What’s New In The Troop:
SEPTEMBER CAMPING TRIP PERMISSION SLIP ON-LINE!
Our Sept 24-26 camping trip will be to Resica Falls Scout Reservation and on Saturday we will be taking a 15 mile canoe trip down the Delaware River. This is a great trip for any Scout regardless of their canoeing ability. Dads are welcomed too! We will canoe from Bushkill Access to the Delaware Water Gap eating lunch on the water. The permission slip AND waiver must be fully completed and handed in with CASH no later than 9/13.
TROOP COMMITTEE KICKS-OFF SEASON ON 8/24!
Any and all parents are urged to attend the kick-off Committee meeting on Tues, August 24 at DUMC, at 7PM. Important topics will be discussed and planned, such as Peach Festival Planning, yearly dues and treasury, adult training, and 20100-2011 Troop Calendar. All parents are welcomed. Help is always needed on the many various events throughout the year and we ask that everyone give some time during the year to the Troop effort!
BEVERAGE DONATIONS NEEDED FOR PEACH FESTIVAL!
The Peach Festival is approaching on September 11 and we are collecting donations from each family for our soda concessions. We would appreciate your contributions. Please plan to bring your 12 packs of soda to the upcoming troop meetings. We are collecting coke, diet coke, sprite and water. (Please supply canned soda or 12-16 oz water bottles)
MONTHLY CAMPING TRIP AGENDA ESTABLISHED!
The PLC and Leaders have put some good thought into the following agenda that not only addresses scout skills, physical challenges and new venues, but will help scouts complete requirements for merit badges, especially Camping and Citizen merit badges. Scouts, here is your opportunity. Now it’s up to you to grab and run with it!
September – Canoeing on the Delaware
October – Hiking on AT
November – Thanksgiving at Ockanickon
December – Del Water Gap Day Hike
January – Klondike Skills Prep
February – Weekend Ski/Camping Trip
March – Aberdeen Proving Grounds Museum
April – Military Academy Camporee (TBD)
May – Shotgun Safety/Shooting
June – Historical Trip (TBD)
SCOUTMASTER’S CHALLENGE TO PARENTS!
Parents, remember during the June COH Scoutmaster Bob put forth the challenge to you for ALL parents to complete the on-line BSA Youth Protection Training? Well, he may be old and tired but he still has a good memory. We also know that he will hound each and every one of you until you comply! So, take advantage of the slower summer days and spend one hour learning what the BSA expects of your leaders and how we are to keep YOUR SON safe. Isn’t THAT worth an hour of your time? Remember to email Dan Asplen your e-certificate you will receive upon completion. Without that, you have not taken it! Also, the challenge to you was by Sept 1!
OUR SCOUTS IN THE NEWSPAPER!
Just in case you missed the recent articles in the Bucks County Herald, go to "Newsletters" and see the articles on our newest Eagles - Alex Cull and Chris Baccash and an article on Jake Revere's Spirit of the Eagle Ceremony. We are proud of our new Eagles and Jake will always remain in our hearts!
2010 CENTENNIAL RANK BADGES!
In honor of 100 years of Scouting in the U.S., special rank badges will be awarded if you attain any rank in 2010. If you have already advanced in rank in 2010 you will be given a centennial patch by our Advancement Coordinator, Mrs. Kiley. NOW THIS IS A REAL GOOD INCENTIVE TO MOVE-UP A RANK IN 2010!!!!
PARTICIPATION CHART NOW PUBLISHED!
Each Scout’s level of participation for attending meetings, campouts, day trips, special events and Eagle Courts of Honor has been tallied and distributed to everyone via email. (We cannot publish on the website as it contains the names of our Scouts). If you did not meet the percentage of participation necessary for your level or position of responsibility then you will not get the credit for that PoR. If this means you, see Scoutmaster Cull!
IS YOUR UNIFORM UP-TO-DATE?
New patrols and PoR’s commenced on April 1 and many Scouts have not updated their uniform with the correct patrol, PoR or Quality Unit patch. Uniforms will need to be updated for any upcoming Scoutmaster Conferences for rank advancement! Remember, if you, mom or dad cant sew, well, you ought to learn! If not, Mrs. Johnson will do it for a reasonable fee – 215-340-0627.
LOST & FOUND IS GROWING!
Our lost and found is growing so that means two things: ONE, Scouts are not checking what they bring (or do not bring) home from a campout or Troop meeting, or TWO, you are not labeling or etching all your belongings! We have t-shirts, vittle kits, mess kit parts, sleeping bag pad, hoodie and one teddy bear…..oooops-the bear is the Scoutmaster’s!
Let Us Know When Your Email Address Changes!
Please remember to inform us if your email address has changed. Without the correct email you will not receive information. Besides letting us know of your new address, please include in the email that it is replacing. Thank you for helping us maintain an accurate listing of contacts! Send your notice to: Troop6_Doylestown@verizon.net
Turn In Your Used Merit Badge Books!
Did you borrow a merit badge book from the Troop Library or perhaps bought a
new one for camp this summer? If you are done with the badge, please donate
as keeping an inventory of books holds down cost for families!
Dispose of the U.S. Flag Appropriately!
If you or the business you work for has a worn or tattered flag please
donate it to Troop 6 for proper and honorable retirement. We had a huge
supply of flags for retirement but they are all gone and we need more to
hold flag retirement ceremonies!
Label Personal Gear!
We continue to end up with lost & found items. MOST are never claimed for
some unknown reason even when we show Scouts the items! You can avoid
costly and inconvenient loss of your personal gear by scribing or labeling
your name on each and every item!
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