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Troop 4 |
Grapevine, Texas |
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Troop 4 gratefully acknowledges the contributions of its Adult Leaders who make our activities possible. |
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May 18, 2009
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Everyone,
Remember that the payment for summer camp transportation is due next week, however,
we are off due to Memorial Day. Please turn in the payment tonight or send to Jeff
Booth using the address provided in the last email message.
Mrs. Barker provided the follow information for summer camp:
SUMMER CAMP Reminder!
Parent Meeting during June 1st Troop Meeting, all parents with scout attending
summer camp must attend (all others welcome)
Make sure you have at least four Troop 4 t-shirts, place orders as soon as possible.
All Parents attending Summer Camp or any Campouts must take the Youth Protection Training
(YPT), go to www.myscouting.org,
make sure and provide a copy of your Certificate of Completion to the Troop (bring to a
meeting or email to gilbert.jordan AT troop4grapevine.com)
All summer camp Medical Forms (new forms) are due by June 1st, also provide the Medical Power of Attorney
(see troop website-forms) and attach a copy of your current Insurance Card—this is only in
case of Emergency.
Packing: See website for the locker needed for each scout and parent going to summer camp
(the picture attached shows the most efficient loading into the troop trailer when everyone
has the same trunk). Also summer camp is one of the only times each person needs a cot
(any style available at a sporting goods store). Try to pack all items in your trunk,
except your cot and camp chair. Use the summer camp checklist. Label everything (duct
tape works well on the black trunks then write your name on the tape).
Locks are recommended, but only combination style (make sure and keep a copy of the
combination at home & write-down on a piece of paper for the scoutmaster, in case your
scout forgets during his excitement at camp).
Send all medicine to be dispensed during camp in original containers only with your
scouts name (keep in mind if your scout takes medications during the school year, it
is encouraged to continue during summer camp, the Merit Badge classes are somewhat
like school and we want to provide your scout the utmost opportunity for completion).
ALL Trunks (adults & scouts) along with your cot & camp chair should be packed and brought
to the June 15th Troop Meeting, the trailer will be leaving ahead of the Bus departure on
Saturday (June 20th)
Have your scout bring their pillow and a small day pack for the bus ride, along with a
change of clothes/personal toiletries and hand-held electronics for the bus ride. Place
your scout’s name on the electronics, since these well be placed in a lockbox during the
week of camp, make sure they understand to turn-in their electronics prior to departure
from the bus and to take all their items off the bus. The Bus will be leaving during
our week at camp and another bus coming back for us (electronics will be handed out
again on the trip home). NO CELL PHONES needed at all.
June 1st meeting we will have a trunk for demonstration purposes and have a Question and
Answer session.
SIGN-UP for the Merit Badges your scout wants to work on at camp-see Troop website,
take care with the times the class is offered. Purchase the Merit Badge books or check
them out from the Troop Library, place in a day pack and encourage your scout to
work on items ahead of time (for example the Reptile/Amphibian you must care for a
turtle, lizard, frog, etc for 30 days—do this BEFORE summer camp). Scout Motto:
BE PREPARED, they should have writing items such as pens/pencils and paper for the week.
Departure: The bus will be pulling out at 8:00 PM sharp on Saturday, June 20th. The Troop
would like to have a cookout prior to departure (hamburgers/hot dogs, etc) for each person
going on the trip and their families. But we need parents who are not attending summer
camp to help prepare and clean-up. Hoping to have volunteers arrive 5:30
PM, have dinner at
6:30 PM or so and then we can fellowship prior to departure.
If you are able to help with the following, please email Mr./Mrs. Barker at jobarker
AT netzero.net :
1. Cooking (Mr. Barker has the grill, but needs help)
2. Purchasing chips & condiments for 120 (troop will reimburse)
3. Purchasing meat & bread for 120 (troop will reimburse)
4. Purchasing paper goods & trash bags (troop will reimburse)
5. Purchasing dessert/cookies for 120 (troop will reimburse)
6. Each family can provide their own drinks & chairs (we will eating outdoors)
7. Need setup crew
8. Need clean-up crew
9. Anything you guys can think of that is missed on the list
Return: Saturday, June 27th approximately 8:00 PM (be prepared for pick-up anytime from
6:00 - 10:00 PM and a call once we get closer to the church, it is hard to estimate travel
time and we plan to only stop for one big meal, maybe CiCi’s buffet—so your scouts
maybe hungry upon arrival). The Troop will have some snacks on the bus, do not have
the scouts pack any at all, but we must estimate the consumption going out and coming
back and with teenage boys who knows. It is a good idea to have the scouts pack
their water bottle in their day pack for the bus, with water from home.
Marceile Barker
THANKS! |
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| 2nd |
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Tea for Joy |
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Mother's Day |
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Memorial Day |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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7:00 |
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Rank Advancement |
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Closing |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
Boards of Review for
advancement will be held during the meeting.
CLICK HERE to print off Scoutmaster
Conference & Board of Review Checklist. |
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District Roundtable
Meeting
OA Chapter Meeting
7:30PM |
Crown of Life Lutheran Church,
6605 Pleasant Run Rd, Colleyville |
MAP |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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7:00 |
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Family Life MB - Day 2
Rank Advancement campout planning |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
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Troop Committee Meeting
7:00PM |
Church at the Cross |
Committee Members - Required to
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All parents strongly encouraged to attend. |
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Rank Advancement Campout
VIEW THE ROSTER |
Church at the Cross |
Meet at Church at the Cross @ 7:00 AM
Finish at approximately 7:00 PM |
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DEADLINE TO
SIGN UP AND PAY DEPOSIT FOR NASA ($55/scout and $25/adult
due) |
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TROOP 4 PLC MEETING
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Church at the Cross |
ALL TROOP POSITIONS ARE
REQUIRED TO ATTEND |
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DEADLINE TO
PAY FOR SUMMER CAMP TRANSPORTATION ($210/person) |
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Flag Day |
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Father's Day |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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7:00 |
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K. Cureton Eagle Court of Honor |
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Closing |
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Parents Meeting
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Summer Camp Preparation |
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Church at the Cross
"The Hangar"
MAP
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TURN IN MEDICAL FORMS FOR SUMMER CAMP GORHAM |
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District Roundtable Meeting
7:30PM |
Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 6605
Pleasant Run Rd, Colleyville |
MAP |
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Backpacking Trek
VIEW THE ROSTER
People registered for Philmont are
expected to attend |
Cross Timbers Hiking Trail @ Lake Texoma
MAP
& Weather |
Meet at Church at the Cross @ 6:00PM
Return Approximately Late Afternoon on Sunday.
Cost $20
for Scouts, No Charge for Adults
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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7:00 |
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Rank Advancement
Team Building |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
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Troop Committee Meeting
7:00PM |
Church at the Cross |
Committee Members - Required to
attend.
All parents strongly encouraged to attend. |
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Troop 4 Meeting: |
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Opening |
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7:00 |
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Personal Mgmt MB - Session 1
Trailer preparation for summer camp |
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Closing |
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8:20-8:30 |
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Church at the Cross |
Boards of Review for
advancement will be held during the meeting.
CLICK HERE to print off Scoutmaster
Conference & Board of Review Checklist. |
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Summer Camp Gorham
VIEW THE ROSTER
Last day to sign up for this event is
Monday April 8, 2009. |
Gorham Scout Ranch
MAP
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
$250.00 FOR SCOUTS + Transportation
$190.00 FOR ADULTS + Transportation
MEET @ Church at the Cross @ TBD |
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