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Last Updated: April 21, 2003
Troop Meeting - April 16, 2003
Still working on Citizenship in the Nation.
Many
thanks to Malcolm Severance, one of Colchester's State Legislators, for
sharing
thoughts and comments about government.
Summer Camps - get those Class II Medical
forms
in ASAP.
There is no meeting April 23. School
vacation
week. But there is a special trip planned for that week.
Montpelier Day Trip - to fulfill a
requirement.
We will meet at the Firehouse at 8:00am, travel to Montpelier to
arrive
and observe the opening day of the new Legislative Session at 9:30am.
We
then take a 1 hour tour of the capital along with Troop 539 beginning
at
11:00am. We should be back in Colchester by 3:00pm. Wear
Class
A uniforms. Bring a bag lunch . Please email the troop if
you
plan to participate !!! troop601@adelphia.net
!!!
Troop Meeting - April
9,
2003
Planning for High Adventure trip, this June:
Patrols need to decide on 1 night or two out on the trail.
Also, form a committee of two scouts, minimum, to plan the hiking
and canoeing portions of the trip. The trip is to Rollins Pond,
in the Saranac Lake region, June 20 - 23.
Summer Camps - Please get outstanding
balances in to Mrs. Goodman as soon as possible. Fees increase
after May 1. Also,
see Mrs. Goodman for Merit Badge selection lists for those badges you
want
to work on at camp.
Eagle Project - Chris L.'s project, restoring
wilderness trails at Camp Holy Cross, will take place Saturday, May 3
and Saturday, May
17. Contact Chris directly or sign up at the next troop meeting
if
you'd like to participate.
Camporee - Upcoming this May, at Addison
County Field Days. Sign up by April 30 at a troop meeting.
Theme is Orienteering.
SPRING CAMPOREE
MAY 9-11, 2003
ADDISON COUNTY FIELD DAYS
WHEN: MAY 9-11, 2003
WHERE: ADDISON COUNTY FIELD DAYS. ON ROUTE 17, MIDWAY
BETWEEN NEW HAVEN (RTE 7) AND ADDISON (RTE 22A)
WHO: OPEN TO ALL SCOUTS AND WEBELOS
FACILITY: BATHROOMS (M & F), WATER, ARENA WITH GRANDSTAND,
FIRES IN CONTAINERS, INSIDE SPACE IF RAIN
ACTIVITIES: ORIENTEERING SHOW AND DO (WEBELOS, FIRST
YEAR
SCOUTS, EXPERIENCED SCOUTS, ADVANCED SCOUTS)
INTER-PATROL SPORT COMPETITION
COOKOFF - POTATO DISH (main or side dish)
CAMPFIRE AND O/A TAPOUT
COST: $4.00 / SCOUT, $2.00 EXTRA PATCH, and 1 PIECE WOOD per UNIT
FOR FIRE
EQUIPMENT: BRING 1 COMPASS FOR EVERY TWO BOYS
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY 1530
ARRIVAL
1830 SPL MEETING
1900 ADULT MEETING
SATURDAY 0700-0830 REGISTRATION
0900
OPENING CEREMONY
0930 - 1600 EVENTS
1130 - 1230 LUNCH
1730
FOOD JUDGING
1830 ECUMENICAL SERVICE
1900
CAMPFIRE AND TAPOUT
SUNDAY 0900
CLOSING CEREMONY
Troop Meeting -
April 2, 2003
We're working on Citizenship in the
Nation. Mr. Lamothe worked the Bill of Rights and the Constitution
Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 19, 7:00 AM,
Bayside Park. Be there to contribute. Loads of fun !!!
Wear your uniform.
Camporee - Last day for signups will be April
30th. Look for forms at upcoming troop meetings.
Summer Camps - Need a Class 2 Medical Form,
which is available for download (right click the following words and
select download), Medical
Form. Please submit as soon as possible. ALSO:
Please be aware that fees for camps increase after May 1
deadlines. Please remit outstanding balances to Mrs. Goodman by
May 1!!!
Troop meeting - March
19, 2003
Pancake breakfast went off successfully,
Kudos to all involved.
Newletter - Call for articles or items.
If you have anything you would like to see in the newsletter
please forward to the troop email address.
Eagle Projecct - Chris L. plans to build a
nature path at Holy Cross. He needs help fundraising and plans a
bottle drive April 5th. Sign up with Chris to help.
Troop Meeting - March
12, 2003
April road trip to Washington D.C has been
cancelled. Uncertainty of the war situation. Look for this
next year.
Medical Forms - Class I forms were handed out
to all scouts. Fill them in and return them by April 30.
Camp Deposits - Please get them in !!!
Court of Honor, Feb
19, 2003
Awards:
Nate F. - Life Rank
Curtis M. - Star Rank
Mike F. - Star Rank
Daniel L. - First Class
Chris K. - Second Class
Ethan G. - Second Class
Amar H. - Tenderfoot
!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS
!!!!!
Welcome our new troop from Pack 618.
Word is they've named themselves the EAGLES
.
The DRAGONS won the inspection points
competition.
Pancake Breakfast - Spread the posters around.
Let Mrs. Sowles or Mrs. Goodman know where you placed them so we
can optimize coverage around town. Also, put some effort towards
sales of advance tickets ...
Summer Camp Deposits - Please send in deposits
as soon as you can.
Adult Positions - The troop is seeking a
treasurer and Merit Badge counselors. Contact the troop at Troop601@adelphia.net or
any
committee member if you are interested (see the newsletter for phone
numbers).
Troop Meeting
Feb 12, 2003
The new Troop Trailer was on display.
Look's Great !!! Many thanks to the Colchester Rotary
for its generous support !!!
Pancake Breakfast - Presale tickets should
be picked up from Mrs. Goodman. Letters MUST be mailed by this
Friday.
Resident Camp - Decisions and deposits ($50.00
per camper per camp) need to be made ASAP (As Soon As Possible).
PLUS, start thinking about what merit badges you are working
toward ...
Court of Honor - don't forget. Next
Wednesday, Feb. 19. Friends of Scouting will be here. Bring
your family.
Pirates have munchie snacks.
Wolverines have sweet snacks.
Flaming Arrows and Dragons bring drinks.
Troop Meeting Feb 5, 2003
SKI TRIP - February 26 - That's a
Wednesday. Jeremy L. is organizing it. Probably headed to
Smuggler's
Notch. Stay tuned.
Pizza Sale at Winter Carnival - we sold a
total of 16 pizzas. Thanks to those that helped.
Start thinking about the summer camp dates.
We need to get decisions and deposits in ASAP. Deposits are
$50.00. Pick one. Pick both. But pick 'em and let us
know !!! Check the Calendar.
Mt. Norris and Camp
Curtis Read . Get your choices
in to someone at the next meeting.
Welcome Christian Wilson - Christian just
moved here from California. Looks like he's fitting in to the
Wolverines just fine !!!
Pancake Breakfast Letter Writers - Get those
letters in by next meeting !!!
Polar Bear Campers - get those books signed !!!
Troop Meeting
Jan 29, 2003
Polar Bear Campout - meet at the Firehouse,
6:40 pm. We should be back by 11:00 or so on Sunday !!!
Stay Warm!!!
Webelos still need our help !!!
Besides help for the Blue and Gold Banquet (check the Calendar), Pack
655 needs aq Den Chief. If you have any interest please contact
John Goodman or Larry Noel.
Latest Inspection Points Standings !!!
Dragons: 5.9
Flaming Arrows: 3.7
Pirates: 3.2
Wolverines: 7.2
Troop Meeting, Jan 22
Cub Scout Pack 655 needs our help !!!
The Blue and Gold banquet is approaching and they could use some
help and guidance during the serving of meals. The banquet is
Saturday, Feb 15, 4:30 to 6:00 pm, at the Fairgrounds Pavillion is
Essex Jct. Any scouts interested in helping please contact
Larry or Mary Noel at 655-0368, or John Goodman at 879-3983.
This activity certainly counts toward Service Hours!!!
Polar Bear Weekend Equipment Checkout !!! All
scouts should bring ALL their Polar Bear Campout gear to the Jan 29
meeting for checkout. Scouts not prepared with equipment will
forego the campout. Winter camping is serious business.
Treat your equipment responsibilities seriously !!! The
following list was handed out. Download it (right click on the
link) and use it as a guide: polarstuff.pdf
Advancement !!! Weekly
troop meetings are a great time to get signed off on the things you
need
for advancement. Check your books!!! Make a list of things
you need to get signed off. Do it !!!
Popcorn !!! There are still some items
available. Stock your larders. Contact Linda Goodman at
879-3983.
New Signup Forms
Available for Download
Available here for download are forms for:
Polar Bear Campout - polarbear.pdf
Klondike Derby - klondike.pdf
Winter Trek Cabin Campout - wintertrek.pdf
Winter Trek Cabin
Campout Weekend dates have changed
New date is Friday, March 7, leave Firehouse,
return Firehouse Sunday, March 9, sometime in the morning.
Download the Signup Form : wintertrek.pdf
Troop Meeting, Jan 15
Lots of Signups happening, and need to be
closed by next meeting: (consult the Troop Calendar for specific
dates)
Pizza Sale, at Winter Carnival.
Pancake Breakfast, a March favorite ...
Cabin Camping, coming up at Mt. Norris end of February.
April Road Trip, stay tuned ...
Make sure to sign up for these activities at the next troop
meeting, or email your signups to: troop601@adelphia.net
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Wolverines have the opening next week. Dragons have the game
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also, next week, we have Mr. "Vt Camping Supply" Carlos graciously
coming in to run a skill session on Winter Camping Gear !!!
The next issue of the Troop 601 Newsletter is scheduled for
publishing on January 29th. If you have a blurb of information, a
schedule
announcement, a story about a recent activity, an advancement
excitement,
a key phone number, a key URL or email, or just about anything you
think
might be of interest to the rest of the troop community please pass it
along, send it in, email it, tell it to Chris, phone us with it, snail
mail it, but get it to troop601@adelphia.net
by Friday, January 24.
Just so you know, the Council web site has restored the page showing
and linking to all the Cub and Scout units near us that have
internet prescence. Troop 601 is listed along with all the Troops
and Packs in our area. Check out the sites of our neighbour
Troops to see what other activities are happening !!! http://www.scoutingvermont.org/BoyScouting/main_frameset_BS.htm
Quick note about Polar Bear Camping Weekeknd:
Friday night will be cabin habitat, Saturday
is tents, or lean to's, or snow caves.
Thanks to Mr. Coolidge for the following list of things to keep in mind
for Winter Camping:
I. Clothing
A. Daytime Clothes
1. Boots - with liners is
preferable snowmobile boots, packs with liners, Sorrels with liners,
etc.
2. Gaiters
3. Socks - wool is
preferable because it maintains its warmth even when wet.
(Cotton doesn't maintain
its warmth as well)
4. Long underwear
5. Pants - denim
tends to hold moisture and is not very good unless covered with
ski-pants,
snowmobile suit, hunting pants
(wool), etc.
6. Shirt - heavy
flannel, sweater, etc
7. Coat - winter
(preferably not your best)
8. Gloves - mittens are
preferable because of warmth, gloves are ok for some activities but
mittens should be available for
backup.
B. Backup Clothes
1. Socks 2
or more
2. Long underwear
3. Ski hat
(toque)
4. Shirt and Pants
5. Sleeping gear
6. 2 Fall sleeping
bags extra blankets may be necessary
C. Sleeping bag
1. change of underwear
2. long underwear or
warm pajamas
3. change of socks,
one light and one heavy pair
4. sweatshirt or
sweater
D. Food
1. Gorp - about 2 to 3
cups each
a. Peanuts, sunflower seeds
b. Chocolate chips, M & M's
c. Raisins, dried fruit
Notes:
1. Store food in your personal cooler (a small cooler is
adequate). Bury deep in snow and tie rope to it.
2. NO metal canteens (in the cold the metal will stick to your lips and
freeze)
3. Plastic soda containers (1 letter or larger) can be used, milk jugs,
plastic canteens, etc. Bury deep in snow and tie rope to it.
Klondike Derby: (following info obtained from District
site)
Klondike Derby & Webelos X-Games
WHEN: February 8th, 2003 - 0900-1600
WHERE: Mills
Riverside Park, Jericho VT (ON RTE 15)
WHO: All Boy Scouts and Webelos
SPONSOR: Troop 627 Jericho /
Underhill
WHAT: Annual Winter Competiton
Similar format to 2002 Klondike Derby & Webelos X-Games held at
Shelburne Farms.
KLONDIKE DERBY: BUILD A DOG SLED, BRING A FOIL DINNER, COMPETE IN SCOUT
SKILLS, HAVE FUN, NEW AND REG PATROL WINNERS
WEBELOS X-GAMES: SIMILAR TO 2002, MODIFY A SLED, BAG LUNCH, COMPETE IN
WEBELOS ACTIVITY BADGE EVENTS, SEPARATE WEBELOS I & II WINNERS.
Happy New Year 2003
Christmas tree pickup amidst a blizzard?
Calendar has been updated ... note summer camp dates.
New with the New Year, check out Camp Curtis Read
We have reservations July 20-26.
December 4 Troop Meeting
A few Scouts still need to get
their dues in .... those who owe should know ... please get
them
in ...
Bring in your books !!! We're
going to do some skill sets, getting ready for winter camping, and
signing off on or getting clear on those requirements. Need to
plan and cook a meal for your patrol? You need to start
thinking
about it ...
Attitude !!! It rocks.
It'll take you places ...
Upcoming December troop meeting activities
will focus on December's Theme, Cultural Awareness:
Dec 11 - video nite / youth
protective training
Dec 18 - Holiday Party !!! work up the details for this during the next two
meetings (yumm).
November 19 Troop Meeting
Popcorn Sales Raffle Champ !!! Congrats
to Alex Worcester. $50 gift certificate for selling more
than $350.
UPDATE - 2nd
Chance popcorn sale, until December 2nd,
delivery
by December 18. Those ambitious scouts selling more than $200
during
this period go into drawing for a $25 certificate. Pick up forms
at
the swim event, or mark up your exisiting copies to get started !!! Caramel Corn for Christmas?
Swim Event !!!
This Saturday, November 23. Gather at 10:30 at loading dock at
between Patrick Gym and Gutterson.
Summer Camporee badges were handed
out. Great times had by all.
A few Scouts still need to get
their dues in ....
Upcoming December troop meeting activities
will focus on December's Theme, Cultural Awareness:
Dec 4 - board game night.
Dec 11 - video nite / youth
protective training
Dec 18 - Holiday Party !!! work up the details for this during the next two
meetings (yumm).
Winter Sendoff &
Happy Birthday - Mr. Nickerson is
on to wintering grounds. Happy 80th to our own Scout of 68 years !!!
Advancements - get those books in ....
November 12 Troop meeting:
Game for Next Week:Pirates Patrol
Popcorn !!!is still available for sale.Through
December 7.
PLC meeting !!!This Friday, 1900 – 2030hrs at Mr. W’s.Be prepared to discuss the April Road Trip
Mr. F. needs
2 to do sleepover
2nd Class !!!Congrats to Ethan
November 5 Troop Meeting:
Swim Event is Saturday, November 23, 11:00
to 1:00 at UVM. Gather at 10:45 somewhere around Patrick Gym.
POPCORN !!! is available for pickup at the
"kernel's" on South Bay Circle Saturday morning Nov 9. Call first to
make
sure someone is home.
Citizenship !!! congratulations to Ammar
and
his family.
DUES !!! are due immediately. Please put in
a check, or use Scout Bucks.
PLC Meeting !!! next is Friday, November
15,
1700 hrs at Mr. W's.
Next troop
meeting
is Wednesday, November 13, 1830 hrs at Union Memorial School
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