The Troop Has Held 3 Committee Meetings Since Your Last Hiker:
March 9, 2005 : In attendance were: Mike Cox, Chris Gagliardi, Bill Freeburger, Rick Lelonek, Georgianne Lelonek, Peter Gouldmann, Norbert Luken, Pat Myers, Kim Stansbury, Calvin Anthony, Kathryn Holmes and Jim Vickers
April 13, 2005 : In attendance were: Chris Gagliardi, Walt Clary, Norbert Luken, Pete Gouldmann, Mike Cox, Bill Freeburger, Bill Crist, Rosemary Podhorniak, Kathryn Holmes, Mike King, Calvin Anthony, Barry O'Brien, Robert Bell, Rick Lelonek and Jim Vickers
May 11, 2005 : In attendance were: Chris Gagliardi, Mark Anderson, John Heinz, Mike Cox, Peter Gouldmann, Calvin Anthony, Barry O'Brien, Bill Freeburger, Kathryn Holmes, Rosemary Podhorniak, Kim Stanbury, Georgianne Lelonek, Rick Lelonek and Jim Vickers
Next Committee Meeting June 8 th 2005 :
Parish Center , Lower Level 7:30 PM . Please submit any agenda items to Pete Gouldmann at pete_g@verizon.net prior to the meeting.
Disappointing Orange Profits Lead to Tough Decisions About Future Long-Range Trips:
As we all know the Fruit Sale this year did not produce the income that it normally does due to the weather. The committee has, over the past several months, discussed changes that will have to be made to the long-term camping schedule.
Previously, the Troop wanted to do Sea Base and Philmont trips in 2006. Financially, this will not be possible, so we voted to move the entire schedule forward 1 year. We will be doing Sea Base and Philmont trips in 2007 and the Out West trip in 2008. The Troop will continue to camp monthly.
Sea Base Cost is around $1100 per scout.
Philmont is now more than $1200 per scout.
It remains a possibility that parents will be paying more of the cost for each child. Additional Fundraising Ideas are needed. Any ideas must conform to official BSA Fundraising rules found on the BSA Web site.
We need to look at every opportunity on every level: from matching contributions at the workplace to grants from foundations to Flea Markets and Car Washes. Without additional funding many of the trips we have taken for granted in the past will not be a part of our future. If you have ideas, please bring them to the monthly committee meetings and share them with us.
Mike Eagle Scout Court of Honor: June 10 th at 7:00 PM in the Church. Please arrive by 6:30 in FULL CLASS A UNIFORM to assist in setup and organization. Color Guard should be aware of the flag locations rehearse as needed. At the start of the program all scouts should parade in followed by the troop adults.
BSA Youth Protection Training and Baltimore Archdiocese STAND Training
They have been warning us for years and now it's finally here:
IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED STAND AND YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING SESSIONS AND COMPLETED ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ATTEND CAMPING TRIPS.
We don't make the laws - we just enforce them. GET TRAINING!
Additional Ideas for Summer Fun and Adventure from Ms. Kathy Holmes:
The Baltimore County Sailing Center offers a special program for Scouts who want to earn the Small Boat Sailing Merit Badge. The program runs for one weekend with classroom instruction on Friday night, and a mix of classroom and sailing on Saturday and Sunday. This years program is scheduled for September 23, 24, 25. For more information visit their web-site
http://www.bcsailing.org/ , call Don Kohlhafer at 410-544-7466 or e-mail him at donaldkohl@aol.com . This is a great program that several of our Scouts have participated in and enjoyed.
2) Broad Creek is offering several provisional and specialty camps this summer. Find the information on the web at http://www.baltimorebsa.org/ . Navigate to camping/provisional camping. This is a great opportunity for Boys that couldn't make it to summer camp with the troop, those looking for a challenge (COPE, Scuba), Life Scouts (Trail to Eagle), and Scouts who just can't get enough Scout Camp.
Note: These are individual opportunities that one must explore and attend on his own or with a buddy and are not supported by the troop in any way.
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Summer Camp is Coming!
Camp Powhaten
Saturday July 23rd thru Saturday July 30th
From the desk of Kathy Holmes:
Adult Slots Open:
Regretfully, two adults had to cancel their Summer Camp trips. This leaves us with one extra registered (and paid for) adult. If you had some last minute changes yourself and would like to go, please contact us ASAP! We'd love to have you join us.
Merit Badge Classes/Other Activities:
Several boys have already signed up for their Merit Badge classes. The White Water Rafting trip will be all day on Monday and each boy must make arrangements with his Counselor to make-up any missed work. Older boys are encouraged to explore the high adventure options that include, the High Knoll Trail (an East Coast Philmont experience), Scuba Diving Certification, Life Guarding, and the New River Adventure (COPE program). Completed Merit Badge forms can be faxed to Kathy at 410-566-0700, or e-mailed to Scully0007@aol.com. These classes are on a first-come-first-served basis.
Drivers:
Pay careful attention to this one. To date, we know about the following drivers: MARK ANDERSON, CHRIS BURTON, PATRICK CASSIDY, WALT CLARY, MIKE COX, JOE DULNY, BILL FREEBUGER, CHRIS GAGLIARDI, PETE GOULDMANN, KATHRYN HOLMES, SKIP HOWE, MIKE KING, GEORGIANNE LELONEK, RICK LELONEK, NORBERT LUKEN, CHARLIE MYERS, ROSEMARY PODHORNIAK, KIM STANSBURY, JIM VICKERS, and CHRIS WILLIAMS. If your name appears on this list and shouldn't, or is missing from the list, please contact
Mike Cox at 410-931-2741 or MJCMICKEY1@aol.com.
Each driver needs to get the following information to Mike ASAP...
Copy of Class 3 Medical Form
Copy of Insurance Card
Copy of Drivers License
Copy of Vehicle Insurance
Vehicle Information: Tag Year Make
Permission Slips for Your Scouts
Copy of STAND and Youth Protection Info
Copy of Boy Scout Card
Names of All Those Going to Camp in Your Vehicle or Number You Can Take
All Additional Camp Questions Should be Directed to Mike Cox or his faithful assistant, Kathy Holmes .
Help is Always Needed - Adult help is needed for merit badge counseling, to plan monthly camping trips and plan the next long range trip, Seabase, and Philmont trips. Come to the Committee Meeting on Weds June 8 th 2005 in the Basement of the Parish Center to lend a hand.
Troop Logo - The Committee agreed that we should have a Troop Logo to use on stationary, correspondence and the Cargo Trailer. Mike Cox and others came up with the design and colors that you see at the top left of this edition of the Hiker. One variation will be that it will be Red, White and Blue on the Trailer. Thanks Mike! See the website for pictures.
St. Joseph's Service Project: Curb Painting
In May, The following boys donated time and effort to paint the curbs on the entry road to St Joseph 's red to signify the No Parking zones that are soon to be enforced. A big THANK YOU To the following Scouts: Andy, Omari, Jim, Alex, Andy, Tyler, Cristopher, Ben,' Cory, Matt, Erik, Keith, Kyle, Nick, Matt, Brett, Josh and Jim. See the photos!
The Cargo Trailer Has a Home:
The Cargo Trailer that was donated to Troop 746 by the Burton Family of Hydes, Painted by Keene Dodge of Jarrettsville and Lettered by Tower Signs in Seaford Delaware is complete! According to Mike Cox the trailer is allegedly resting comfortably in a yet undisclosed location somewhere between Mike's house and the Scout Building. Check out the Website for pictures.
Shirts for Summer Camp - Check out www.troop746.com (thanks Rick!) for the latest designs and information on ordering customized Troop 746 shirts and gear for summer camp.
Special Olympics at Towson State / Swim Party:
June 18: Meet at 8:30 at Scout Building wearing your clean Troop 746 T-shirt. Lunch will be provided and our commitment should be completed shortly after - around 1:00 pm. This will be followed by an afternoon of swimming at the Burton estate in beautiful Hydes, Maryland. Last minute preparations for Summer Camp will be discussed. |
Future Dates - Changes may occur month to month. Please update your calendar.
JUNE
8 Troop Committee Meeting: 7:30 Parish Center Basement
10 Mike Eagle at 7:00pm
17 No Meeting
18 Special Olympics Meet at Scout Building at 8:30am/Swim Party and cook out at the Burtons' afterward
24 Meeting: Scout Skills and a Game
JULY
1 No Meeting Fourth of July weekend
8 Meeting: Packing Demo for summer camp, and talk about Summer Camp
15 Meeting: Scout Skill and Summer Camp Prep
22 Meeting: Review Summer Camp Items and load the trailer
23 Leave for Summer camp. Meet at the Scout Building at 8:30am - leave at 9:00am
30 Return from Summer Camp
AUGUST
5 Sports Night: 7:00pm . Prepare for Camp Cone
12 Camp Cone Cooking Weekend, and Games
19 Visit the RAVENS TRAINING CAMP. Leaving about 8:00am on Friday morning
26 Scout Skill, and prepare for the Gettysburg Trip
SEPTEMBER
2 No Meeting - Labor Day Weekend
11 Leave for Gettysburg
From The Camping Trip Record Sheets:
March Camping Trip: Camp Cone
Scouts: Matt, Jim, Dustin, Jeremy, Chris, Drew, Chris, Michael, Kevin, Robert, Brett, Chris, Chris, Patrick, Michael, Andy, Ricky, Brad, Scott, Andy, Tyler, Ben, Clovis, Billy, Cory, Shawn, Erik and Alex.
Adults : Rosemary Podhorniak, Skip Howe, Jim Vickers, Joe Dulny, Mark Anderson, Rick Lelonek, Kim Stansbury, Kathy Holmes and Mike King.
April Camping Trip: Camporee at Broad Creek
Scouts: Matt, Nick, Jim, Billy, Omari, Robert, Brett, Chris, Vincent, Kevin, Adam, Dustin, Jeremy, Drew, Scott, Cory, Shawn, Erik, Alex, Chris, Andy, Brad, Scott, Andy, Tyler, Ben and Alex.
Adults: Rosemary Podhorniak, Kim Stansbury, Ton Timmons, Chris Gagliardi, Sandy Larter, John Heinz, Chris Howe, Jim Vickers, Kathy Holmes, Tim Smith and Mike King
May Camping Trip: C&O Canal Bike Trip
Scouts: Scott, Ricky, Alex, Andy, Ben, Michael, Erik, Tyler, Chris, Brett, Matt, Josh, A.J., Dustin, Jim, Kevin, Christopher and Kyle.
No Parent List was Available
The Painting of the Curbs :
See above
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