Troop Meeting • Monday, 6:30-8:00pm • MUMC
This Monday we'll be doing some First Aid, and be working on hearing out the High Adventure Proposals and perhaps recapping some of the ILST lessons for the scouts.This is a friendly reminder that in the coming weeks we'll see more and more of the Pack 1 AoL scouts who will often be sharing our meeting openings and attending events with us. We want them to feel welcome and like Troop 1 is the troop for them. Troop 1 Scouts should practice your extrovert skills and be friendly, let them (and their parents feel confident that hanging with Troop 1 is a good choice). Anderson Beck will Den Chief for the AoL den.
ILST Recap
We had 17 scouts participate. Thanks to all that were able to attend. I believe, everybody left with a better understanding of each of the troop's positions of responsibility, how the troop and patrols are designed to operate - along with an idea of what we're doing well and what we need to work on. Additionally, through participation in various games, we learned a lot about leadership skills like, leading from behind and the power of being a good follower (like the dancing guy), power with vs. power over, the continuum and important differences of Planning and Preparing, tools for Effective Communication, and the importance and power in Setting the Example.
Patrols
This was the 3rd annual October patrol reshuffling. Waiting until Oct allows our "New Scout Patrol(s)" to integrate into the troop as a patrol of scouts they know, get the hang of participation, get to summer camp and some troop camps. Then after 6 months (they crossed over in April) they have the option to join or form other patrols or keep their patrol (it's their choice). Patrol membership has been decided. Alex Barber led the troop in a very well thought out and smooth version. As of last Monday, we've dissolved the Bacon Patrol and ushered in a new era with the Eggo Patrol with a great patrol yell: "Leggo my Eggo." Now to get them patches and a flag.
View the list of our Troop's leadership and Patrol Membership here.
SIGN UP for Upcoming Opportunities
Snow Base 2020
Which means I need to know which programs to register for!
Once we know what to register for, then we'll try to get a weekend. We'll double back before we make a reservation to make sure enough scouts and adults are available.
Check out the Snow Base Website
All first year Scouts will attend Snow Huskies, unless they're attached to a group of more experienced scouts that have been through that program. Then they can register for Spearhead. Logging Camp is cool looking, as is Dog Sledding. Please look at their website and decide and register with the troop by Thursday.
Please register with the troop here
Upcoming Troop Fundraisers
Funds raised help the troop go. We'll need many hands on deck for each of these.
Halloween Party concessions (Friday, Oct 25) - sign up here
Concessions at Base Camp - Nov 3 - participants have been contacted.
Pancake Breakfast Nov 17 - look or a sign up soon.
Popcorn Tables
Thanks to Mrs. Barber for setting up sales tables at storefronts this weekend! The scouts that participated found a lot of success. Remember if you're interested in setting up a table at a location or at your place of worship, reach out to Mrs. Barber.
And never discount there's always a chance to sell door-to-door.
Wreaths
Get out there and sell, sell, sell. Remember Wreath delivery day is Nov. 16 or 23 - TBD. You should have them to customers before Thanksgiving.
One trick going door-to-door for popcorn and wreath sales is to make a 1/2 sheet saying "sorry I missed you" with some contact information and asking if they'd like to support you in Scouting. The money raised will help you get to camp where you learn things like:___.
Based on some PLC decisions, we have decided to change things up a little this year. We'll still be at Kiwanis, but our gaming will take place in Gordon Hall!
Philmont 2021
Lottery for Treks Opens in days!
We will put in for at least one crew for summer 2021. Crews interested in a 12-day (or 7-day) trek must register for the Philmont Lottery, which occurs in November a year and a half before the summer for which the lottery is drawn. Trek dates are assigned via this lottery. Philmont is not only the largest youth camp in the world (in terms of land), it is the most attended - there are 40 crew spots available each day from June 8, 2021, to August 9, 2021. Over 22,000 Scouts and Leaders are expected to go on 12-day treks this summer. Every day, 350 arrive, 350 leave, and 3,500 are hiking in the backcountry.
If we put in for two crews, we'd get the same dates.
Youth participation Requirements: Participants must be registered members of the BSA who will be at least 14 years of age OR completed 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation. Philmont will not make any exceptions to this rule.
Adult Leadership
The best available adult leadership should be recruited to accompany each crew. Two (2) registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or older in every unit serving females. A registered female adult must be present for any activity involving female youth. Each crew MUST have at least TWO (2) BSA registered adult Advisors. Philmont strongly recommends that each crew participate with THREE (3) adult Advisors. This provides flexibility in the event that an adult Advisor needs to leave the trail. Each crew is required to have a majority of youth participants; the maximum number of adults (21 years and over) is four (4) per crew.
Sign up if you'd like to go.
This is just an interest survey. This is not an accountable commitment.
Committing to a Philmont Trek is not something to take lightly; it is rigorous, dangerous, and expensive (with travel and expenses it comes to about $1400/each).
Please review the Philmont Risk Advisory in detail to understand all risks and guidelines for health information. All participants must not exceed the maximum acceptable weight limits for backpacking. Once at Philmont, all participants must be able to pass Philmont's health and weight restrictions as stated in the Philmont health form, or they will be sent home at their own expense. These requirements are strictly enforced and refunds are not given to those who arrive at the base and do not meet these requirements. Every Philmont Trek will involve hiking with a 35-60 lb. backpack in an isolate mountain wilderness between 6,500 and 12,500 ft. elevations for 5-12 miles per day. Philmont recommends that participants carry a pack weighing up to 30 percent of their body weight. Summer climatic conditions include temperatures from 30ºF - 90ºF, low humidity (10 to 30 %), and frequent, afternoon thunderstorms.
Once we get a reservation, we'll make a $100 deposit in January and then we'll have crew members sign a crew member agreement.
On one sortie, a crucial piloting error allowed an enemy missile to disable his jet and he was forced to bail out. His parachute deployed and he landed safely in the ocean. As he floated for two days waiting to be rescued he had plenty of time to think back over his career.
When the helicopter finally picked him up and returned him to his ship, he went directly to the flight equipment room. He asked to speak with all the sailors that worked there.
When they were all assembled, he thanked them for packing his parachute. He explained that it took being shot down to make him understand how much he took for granted the labors of others that made his job possible - the mechanics, the flight crew, the cooks, and even the parachute packers. It took everyone completing their duties to make each mission a success.
Everyone has tasks to perform and they should do their very best no matter how glamorous or dreary the task may be. Even what seems to be the least significant task may have an impact down the road. People in highly visible roles need to appreciate those that support them.
Pancake Breakfast Nov 17 - look or a sign up soon.
Thanks to Mrs. Barber for setting up sales tables at storefronts this weekend! The scouts that participated found a lot of success. Remember if you're interested in setting up a table at a location or at your place of worship, reach out to Mrs. Barber.
And never discount there's always a chance to sell door-to-door.
Wreaths
Get out there and sell, sell, sell. Remember Wreath delivery day is Nov. 16 or 23 - TBD. You should have them to customers before Thanksgiving.
One trick going door-to-door for popcorn and wreath sales is to make a 1/2 sheet saying "sorry I missed you" with some contact information and asking if they'd like to support you in Scouting. The money raised will help you get to camp where you learn things like:___.
November • Pioneering Boot Camp at Collopy Farm
Sign up to Camp at the Collopy Farm. We were there last spring and had a blast. This time we're avoiding fish hooks.
Check out Pioneering MB here.
Check out a super cool Scout Pioneering website here.
Check out another super cool pioneering blog from South Africa called Ropes and Poles.
Here's some pictures of pioneering projects from Israel that are parade characters - reminiscent of lashed together giant Mayday Puppets.
Check out Pioneering MB here.
Check out a super cool Scout Pioneering website here.
Check out another super cool pioneering blog from South Africa called Ropes and Poles.
Here's some pictures of pioneering projects from Israel that are parade characters - reminiscent of lashed together giant Mayday Puppets.
December • Board game Camp
There will be plenty of room for us to leave our games up and move on to something else. We'll be sleeping and "cooking" elsewhere.
Board Game Camp is Dec 13-15. Sign Up Here
Philmont 2021
Lottery for Treks Opens in days!
We will put in for at least one crew for summer 2021. Crews interested in a 12-day (or 7-day) trek must register for the Philmont Lottery, which occurs in November a year and a half before the summer for which the lottery is drawn. Trek dates are assigned via this lottery. Philmont is not only the largest youth camp in the world (in terms of land), it is the most attended - there are 40 crew spots available each day from June 8, 2021, to August 9, 2021. Over 22,000 Scouts and Leaders are expected to go on 12-day treks this summer. Every day, 350 arrive, 350 leave, and 3,500 are hiking in the backcountry.
If we put in for two crews, we'd get the same dates.
Youth participation Requirements: Participants must be registered members of the BSA who will be at least 14 years of age OR completed 8th grade and be at least 13 years of age prior to participation. Philmont will not make any exceptions to this rule.
Adult Leadership
The best available adult leadership should be recruited to accompany each crew. Two (2) registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Scouting activities. There must be a registered female adult leader 21 years of age or older in every unit serving females. A registered female adult must be present for any activity involving female youth. Each crew MUST have at least TWO (2) BSA registered adult Advisors. Philmont strongly recommends that each crew participate with THREE (3) adult Advisors. This provides flexibility in the event that an adult Advisor needs to leave the trail. Each crew is required to have a majority of youth participants; the maximum number of adults (21 years and over) is four (4) per crew.
Sign up if you'd like to go.
This is just an interest survey. This is not an accountable commitment.
Committing to a Philmont Trek is not something to take lightly; it is rigorous, dangerous, and expensive (with travel and expenses it comes to about $1400/each).
Please review the Philmont Risk Advisory in detail to understand all risks and guidelines for health information. All participants must not exceed the maximum acceptable weight limits for backpacking. Once at Philmont, all participants must be able to pass Philmont's health and weight restrictions as stated in the Philmont health form, or they will be sent home at their own expense. These requirements are strictly enforced and refunds are not given to those who arrive at the base and do not meet these requirements. Every Philmont Trek will involve hiking with a 35-60 lb. backpack in an isolate mountain wilderness between 6,500 and 12,500 ft. elevations for 5-12 miles per day. Philmont recommends that participants carry a pack weighing up to 30 percent of their body weight. Summer climatic conditions include temperatures from 30ºF - 90ºF, low humidity (10 to 30 %), and frequent, afternoon thunderstorms.
Upcoming Schedule
BSA Troop 1 Facebook Group
For those of you on Facebook, feel please join our closed group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnt3001/
Scoutmaster's Minute - Packing Parachutes
A navy pilot completed hundreds of hours of training and then flew dozens of combat missions. He shot down dozens of enemy planes, bombed many targets, and earned a chest full of medals, along with higher ranks. He was quite proud of his accomplishments.On one sortie, a crucial piloting error allowed an enemy missile to disable his jet and he was forced to bail out. His parachute deployed and he landed safely in the ocean. As he floated for two days waiting to be rescued he had plenty of time to think back over his career.
When the helicopter finally picked him up and returned him to his ship, he went directly to the flight equipment room. He asked to speak with all the sailors that worked there.
When they were all assembled, he thanked them for packing his parachute. He explained that it took being shot down to make him understand how much he took for granted the labors of others that made his job possible - the mechanics, the flight crew, the cooks, and even the parachute packers. It took everyone completing their duties to make each mission a success.
Everyone has tasks to perform and they should do their very best no matter how glamorous or dreary the task may be. Even what seems to be the least significant task may have an impact down the road. People in highly visible roles need to appreciate those that support them.
