February Camping Trip-
The following boys are planning to attend the February camping trip at Camp Edith Read from Saturday, February 10th to Sunday, February 11th:
Ben B.
Bobby
Brandon
Cody
Forrest
Hunter
Indy
Jim
Justin
Kyle
Mike R.
Shane
Torrin
Leaders/Chaperones:
Ms. Loggains
Mr. Loggains
Ms. Parent-Wetmore
Mr. Galvin
Mr. Palmborg or Ms. Leavitt
Others?
____ BACKPACK (or large Sports Equipment Bag, or Duffel Bag). Line it with Lawn Bag first, to keep contents dry.
____ SLEEPING BAG
____ WARM JACKET & SCARF.
____ SNOW PANTS (available at thrift stores for $3-$5).
____ 2 EXTRA PAIRS OF PANTS
____ WOOL SWEATER, and/or POLAR FLEECE SWEATSHIRT (about $3 at Thrift Stores).
____ LONG SLEEVE SHIRT (Wool or synthetic fiber for good insulating quality & quick drying - $3 at thrift stores).
____ LONG UNDERWEAR (if buying new, buy 100% Polypropylene, NOT "waffle pattern" cotton blend).
____ 2 extra sets of UNDERWEAR
____ STURDY BOOTS (Rubber is better for winter than leather. Leather will get wet & freeze).
____ HEAVY SOCKS (bring at least two extra pairs)
____ PLASTIC BAGS (newspaper or plastic grocery bags to go under socks in case of wet leather boots).
____ WINTER GLOVES or MITTENS (As many as you own and can borrow!)
____ 2 WARM HATS (One for Sleeping ONLY-Sleeping hat should be designed to stay on at night).
____ ADDITIONAL SWEAT PANTS & SWEAT SHIRT (for sleeping only!).
____ MESS-KIT (BOWL, CUP, FORK, SPOON, PLATE -- heavy-duty plastic is warmer than metal).
____ FLASHLIGHT, EXTRA BULB & BATTERIES.
____ TOILET PAPER (Half a roll in a Zip-Lock bag).
____ SLIPPERS or MOCCASINS (To wear inside cabin)
____ PEN, PENCIL, SMALL NOTEPAD (No, you can't borrow ours).
____ BSA HANDBOOK
____ ONE-QUART WATER BOTTLE, filled
____ CLEAN-UP KIT (Small Hand Soap, Small Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Comb, Floss, Towel).
____ SMALL FIRST AID KIT (You can make your own: BSA Handbook, Page 289).
____ CLOSED-CELL FOAM “CAMPING”/SLEEPING PAD (if you plan to sleep in a tent), $10 at Wal-Mart.
____ POCKETKNIFE (Pocket knives are a privilege. You may carry one only after you have earned the Totin' Chip. New boys should bring their pocket knife in a ziploc bad and give it to a leader--it will be returned after you have earned your Totin' Chip. Pocket knife privileges may be revoked for ANY unsafe practices.)
____ GOOD QUALITY WHISTLE on neck chain.
____ TENT
|
|
Rank Advancement and Merit Badges Earned Since the June Court of Honor
Ben B.: Scout, Totin' Chip, Firem'n Chit
Bobby: Music, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety, Fingerprinting, Journalism, Public Speaking, Personal Fitness
Brandon: Fingerprinting and Traffic Safety
Cody: Tenderfoot, Second Class; Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Traffic Safety, Public Speaking, Oceanography, Engineering
Forrest: Second Class, First Class; Fingerprinting, Crime Prevention, First Aid, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety
Hunter: Fingerprinting, Journalism, Public Speaking, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety
Indy: Second Class, First Class; Fingerprinting, Engineering, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety
Jim: Second Class, First Class; Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety, Fingerprinting, Wood Carving, Public Speaking
Justin: Fingerprinting, Electricity, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety
Kevin: Second Class, First Class; Athletics, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Traffic Safety, Electricity, Public Speaking, and Law
Kyle: Life; Family Life, Personal Fitness, Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety, Fingerprinting, Public Speaking, Chemistry, and Law
Mike: Second Class, First Class; Sports, Crime Prevention, Fingerprinting, Traffic Safety, Public Speaking, Chemistry, Geneology, and Electricity
Shane: Second Class, First Class; Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety, Fingerprinting, Art, Public Speaking
Torrin: Second Class, First Class; Crime Prevention, Traffic Safety, Fingerprinting, Gardening, Citizenship in the Nation, Chemistry, Public Speaking, Family Life
Congratulations to Kyle and Shane who were members of the Engineers of Tomorrow, the team that won the state FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition, held on Saturday, January 13th at Roger Williams University in Bristol.
Troop 95 Schedule
The schedule is subject to change--please check each week.
Monday, January 22nd: Swim Outing (Second Class and First Class Requirements)
Monday, January 29th: Regular Meeting (Speeches for Public Speaking and planning for camping trip)
Monday, February 5th: Planning for Camping Trip and First Class First Aid
Saturday, February 10th - Sunday, February 11th -- Camping Trip (Camp Edith Read)
Sunday, February 11th-- Chandler moves up to the troop from Cumberland, RI pack
February 12th--Welcome New Scout--Chandler. BORs and Regular Meeting, plan entertainment for Red and Green/Blue and Gold and Arrow of Light Ceremony for Pack 95 Webelos--Bring along board games (ones that can be played quickly).
February 19th--Presidents' Day -- No Meeting
February 24th--Red and Green/Blue and Gold 4 to 6 p.m.; Set-up at 3:15
February 26th--Regular Meeting--Welcome New Scouts--Ben, Josh, and Michael B.; Troop elections and new patrol assignments; begin work on Photography Merit Badge
March 5th--Regular Meeting--Photography Merit Badge/Scout Skills
March 12th -- Begin Work on First Aid and Medicine badges; Communications badge (older Scouts)
March 19th -- Regular Meeting
March 26th -- Plan for camping trip/Scout skills
March 30th - April 1st -- Camping Trip -- Tenderfoot Palooza
April 2nd -- Regular Meeting
April 9th -- Regular Meeting
April 16th--Patriots' Day -- No Meeting
April 23rd -- Regular Meeting
April 27 - 29 -- Boy Scout Camporee?
April 30th -- Regular Meeting
May 7th -- Meeting
May 14th -- Meeting
May 21st -- Meeting
May 28th -- Memorial Day--No Meeting
June 4th -- Picnic/Court of Honor
Troop 95 Merit Badge College 2007
Badges Earned:
Bobby: Journalism
Brandon: ?
Cody: Oceanography and Engineering
Forrest: First Aid
Hunter: Journalism
Indy: Oceanography
Jim: Woodcarving
Justin: Electricity
Kevin: Electricity and Law
Kyle: Chemistry and Law
Mike: Electricity and Chemistry
Shane: Art
Torrin: Citizenship in the Nation and Chemistry
Partials:
Brandon: Aviation
Indy: Engineering
Justin: Auto Mechanics
