  Even if you think nothing has changed, please fill out a new form anyways, it just takes a couple minutes and it is the easiest way to be sure we can contact you.    You can find a link to the form here if you prefer to get it done early.

Another housekeeping matter to bring up is medical forms.  If your scout did not go to summer camp, chances are their medical form might need to be updated.  You should always have a copy of your scout's BSA medical form *just in case*, but if you don't know when the one we have expires I will be happy to let you know.

So, here is what is going on in the immediate future:

Thursday  September 7, 2017  7:00pm, Mr Bills
Youth Leader Meeting.  Youth Leaders have already been contacted.  Keep an eye on your email in case location needs to change.

Saturday, September 9, 2017  8:00am-12:00 noon
Troop room cleanup.  The troop room has been neglected and needs some work.  Many hands make light work and the scouts need to be                    responsible for their equipment.

Monday, September 11    First Troop Meeting
Scouts are asked to meet for the 9/11 Memorial Dedication ceremony that begins at 6:30.  The ceremony will be held at the Village's new 9/11 Memorial next to the Village Office on Front Street.  Please wear class A uniforms and remember this is a solemn event and we expect our Scouts to act with the utmost respect.  Depending on how long the ceremony takes there may be an abbreviated meeting, a full meeting as usual, or games at the church after.

Friday, September 15, 2017,  6:00pm - Sunday, September 17, 2017,  11:00am
OA Fall Induction Weekend at Wakpominee

Friday, September 22, 2017 6:00pm - Sunday, September 24, 2017
Camping.  Camp Wakpominee.  Mohican Site

Monday, October 2, 2017   6pm-7pm
PLC Meeting (Patrol Leaders Council)

Thursday, October 5, 2017       7pm-8:30pm
OA Chapter Meeting      Glens Falls

Monday, October 9, 2017  
Columbus Day.  No Troop Meeting

Friday, October 13, 2017  6pm - Sunday, October 22, 2017  9:30am
OA Annual Meeting/Fellowship Weekend
All OA members welcome

Friday, October 20, 2017  6pm - Sunday, October 22, 2017
Campout.  Camp Henderson.  Deerslayer Site

Sunday, October 29, 2017   6pm-8pm
Fall Court of Honor.  BSUMC,  Set up at 6:00 with Court of Honor immediately following set up (about 6:30)

Thursday, November 2, 2017  7pm-8:30
OA Chapter Meeting