Newsletter 2015-10-20

Post date: Oct 20, 2015 4:45:16 PM

CAR WASH

The troop held its a carwash fundraiser at the SJB Lyon Center parking lot this past Saturday Oct 17th from 9 AM until 1 PM.

The day dawned bright and sunny but continued to get cloudy and cooler by the middle of the day.  Twelve scouts responded to the request for assistance along with 5 adults.  The troop earned $128.75 in donations.  We also sold popcorn to the people while their cars were being washed.

Lessons learned from this event.   More scouts and adults are needed to participate to insure the success of the event.  There are many positions required to make it work, sign wavers,  hose operators, sponge operators, rinsers, dryers and supervisors.  The donuts disappeared quickly.  The Scouts worked very well together and good teamwork was evident.  This event was almost impromptu and our next will have more lead time.

This was an official event and counts towards "Being active in your Troop or Patrol".

WEBELOS WEEKEND FRIDAY OCT. 23rd Thru SUNDAY OCT 25TH

Camp Bennett, Georgia Ave Brookeville.

The general plan

        This is a Class "A" event.

        Scouts are expected to arrive at the site Friday evening between 7 and 8 PM,  Come early to help set up.  Expect and prepare for cold Weather.

        If you need transportation to or from the site contact Mr Paulter to make arrangements.  Nicholas.paulter@outlook.com

        Meals will be by patrol or enhanced patrol, (some patrol members merging with another patrol).

        Patrol Leaders are responsible for the menu planning, food purchasing and preparation effort.  Meals are  $3 per meal, payable to the Patrol Leader.     There will be 4 meals B-L-D-B.

        Scouts should prepare a skit or two for the campfire.

        ASM's and other adult leaders are needed and Should plan to attend.

        We will be camping next to Pack 499, our feeder pack, and will be hosting them to a spaghetti dinner on Saturday evening.

        Pickup Time on Sunday is 10AM, please don't be late.

        Fee for the event is $13 payable to Troop 1441 BSA.

SERVICE PROJECT - "STOP HUNGER NOW"  SATURDAY Nov 7th 9AM TILL NOON.

        The troop will be assisting Colesville Presbyterian Church with its Food Packing drive as we have done in the past.  The goal is to pack 22,000  meals to be provided to African school children.   Class A event.  The Church is located 1/2 mile up New Hampshire Ave from SJB on the left.

SCOUTING FOR FOOD SAT NOV 7TH

Scouts will be distributing bags to their neighbors to donate dry goods food items to be picked up the following weekend.

NOVEMBER CAMPOUT, THOMAS POINT PARK, ANNAPOLIS MD.  Sat 11/14 to Sun 11/15

The troop will be camping overnight with the opportunity to fish, improve their scout skills and apply the leadership they are learning.

Meals will be by Patrol, at $3.00 per meal, payable to the patrol leader.  Permission Slip is attached. Cost of the campout is $6 per person payable to Troop 1441 BSA.

TROOP MEETINGS, THURSDAYS 10/22, 10/29 Costumes encouraged, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 AT LYON CENTER 7 PM

JOHAN'S EAGLE PROJECT FUND RAISER

A separate E-Mail was sent to the troop explaining a fund raiser that Johan is coordinating for his Eagle project.

It will be Leaf raking on Saturday Oct 31 from 9 AM until 1PM and Sunday Nov 1 from 12 noon until 6 PM

Any assistance you can provide will be service to the troop.