Next week we plan to have Keith Routley talk on his job as curator at Ft. Stanwix.  This is one of two requirements everyone needs to complete the American Heritage MB from the Camporee to Stone Fort in Schorarie.  The other requirement is to look up your family history and show where any ancestors participated in an history event in American History (or not).

Scouts need to bring their Scout Handbook so that we can record their progress toward rank advancements.  They should also bring any MB work to complete salesmanship, ( look up job opportunities and education requirements).  Also bring their fitness calendar or monthly record.

We will also need a head count for the end of the year picnic on June 14.  It will be at St. Thomas Church starting at 6 PM.  The troop will supply the meats, rolls, condiments, tableware etc.  We are asking that each family bring a dish to put on the buffet table, (salads, fruit, tomato pie, dessert etc.).  Michelle Connelly will be coordinating the dishes and getting the head count.  Your entire immediate family is welcome to attend.  We will hold the Court of Honor, (awards ceremony)following dinner.

Lastly, if anyone is interested in attending the Field and Stream weekend at Camp Kingsley on June 9-11, you must register on- line at the Council website Leatherstockingcouncil.org   The cost is $50/ Scout and $36 /adult.  This includes a snack on Friday, BLD on Saturday and B on Sunday and all the program materials.  Events include fishing, shot gun for 12+, archery, ax throwing, Fish and Wildlife MB, a conservation project, games and more.  Sign up will end soon. Don’t miss out.

All: Our sponsor the NH American Legion is having a Memorial Day Ceremony at the NH Veteran’s Park. (across from Utica National), at 3 PM. We are asking all Scouts, Leaders and parents to attend in uniform. The ceremony will last 20 Minutes or so. Please arrive by 2:50 so that we can get lined up.

THE MEETING HAS MOVED TO THURSDAY 5/25 DUE TO WEATHER SAME LOCATION AND TIME!
This is a reminder that we will be meeting at 6PM at the Greenlawn Cemetery (next to Jay K) to place flags on Veteran’s graves.  Please try to be there as we will have 200+/- flags to install.  We will then proceed to the school for our regular meeting.

April 28-30 Order of the Arrow Fellowship  for OA members  sign up on line

April 29 Beaver Day at Camp Kingsley-  This is our annual work day at Camp Kingsley.  We need help in getting camp ready for the 2023 season.  We have over 50 work projects including clean up, painting, moving docks, etc.  Let me know if you can help. Lunch will be provided by the OA if you preregister.

May 6  A Day on the Rails  Railroading merit Badge, a chance to climb on aboard and see how a real train works. More info and sign up online at Leatherstockingcouncil.com   Only a few slots remain. Sign up by this Friday.

May 19-21 Council Spring Camporee at Ft Schoharie   We need a head count tonight so that we can preregister.

This is a reminder that the Whittley nut sale order forms and $$ is due at the Scout meeting of March 29.

The Scout Meeting on March 22 will be at St. Thomas Church rather than Myles School.  We will meet in the basement. Wear warm clothes.

The Parent/ Scout weekend at Camp Kingsley is March 24-26.  We will be holding the Eagle Court of Honor for Jacob and John starting at noon.  The cost of food for the weekend is $12/ person.  We will be making pizzas on Friday night. I need a head count by next Weds. and food money by March 22.

March 24-26 is our annual Scout / Parent weekend at Camp Kingsley.  We will be in the Dining Hall for the weekend.  It is heated, full kitchen and toilets.  There are mattresses to sleep on.  We will have pizza Friday night. Sat AM we will do Scout Skills for Tenderfoot – 1^st Class.

March 25 will be the Eagle Court of Honor for John Musante and Jacob Eschenbach starting at noon.  We will be having a dinner then the ceremony.  We will also recognize other Scouts for awards which they finish prior to March 22.  There are several Scouts who need to finish their Salesmanship MB and possibly other badges.  We will need a head count for each of these events by March 22.

Summer Camp is July 16- 22.   I will be sending a check to cover the amount each scout has paid /or earned through popcorn sales.  Please see me for the amount that your Scout has earned.

No Troop meeting this week since school is closed.

The Klondike Derby is this Saturday at the Town of Ohio Town Park on Nellis Rd, (off Route 8).  Be there by 8:30. We are providing the lunch.  Bring your Scout Book, paper, pencil, matches, etc.  Wear warm clothes including ski pants, boots, hat, and gloves.

All The school is closing after classes today due to the weather.  We are moving the CoH to next Wednesday.  I still need a head count to preregister for the Klondike Derby on Feb 4^th.  Please let me know ASAP if you are attending.  The cost is $17/ scout.  It will be paid out of the Troop Treasury for everyone preregistering.

Paul O.

Parents: We will be holding our winter Court of Honor this Wednesday at 7PM at Myles.  We have a few MBs and rank advancements to hand out.  We will have an inducting ceremony for Joshua Skutnik .  Please plan on attending

I will need the head count for the Klondike Derby on Weds, as I need to register the Troop for this event on Feb 4.  The cost is $17/ Scout.  This fee will come out of the Troop Treasury.

We will hold a Court of Honor (awards) on Jan 25.  Parents should plan in attending.

Several Scouts have started their Salesmanship MB, but none have completed their paperwork.  I need to see Req #1a &b and #7.  This should only take 20 minutes to complete.  Please bring your Scout  Book and all completed MB info to next Weds meeting.  We will continue to work on skills for the Klondike Derby which is being held on Sat Feb 4.  I need a head count next week.

Any ???? contact me.

Paul O.