Troop 95 Fall Schedule

The following schedule is tentative.  Check back each week for changes and additions.

 

Monday, October 1st -- Swim Meeting at the Attleboro YMCA -- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Monday, October 8th -- Columbus Day (no meeting)

Monday, October 15th -- Citizenship in the World merit badge class #2 at 12:30; Meeting at 1 p.m. at the Scout House; Monthly Scoutmaster Conferences (must schedule in advance); Begin Computers Merit Badge

Monday, October 22nd -- Orienteering (First Class Requirement and fun for everyone else) at Capron Park at 1 p.m.; Star Boards of Review

Thursday, October 25th -- Junior Leader Training (PLC plus APLs) at the Scout House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday, October 29th -- Halloween Party with Haunted House for Cubs and Brownies (tentative)

Saturday, November 3rd--Camping Trip???

Monday, November 5th--Meeting at the Scout House at 1 p.m.; Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Class #3 at 12:30; Continue Computers Merit Badge

Monday, November 12th -- No Meeting (Veterans' Day Weekend)

Monday, November 19th -- Regular Meeting at the Scout House; Scoutmaster Conferences; Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Class #4 (final class) at 12:30

Monday, November 26th-- Regular Meeting at the Scout House; Boards of Review; plan for camping trip

Friday evening, November 30 -- Sunday morning, December 2nd -- Camp Norse (Olaf Cabin, but you may also pitch a tent)

Monday, December 3rd -- Regular Meeting

Monday, December 10th-- Regular Meeting

Monday, December 17th -- Caroling

Monday, December 24th -- Holiday Break -- No Meeting

Monday, December 31st -- Holiday Break -- No Meeting

Monday, January 7th -- Regular Meeting

Monday, January 14th -- Regular Meeting

Saturday, January 19th -- Merit Badge College at Rhode Island College

Monday, January 21st-- No Meeting (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 

Monday, January 28th -- Regular Meeting

 

 

Citizenship in the World Badge

The following boys have completed the requirements listed.

Chris:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 7a

Colt: complete

Dylan:  complete

Forrest: 

Hunter:  complete

Indy: complete

Jake:  complete

Jim: complete

Kevin:  complete

Kyle:  complete

Owen: 

Mike:  complete

Shane:  complete

Torrin:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6a, 7

Citizenship in the World Badge -- Assignment 2

Boys who are participating the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge should do the following assignment:

Read:  Merit Badge Booklet--International Law Chapter, pages 73-78

After reading the chapter, answer the following question: 

1. Explain international law and how it differs from national law. Explain the role of international law and how international law can be used as a tool for conflict resolution.

Your answer should be between one-half page and one-page in length (double spaced).

 

Read:  Merit Badge Booklet:  Global Issues, Watchdogs, and Advocates, pages 67-71.

After reading the chapter, do the following:

Select TWO of the following organizations and describe their role in the world. You may also use other references such as the Internet.

1. The United Nations
2. The World Court
3. World Organization of the Scout Movement
4. The World Health Organization
5. Amnesty International
6. The International Committee of the Red Cross
7. CARE

Your combined answered (both organizations) should NOT exceed one page in length (double spaced).

Be sure to bring your assignment to the next merit badge class on Monday, October 15th at 12:30 at the Scout House. 

Bring a notebook and two pens/pencils and your Citizenship in the World booklet.

Do NOT be late.

 

Troop Anti-Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Program

Please choose one of the following substances for your report.  Reports should NOT exceed one page (typed double spaced) in length.  It need not be original work.  The internet is a good source of information.

Choose your topic using the blog or e-mail me at Troop95@aol.com.  Please do NOT use last names on the blog.

 

AC/DC (Codeine Cough Syrup)

marijuana -- Kevin

alcohol  -- Jim

amphetamine

anabolic steroids -- Brian

acid (LSD) -- Robert

angel/angel dust (PCP) -- Dylan

cocaine -- Jake

meth amphetamine -- Torrin

heroin --Mike

cat valium (Ketamine) -- Brandon

codeine

tobacco-- Ben B.

anti-depressants --Kyle

ecstasy

embalming fluid (yes, it can be used as a drug)--Chris

inhalants (huffing)

GHB

"pharming"  (illegal use of prescription drugs) -- Sean

O (oxycontin) -- Colt

Snorting Adderall or Ritalin

"lean"

(drinking prescription cough syrup mixed with painkillers and soda)

 

New Leadership Positions

Congratulations to the following boys who will be serving in the leadership positions listed during the new Scout year:

Senior Patrol Leader:  Robert Loggains

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader:  Kyle Inman

Frog Patrol Leader:  Kevin Cutler

Frog Assistant Patrol Leader:  Colt King

Dragon Patrol Leader:  Torrin Ryan

Dragon Assistant Patrol Leader:  Shane Inman

Wolf Patrol Leader:  Forrest Beaulieu

Wolf Assistant Patrol Leader:  Owen Galvin

 

New Patrols:

Frogs:

Kevin (PL)

Colt (APL)

Hunter

Brandon

Dylan

Sean

 

Wolves:

Forrest (PL)

Owen (APL)

Jake

Jim

Indy

Mike

 

 

Dragons:

Torrin  (PL)

Shane  (APL)

Brian

Chandler

Chris

Ben B.

Ben D.

 

 

 

 

 

Citizenship in the World -- First Assignment

First Class: 

Monday, September 24th 12:30 - 12:55 p.m.  You MUST arrive on time.  I would suggest arriving early. 

Class members:

Chris

Colt

Dylan

Hunter

Indy

Jake

Jim

Justin

Kevin

Kyle

Mike R.

Owen

Shane

Torrin

 

Bring a notebook and two pens/pencils and your Citizenship in the World booklet

PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS:

Read:  pages 7 to 17 of the Citizenship in the World booklet.  Take notes so that you are able to discuss the following two requirements during class:

1. Explain what citizenship in the world means to you and what you think it takes to be a good world citizen.
2. Explain how one becomes a citizen in the United States, and explain the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizenship. Discuss the similarities and differences between the rights, duties, and obligations of U.S. citizens and the citizens of two other countries.

Do ONE of the following.  Write out your answer to the item you selected.  Answers need not exceed one page in length.  We will not have time for a lengthy discussion.

3a.  Pick a current world event. In relation to this current event, discuss with your counselor how a country's national interest and its relationship with other countries might affect areas such as" its security, its economy, its values, and the health of its citizens.

3b.  Select a foreign country and discuss with your counselor how its geography, natural resources, and climate influence its economy and its global partnerships with other countries.