Edith Read Camping Trip Feb 9-10

The following boys are planning to attend the February 9-10 camping trip at Edith Read:

Ben B.

Ben D.

Bobby

Brandon

Chris

Kevin

Michael B.

Owen

Torrin

Troop 95 Winter Schedule

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

Monday, December 10th-- Patrol Leaders' Council at 12:15; Regular Meeting at 1 p.m.; BORs, wrap up Computers Merit Badge

Monday, December 17th -- Caroling at Ridgewood Court Nursing Home (now called Golden Living) on George Street in Attleboro

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

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

Monday, January 7th -- Holiday Break -- No Meeting

Monday, January 14th -- Regular Meeting:  Lashings (First Class Requirement); Life Scout Eagle badge work and overview of Eagle projects.

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; final computer assignment due; begin Disabilities Awareness badge

Monday, February 4th -- Camping Preparation

Saturday, February 9th -- Sunday, February 10th -- Camping at Camp Edith Read

Monday, February 11th -- Regular Meeting

Monday, February 18th -- Presidents Day -- No Meeting

Monday, February 25th--Regular Meeting

Monday, March 3rd -- Regular Meeting

Monday, March 10th -- Regular Meeting

Saturday, March 15th-- Annual Banquet

Monday, March 17th--Regular Meeting

Monday, March 24th -- Regular Meeting

Monday, March 31st -- Regular Meeting

 

 

Citizenship in the World -- Final Assignment

The final Citizenship in the World Merit Badge Class will be held on Monday, December 3rd at 12:30 p.m.   Don't be late and be sure to complete the final assignment in order to earn the badge.

I.  Describe the roles of the following in the conduct of foreign relations:

1. Ambassador
2. Consul
3. Bureau of International Information Programs
4. Agency for International Development
5. United States and Foreign Commercial Service

 

II.  Explain the purpose of a passport and visa for international travel.

 

III.  Visit the Web site of an international news organization or foreign government, OR examine a foreign newspaper available at your local library, bookstore, or newsstand. Find a news story about a human right realized in the United States that is not recognized in another country.

Summer Camp 2008

The following boys are planning to attend summer camp at Camp Squanto during the summer of 2008:

Ben D.

Bobby

Brandon

Brian

Chris

Dylan

Hunter

Indy

Kevin

Jim

Mike

Owen

Sean

Merit Badge College

Boys are planning to take the following merit badges during Merit Badge College in January at Rhode Island College:

AM Badge Classes:

Electricity: Ben D.

Personal Management:  Indy

Railroading:  Ben B.

 

PM Badge Classes:

Chemistry:  Ben D.

Electricity:  Ben B.

Space Exploration:  Indy

 

All Day Classes:

Art:  Jim

Citizenship in the Community:   Hunter, Kevin

Emergency Preparedness:  Torrin, Owen

Environmental Science:  Chris

Radio:   Bobby

Camping Trip Roster Nov 30 - Dec 2

Ben D.

Bobby

Brandon

Brian

Chandler

Forrest

Jake

Jim

Hunter

Indy

Kevin

Owen

Sean

Torrin

Winter Camping Equipment List

 

EQUIPMENT LIST FOR YOUR FIRST WINTER  CABIN CAMPOUT

____ 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 (if you plan to sleep outside)