Troop 278 Cabin Log

April 25, 2004

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 2004

5/7-5/8 Troop Camp Out @ Camp Baker – sign ups by this Thursday, April 29, 2004;

Drop off 6:00 PM on Friday & pick up by parents 4:30 PM on Saturday

5/17 Greenbar @ Adam Matthai’s house 7:30 PM; all Scouts are welcome & encouraged to come

anyone with ideas for troop meetings/camp events should attend this meeting

5/18 Troop Committee Meeting @ Glenn Rosenthal’s house 7:00 PM;

Hamburgers and Hot Dogs will be served, all parents are invited,

call Glenn Rosenthal to RSVP and get directions or if you have any other questions

5/21-5/23 JLT Training 6:00 PM Fri to 4:00 PM Sun – sign ups @ Camp Baker; see Mr. John Tice

5/22 Citizenship Merit Badge @ LDS Church in Walkersville 7:30 AM;

Bring bagged lunch, scout has to be 14 years old or in 7^th grade,

June 2004

6/3 Spring Court of Honor / Picnic; Coordinator Nancy Kelley – details will be emailed

(Rain Date 6/10) A Friend of Scouting Representative will be doing a presentation after Court of Honor

SUMMER CAMPING EVENTS 2004

7/9-7/11 Lake Raystown, Pensylvania camping trip – sign ups by June 3, 2004;

Flyers with information and cost have been sent out; call Steven Noer with any questions

All those joining must take the BSA swim test prior to going

7/25-7/31 Camp Rodney; Chairperson Randy Buxbaum – final payments are due

8/15-8/20 Camp Misty Mount (1^st year for new scouts – replacement for Camp Greentop)

8/17-8/21 Camp Airy - separate email with info sent already by Glenn Rosenthal

Cost for Camp Misty Mount and Camp Airy, each is $135; deposit $25 for each camp and sign ups by April 22, 2004; still looking for Leaders for both Camps

OTHER NEWS/INFO

NEW!!! “Quarter Master Trailer” to load camping gear for future camp trips has arrived

Dances Dance Coordinator - Nancy Kelley Last dance scheduled: May 21

Dance is from 7:00-9:15 PM - Scouts duty from 6:30-10:15 PM (approx.)

X Mas Tree Sale Next Fall Hoyt Matthai will be looking for a Volunteer to be trained as Chairperson for the X Mas Tree Sale in 2005; contact Hoyt if interested

T-shirts Contact Philip Ramsey - $10 for scouts, $15 for adults

REMINDERS

· Please notify Beth Tice and Glen Rosenthal by email or phone call for any changes on email address or/and internet providers, so any info including monthly Cabin Log can be received.

· The Cook Cabin is still closed and off limits to everyone. Please don’t go in or around the cabin until further notice.

THANK YOU

· Thank you to Philip Ramsey for heading up the recent Spring Camporee and JLT Training at Camp Baker.

All efforts and organization is greatly appreciated.

Senior Patrol Leader – Adam Matthai (301) 371-8309

Scoutmaster – John Tice (301) 371 8929

Committee Chairman – Glenn Rosenthal (540) 822 5813

Treasurer – Judy Saccardi (301) 371 7075

Medical Forms – Mary Jo Doody (301) 371 9206

Tour Permits – Rebecca/John Bergeron (301) 371 5136

Merit Badge Adult Coordinator – Tim Kefauver (301) 371 5183

TROOP MEETINGS

May 2004

DATES	OPENING	DEMO	GAME	CLOSING/CLEAN UP
4/29	Dragon Patrol	W o r l d W a r I I	by PT Boat Captain	Rebel Patrol
5/6	Dragon Patrol	Fire Demo by Tyler	Burn the String & Boil Water in Paper Cup	Rebel Patrol
5/13	Golden Eagles Patrol	Wilderness Survival by Steven Noer	Dodge Ball by George Kowalski	Dragon Patrol
5/20	Rebel Patrol * SPL Nomination	Totenchip with Adam Matthai	Capture the Flag	Golden Eagles Patrol
5/27	Dragon Patrol * SPL Election	Guest Speaker to be	And Game determined	Rebel Patrol

* SPL: Senior Patrol Leader