Our annual Father/son campout is March 9-11 at Camp Kingsley. We will be in the heated dining hall w/flush toilets. The cost for food is $12 per person due at the troop meeting this Wed. I will not be at the meeting so give the money to Ben O. We will hold our monthly leaders meeting after lunch. Moms as well as dads are welcome to attend this event.

I still have a bunch of Camp Cards for sale. Tis is a great opportunity to earn some $$ toward summer camp. The cards sell for $10. There is over $100 of discount coupons on the card as well as a smart phone app which allows the card to be used any place a smart shopper book is accepted. Scouts get to keep $5 for camp the remainder goes to the Council and to pay the company for the cards.

There will not be a troop meeting on March 14 as the school is being used by others. The American Legion has asked us to help with their month dinner on Tuesday March13. (this will be our weekly meeting). The dinner runs from 4 to 7PM. We will need servers and bussers throughout. You can sign up for a time on Wednesday, see Chris O. This is not an optional deal it is service to help our sponsor. Everyone is expected to help!

All: I picked up 100 camp cards at the Camp Kick off meeting. If you are interested in earning $$ toward summer camp, this is an easy way to do it. Each Camp Card sells for $10 and has coupons for $$ off an t many local retailers and restaurants. It also has a scan bar code for smart phones which enables it to be used almost anywhere in the US.

Let me know if you would like a stack.

if any of the boys in the Troop need any Community Service time to help out serving hot dogs or assisting with children games etc. I know the Troop is busy & will be at the NH Legion for the Tuesday night dinner on March 13th but told her I would make this request. Let Cindy know one way or the other. Should you wish to speak with her directly her phone # is 315-796-9602. Thanks. rick w

T50 has some space in their contingent for the West Point Camporee on April 27-29, 2018. The need to know ASAP if we have anyone interested. Please let email know via email!

Leaders: We will hold our monthly leaders meeting this Wednesday at 6 PM (prior to the weekly troop meeting0. We need to firm up the spring trip, summer camp and two upcoming Eagle Court of Honors. As always, parents are welcome to attend and participate.

The Klondike Derby is this coming weekend at the Town of Ohio Park. We will be leaving Sat around 7:30 to arrive at 8:30. We will be staying over Saturday night in the town rec center. The cost for food is $5/ person. You will need a air mattress or pad and sleeping bag. I have registered the 5 scouts who signed up at last Wednesday’s meeting. If you missed the meeting or have decided to participate, please let me know.

All We are currently scheduled to attend Camp Henderson during the 3rd week of camp July 16-22. This week of camp will be very crowded. We are considering moving to week 4 July 23-29. We need to make a decision on this ASAP. The individual $50 deposits for camp are due by Feb 15. Many of you have $$ from popcorn/candy sales which I will use as your deposit. Please respond to this email and let me know if July 23-29 is ok w/you.

Paul O.

The District is holding it annual Gold Nugget Derby for Cub Scouts Saturday January 27th at Town of Paris Town Park, (next to the Sauquoit High School). They are looking for some Boy scouts to help with the events. Please let me know if you are available.

We will hold our final Leader’s Meeting for 2017 this Wednesday at 6PM, prior to the troop meeting.  As always, parents are welcome to attend.  We will be discussing upcoming events, reviewing our treasury/fund raising etc.

Good evening! Hoping this finds everyone healthy and you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Please remember that tomorrow all money is due for popcorn and candy orders. I will be at the school and ready by 6:30pm. Thank you and have a great evening!
Stacy