Troop News 5/21/18

5/23 –  Troop Meeting @ the Charter School 7 – 8:30pm

• Troop elections for Senior Patrol Leader and Patrol Leaders will be held at the troop meeting on May 30. If we have any scouts or leaders eligible to be elected to the Order of the Arrow, that vote will also be held on May 30. Please see Mr. McGuire if you are interested in the SPL or PL positions in order to be placed on the ballots.
• Additionally, as of May 1, all scouts who have been in Positions of Responsibility (POR) this year will have to reapply for positions. This excludes those positions that make up the Patrol Leaders’ Council (SPL, PL, ASPL, Scribe, Troop Guide). If you are interested in a position, please see Mr. McGuire for details as to what is available. Priority is given to those scouts who need a POR for rank advancement, but other scouts are encouraged to apply as the troop needs help with leadership positions. The troop’s guide to all -the PORs is available on the troop’s website  Troop 29 POR Expectations.  Remember that there are minimum requirements for the PORs that are expected to be met for rank advancement (e.g., attendance on campouts). Please take these into account when considering a specific POR.
• June 13 will be the last day for  BOR and turning in signed complete blue cards before our last COH of the year.  Please plan ahead and speak with Mr. McGuire regarding your rank advancement and blue cards.

 

5/27 – Reflagging graves at Green Street Cemetery at 1pm

• The VFW are asking troop 29 to help place flags at graves in Green Street Cemetery.
• Sign up here

 

5/28 – Memorial Day Parade Community Service 2018 – Prepare and take down ceremonial area on the Franklin Town Common

• Troop 29 will set-up and take-down chairs and the podium for veterans and dignitaries in attendance.
• If we have enough scouts and vehicles this effort will be under an hour for both set up and take down.
• Sign up here

5/28 – Memorial Day Parade at 10 am

• Troop requests all scouts that are not marching with their band in the parade participate with the troop.  We’ll need some adult leaders to walk with scouts
• Class A uniforms, water, comfortable shoes, sun screen
• Drop off at 10am behind Dean Bank, on Dean Ave. Leaders should arrive 10 min earlier to receive scouts being dropped off
• Parade concludes at the Common around noon – families are encouraged to stay for the ceremony
• Sign up here

 

5/30 –  Troop Meeting @ the Charter School 7 – 8:30pm

• Troop Elections
• Final fee for Summer Camp is due.  All required forms for Summer Camp must be submitted. BSA Health forms due by last regular troop meeting June 20.

 

6/6 – PLC & Committee Meeting @ the Franklin United Methodist Church.

 

6/13 –  Troop Meeting @ the Charter School 7 – 8:30pm

• Last day to conduct BOR and turn in signed complete blue cards before our last COH.  Please plan ahead and speak with Mr. McGuire regarding your rank advancement and blue cards.

 

June Campout: June 15-17 – High Adventure Park at the Heritage Museum in Sandwich, MA.

• Departure will be from the VFW Hall at 5:30pm Friday June 15th. Scouts should arrive at 5pm to the VFW hall to help prepare the Troop and their Patrols for departure.
• Base camp Friday night will be at Camp Greenough, Yarmouth. Saturday we will be having our high adventure returning to base camp later that day.   Scouts will have a 30 minute orientation & safety session followed by 2 hours of fun, climbing various aerial trails. There are 5 different aerial trails in increasing difficulty.
• Arrival back in Franklin Sunday morning to the VFW Hall at approximately 10am.
• Both the Heritage Museum and Gardens Online Waiver and the BSA Activity Consent form must be filled out.
• Cost $20
• Sign up deadline: May 28
• All forms and payment due: June 13
• Sign up here

 6/20 –  Troop Meeting and COH @ the Charter School 7 – 8:30pm – **** Due to the school year, this will be last meeting of the year. *******

• Immediately following the Troop’s last Court of Honor before summer all families are cordially invited to our annual picnic.
• Please indicate below how many from your family will be attending and if you can bring appetizers, salads, or desserts. Troop will be providing a large sub sandwich, drinks and chips
• Sign up here

 

Troop 29 Summer Camp!

All scouts are strongly encouraged to attend camp with the Troop at Camp Squanto this summer.   Camp plays an important role in individual scout development and strengthens our patrols and troop.  Handouts will be available and informational sessions will be held during Troop meetings on April 25th and May 9th.

Key facts

• Camp runs from Sunday July 15th through Saturday July 21st
• Cost is $400 per scout, with additional brothers $300 each.  Camperships may be available, please see Mr McGuire.
• Payment due May 9th.
• Complete BSA Health Form parts A, B and C is required for all scouts and adults staying at camp over 72 hours.  Adults staying less than 72 hours require parts A and B only.
• The troop will need an additional 1 or 2 adults for each day the troop is at camp.  If you can assist for 1 or more days please sign up.
• Sign up here
• Contact ASM Gregg Klawson for further information.

By October 1, 2018, all new and currently registered leaders will be required to complete the updated training. The enhanced and updated content will allow leaders and councils to comply with all current legal requirements. While this may be inconvenient for some, it reflects the BSA’s commitment to the safety of all youth.

This training is now available on my.Scouting at  https://my.scouting.org/