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TROOP 65 May 2009 Newsletter
Welcome once again to all new scouts…
Next parent committee meeting is June 15th, 2009 at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 7:00pm. All parents are welcome….
This weekend is the Troop’s big plant sale fundraiser located at Fritz’s parking lot. Sat. 8-5 Sun. 10-2 Boys and adults who
signed up to help out please remember to come at your allotted time slots. Also please remember to tell all your friends
and neighbors to come out and buy some beautiful flowers. Thanks.
T-Shirts and/or Sweatshirts
The troop has troop 65 T-Shirts $10.00 ,
Crew Shirts $18.00 and Hoodsie Sweatshirts $20.00 for sale.
Many events require only Class B uniforms. Troop 65 shirts fulfill this requirement. Call Mrs. Benner at 888-6740 if interested.
Special Note- Christian Bonanni is currently updating and organizing the troop library.
He asks that if any boy has used merit badge books , to please donate them to the troop to be added to the library. In reverse,
remember if you need any merit badge books check out the library first before buying them.
Any questions please contact Christian Bonanni at 881-2032.
Thank you Christian.
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Events: Special Note: Participation is a troop requirement for advancement and
is a way that the boys show their leadership ability which is very important for advancement.
*** Parents please find out what your child has signed up for by checking the lists on the front table at the Weds. Nite meetings.
Jot down the dates and mark on your calendars to avoid conflicts.
***If your child signs up ,
they must attend because the troop reserves places and has already
spent money for your child.
Also note that the cut-off dates for sign-up on events is two weeks prior to the event…
Memorial Day Parade : In Oxford on Monday May 25th meet at
Rose’s Pizza at 10:00 a.m. Memorial Day Weekend.
May 31 Rabies Clinic at Council Office
June 6 Oxford Day at High School - Mr. Hollis needs scouts
to help out with theMonkey Bridge (9:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.) Please help out. (service hours)
June 10- Bowling night : Troop will cover the cost of Pizza –
Scouts will need to pay for bowling fees and shoes. Approx. $12.00 each.
June 12 Father’s Day Breakfast Paugausett Hose Co. Call Council if details are needed.
June 13 Troop Planning Meeting
June 17 Last Weds. Night Meeting of Year- Game Night
June 20 Troop End of Year Picnic - Location at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Jambo – There are openings – Check down at Council Office for details
The trip to Cooperstown and Howe Caverns was a huge success.
Everyone had a great time and the troop received compliments on their appearance and behavior.
Summer Camp: Sign up and pay for it at Housatonic Council Office.
Camp Theme is the Wild West. Dates 7/19-7/25
Trail to Eagle Week 7/26-8/1
Beaver Day : June 6 - Boys and adults are always needed to help prepare the camp for the summer.
Venture Crew Activities Coming Up – For any info. on Crew activities
please see Mr. Pat Boland-Crew Advisor.
Crew 65 to attend Derby/Shelton Memorial Day Parade
May 29-31 Crew Cup.
July 18 End of the Year Picnic
July 21-23 New York Renaissance Festival
Thank you from the troop to all who very graciously donated items from the following list already.
The adults and boys really do appreciate it and it really helps out the troop budget.
Troop Wish List :
2 , 8-10 quart Dutch oven
10 , water jug (2 ½ gallon plastic)
3 , twin mantle propane lantern
4 , Coleman Firefly backpacking stoves (white gas)
4 non-stick frying pan - 10” min. -12”
1 , coffee pot (percolator type) for camping
10” steel tent stakes
1 propane tree
First aid supplies for first aid kit, i.e. Burn gel, band aids, first aid cream, etc.
3 tires for troop trailer (15”?)
4 , 60” propane hoses
Bungee cords for canopy 6” and 8” 25 each
1 Axe
Rain tarp with poles 14ft x 14ft or larger
Den Chiefs – Any boy who has completed Den Chief training must give a copy of their den chief certificate to
Mr. Woodin along with a letter from the pack stating that they are fulfilling their den chief duties.
Adult Training- Any adult who has completed one of the scout training courses either on-line or elsewhere also needs to give a copy
of your certification to Mr. Woodin.
Troop website – www.troop65.org
Please email Mr. Don Woodin with any changes in phone numbers and/or addresses.
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