Some quick items:
BE PREPARED FOR SUMMER CAMP
Scouts, you have all week to pack your gear for summer camp, it is NOT YOUR MOTHER’S RESPONSIBILITY! In the past, we have had lots of dead flashlights, younger brother’s swimsuit that is 3 sizes too small, no sleeping bag and more. Often forgotten: Camp chair, towel, Scout Handbook and drinking cup (to be hung in the mess hall). Be prepared, plan accordingly and bring everything you need. Start packing now, instead of Friday night. Check the batteries in your flashlights and fans, believe it or not, I don’t bring 90 spare batteries with me. The entire packing list can be found on page 30 of the Owasippe Scout packet – see “Downloads” in the left margin.
SUMMER CAMP REMINDERS
We will meet at the First Congregational Church Saturday morning at 7:15am sharp. NOT THE LIBRARY, we leave from the church because of the bathrooms (we will return the following Saturday to the library for pickup). Remember to bring your prescription medications. If anyone wants their tee shirts before Saturday, come to the Church at 7:20 Tuesday night (before the Committee meeting) or make arrangements with our Summer Camp Coordinator, Ken McClurg.
THANKS FOR THE HELP
Thanks to all who helped prepare our trailer for summer camp. They spent a Saturday morning pulling everything out of our two trailers and repacking them.
SUMMER CAMP SHOPPING HELP NEEDED
Summer camp is a huge endeavor, 45 scouts and 10 plus adults, lots of gear and supplies. Our Quartermaster, John H and father Greg have offered to pick up our camp supplies that include all things gear, thanks guys. However, we do need help buying our food, the lunch we eat on the way up and the snack items we use throughout the week. If you can help with that task, please contact our Summer Camp Coordinator, Ken McClurg.
TENTS STILL OUT FROM STARVED ROCK TRIP
We still have tents out from our Starved Rock trip. If you took a tent home, we need it back. You can come to the Church at 7:20 Tuesday night (before the Committee meeting) and drop them off. We will be inspecting the tents as we receive them back to make sure you cleaned and aired them out. In the future, this will be part of our new return procedure, as we’ve had far too many musty tents returned this past year. Remember, A Scout is Obedient.
Yours in Scouting,
Mr. Evans
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Bradley Evans
Scoutmaster
Boy Scout Troop 41
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
www.troop41glenellyn.org