Monthly Archives: November 2014

There will be no troop meeting this week

12/20   Overnight At The Y

• Troop 29 will have the run of the YMCA in Franklin on the night of Saturday December 20th.
• We will have access to the pool, pizza for dinner, basketball, dodge ball, games and a movie.
• Bring sleeping bag, swimsuit, towel, plastic bag for wet items, change of clothes, and wash up gear
  • Saturday, 12/20 @ 6:00 PM – Meet at the YMCA at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, MA
  • Sunday, 12/21 @ 7:00 AM – Pick up at the YMCA. Please be prompt on Sunday morning for the pickup
• Permission slip:  YMCA Hockomock Franklin MA- 12-20-14
• Slip by 12/3 = $20; by 12/10 = $25; payment due by 12/17

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2/27 – 3/1     Feb Ski Trip @ Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference center, Bartlett NH

Final headcount will be needed 1st troop meeting in February.  Permissions slips will be available early December.  Any questions, please contact Mr. Jolie (steven.jolie29@gmail.com).

• Friday’s departure time will be earlier than usual due to long drive time & traffic.
• Cost: $75 [ scouts 12 & under] $80 for the older scouts and $90 for the adults
• Cost includes: Sat/Sun bkfast & Sat dinner, and a 1 day lift ticket.  
• Scouts responsible for own Sat lunch, $10 should be fine.
• Lift tickets good at both Attitash & Wildcat. 2-day lift tkt available for those who want to ski both days.
• Rentals & lessons available at a discounted rate, if interested.   Will need to know in advance.

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Adult Involvement Opportunities

• Coordinate a trip outing for a month.
• There will be movement in current roles (Chairman, ASM, etc).  Now is a perfect time to be trained.
• Please talk to Anna Dos Santos at our troop meeting to learn more.

Please contact Deb Ryan at mjryan4@comcast.net if you have items to communicate to the troop.   Deadline to submit communications is Monday morning by 9am.

Parents and Scouts,

It is very important that extra care is taken for preparing for this weekend’s trip due to the lower temperatures.   Please come with long johns, fleece, layers, wool socks, warm hat & gloves, cold weather sleeping bag, etc.

The scouts will be checked in by an adult leader to assure they are properly attired and have packed the necessary gear for cold weather camping before the parent leaves the VFW tonight.

This Sunday at St. Mary’s:

Help The Rock with the Changing the Church Missalettes  Service project on Sunday, Nov 23.  Please meet in the upper church at 3:15 pm to complete the project before the 5pm Youth Mass.

This Sunday Thanksgiving Meal Delivery

• The Friends of Franklin are preparing for the Thanksgiving food deliveries. Approximately 200 families will be benefiting from the kindness of others.
• Deliveries will be this Sunday, November 23rd starting at 10:00 AM.
• The pickup will be at the Clark Cutler McDermott’s facility located at 130 Constitution Boulevard Franklin.

For both of this service opportunities, Please let Mr. Cronin (kevinc@agpgas.com) know if you are able to participate.

11/19   Troop Meeting 7pm – Charter School

• Open house for Webelos II.  Be sure to say hello to the young scouts and their families.
• Troop Dues – installment for Nov or full payment if not yet submitted
• Register for Dec outing
• Return patrol supplies from Oct outing
• Tell David/Ben # of logs you will bring to Nov outing

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11/19  Returning Troop Supplies for Treasure Valley Trip

• Please return cleaned the following to this week’s meeting:  2 patrol boxes  and 1 Water jug
• If you have either of these items but cannot attend Wednesday’s meeting, please contact Mr. Ryan at mryan@pelotongroup.com to make alternative arrangements.

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11/21-11/23   Treasure Valley Trip:  Logs Needed

• Log/poles for the lashing project that are 2-4” diameter, 10-12 feet long.  Need 30 – 35 minimum.
• You can easily find logs in woods.
• Anyone with logs please contact either David Roche (Jean.Roche@comcast.net) or Ben Waters (benwaters.bw@gmail.com) before this Friday to ensure there is enough.
• Can coordinate to deliver early to Troop’s trailer by contacting Mr. Conaster (danconatser@verizon.net)

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11/23  Thanksgiving Meal Delivery – Service Opportunity

• The Friends of Franklin are preparing for the Thanksgiving food deliveries.  Approximately 200 families will be benefiting from the kindness of others.
• Deliveries will be Sunday, November 23rd starting at 10:00 AM.
• The pickup will be at the Clark Cutler McDermott’s facility located at 130 Constitution Boulevard Franklin.
• Please let Mr. Cronin (kevinc@agpgas.com) know if you are able to participate and/or drive.
• Save 12/21 date for Christmas Delivery.  More info at a later date.

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11/26  No Troop Meeting – Thanksgiving

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12/20   Overnight At The Y

• Troop 29 will have the run of the YMCA in Franklin on the night of Saturday December 20th.
• We will have access to the pool, pizza for dinner, basketball, dodge ball, games and a movie.
• Bring sleeping bag, swimsuit, towel, plastic bag for wet items, change of clothes, and wash up gear
  • Saturday, 12/20 @ 6:00 PM – Meet at the YMCA at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, MA
  • Sunday, 12/21 @ 7:00 AM – Pick up at the YMCA. Please be prompt on Sunday morning for the pickup
• Permission slip:  YMCA Hockomock Franklin MA- 12-20-14
• Slip by 12/3 = $20; by 12/10 = $25; payment due by 12/17

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2/27 – 3/1     Feb Ski Trip @ Attitash Grand Summit Hotel & Conference center, Bartlett NH

Final headcount will be needed 1st troop meeting in February.  Permissions slips will be available early December.  Any questions, please contact Mr. Jolie (steven.jolie29@gmail.com).

• Friday’s departure time will be earlier than usual due to long drive time & traffic.
• Cost: $75 [ scouts 12 & under] $80 for the older scouts and $90 for the adults
• Cost includes: Sat/Sun bkfast & Sat dinner, and a 1 day lift ticket.  
• Scouts responsible for own Sat lunch, $10 should be fine.
• Lift tickets good at both Attitash & Wildcat. 2-day lift tkt available for those who want to ski both days.
• Rentals & lessons available at a discounted rate, if interested.   Will need to know in advance.

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Adult Involvement Opportunities

• Coordinate a trip outing for a month.
• There will be movement in current roles (Chairman, ASM, etc).  Now is a perfect time to be trained.
• Please talk to Anna Dos Santos at our troop meeting to learn more.

Please contact Deb Ryan at mjryan4@comcast.net if you have items to communicate to the troop.   Deadline to submit communications is Monday morning by 9am.

11/2   Troop Meeting 7pm – Charter School

• Troop Dues – installment for Nov or full payment if not yet submitted
• Final date to register for Nov outing.
• Begin registering for Dec outing.

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11/15 & 11/16  Eagle Project this weekend

• Andy Pritchard is working on building a shed at the Wrentham Development Center for his Eagle Project this weekend (15th-16th) and is looking for help from older scouts who are comfortable using basic tools.
• Work goes from 10 am to around 4 pm.
• Scouts who are interested should contact Andy at 508-254-4202 or andy.pritchard@comcast.net.

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11/21-11/23   Treasure Valley

• Trip will focus on lashing skills
• Cost is $25.  Final deadline to sign up is 11/12.
• Permission slip:  Treasure Valley – Rutland MA- 11-21-14

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12/20   Overnight At The Y

• Troop 29 will have the run of the YMCA in Franklin on the night of Saturday December 20th.
• We will have access to the pool, pizza for dinner, basketball, dodge ball, games and a movie.
• Bring sleeping bag, swimsuit, towel, plastic bag for wet items, change of clothes, and wash up gear
  • Saturday, 12/20 @ 6:00 PM – Meet at the YMCA at 45 Forge Hill Road in Franklin, MA
  • Sunday, 12/21 @ 7:00 AM – Pick up at the YMCA. Please be prompt on Sunday morning for the pickup
• Permission slips will be available at the troop  meeting.

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Adult Involvement Opportunities

• Coordinate a trip outing for a month.
• There will be movement in current roles (Chairman, ASM, etc).  Now is a perfect time to be trained.
• Please talk to Anna Dos Santos at our troop meeting to learn more.

Please contact Deb Ryan at mjryan4@comcast.net if you have items to communicate to the troop.   Deadline to submit communications is Monday morning by 9am.

11/5   PLC and Troop Committee Meeting – Charter School

• PLC 6:30pm.
• Troop Committee 7:30 – all parents are encouraged to attend.
• Troop Dues – installment for Nov or full payment if not yet submitted
• Final date to lock in the lower $20 rate for Nov outing. Stop by between 6:00 – 8:30 to drop off your registration.

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11/21-11/23   Treasure Valley

• Trip will focus on lashing skills
• Cost is $20 thru 11/5 and will increase to $25 afterwards.   Final deadline to sign up is 11/12.
• Permission slip:  Treasure Valley – Rutland MA- 11-21-14

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Troop Equipment

• We are missing troop equipment that was purchased this year.   While you are looking for your rakes and your snow blower please be on the look-out for the following items:
  • 1 Coleman stove with a #1 written on it
  • 2 – 3 large blue water jugs
  • 1 EZ Up Shelter
• If you locate any of these items, please bring them to a troop meeting and give them to Marty Ryan. 

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Adult Involvement Opportunities

• Coordinate a trip outing for a month.
• There will be movement in current roles (Chairman, ASM, etc).  Now is a perfect time to be trained.
• Please talk to Anna Dos Santos at our troop meeting to learn more.

Please contact Deb Ryan at mjryan4@comcast.net if you have items to communicate to the troop.   Deadline to submit communications is Monday morning by 9am.