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The Signaler www.geocities.com/crossroadstroop264 https://home.comcast.net/~t264 July 2006 Volume 26, No. 7 Twenty-Six Years of the Signaler Upcoming Dates and Deadlines (Refer to calendars for specific times) July 3 Patrol Mtg/Venture Mtg July 3-8 Sea Base July 10 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg. July 12 District Roundtable July 16-22 Scout Camp July 19 Signaler Meeting July 20 NO Troop Adult Meeting July 24 TLC/BOR/Venture Mtg July 31 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg. Aug 7 Patrol Mtg/Venture Mtg Aug 14 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg. Aug 17 Troop Adult Meeting Aug 18-20 Family Weekend at Rocky Gap Aug 20 OA Chapter Mtg. Aug 21 TLC/BOR/Venture Mtg Aug 23 District Roundtable Signaler Meeting Popcorn Training Join Scouting Night Training Aug 28 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg. Class ‘B’ uniforms are now the uniform of the summer until the September Court of Honor. Do you want to receive the District Newsletter? If so, go to http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/crossroads and sign up. For more information or to submit an article, contact Greg Bass [email protected] Eagle Court of Honor for Two July 23, 2006 The troop is cordially invited to join the family and friends of Michael Mercado and Dylan Frey at their Eagle Court of Honor at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July23, 2006. It will be held in the community room of the REMAX (Buffington) building next to the Olney House.
Transcript of The signalerRocky Gap State Park’s Lake Habeeb offers year round recreational opportunities....
The Signaler www.geocities.com/crossroadstroop264
https://home.comcast.net/~t264
July 2006 Volume 26, No. 7
Twenty-Six Years of the Signaler
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines (Refer to calendars for specific times)
July 3 Patrol Mtg/Venture Mtg July 3-8 Sea Base July 10 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg. July 12 District Roundtable July 16-22 Scout Camp July 19 Signaler Meeting July 20 NO Troop Adult Meeting July 24 TLC/BOR/Venture Mtg July 31 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg. Aug 7 Patrol Mtg/Venture Mtg
Aug 14 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg. Aug 17 Troop Adult Meeting Aug 18-20 Family Weekend at Rocky Gap Aug 20 OA Chapter Mtg. Aug 21 TLC/BOR/Venture Mtg Aug 23 District Roundtable Signaler Meeting Popcorn Training Join Scouting Night Training Aug 28 Troop Mtg./Venture Mtg.
Class ‘B’ uniforms are now the uniform of the summer until the September Court of Honor.
Do you want to receive the District Newsletter? If so, go to http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/crossroads and sign up. For more information or to submit an article, contact Greg Bass [email protected]
Eagle Court of Honor for Two July 23, 2006
The troop is cordially invited to join the family and friends of Michael Mercado and Dylan Frey at their Eagle Court of Honor at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July23, 2006. It will be held in the community room of the REMAX (Buffington) building next to the Olney House.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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July
2 3SEA BASE
Patrol Meeting 7:30pm
Ventures Mtg @ St. John’s 6:30 pm
4 SEA BASE
INDEPENDENCE DAY
5 SEA BASE
6 SEA BASE
7 SEA BASE
8 SEA BASE
9 10Troop/Patrol Meeting
7:30pm Open: Vikings Service: Foxes
Ventures Mtg @ St. John’s 6:30 pm
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Patricks 7:30 pm (Sharks)
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SCOUT CAMP
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SCOUT CAMP
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SCOUT CAMP
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SCOUT CAMP Signaler Meeting @ O’Brien’s 6:00 pm
20 Troop Adult Meeting Brookeville Academy
7:30 pm SCOUT CAMP
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SCOUT CAMP
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SCOUT CAMP
23 24TLC/BOR:
Ventures Mtg @ St. John’s 6:30 pm
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30 31Troop Meeting 7:30pm
Open: Vikings MB:Hawks Skill: Sharks
Service: Foxes Ventures Mtg 6:30 pm
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
August
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6 7Patrol Meeting
7:30pm Ventures Mtg
@ St. John’s 6:30 pm
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13 14Troop/Patrol Meeting
7:30pm Open: New Scouts
Service: Hawks Ventures Mtg
@ St. John’s 6:30 pm
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Troop Adult Meeting @Brookeville Academy
7:30 pm
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Family Weekend Rocky Gap
(Sharks/Hillman)
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Family Weekend Rocky Gap
(Sharks/Hillman)
20 OA Chapter Meeting
@ St. Patrick’s 7:30 pm
Family Weekend
Rocky Gap (Sharks/Hillman)
21 TLC/BOR:
Ventures Mtg
@ St. John’s 6:30 pm
22 23District Roundtable
7:30 pm @ St. Patricks (Foxes)
Popcorn Training Join Scouting Night
Training
Signaler Meeting @ O’Brien’s 6:00 pm
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27 28Troop Meeting
7:30pm Open: New Scouts
MB: Foxes Skill: Vikings
Service: Hawks Ventures Mtg 6:30 pm
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Rocky Gap State Park Family Weekend August 18-20, 2006 30 People Maximum
Rocky Gap State Park encompasses over 3,000 acres of public land for guests to enjoy. Rugged mountains surround the park, which features 243-acre Lake Habeeb. The lake is fed by Rocky Gap Run, which winds it way through an impressive mile long gorge displaying sheer cliffs, overlooks and a hemlock forest dense with rhododendron. Overlooking the lake is Evitts Mountain, named for an early settler in Allegany County. Rocky Gap State Park’s Lake Habeeb offers year round recreational opportunities. Rental boats, including canoes, sit-on kayaks, rowboats and paddleboats, are available in the campground, day-use area and from the Lodge. Fishing is excellent in Lake Habeeb and is permitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The lake is home to pan fish, trophy trout, large and smallmouth bass. A valid Maryland Anglers License is required for those 16 years of age and older and may be obtained from the camp store. Rocky Gap offers a variety of hiking trails that guests can enjoy. The Lakeside Trail, a moderate 4.5 mile trail that encircles Lake Habeeb, offers hikers scenic beauty of the area. Crossing over 4-foot bridges, trekking along the shoreline and winding through the woodlands are what makes this a diverse trail. A magnificent view of the 1-mile long gorge is the gift hikers will get when they reach the overlook on the one-quarter mile long Canyon Overlook Trail. Rock hop down into the canyon on the challenging five-mile long Evitts home site Trail and find yourself surrounded by Hemlock, Laurel and Rhododendron. Cross the small cascading stream on the footbridge and begin to climb Evitts Mountain. The trail climbs about 1000 feet in elevation in 2.5 miles. Bring water and a camera. The one-quarter mile long Touch of Nature Trail offers hikers a fully accessible paved trail. Benches line the hemlock-edged path that leads to the accessible fishing dock. Indoor/outdoor swimming pool available at Rocky Gap Lodge. Cost is $5.00 per person. We will likely do Troop cooking. Any questions call Carey Hillman cell 301-529-1707. From Washington, D.C. (approximately 150 miles) Take I-270 north to I-70 west to I-68 west. Take the Rocky Gap State Park exit (Exit 50). Troop 264 has reservations in Group Site #3. $5 fee/vehicle Rocky Gap Office 301-777-2139
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COPESat-Sun, May 27-28
Cope course attendees: SCOUTS : Aaron Agre Daniel Agre Jimmy Bickel
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Chris Chirigos Chris Freedman
Zach Hopkins Tripp Karitis Catherine Jurado-Hilton Sean O’Brien Peter Wilbur Sean Wilbur
Tony Wilbur Brandon Wymelenberg ADULTS:Dale Bickel Mark Freedman
Bill Karitis Jim O’Brien Gina Wilbur Chaperone Patrice Kelly
Those attending dinner at the Cozy Restaurant: Aaron Agre, Daniel Agre, Jimmy Bickel, Chris Chirigos, Chris Freedman, Zach Hopkins, Tripp Karitis, Catherine Jurado-Hilton, Sean O’Brien, Peter Wilbur, Sean Wilbur, Tony Wilbur, Brandon Wymelenberg, Dale Bickel, Mark Freedman, Bill Karitis, Jim O’Brien, Gina Wilbur. Those who spent one night camping: Aaron Agre, Daniel Agre, Chris Freedman, Zach Hopkins, Tripp Karitis, Sean O’Brien, Peter Wilbur, Sean Wilbur, Tony Wilbur, Mark Freedman, Bill Karitis, Jim O’Brien, Gina Wilbur
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Legions Flags Sunday, May 28, 2006
(All Scouts and Scouters earned 4 hours, except Mr. Sherman (1.5hrs)) Scouts: Kevin Lea Joe Matyas Ryan McFarlane David Light Jason Ilowite Anthony Justus Gerald Sherman Andrew Hoggart
Jimmy Bickel Scouters: Mr. Lea Mr. Matyas Mr. McFarlane Mr. Light Mr. Justus Mrs. Justus Mr. (Bob) Irvin
Mr. (Tommy) Irvin Mr. (Bill) Irvin Mr. Predoehl Mr. (Liam) O’Lone LT (Sean) O’Lone, USN Mr. Bickel Mr. Sherman
Guests: Mr. Hanson (Pack 434) Mrs. Muller (Pack 434) Mrs. Avis Irvin Alexander Hanson (Pack 434) Martin Muller (Pack 434) Elizabeth Hanson (Girl Scout) Julia Muller (Girl Scout)
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Canoeing Tuckahoe Creek June 17-18, 2006
Mr. Maxham Tony Laing Eric Laing Jenny Laing Max Simpson
Mr. Simpson Mr. Bogan Mr. Agre Daniel Agre Sean Wilbur
Mr. Bickle Jimmy Bickle Chris Swindler Mr. Paris Jake Paris
Mr. Kirk Peter Kirk
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Definition of Scout Terms
For new scouts and their parents, we are defining abbreviations that are used in The Signaler. Monday Troop Meetings: Open: Opening and closing flag ceremony MB: Present a Merit Badge demonstration Skills: Demonstrate a skill that scouts use Service: Set-up and take-down chairs (also, check that bathrooms are clean before leaving) (Be there 10 minutes early) TLC (Troop Leadership Committee): One member of patrol must attend--usually the Patrol leader—to get the latest troop news to relay to their patrol. BOR (Board of Review): Scouts advancing to the next rank meet with a team of 3 adult leaders. Scouts must call Mr. Winter one week ahead of time to be scheduled. Troop Adult Meeting (TAM): Local adult meeting to discuss and disperse troop information. One adult from every patrol should attend. Meetings are held on the 3
rd Thursday of each month.
OA (Order of the Arrow): Boys elected by other scouts in the troop, once a year, for their scout spirit. In addition to the troop meetings, they have their own meetings and activities. Roundtable: District adult meeting to discuss and disperse BSA information. One adult from the assigned patrol should attend and bring information to the TCM
CORRECTION CORNER
Jimmy Bickel (Viking) attended Skills Day and was left off the roster of participants.
SCOUT CREDIT FORM I ________________________________________________, wish to apply __________________________________ (Print Scout’s Full Name) of my Scout credits to______________________________________________________________________________. (Name of Outing) Please deduct this amount from my Scout Credit account. _____________________________________________________ _______________________ Scout’s Signature Date _____________________________________________________ _______________________ Parent’s Signature Date This form should be given to the outing coordinator. The outing coordinator must forward it to the troop treasurer for handling.
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INFO PAGES Attention: Board of Review (BOR) Procedures
A few years ago we set up a new procedure for scouts to follow for requesting Board of Reviews. Being a large troop, we needed to give the adults sitting on the BORs some lead-time. Recently the procedure has been sliding and the adults are getting short notice because of last minute BORs being scheduled. Therefore we are restating our policy. FORGOT THE PROCEDURE? NO PROBLEM – it is almost always on the last page of the Signaler. If not on the latest Signaler, look one copy back.
June Signaler Submittal Deadlines: Information Due to Reporters: July 17 Signaler Distribution Date: July 31 Articles Due to Mrs. O’Brien: July 19 at the Signaler Me The Signaler Staff
Editor: Victor Santos 30Webmaster/Reporter Sean O’Brien 30 Reporters: Sean Wilbur 30 Zack Hopkins 30 VIKING NEEDED Signaler Adults: Mrs. O’Brien 30 Mrs. Wilbur 30 Mrs. Hopkins 30 Mrs. Harry 30Adult Advisors: Scoutmaster: Mr. Bogan 30Treasurer: Mr. Sponaugle 30OA: Mr. Patterson 30Advancement Chairman: Mr. Matyas 30SPL: Joseph Matyas 30 Adult activity coordinators – please submit informatiohardcopy) by the deadline. Please contact a Signaler rement for you. If any information or participants of activithe next issue. Please send any corrections to Mrs. O’Brien
Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Walt Gree the scheduled Board of Review. Failure to give proper notificGet your Scoutmaster Conference prior to calling Mr. Greenwith him. That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another scadvancement. Dress Code for BOR: Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide andpreferred.
BOR nspon @ (301-774-5394) no later than two Sundays (8 days) beforeation will delay your BOR until the next month.
spon. If your scout is scheduled for the BOR, he must bring an adult out. This way we can accommodate all scouts striving for
scout pants (khaki or black pants can be substituted). A scout hat is
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ADVANCEMENT INFORMATION PAGE
BOARD of REVIEW (BOR) Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Mr. Greenspon @ (301-774-5394) no later than two Sundays (8 days) before the scheduled Board of Review. Failure to give proper notification will delay your BOR for a month. If your scout is scheduled for a BOR, he must bring an adult with him. That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another scout. This way we can accommodate all scouts striving for advancement. Scout dress code for BOR will include Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide, and scout pants (khaki or black pants can be substituted). A scout hat is preferred.
SCOUT SPIRIT for ADVANCEMENT We all recognize that Scout Spirit is hard to evaluate. We know Scout Spirit includes being helpful and cheerful, but it is more than that…it’s giving back. In an effort to assist Patrol dads in recognizing Scout Spirit, the following guidelines are offered. Our troop believes that prior to each advancement, participation in the following activities exemplify the essences of Scout Spirit:
• A minimum of 1 nursing home visit • Participation in at least 1 fundraiser • At least 4 overnight outings per year • Good deeds done outside of scouts
The Patrol Dad, not a senior scout, is responsible for signing off on Scout Spirit prior to your Scoutmaster Conference.
SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES Any scout needing a Scoutmaster Conference for advancement up through 1st class, needs to contact one of the following for a conference: Mr. Kennedy 301-774-5014 Mr. Greenspon 301-774-5394 Mr. Laing 301-570-4235 Mr. Long 301-924-4365 Mr. Pitts 301-774-3208 Mr. Predoehl 301-774-0974 Mr. Culbertson 301-774-7049 Mr. Zuccaro 301-774-0824
Scoutmaster Conferences for Star, Life, and Eagle must be held with Mr. Bogan - (301-774-2768).
BOR for STAR and LIFE SCOUT ADVANCEMENTS
While ropes and compasses are provided for younger ranks, by the time you are ready for Star and Life advancement, you should be responsible enough to bring your own knot rope and compass for your BOR. We are requiring all scouts who are advancing to Star or Life to bring a knot rope and compass to their BOR.
LIFE and EAGLE SCOUTS as ADVISORY BOR MEMBERS
If you are a Life or Eagle Scout and would like to sit on a Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, or Star BOR, as a “Technical Expert”, call Mr. Greenspon @ (301-774-5394). You would be the fourth person on the Board. While you wouldn’t have a vote, you would have input into the decision-making process and add invaluable knowledge and insight by asking questions that perhaps scouters wouldn’t think to ask. This is a great way to give back to and maintain the quality of your troop.
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