Troop #220 Update - March/April
March - Theme: Water Safety & Swimming
21 Annual Troop Swim Party @ Peninsula Pool
(For those interested - we will plan a Friday OPEN SWIM night at Peninsula Pool to complete any
rank or swimming merit badge requirements. Sign ups available at March 24th Troop meeting.
Date looking into: Friday, March 27th @ 7:30 - 9:00 at Peninsula Pool. Cost: $3.00 each.
24 Troop Meeting - Review Lashings & Patrol competition building useful camp gadget
Parents - All hands welcome to help stuff Easter eggs. (We, as parents, will be taking on that task
so that the boys can continue on with their Troop meeting. Thanks to all that can help!)
Court of Honor Potluck Theme: tbd TONIGHT!
*(Those scouts needing Scoutmaster Conferences for COH - Sign up TODAY!)
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Troop Meeting -
Meet from 6:00 - 8:00 @ Vander Poel Home (No scout uniform required)
Goal: Splitting & stacking wood & Ax Yard for 2nd Class knife & ax requirement
Bring: water bottle, work gloves, safety glasses, appropriate shoes/boots, & long sleeve shirt/jacket
(Dan & Mark will be available to start by 4:00 for anyone interested in starting work early.)
Scouts coming early should bring sack lunch. Hot dogs may be provided as a snack,
but not enough to satisfy a growing scout. We will update.
*We are splitting the wood now so that it can dry out to be sold next fall. Working scouts will have their accounts credited at that time based on work accomplished. Thanks.
April - Theme: Camping & Hiking
7 Troop Meeting - Review Tents - set up and take down
Parents - All hands welcome to help finish stuffing Easter Eggs! THANK YOU!!!
Possible "Order of the Arrow" Elections
*(Completed Blue Cards due today which plan to be presented at COH)
*(Board of Reviews to be conducted)
11 KPCC Easter Egg Hunt - (Saturday) Arrive KPCC @ 10:00 to set up (This is a rain or shine event.)
Community will start to arrive by 11:30. Egg Hunt starts at 12:00.
14 Court of Honor - (Tuesday)
Potluck Theme: tbd on March 24th
Scoutmaster Conference Sign-up: March 24th (Completion Deadline: March 31st)
Board of Review Deadline: April 7th
REMINDER: Fire Mountain SUMMER CAMP DEPOSIT of $50 DUE TODAY!
18 Annual Park Clean-up Day - Meet @ KPCC at 9:00 a.m.
21 Troop Meeting - OPEN HOUSE for visiting Cub Scouts & interested boys age 10 1/2 - 17.
Backpack Inspection
25/26 Humes Ranch Camp-out - Sign up NOW - Need headcount on both scouts & adults attending.
May have to change location due to restriction on group size. (3-5 mi. backpack hike in)
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Review of March Events:
Snow Sports Day @ Snoqualmie Summit (A rescheduled event from February due to weather.)
Our Troop tends to attract snow no matter when and where we go. Gig Harbor/KP had 4 inches of snow that morning, and there must have been about a foot of new snow at Snoqualmie. What a day! Our brave troop hit the mountain with ski's and snowboards to master their snow sports merit badge. That was a tough task for some boys just starting out with their first snowboarding lesson. These boys were among the bravest.. Getting up and going was no problem, stopping seemed to be the challenge. Think of a growing snowball rolling down a hill. Other boys with a few years experience under their belt of snowboarding and downhill skiing had no problem completing their MB's under our volunteer counselors of "Old Dudes on a Snowboard Rule" - Mr. Odell and "Have no fear, Let's go" Downhill skiing with Mr. Vander Poel. Mr. Burris said it had been 15 years since he skied and he still looked like a pro. Mr. Pernu missed his Nordic Cross-Country ski's, but still seemed to blaze a trail.. We even had experience with the ski patrol - thankfully, not for our guys. This was a troop adventure with stories and memories for the books. We had a great lunch break and visit with all the great troop families and boys that attended. Thanks to all our adults for lending a hand and to the wonderful spirit of all the boys that participated.
(Attending: Odell's (4), VP's (5), Mr. Burris, Pernu's (4), & snowboard kings: Jordon, Gabe, Shane, Jonathan)
Troop Annual Swim Party @ Peninsula Pool
Everything from rank requirements for 2nd and 1st class, the Swimming merit badge, and Aquanaut for our Cub Scout visitors was worked on this Saturday. Whoosh! The scouts that were working on their swimming merit badge still have a bit to complete. We will offer another date to complete the badge. Currently looking into Friday, March 27th, 7:30 - 9:00 at Peninsula Pool. Cost: $3.00 per person. Thanks to all our fantastic volunteers: Mr. Burris, Mr. Odell, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Barry, and scouts - Scott, Michael, and Evan all in the pool, and Samara, Darren Hanson, & Cheryl Pernu helping out with the ice cream social on deck. (Scouts attending: Scott, Michael, Jordon, Gabe, Ryan, Jonathan, Kyle, Conrad, Brian, Dillon, Kelson, Kevin, Shane) Welcome: Collin Pernu & Kevin Gawler - our Webelos visitors.
Citizen of the Year Banquet @ KPCC
Set-up tables & chairs (noon-1:15)
Thanks to all the 11 scouts, 2 siblings, and 9 adults that helped set-up tables and chairs for the Lions Club Annual Citizen of the Year Banquet this last Saturday night! Thanks for the great turn out!
(Scouts attending: Jonathan, Dillon, Scott, Michael, Evan, Shane, Brian, Kelson, Ryan, Jordon, Gabe)
Flag Ceremony (6:00 - 7:00)
Thanks to some great scouts that basically devoted their whole day to scouting between the COY Banquet and the swim party. The Flag presentation team did an inspiring job representing Troop 220 at the evening banquet. Thanks for all your hard work! (Scouts attending: Shane, Scott, Jordon, Michael, Evan, Dillon, Luke, Ryan)
Let's Celebrate Mr. Burris! (Citizen of the Year Banquet con't)
Mr. Burris is not one to want any attention drawn to him, but here is just a little. Mark was nominated as Citizen of the Year for all that he does with Troop 220, along with his volunteer work on homes of victims from the last two floods in Washington, and offering his skills to a local church over the last several years to name a few. Mark and several other community volunteers were honored by the Lions Club and the people of the Kitsap Peninsula this last Saturday. The evening was filled with the comradery of the community and good friends as Scott, Luke, the Vander Poel's and the Odell's joined Mark for dinner and an enjoyable evening. Thanks Mark for ALL you do!!! We are very grateful.
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Upcoming Events:
Preparing for the Easter Egg Hunt @ KPCC on Saturday, April 11th
This is an annual event put on to benefit the Key Peninsula community, hosted by Troop #220 in partnership with the Key Peninsula Civic Center. We are asking parents/siblings to come help us out this year stuffing plastic eggs during the Troop meeting March 24th and April 7th. (The scouts will be working on their troop meeting during this time.) Thanks!
Getting Ready for Summer Camp - $50 Deposit due April 14th
Fire Mountain - Mount Baker Council (Date: July 12-18 campsite: War Eagle)
Remaining Scout balance due: May 26th ($170)
Adult Camp Cost: $55 each or $15 per day (covers cost of meals)
Troop to start to update paperwork & medical forms in April/May
Order of the Arrow Elections to be held soon
Fellowship of scouts selected by their peers as best exemplifying the ideals of scouting, living the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, The Arrowmen (brotherhood) are organized into local lodges that harbor fellowship, promote camping, and render service to Boy Scout councils and their communities.
Asst. Scoutmaster Training Available
Dates: April 27th & 29th and May 1st & 2nd
Place: Camp Curran (13220 50th Ave. East, Tacoma, WA 98446)
This course covers New Leader Essential Training, Leader Specific Training for Asst. Scoutmaster and Outdoor Leader Skills. Contact Scott Young for more information @ 253.537-7802. Deadline for registration: 4/20/09
Some On-line training available: Boy Scout Fast Start, Youth Protection, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat
(Once any trainingis completed please log dates of completion with Cher - Thanks)
Eagle Advancement Training
For: Scouters working on or assisting with Eagle advancement.
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009
Time: 8:00 - 12:00 (noon)
Place: Tacoma Scout Office Cost: $5.00
Refreshments and handouts provided. Register in advance or at the door.
Camp Thunderbird 2009 Staff Application for Cub Scout Resident Camp Available - See Mr. Odell if interested.
Macaras Camp-out/New Scout Orientation - May 16/17
Troop Rummage Sale - May 22-24 (Car Wash to benefit KPCC - May 23/24)
Geo-Cache Camporee @ Hahobas - June 5/6/7
Whitewater Rafting - June 27/28 (tentative)
Bushmaster Junior Leadership Training (invite only) - June 22-28
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Merit Badges:
With the upcoming Court of Honor some scouts may be thinking about working on or possibly finishing up an open Merit Badge. Below is a list of badges currently in progress by scouts. Please contact the appropriate counselor to set up a schedule that works for both of you.
Personal Management - Lethaniel Ray (Luke scheduling for Troop)
Golf - Bruce Johnson or Mr. Odell
Snow Sports - Mr. Odell or Mr. Vander Poel (Mr. Pernu - Cross-Country Skiing)
Swimming - Mr. Burris/Mrs. Odell
Family Life - Mrs. Hanson
Camping - Mr. Burris
Reptile Studies - Mr. Burris
Fishing - Mr. Burris
Geology - Mrs. Odell
Communications - Mrs. Odell
Music - Mrs. Vander Poel
Sports - Mrs. Vander Poel
Shooting Sports - Mr. Haydon
*Completed Blue Cards are due to Mr. Odell for a signature by April 7th. Then turned into Mrs. Hanson in order for award to be presented at April Court of Honor. Thanks!
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Scout Uniform Bank - Hours: Saturdays only: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
FREE Scout uniforms available. Scouts receiving a uniform must be present. Located in back room of the Beehive Books and More Store at the corner of 24th Street East and Meridian in Edgewood, WA.
Directions:
Take I-5 North to exit 137. Take the first exit and go left onto 20th Street East (past Fife High School) to the 2nd traffic signal. Go straight through the signal up the hill. The street curves to the right and becomes 24th St. East. At the top of the hill, at the traffic signal, 24th St. East and Meridian, you will see a Shell gas station to your left. The Beehive Book Store is on 24th St. East behind the Shell gas station.
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We are very lucky and thankful to have a wonderful group of volunteers in Troop #220!
