Pickup for popcorn and candy will be Fri, 11/1 from 500pm to 600pm at Myles school.

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you all know that Sean Blenis’s Court of Honor is scheduled for Sunday, November 24th at 1:00PM at St. Thomas’s Church (the community center behind the church).

As is customary, we, the troop will be supplying the food and drinks. I will need to know how many from your family will be attending and what you would like to bring. Right now we have: sausage and peppers, ziti/meatballs, greens, riggies and 6 bottles of soda and a tomato pie.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will also be at some of the scout meetings.

Thanks!

Rosella Pandolfo

We will be holding our monthly committee meeting at 6 PM Weds (prior to the troop meeting).  As always parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
 
The Troop meeting will include treats for Halloween.  Scouts may bring candy and/or cookies.
 
Friday is popcorn and Gertrude Hawk candy pick up at the school between 5 and 6:30 PM.

PIANO PLAYER NEEDED
We’re looking for a Boy Scout/Eagle Scout who can play the piano for the cocktail hour at the Leadership Dinner on 11/14 (Hotel Utica). Please contact Francesca at (francesca.dunlevy@scouting.org) or call her at 734-5030. Anyone who is interested in attending can purchase tickets here.

SCOUTING FOR FOOD
Collection bags are in at the Council and ready for pick up. Don’t forget, we distribute bags on Saturday, 11/2 and collect the food taken to a local food pantry of the unit’s choice the following Saturday, 11/9. Don’t forget to log your service project hours after your unit is done! Contact us at 735-4437 to arrange to get yours in time.

UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
Saturday, December 7 at Utica College. Courses for all levels of Scouting will be offered. A catalogue of courses and registration material will be on the council web site shortly. Don’t miss this great training event!

NYLT BACK AGAIN IN 2014
After a very successful return last spring, the NYLT staff will be at it again this coming spring with a two-weekend course in May/June, 2014. Please follow this link for more information and registration forms.

ANNUAL HAM DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION
To Benefit Boy Scout Troop 33 ON 11/17, 11:00AM – 3:00AM at the American Legion Post 128, 707 Legion Drive, Chittenango. Tickets are: $9 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, $6 for Kids 5-12 & under 5 are free. Please contact Sean or Connie Tessier at 687-6142 for more information.

Reminder that Popcorn and Candy orders are due at tomorrow’s meeting.

Our monthly leaders’ meeting is this Wed, Sep-25 at 6 PM at Myles before our weekly Troop Mtg. We will be finalizing the trip to Canada, planning for the Court of Honor, Council Camporee, Scouting for Food, etc. As always, parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Follow the link for directions to the campground in Canada.

http://goo.gl/maps/mMzj0

FALL CAMPOREE
Scout Troops and 2nd-Year Webelos Dens register for our council-wide Shooting Sports Fall Camporee at the Trenton Fish and Game Club (near Holland Patent) October 18th – 20th. Shooting sports of all kinds will be featured and every Scout and adult will enjoy a great weekend. Click here to download the registration form. Remember that registration is first come, first served so get in while you can!

BE PART OF PHILMONT 2014
Scouts, age 14 and up, are urged to consider joining our council crew headed to Philmont from August 5-17, 2014. Interested Scouts/parents should contact the Council Service Center immediately to reserve their space. Only a few spaces remain.

ASSIST WITH FALL CLEAN-UP WEEKEND
Volunteers wanted to help with “Intergenerational Fall Clean – up” in Oneida County on Saturday 10/26 – 10/27. General yard clean-up includes: raking, bagging, sweeping and taking light refuse to the curb. To help out, call Bob Roth or Joe Loconti at 798-6438.

2013 OA FALL INDUCTION
The Members of Ga-Hon-Ga Lodge will like to remind all Arrowmen and Ordeal Candidates about the 2013 Fall Induction Weekend. Induction Weekend will be taking place at Camp Kingsley on September 20-22, 2013. Those who are eligible for Brotherhood Honor are encouraged to attend and seal their membership. Pre-registration is required so please sign up before Sept 13. If you have questions please email Ben Obernesser at adviser@oalodge34.org or call 271-3691.

Save the Date!
2013 Council Fall Camporee
October 18th – October 20th, 2013
Trenton Fish and Game Club

Join Scouts and Scouters from throughout the council for a shooting sports themed fall camporee!

Mark your calendars for October 18th – October 20th at the Trenton FIsh and Game Club.

Activities will include rifle shooting, shotguns, bb guns, archery, muzzle loaders, orienteering and more! The facilities at Trenton are top-notch and you will not want to miss this chance to come together and enjoy some great activities at a great location. Planning is underway and additional information will be released very soon.

Our 1st troop meeting will be Wed Sep-11 at 700pm at Myles School. Please visit our website at BSATroop4.org to see our calendar of events. September highlights include:

• Sep-18 Open House: Bring friends to see what Scouting is all about. This is the kickoff to our fall recruiting.
• Sep-25 Troop meeting to organize for the World Brotherhood Camp-o-ree in Ontario, Canada.
• Sep-27to29: World Brotherhood Camp-o-ree near Morrisburg Ontario, Canada. Youth must have a valid photo ID or Passport. Adults must have an enhanced driver’s license or Passport. Please note that photo ID’s are available from NYS DMV. There is a fee and they take 2 to 3 weeks to process. We will also need a permission letter signed by a parent/ guardian to go across the border.

Finally you should have received a Popcorn Sales kit in the mail about a week ago. If you did not please contact Donna Blenis (donna.blenis@gmail.com). You will also be getting a candy flyer from Gertrude Hawk on the 11th. Each scout is required to earn $100 for the troop treasury. This means you need to sell a minimum of $300 of product. This money pays for all of our activities/fees, reregistration, awards, insurance and camping equipment. Any profit from sales above the $100 mark will be put aside toward summer camp 2014 fees. If there are any questions see me or any Committee member at the Sep-11 troop meeting.