Patrol Leaders Council (formerly Jr. Leaders) – Mr. Peraino
A meeting of the PLC will occur Tuesday at 7 pm in the Chapel prior to the regular troop meeting. We will get back to our normal meetings on the first Tuesday of the month beginning February 7. Permission forms for the Jr. Leaders training weekend at Hoover Outdoor Education Center should be turned in Tuesday. The training weekend is this coming weekend Jan 27-29. We will meet at the Library at 6:15 for a 6:30 departure. All newly elected Jr. Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. Permission forms are to be turned into Mr. Meyers. Any questions contact Mr. Peraino.
Ski Trip – Feb. 10-12 –Mr. Meyers
Reminder – The February Ski trip permission form and payment is due at the January 24 troop meeting. If you have any question contact Mr. Meyers.
Snow Sports Merit Badge –Mr. Ruffo, Mrs. Berry
With snow finally on the ground and our annual ski/snowboard trip fast approaching, Mrs. Berry will once again be offering the snow sports merit badge to boys that are interested in getting started and to any boys that are already started and still need to finish up from a previous year. She will be at the January 24th meeting to go over criteria, meeting schedule and to let you know where to print the packets. Boys interested in doing the badge, but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Mr. Ruffo or Mrs. Berry [see January 22 Troop News email for her email address or contact the Web Site Team].
Attention: Current Life Scouts – Mr. Evans
At Life rank, a Scout used to receive a package of information about becoming an Eagle Scout…you may have received one. If you received materials as a Life Scout previously, discard them.
In 2011, handout packages were eliminated and the information was placed online. Those materials were recently changed and new materials developed. The new materials replace ALL former EAGLE applications and workbooks. As of January 1, 2012, Scouts are now required to use the new Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook and Eagle Scout Rank Application. In addition, you need to download three other documents — Letter to Life Scout, Eagle Scout Character Reference and Helpful Hints for Eagle Candidates — from the Three Fires Council website. For your convenience, a “Trail to Eagle” flyer detailing all this information as well as links to the new materials have been placed on our website. If you have any questions regarding these materials, please contact Troop 41 Eagle Mentor Mr Evans [see January 22 Troop News email for his email address or contact Web Site Team].
2012 Friends of Scouting Campaign – Mrs. Ruggiero
At the January 24th Troop Meeting, I plan on distributing the Friends of Scouting Pledge Cards, which need to be signed and returned (whether you choose to donate or not). Please ask your scout for this card so that it doesn’t vanish in the depths of his day pack.
Our unit, through the local council, receives many services that help insure the quality Scouting program your Scout enjoys. Through the Scouting program, our sons learn lifetime values while having fun with family and friends. Among the services provided are:
- Training for all adult leaders
- Liability and accident insurance coverage for all Scouts and adult leaders
- Camping and program facilities at Camp Big Timber, Camp Freeland Leslie, and the Scout Adventure Camp.
- A trained professional staff to provide support to unit leaders
- The Norris Service Center and the Deicke Scout Shop to provide “behind the scenes” support for advancement and record keeping.
The cost of delivering the Scouting program to more than 37,000 youth in the Three Fires Council is $150 per Scout. If you are able, please consider making a contribution to support the Scouting program.
Click on the following link to see some of the Council’s achievements since last year’s campaign. If you have any questions, contact Mrs Ruggiero.