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Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 1717Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 1717

Text Box: LONG TERM EVENTS:          BSA National Jamboree Fort A.P. Hill, VA July 26 - August 4, 2010     Text Box: Summer Camp 2010:   Bayport Scout Reservation July 11 - 17, 2010   Campership Instructions Campership Application                                         Text Box: TROOP MULCH SALES SUPPORT SITE  Mulch Sales: March 27 Delivery Date!     UPCOMING EVENTS     Ski Trip 19-21 Feb 2010        NEW SCOUT PARENTS New Welcome Letter New About Our Troop New About the Uniform New Outdoor Equipment New Dues  New In-Process Documents  New Troop By-Laws      PROGRAM RESOURCES    Table of Contents    Volume I      Volume II      Volume III      Chaplain's Aide      Interfaith Service      Newsletter (Sample)        Ceremonies      New Pioneering   FOR SCOUTS      Life to Eagle      OA Information      Leader Positions      Library      Cook Book      Swap Shop      Scout 3-Ring Binder      Useful Links   MAIN ACTIVITIES      Troop Meetings      Camping      Service Projects      CoH Ceremony      Summer Camp      Religious Program      Troop Newsletter    THE TROOP      Scoutmaster Vision      Troop Goals      Troop Roster          Adult Leaders      Troop Awards      Troop History      Merit Badge Counselors      Organization      HALL OF FAME      Eagle Scouts      Scoutmasters      Senior Patrol Leaders      Committee Chairmen      Order of the Arrow      Wood Badge      Notable 1717 Scouts   PATROL CORNER:           New Scout Patrols           Greyhound           Leaf           Cobra           Barracuda           Bulldog           Green Moose           Tiger   HOW THE TROOP RUNS      Camping Plans      Rank Advancement      SM Conferences      Program Meetings      Equipment Issue      Equipment Return      Patrol SOP      Patrol Site Set Up      Taj-Mahal Set Up      Blue Cards      Leader Evaluations    

Welcome to Boy Scout Troop 1717

Text Box: Next Scout Meeting [15 Mar 10] Troop Meeting, March 15, 2010. 7:00 PM at Hartwood Presbyterian Church.  Uniform is Class A. FROM THE SPL: The troop will be conducting a special patrol pioneering competition. We will be building small model pioneering projects with dowels and rope (we are looking at building towers & bridges by patrol). We will also be conducting our camp planning (menu, tent buddies) along with equipment checks (make sure our chuck boxes are clean and we have all the expendables we need). This will be the last opportunity to sign-up [beginning of meeting please] and pay for our new scout camp and non-goof off camp. NEW: Historical Merit Badges are HERE! We need Troop Counselors! Coming Soon: Northern Tier Winter Trip - 27 Dec 2010 to 1 Jan 2011 NEW: Calendar as of March 7 HERE NEW: Pamplin Park Civil War Adventure Camp Pictures HERE    Text Box:     1. Summer Camp 2010 Sign-Up [15 Mar], A reminder that our sign-up for summer camp continue.  We have 42 slots for scouts and 8 for adults.  Second down payment is for $90.00 was due on February 22nd.  Scouts can pay by check, cash, or Scout Account.  Please contact ASM Ast if you have any questions. 2. Railroading Merit Badge [13 or 14 Mar]. This is an opportunity for old and new scouts to visit a local train show and earn the railroading merit badge. Please click HERE for more information. Contact Mr. Mussen if you are interested in attending. 3. New Scout Camp & Historical MB Camp [19-21 Mar].  We will be camping at St. Clair Brook Park to include a make-up day for the water 2nd & 1st Class requirements at the YMCA.  New Scout Camp Info: Lead Scout: The JASM, Charley B. & Chris B.   Lead Scoutmaster: ASM Mussen, WHEN: 20-21 March 2010, TRIP TIME: Drop off New Scout at St. Clair Brook Park at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 20th.  Pick up New Scout at 10:30 AM on Sunday, March 21st.  COST: $15.00 (Camp Fee is $4.00, Food Cost is $9.00, expendables cost is $1.00, Awards $1.00).  All payments must be submitted to Mrs. Klienfelter no later than the Troop meeting on March 15th, 2010.   For Support Staff:  TRIP TIME: Arrive at Church on Friday, March 19th at 5:30 PM.  Depart Church at 6:15 PM (Travel time is 20 min) Return to Hartwood Elementary School at 12:00 PM on Sunday, March 21st.  COST: $20.00 (Camp Fee is $5.00, Food Cost is $12.00, expendables cost is $2.00, Awards $1.00).  All payments must be submitted to Mrs. Klienfelter no later than the Troop meeting on March 15th, 2010. "Non-Goof-Off" Camp Info: Lead Scout: The SPL, Karl A. Lead Scoutmaster: SM Drron.  WHEN: 19-21 March 2010.  TRIP TIME: Arrive at Church on Friday, March 19th at 5:30 PM.  Depart Church at 6:15 PM (Travel time is 20 min) Return to Hartwood Elementary School at 12:00 PM on Sunday, March 21st.  COST: $20.00 (Camp Fee is $5.00, Food Cost is $12.00, expendables cost is $2.00, Awards $1.00).  All payments must be submitted to Mrs. Klienfelter no later than the Troop meeting on March 15th, 2010.   4. Troop Veg-Out [2-3 Apr]. This is an opportunity for the scouts in the Troop to reflect on the accomplishments of the school year and of the many fun times in scouts. We will meet at the Church at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 2nd and spend the night in fellowship. We ask for parents to pick up scouts at 7:30 AM on Saturday, April 3rd. Scouts can bring assorted games (board games, video games, etc.) and a good imagination. Scouts may bring guests (will need a parental permission slip HERE)    REMINDER: For all Scouts & Parents that would like to join the Troop's Yahoo Group in order to receive timely notifications, please contact our webmaster at RicsAst@aol.com and provide the e-mail address you would like to have added.  

 

 

Text Box: 2nd payment of $90 is past due Final Payment of $80 due by May 7th Text Box: Final payment of $300 is due to Council by April 1st, 2010 Text Box: Leader's Guide