As you all know, we did not have time to fill in the Troop Leadership corps on election night, and againlast week , due to my absence.

We will be filling it in at this next meeting (5/21). If you need a leadership requirement for your star, life, or eagle rank, figure out which position you want, tell me (Daniel Mobley) at the next meeting, the PLC will vote on it afterwards, and we will announce the results via E-blast, and have a truncated training before the meeting the next week.. We especially need older, experienced scouts to fill the positions of troop guide and instructor (2x of each), and you will be much busier these six months.

The Troop Committee and PLC have completed and approved a policy statement regarding transportation for all outings. Please take the time to download and review the policy as it stands effective as of April 2013.The policy outlines protocol for how the troop determines trip fees, collection of trip fees, reimbursement to drivers for fuel, and designation of drivers/vehicles for outings.

New Note: The Merit Badge packet has been revised and the new version is on the web site on the Summer Camp web page! This version includes stuff that was missing on the previous version, such as prerequisites for Environmental Science.

This is a reminder that it's NOW time to commit and plan for Summer Camp at Camp Raymond, which will be held from June 22-29.

Here are the key steps:

1. Tell us you're planning to go. Please let Mr. Mobley or Mr. Hetrick know that.

Mrs. Koivisto (merit badge counselor) will be available from 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM at the following meetings to work with any scouts completing the Family Life, Reading, Scholarship, Citizenship in the Community, and/or Citizenship in the Nation merit badges:

The Cabin Loop Trail Backpack will consist of a dual trek 2-day backpack - 7 or 19 miles roundtrip depending in your experience level. Scouts younger than 14 must have the Scoutmaster's permission to do the 19 mile trek. Information/Directions to be posted as soon as it's available.

Sign up online now and leave a comment as to as to whether you plan to do the 7 mile or 19 mile trek.

The 2013 philont people have had their first official meeting. Here are the results:

crew 1: Mike G, Chad B, Kaleb B, Jacob R. Mr. Garland, Mr. Bauman, Mr. Rideout. itinerary choices- 17, 14, 15, 12, 8