Troop 278 Cabin Log
MID AUGUST 2007
Committee met in the Cook Cabin on August 16. The NEXT Committee meeting is slated for September 20 at 7:00 PM. (All interested parents are invited to join us. Needed: Note taker/ Newsletter Ed. for Sept. 20 meeting!) Greenbar (Scout Leaders) meets at the same time in the Log Cabin.
RECENT SCOUTING NEWS and UPDATES:
WHO’s WHO IN TROOP 278:
The troop recently elected these Scouts to serve in leadership positions:
Senior Patrol Leader- Russell Abney
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader- Billy Saccardi, appointed by Russell
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader- Joe Fairchild, appointed by Russell
At the Sept. 6 meeting, Scouts will be electing a Patrol Leader for the Dragons! Please be present to cast your vote!
Troop Guide for Woxes- Zach Abney
Troop Guide for Woxes- Benji Drewry
Summer 2007 Camp Recaps...
The Whitewater Rafting Trip – held June 15-17 was a huge success. The weather was good. Boys camped and rafted, and even slid down natural limestone water slides. All in attendance agreed that they would raft the “lower Yuck” (near Ohiopyle State Park) in a minute! To hear about their adventures, see Mr. Ramsey, Nathan, Russell, Ian, Jesse, Hank Jr., or Dr. Maisczewskyj.
Somers Camp – Scouts had a great time at Camp Somers in New Jersey. They worked hard to collectively earn 38 merit badges and 7 partials. Dr. Maliszewskyj reports that it was a small camp with good food. Bears were seen wandering through the campsite! Our troop made themselves proud by dominating every competition: Camp-Wide Games, Shoot-Outs (Archery, Rifles, Shot Gun) and Camp Cooking! Our boys prepared a Hawaiian feast which included Hawaiian pizza in a dutch oven, virgin pina coladas, and pineapple upside down cakes (Sign me up!). Dr. M will distribute Camp Somers badges at the October 11 Court of Honor.
Sailing Camp in the Bahamas! Russell Abney reported that those at Sea Base, Bahamas also had a wonderful adventure. In his opinion, it was superior to last year’s Florida Sea Base due to the greater amount of sailing opportunities. Under the direction of Crew Chief “Chiefy” Zachary Bergeron, the boys cooked their own food and snorkeled each day. Wildlife included sea turtles, barracuda, eagle rays and nurse SHARKS!
Who’s In Charge? Newly-elected Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) Russell Abney recently attended Impeesa (a/k/a: “The Wolf That Never Sleeps”) at Camp Goshen in Virginia. While there, he took several classes in Leadership designed to benefit SPL’s and their troops. Thanks, Russell! Russell announced that Billy Saccardi and Joe Fairchild will be Assistant Patrol Leaders (APL’s) this year. Russell will call all three patrol leaders who will, in turn, call their patrol members with Scout news or meeting reminders. Please be on the lookout as this is one of our main methods of communication.
NEEDED ASAP! A Popcorn Kernel- That would be a person to be in charge of collecting popcorn order forms, placing the master order, and picking up the popcorn. Interested? If so, call Phillip Ramsey now!
Temporary Secretary Needed! Neither TIces nor Kelleys will be at the Greenbar / Committee meeting September 20. So, a volunteer is needed to sit in on the Committee Meeting (parent part), take notes, and get out the September Newsletter. Please help!
Pool Party – Wear your suits and bring your family or friends to the Outdoor Pool at Fort Detrick. Meet there at 7:00 pm Thurs., August 30. This activity is free to Scouts. Others must pay $2.00.
Merit Badges – Have fun and work toward merit badges too! Come to the meetings at Camp Baker for “Leave No Trace” on September 6 and “American History” September 13. Learn about logging and see a logging demonstration at the September 27 meeting! See more information about weekly meetings on the Troop Meeting Plan at the end of the Newsletter.
Honor Patrol – “What’s an Honor Patrol?” you ask. Dr. Turell knows all about this “point scale system” whereby members of Patrols can earn points for their Patrol by, for instance; showing up for meetings, wearing Class A’s, winning games, etc. The patrol earning the distinction of “Honor Patrol” may, as examples: get first choice of prime camp sites, go on outings, or get treats. Honor Patrols will be recognized at October, December, and June Court of Honors. Scouts and Leaders will discuss this further. Once the point scale system is devised, be watching for communication from Troop Scribe, Zachary Bergeron.
Annual Dues – Hank Fairchild will send out a letter by September 7 via e-mail outlining Scout dues. All dues must be paid by the October 11 Court of Honor. Checks, payable to Troop 278 may be mailed to Treasurer, Judy Saccardi at 5304 Mica Court, Middletown, 21769.
Got Rank? Keep working toward rank. Here is a list of upcoming COURT OF HONOR dates:
October 11 – Camp Baker ~ DONUTS AND CIDER PROVIDED ’round the campfire. Bring families!
December 6 / 7 – MUMC (Tentative date)~ Pot Luck Dinner
June 5 – Camp Baker (Tentative date)~ Picnic Supper
Tree Lot – During the holiday season, Scouts will again be selling Christmas tress in the Safeway parking lot. Committee voted that the lot remain open during Thursday evening Scout meetings. Adults who work Thursdays can either earn Scout Bucks for themselves, or for their sons.
Ski Trip – Mark your calendars for the January 25-27 ski outing to Timberline in West Virginia. The go-to gal is Mrs. Tice who reports that Scouts can ski or snowboard through Sunday mid-morning. Cost of lift tickets, food, lodging, ski rental, and gas is $175. A $50.00 deposit will be due in November.
***Philmont- Tentative dates for this high adventure camp are August 5-17, 2008. Mr. Ramsey continues calling staff there—in hopes that, if contingency troops drop out, WE can slip into their date slots. In that way, Scouts involved with High School sports can participate in each! He will devise a payment schedule and ask for a deposit soon so that we might get a handle on the number of those wishing to participate. Start saving your pennies now. Cost: $1,500-$1,800?
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Kelley
Read on……..
Troop 278 Meeting Plan
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Date |
Opening /Closing |
Clean-up |
Skill Training/ Demonstration |
Inter-Patrol Activity |
Patrol Meetings |
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Aug. 16 |
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7 pm |
Greenbar |
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Aug. 23 |
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NO MEETING – Camp Airy |
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Aug. 30 |
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7-9 pm |
Outdoor Pool Party – Fort Detrick |
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Sept. 6 |
Rebels |
Golden Eagles |
“Leave No Trace” awareness led by Nick M. Leave No Trace awards given. |
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Patrol Elections |
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Sept. 13 |
Woxes |
Dragons |
American History merit badge demo led by Zach B. |
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Sept. 20 |
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7 pm |
Greenbar /Committee Meeting |
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Sept. 27 |
Gold Eagles |
Woxes |
Logging demo. led by Josh Ramsey’s grandpa. |
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Keep reading….. |
Troop 278 Activity Plan
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Date |
Time |
Outing/Activity |
Location |
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Aug. 18-24 |
Meet at Camp Baker at 4:00 |
Camp Airy |
Thurmont |
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Sept. 11 |
6:30 pm |
Back to School Night – recruiting! Phil & volunteers to man info. table |
MMS |
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Sept. 14-16 |
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Antietam camping with troop from NJ- led by John Tice |
Antietam Battlefield |
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Sept. 29 |
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Prep for Webelos Woods led by Mr. Ramsey |
Treeland in Myersville |
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Sept. TBD |
TBD |
Junior Leader Training |
TBD |
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Oct. 5-7 |
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Webelos Woods for entire Appalachian Trail District |
Treeland in Myersville |
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Oct. 19-21 |
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Fall Camporee for entire App. Trail District – led by Kevin Hohl |
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