Post date: Sep 20, 2017 11:22:12 AM
Troop Family,
Welcome to the 2017 - 2018 Scouting Year! Did you know September is known as Boy Scout Month? Since it is Boy Scout Month, Bass Pro Shops is offering free Merit Badge classes. Classes will be held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays all throughout the month. For more information, here is the link: http://www.scoutingnewsroom.org/press-releases/bass-pro-shops-hosts-boy-scouts-america-month-september/
Below are the weekly announcements:
Patrol Meeting: Room(s) 2011-2012
This Friday, September 22, 2017 will be a presentation from each patrol on their patrol plan. ASMs and PLs should come prepared and ready to present their output from the work they have done with their patrols over the last 2 weeks.
Ask a Lawyer:
The First Baptist Church of Glenarden will host “Ask a Lawyer” at the Ministry Center, Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 8 am to 4 pm in two hour intervals. Scouts will assist with logistical support (handing out flyers, shadowing Lawyers etc.), please come in Class A Uniforms. ASM Orlando Perry will be the POC. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe68zGfRYp4IFI9PIZtnu77xwhL9F9oscuaL6IW182iashwQA/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Scoutmaster Conference:
All scouts in need of a scoutmaster conference for their next rank can now fill out the form below to request one. Board of Review dates will be posted soon. Scoutmaster conferences are held by Adrianne Wallace and Chris Waldron. Cut off will be Friday, September 22 to sign up. One of the two will contact you to schedule these.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Volunteers:
There will be an Eagle Scout Court of Honor, October 28, 2017 at the Ministry Center from 11 am to 2 pm. We are seeking volunteers to help with the ceremony. If you are interested, please fill out the form below and you will be contacted with more information as to the help needed. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOmf-PDl_MVouZRne5MwhaVx8EBoLtHKaYlHyVJ5MV0Yfhfg/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Patrol Plans:
Each patrol is responsible for submitting their patrol plan for the next 3 months minimum. The template for the patrol plan was shared with all ASM's and Patrol leaders. Please work together to complete the plan by Friday 9/22. There will be a presentation from each patrol on their upcoming patrol plans. Please submit a draft of your patrol plan by Wednesday 9/20. If you have questions or need assistance please reply to the troop email address.
Each patrol will also be required to submit a monthly patrol report. This must be submitted by the Patrol leader or ASM to the troop email address. Please make sure all patrol plans are submitted by the end of each month. The link for the monthly patrol report can be found here below, also, here is the link to upload them: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bzd7dq75Jl3ha2hnelhZZktfM2M
Fall Camporee:
This year’s theme for the district Fall Camporee is Feast of the Hunter’s Moon (10/13 - 10/15) @Cheltenham Youth Facility). Please see link below for details. The PLC should be working to develop a plan for the troop. Individual patrols should be discussing ideas for those who plan to attend and be prepared to share your input with the PLC. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIqSMO0-PdnXcu3RuhjURRP0hzsWyTWdaEp3GLZathDSkLGg/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
http://www.ncacbsa.org/princegeorges/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/05/Fall-2017-Camporee.pdf
Payments are accepted through PayPal electronically. Please send through the Friends and Family option tofbcgtroop1657@gmail.com and specify your scout's name and the event you are paying for. Cost is $35 per person. Cut off for accepting payments is 9/29/17.
Future Events:
10/5 - 10/7 - FBCG Women’s Conference-No Meeting
10/13 - 10-15 - Fall Camporee: http://www.ncacbsa.org/princegeorges/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/05/Fall-2017-Camporee.pdf
10/31 - Harvest Festival
11/13 - 11/20 Operational Christmas Child National Collection Week: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
2/16/18 - 2/18/18 - Winter Camporee
3/17/18 - District Pinewood Derby, Worship Center
4/13 - 4/15/18 - Spring Camporee