Troop
278 Cabin Log
May
2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hello to all scouts and families in Troop 278!
Committee members
(parents) met in the Cook Cabin on May 14 while Scout leaders (Greenbar) met in
the Log Cabin. The next Committee/Greenbar meeting is Thursday, June 19 at 7:00.
Here is a synopsis of what was accomplished:
Advancements:
Billy
Saccardi’s Eagle ceremony was held on Sunday, April 27 at The
Frederick Arts Council. On display were the murals Billy and co. painted as
part of his Eagle Project. It was great seeing the room in use as vendors sold
their artistic wares. Congratulations Billy, on the masterpiece of earning
Eagle—and the murals too! Billy’s proud parents announced that Billy was
recently inducted into the National Art Honor Society. Way to go!
Drew
Kidwell recently earned his Star Rank. Benji Drewry’s Board of Review was held May 14 and
he earned the rank of Life. Good job, Scouts!
1. Position Reports
-- Committee
Chair - Nick Maliszewskyj reports that the Troop Website is now fully
operational. Everyone should now be able
to easily get on our web site at
www.troop278.org. Nick will be stepping
down as Advancement Chair and turning the reins over to Peter Torres following the June 5 Court Of Honor. Nick will still be Committee Chair, but now,
when you need a Board Of Review, the go-to guy is Peter Torres. Mr. Torres can
best be reached by email: PTOR@LOC.gov or on his cell at 202-674-0332.
Business discussed:
a)
So that more Scouts can be rotated through
leadership positions, new term limits for Senior Patrol Leaders were announced.
SPL’s will now serve for 6 month periods.
b) Troop
278 will continue meeting through the summer months every other
Thursday. Exceptions are when Scouts are away at camp.
c) Spring mowing- Sign up
to help cut the grass at
Go to www.Troop278.org. Click on
“mowing.” User name is “278” and the
password is “mowing”. There will also be a sign up sheet passed around at the
June 5 Court Of Honor.
Lisa Drewry will be our new treasurer.
Welcome aboard, Lisa. Many thanks
for your many years of service, Judy
Saccardi! Still
needed is an adult Equipment Coordinator to work with the Quartermaster to
assess the needs and buy new tents, etc. as needed! Right now equipment is
stored in a Scout trailer at the Tice’s house. Ideally if an adult were Equip.
Coordinator and his son the Quartermaster, all old gear could be taken care of,
acceptable gear organized, and new gear purchased and stored. Do you have room
on your property for a trailer? If not, still take the position/s--and the
trailer can remain at the Tice’s. Also needed is a Popcorn
“Kernel” to handle ordering popcorn for the annual fundraiser.
Treasurer- Our treasury looks good. However, Scouts attending summer camps must
mail all final payments to Judy Saccardi by May 29. Email her at mommyshakes@verizon.net if you need
to know your Scout Buck balance to offset expenses. Otherwise, here are
balances due to her by May 29:
Camp Airy $175
Mail checks to Judy
Saccardi ,
Tee shirts - Beth Tice reports that she
has green ($10) Troop 278 Tee Shirts and a very few blue shirts ($5) still
available. She’ll have them available
for purchase at the June 5th Ct Of Honor. They make GREAT shirts to take to
camp!
Elections!
During recent nominations and elections, Troop 278
has a new Senior Patrol Leader! Welcome aboard Zachary Bergeron, new SPL.
2. Re-cap of Recent Activities:
--Webelos Bridging - Boys
enjoyed the new zip line as six Cub Scouts bridged/zipped over into our
troop. Welcome aboard: Kolya Lautenberger,
--Order of the Arrow Ordeal was
held at
Program Launch –was held May 13 at
Jefferson Ruritan. District leadership
was introduced to units and important information about next year’s calendar
was given out. Nick said ideas were offered too, about possible Eagle Projects
in Frederick Co.
District Dinner –was held May 15 at
Middletown Volunteer Fire Department. Our
own Mrs. Laurie Bohanan was honored as the Carol Bartlett Scouter of the Year
in recognition of all the work she has put into the district. Congratulations
Mrs. Bohanan!
3. SUMMER CAMPS
--
Philmont
expedition has been locked in for July 4 – 19. Scouts 14 and older are invited
to this high adventure outing. Those going are: Tyler, Nathan, Josh, and
Russell. Adults attending: Mr. Ramsey, Mr. Tice and Dr. Turell. The second payment of $500.00 is past due to Mrs. Saccardi. There will be another “shake down”
trip planned to fully prepare these scouts/ leaders for the physical challenges
/team-building that awaits them. Be sure to get your medical exams scheduled! Flight out is 5:40 AM July 4. (BWI) Return 2:59 PM July 19
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-- Camp Airy – August 18-23. It’s a good camp to earn several “unusual” merit badges
(Nuclear Science, Auto Mechanics, etc)! We reserved four slots for interested
scouts. Let Dr. M know names and pay $175 in full by May 29. Adult chaperones are needed. Nick M will be on
staff, as will Scouts Ian and Zach Bergeron.
4. Other
News…..
Citizenship
Merit Badge Day – May 17 at the
Spring Court of Honor - will be held at
Ski Trip
to Timberline in
District Web site: http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/appalachiantrail/ Do you receive the district email
blasts that tell all about the cool things happening in The Appalachian Trail
District? If not, you can click the
“sign up to get district email” link at bottom left of the district web
site. If this is too technical for you,
contact laurie.bohanan@hughes.net and she’ll get you set up. While you are on the district web site, check
out the district newsletter by clicking the “get latest newsletter here!” link.
Troop 278 Meeting Plan / Activity Plan
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Date |
Opening/Closing |
Clean-up |
Skill
Training/Demonstration |
Inter patrol
Activity |
Patrol Meetings |
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May 22 |
Woxes |
Dragons |
Ornithology Demo (Dr. Hohl/Dr Jim Roessler) |
Ameoba Tag |
Summer Planning |
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May 29 |
Dragons |
Woxes |
Tent Demo
( Matt/Benji) |
Patrol
Challenge (PR) |
Menu
Planning |
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June 5 |
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Court Of
Honor Picnic/Ceremony At |
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June 12 |
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June 19 |
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Greenbar/Committee Meeting 7:00 |
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June 26 |
Golden Eagles |
Dragons |
Backpacking Demo
(Christian and Drew) |
Tent Challenge
(Ian) |
Summer Planning |
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Date |
Time |
Outing/Activity |
Location |
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May 15 |
6:15 pm |
District
Dinner |
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May 17 |
7:30am
registration |
Citizenship
Merit Badge Day (12:30pm session 2) |
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May
24 |
8:00 AM |
Bird Walk – Dr. Roesseler Families Welcome |
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June
14-15 |
10am |
JLT for all
new officers |
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June
27-29 |
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Whitewater
Rafting (Maliszewskyj) |
Ohiopyle
PA |
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July 4-18 |
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Philmont |
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July 27-
August 1 |
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Summer
Camp at |
Pocono
Summit PA |
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August 16 |
TBD |
Annual
Planning for senior staff and other leadership, Swim? – Bring a snack to
share |
Ramsey
House, Pete |
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August
18-23 |
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Camp Airy |
Thurmont
MD |
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Senior Patrol Leader - Zachary Bergeron (301) 371-5136
Scoutmaster – Phillip
Ramsey (301) 371-8365
Committee Chairman – Nick Maliszewskyj (301) 371-7070
Advancement Chairman - Peter Torres (202)
647-0332 or better yet PTOR@LOC.gov
Membership Chairman – Dargan Glaze (301) 371-9209
Equipment Coordinator – Vacant. Call Dr.Maliszewskyj if interested!
Medical Forms Coordinator – Peter Torres (301)371-0089
Merit Badge Adult Coordinator – Carolyn King
(240) 344-2772
Newsletter Editor – Nancy Kelley (
301)371-4922
Outings Coordinator – Rebecca/John Bergeron (301)
371-5136
Rep to
A.T. --Laurie Bohanan (240) 405-2551or laurie.bohanan@hughes.net
Treasurer – Judy Saccardi
(301) 371-7075
SEND ANY DUES OR CAMP CHECKS TO:
Judy Saccardi
Respectfully
submitted,
Nancy Kelley