From Kristin Dardano:

Hi everyone!

Next week is Troop 4’s picnic! I would like to start a list of what people would like to bring and get a head count.

The meat will be supplied by the Troop, so we need sides, condiments, drinks, and dessert. There are approximately 35 families in the troop. I am going to divide up what each family might bring by your son’s last name to get the ball rolling, but if you would like to bring something else let me know.

Last names starting with:

A – L: sides (namely potato salad, pasta salad, green salad, chips and beans)

M – N: condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish)

O – R: soda (2 [or more] 2-liter bottles each family)

S – Z: desserts

Please respond as soon as you can to let me know if you are coming, how many people are coming from your family and what you are bringing!

Thank you!

All: We are looking for a few Scouts to attend the Flag Day ceremonies at the 40/8 on June 14 at 10 AM. It should last about 30 minutes. Please inform Scoutmaster Obernesser if you can make it.

Each Scout attending summer camp must have a current BSA Medical done within 12 months of the month attending camp. Scoutmaster Obernesser has sent a spreadsheet on 6/10 summarizing outstanding information requirements for the Troop. The OTC (Over the Counter) and sunscreen forms were sent to you and distributed at 6/4 Troop meeting. Without this paperwork your son can not attend camp. Please get this information to Scoutmaster Obernesser ASAP.

The link below is a page from the Camp Russell Leaders Guide which pertains to scouts going to summer camp. If your son is attending please print it out and refer to it.

SummerCamp2014_Parents_Sheet

GEAR UP FOR CAMP
Check out June’s issue of Boys’ Life for the the best way to keep hydrated this summer. In our Scout Shop and at camps this summer, we’ve got Lifeline’s Survival in a Bottle, which includes a flashlight, batteries, survival blanket, emergency poncho, 5-in-1 whistle and a reusable zipper-lock bag. Only $10.00!

PROGRAM & POPCORN KICK-OFF & ANNUAL RECOGNITION DINNER
Two great events – one night. Join us on Wednesday, 6/25. Recognition Dinner at 5pm. Program Tables at 6:30pm and Popcorn Kick off at 7:15. We’ll have you out of there by 8:00pm. Register for the dinner online here. It’s only $10 and includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato and macaroni salads, pickles, chips and drinks.

MERIT BADGE COUNSELOR RENEWAL
All who are currently registered as Merit Badge Counselors will be receiving a confirmation card for this coming year in the mail. Be on the lookout for it. Remember, you must be registered with the BSA to be a Merit Badge Counselor.
Click here to renew online.

SUMMER CAMP PAYMENTS
Units and packs are responsible for collecting all camp payments, due Sunday, June 1, and handing them into the Scout Service Center. Please make sure you coordinate with your unit and that you are on the roster for attending camp this summer. The Council is no longer accepting individual camp payments. Click on the links below to download forms:
-Cub Scout Day Camp Form
-Boy Scout Resident Camp Form
-Cub Scout Resident Camp Form

NRA RIFLE INSTRUCTOR COURSE
RTC is offering those with prior firearm experience, ages 21+, an NRA Rifle Instructor Course at a significant discount to Scouters. The course will be held June 20-22 at Camp Russell. Click here for more on the course and how to register.

OPERATION SUNSHINE
Operation Sunshine applications are due Sunday, June 1. Don’t forget that anyone applying for a campership needs to have participated in fundraising either last Fall or this Spring. Click here to download the form.

SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
The 11th Annual David M. Philipson’s Sporting Clays Tournament is on Saturday, July 19. Come out and have fun while shooting 100 targets per person! Register online here.

MIGHTY RUN
Fall Scout Camporee is at the Mighty Run, September 12th & 13th. Join the committee, help us plan the Camporee, build obstacles or run in a Scout flight! For more info, email Bill at preacheronapan@yahoo.com.

This Saturday 6/7/2014 is Relay for Life at the Whitesboro High School track on Rte 291, off Rte 49. They are looking for 4 scouts to be the color guard at 11:30. You would be carrying the flags once around the track (1/4 mile). This can be counted as community service time and/or for advancement “participating in a flag ceremony.” If you are interested let Mark Smith (Deven’s dad) know by calling 368-5973.

This is a reminder that final payments for summer camp are due by May 28. Also anyone who hasn’t had a Doctor’s Physical since last July 2013 needs to have one prior to going to camp. There is a new physical form which can be found at the National BSA website. You will also need to fill out the OTC form attached at this link — CLICK HERE

All: We will be meeting at Greenlawn Cemetery, (next to JAY-K) at 6 PM to place American Flags on Veteran’s graves for Memorial Day. This usually takes 30 to 40 minutes. We will then go to the School for our regular meeting. Please wear your uniforms and bring your scout books.

The Troop will be meeting at Perry Jr. High at 6:30PM for Swim Night instead of our normal troop meeting.

Next week 5/21/14 the Troop will be placing American flags on the grave of Veterans in Greenlawn Cemetery on Route 5 in New Hartford. This will start at 6PM and then we will head to Myles Elementary for our normal troop meeting at 7pm.