Monthly Archives: June 2021

6/23 Troop Meeting Franklin Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:30pm – There will be a Troop Court of Honor. Pizza and other refreshments will be served. Please sign up below for headcount for pizza as well as bringing a side dish, dessert or beverages.

BSA Troop 29 Franklin MA: Troop 29 Year End Picnic (6/23 6pm) (signupgenius.com)

6/27- Eagle Court of Honor – Franklin Methodist Church 5:00 – 6:00pm Please join Justin Winiker and Danny Halloran who have reached the rank of Eagle Scout. Set up time is 3:00. All are invited but we ask that masks be worn indoors and families sit together.

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Upcoming Trips/Activities

7/18-7/24 – Camp Yawgoog- Summer Camp We would be in the Sandy Beaches camp in campsite Norman Rockwell. This is a great opportunity for older scouts to try a new camp experience as well as earn merit badges that have not been traditionally offered at Squanto. For new scouts, there is great program called New Frontier.  Scouts can drop into the sessions and learn many of the skills that they will need in order to progress from Scout through First Class.

Reminder: Anyone going to Summer Camp that we need Health Forms A, B, C and final payment ($440) by June 15th.

6/16 Troop Meeting Franklin Methodist Church 7:00 – 8:30pm This meeting will be used to finalize meal plans, duty rosters and boat pairing for kayak trip. There will be a demo on what to pack in your day pack for the trip and games. Scout Master Conferences and Boards of Review upon request. If you are attending scout camp over the summer and have not returned medical forms and payment, these can be given to Mrs. Baird at this meeting.

6/23 Troop Meeting Franklin Methodist Church 6:00 – 8:30pm – There will be a Troop Court of Honor. Pizza and other refreshments will be served. Please sign up below for headcount for pizza as well as bringing a side dish, dessert or beverages.

BSA Troop 29 Franklin MA: Troop 29 Year End Picnic (6/23 6pm) (signupgenius.com)

6/27- Eagle Court of Honor – Franklin Methodist Church 5:00 – 6:00pm Please join Justin Winiker and Danny Halloran who have reached the rank of Eagle Scout. Set up time is 3:00. All are invited but we ask that masks be worn indoors and families sit together.

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Upcoming Trips/Activities

6/18-6/20 – Washburn Island Kayaking

Departure will be from the Franklin VFW Hall Friday June 18th. Meet at the VFW normal time 5PM for a 5:30PM departure. We will be staying at Shawme Crowell State Park in Sandwich, MA . Saturday morning we will travel to Falmouth and launch kayaks for a day trip around Waquoit Bay and Washburn Island. We will return to Shawme Crowell Saturday afternoon/evening TBD. Sunday we will arrive back in Franklin approximately 10AM

Sign up here: BSA Troop 29 Franklin MA: June 2021 Kayaking and camping on Washburn Island (6/18-6/20) (signupgenius.com)

7/18-7/24 – Camp Yawgoog- Summer Camp We would be in the Sandy Beaches camp in campsite Norman Rockwell. This is a great opportunity for older scouts to try a new camp experience as well as earn merit badges that have not been traditionally offered at Squanto. For new scouts, there is great program called New Frontier.  Scouts can drop into the sessions and learn many of the skills that they will need in order to progress from Scout through First Class.

Reminder: Anyone going to Summer Camp that we need Health Forms A, B, C and final payment ($440) by June 15th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4aabab2ca7ff2-troo

6/2 PLC & Committee Meeting –

PLC (6:15 – 7:15) – YMCA – Please meet at entrance to YMCA building at 6:15 for in person PLC meeting.

Committee Meeting (7:45 – 8:30)  (note later start time)  All adults are encouraged to attend the committee meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting

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6/9 Troop Meeting Franklin Methodist Church 7:00 – 8:30pm

6/16 Troop Meeting Franklin Methodist Church 7:00 – 8:30pm

6/23 Troop Meeting Franklin Methodist Church 7:00 – 8:30pm – There will be a Troop Court of Honor held either June 23 or June 30.

6/27- Eagle Court of Honor – Please hold the date to celebrate Justin Winiker and Danny Halloran. Details to Follow

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Upcoming Trips/Activities

6/2 Swim Test – Franklin YMCA 7:00 to 8:00 pm

In preparation for the upcoming June Kayaking Trip we will need to test Scouts swimming ability.
We primarily need to test the Scouts who have not been on this trip in the past and/or have not passed the “Swimmer” classification at Squanto summer camp (2 years ago) The test is to jump feet first into the pool and level off. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner with a front stroke (crawl, side, breast stroke, trudgen) and 25 yards with an easy resting back stroke. Then float/rest for a minute. The swim needs to be completed without stops and include one sharp turn.
If in doubt, please have your scout complete the swim test. For those who are not planning to go on the June Trip, it may be a good idea to swim test anyways in case we do something else this fall or next spring (canoeing, white water, etc..)

Please RSVP for this event through Scoutbook

6/18-6/20 – Washburn Island Kayaking

Departure will be from the Franklin VFW Hall Friday June 18th. Meet at the VFW normal time 5PM for a 5:30PM departure. We will be staying at Shawme Crowell State Park in Sandwich, MA . Saturday morning we will travel to Falmouth and launch kayaks for a day trip around Waquoit Bay and Washburn Island. We will return to Shawme Crowell Saturday afternoon/evening TBD. Sunday we will arrive back in Franklin approximately 10AM

Sign up here: BSA Troop 29 Franklin MA: June 2021 Kayaking and camping on Washburn Island (6/18-6/20) (signupgenius.com)

7/18-7/24 – Camp Yawgoog- Summer Camp We would be in the Sandy Beaches camp in campsite Norman Rockwell. This is a great opportunity for older scouts to try a new camp experience as well as earn merit badges that have not been traditionally offered at Squanto. For new scouts, there is great program called New Frontier.  Scouts can drop into the sessions and learn many of the skills that they will need in order to progress from Scout through First Class.

Reminder: Anyone going to Summer Camp that we need Health Forms A, B, C and final payment ($440) by June 15th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4aabab2ca7ff2-troo