Boy Scout Troop 37

Please meet at the shed at 4:30 sharp for this weekend’s canoe trip. Take note
of the following:
[ ] Bring a sandwich or something for Friday night’s dinner.
[ ] Pack using a gym/duffle bag or soft type pack
[ ] Bring old sneakers or water shoes for canoeing –NOT Sandals
[ ] Bring a wide brim hat / Sunscreen/ sun block for sun protection
[ ] Bring a cup – You won’t need a mess kit
[ ] Towel
[ ] Camp Chair to sit in

We will be sleeping in either tents or lean-tos so bring sleeping bag/ air mattress or foam pad.

Reminder Troop 37 will hold its Court of Honor June 17th. Parents are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

The Camporee -Are you in it to win it? It’s all up to you!!! Those attending the Camporee on May

20-22, 2011 at Pouch Camp please be at the Camporee Filed by 5:00 P.M. (Manor Road across from
the JCC). Make sure you are in Full “Class A” Uniform including Scout Socks. Everyone should pack
your Backpack accordingly and be prepared for the check list inspection at the check in.
Patrol Leaders be sure to bring: [ ] Patrol Flags [ ] Rosters and [ ] Menus [ ] Have a Patrol Cheer, Yell,
or Call [ ] Patrol Chuck Boxes and metal Legs.

Reminder: Troop 37 is assisting with the St. Teresa’s Car Show on Sunday after the Camporee. See
link to flyer for more information: http://www.saintteresasi.org/StTeresaCarShow_TearOff.pdf

If you plan on attending the Camporee on May 20-22, 2011 at Pouch Camp. You must pay at this Friday’s meeting that is the cut off date. The Cost is $25.We are going to finish preparing for the Camporee and need complete headcounts

[ ] Patrol leaders will be finalizing Patrol rosters and planning menus, shopping lists, reviewing pack requirements, check in procedures, and competitions and stations.

[ ] Senior Patrol will be planning out the Gateway and working on the Troop Presentation for the Staten Island 350 Anniversary (see Camporee Guide)

May 22- Car Show @ St. Teresa’s

We had great weather and a fantastic time on the Mount Allamuchy, Scout Reservation CampingTrip. During part of this week’s meeting we will be straightening up equipment from the Trip. Weare also going to start preparing for the May 20th -22nd, 2011 Camporee being held at Pouch Camp.

[ ] Scouts who were assigned to clean griddles/stoves/utensil kits please be sure to return allequipment in to the Quartermaster this week.

[ ] Patrol leaders will signing off on the numerous advancement requirements that scoutscompleted on the camping trip, Please be sure to bring your Scout Handbook.

[ ] If you have any Troop Merit Badges books you are no longer using please return them and makesure they are signed back in by the Troop Librarian. Also, if you have any Merit Badge Books of yourown you longer need you can donate them to the Troop Library.

[ ] Please be sure to be on time and be in full Class A Uniform. The District Commissioner might beconducting a Uniform inspection- SCOUT SOCKS!!!

For the April 8, 9, & 10, 2011 tent camping trip to Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation please review and use the packing list. The items will be necessary to insure your child’s health and comfort while participating in the activities planned for a camping trip. Please, NO radios, iPods, electronic games or other sound emitting electronic devices. ALL clothing items that a scout takes should be permanently marked with their name.

Link to Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation: http://www.camps.ppbsa.org/camps/somers/masr.htm

Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation -Camp Wheeler, 750 Waterloo Road, Stanhope, NJ 07874

Cost of Trip is $20 per person. If you have not yet paid please make payment at this Friday’s meeting to be included on this trip. We will be finalizing the headcount, menu’s and food.