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Youth Protection Training - RENEW NOW - send 2024 YPT
Certificates
There is a new process this year for registration and we want to start the
process at the beginning of December. Therefore we're asking all
registered adult leaders to
1. Take BSA Youth Protection Training by
December 1st
2. Email their 2024 completion certificate to Ken
Krach and Adam Spence
regardless of when you took the YPT in 2024.
BSA Membership Renewal Notices - No
Action Needed
Please note that you may receive an email from BSA notifying you that you
or your Scout's membership is up for renewal. Please DO
NOT select the option to renew the membership.
BSA has changed the way they handle renewals which is why you are now
receiving these notices.
The Troop will continue to renew and pay the
fees for scouts and adults when they are due from our annual
fundraising.
Volunteer Needed to Deliver Food Items from Troop to a Food Bank
We are looking for a volunteer to take perishable items collected at the
Christmas Party (19 December) to a local food bank? Contact Mr Boutilier
if you would like to volunteer.
Photographs from Events through the Open House Are Available
Photographs from events through the Open House are available from the
Photographs Menu item. You should download and save photographs of
interest to you. The photographs will remain on the web site until room is
needed for newer photographs - generally 3-4 years.
First Thursday Path to First Class, 5 December, 6-7 PM, Joe's Cafe
The First Thursday meeting will be held from 6-7 PM in Joe's Cafe
which is located in the basement of the Parish Center. Enter through the
side door to the parking lot. The First Thursday meeting will be
followed by a pizza dinner at 7 PM for active meeting participants.
These classes are available to scouts that are working on the ranks of
Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class and will be offered on the
first Thursdays of the month. Scouts do not need to sign up in
advance. For more information about the First Thursday Path to
First Class program, call Mr. Raj Mahanti (443-528-1437).
We will need lots of help from the seniors, patrol leaders, older
scouts and adults
PLCs will generally be scheduled for the second Sunday of each month.
Check the announcements for any changes. All patrols should be
represented by their Patrol Leader or a designated substitute. All
Seniors are expected to participate. Adult Leaders are welcome to join
the meetings.
Please arrive at Joe's Cafe shortly before 7 PM so the meeting can
start on time.Parents should return at 8:00 PM to pick up
their sons.
Senior Surprise at Camp Horseshoe, 13-15 December, register online
NOW and pay by 12 December
Our next camping trip is to Camp Horseshoe for Senior Surprise. This is
the last opportunity in 2024 for you to complete your PASS meal. The
next two trips will be adult cooking.
Carry a flashlight in your pocket for when you arrive.
We will return to the shed on Sunday at 2 PM and take care of
the gear used on the trip. Parents should arrive at this time to pick
up their sons who had carpooled with another adult.
PASS Meals
The December camping trip will be an
opportunity for Pass Meal cooking. December will be dark, cold and
possibly winter weather conditions. Anyone interested in preparing their
Pass Meal at Senior Surprise should contact Mr. Harry Kakel to get on
the schedule. Multiple Scouts from the same patrol can prepare a Pass
Meal but the total number of Pass Meals is limited on the trip. First
come, first serve.
Food (Updated 12/8/2024)
This is a Patrol cooking trip. Please submit your menus to Mr.
Michels for approval by 25 November.
Special dietary restrictions: Special dietary restrictions:
If your son has special dietary restrictions you would like the patrol
to attempt to accommodate on this trip, please contact his Patrol
Leader, and family purchasing the patrol food, as soon as possible.
PLEASE BRING SPECIAL FOOD AS NEEDED.
Adult Menu.
Fri. and Sat. Cracker barrel: Misc snacks and drinks.
Sat. Breakfast: Scrambled eggs casserole style with veggies and
bacon bits, juice, coffee, tea, hot choc.
Click to view the Suggested
Driving Directions with maps. We are tenting in the
Campcraft area and setting up patrol cooking facilities in Goodman
Pavilion, see the Camp Horseshoe map in the driving directions.
You should still complete theonline registration process
if you are a Virtus approved driver and you are volunteering to drive
but don't plan to camp.
The Troop's transportation coordinator may actively recruit parents
to drive to/from the camping location if we don't have sufficient
adult volunteers to drive. You may be asked to drive one or both ways.
Venture Ski Trip, 24-26 January 2025, openings available
Full cost of the Ski Trip ($225) must be
paid by the completion of the Troop meeting on Thursday January
9th. Please make checks out to Troop 497. Read the flyer
for more details.
You will need to purchase your lift ticket on line and depending
on your lift ticket it will get you discounts on rentals and should
get you discounts on lessons. Note,
prices go up October 9th. Read this document for instruction
on how to purchase your Epic Pass.
Seniors, patrol leaders or those who have been patrol leaders and
venture scouts are eligible for this trip to Seven Springs Mountain
Resort.
Cost is $225. Fee includes 2 nights lodging, 2 buffet breakfasts,
lunches and snacks in the cabin, and dinner Saturday evening. Seven
Springs has 31 slopes and trails. Information on the Resort is
available at www.7springs.com
There is a first $50 deposit due by 14 November. The first
deposit holds your spot and reservations are on a first come first
serve basis. Make all checks payable to Troop 497.
You will need to purchase your lift ticket on line and depending on
your lift ticket it will get you discounts on rentals and should get
you
discounts on lessons. Note, prices go up October 9th.
Check out the photos from previous year's ski trip and read the flyer
giving more information about the trip including payment
details.
Questions, call Mr. Andy Reidler at 443-280-4268 or email your
questions to areidler429@comcast.net.
Check back closer to January for a permission form and equipment
request form which must be returned it to Mr. Reidler.
Northern Tier, June 2025, Openings Available
The 2025 Northern Tier Trip has been reserved. The canoeing adventure
commences 6/28/25 and spots are available. Contact Dr. Deborah Tierney,
who is coordinating the trip, for additional information or to request
to join the trip.
Additional Resources for Scouts, Parents, and Adults
Please visit the Resources page under the Information menu
above for additional information about Troop 497 programs and
activities.