Boy Scout Troop 652    

The web page www.usscouts.org/advance/boyscout/bsrank4.html lists the specific requirement.

	Dec. 7,   Christmas party and indoor wall climbing at Kendall Cliffs. See the facility details and waiver forms - Click Here.
	Dec. 14,   BBHHS Orchestra/Choir Concert
	Dec. 21, No Meeting.
	Dec. 28, No Meeting
	Dec. 31, Pancake Breakfast at St. Basils

December 7, Christmas Party (Indoor Climbing!)    

	Patrols will be asked to bring either a 2-liter drink or a snack.
	Skills: Climbing, Bouldering, and pizza eating.
	Game: Climbing, Bouldering, and pizza eating.
	Special: Climbing, Bouldering, and pizza eating.

December 14, Troop meeting.   ( BBHHS Orchestra Concert) 

	Skills: Advancement skills - individual needs.
	Game: Snow Fort
	Advancement: Individual Needs.
	Post Meeting:

December 31, Pancake Breakfast at St. Basil's. 

Come Greet, take money, cook pancakes & sausage, serve hot and cold beverages, and set up tables for dining.

November 9

	Skills: Campout prep.  Compass and cold weather gear check.
	Game:
	Special: Permission Slips
	Advancement:
	Post Meeting: FIrst AId Merit Badge

November 10-12 Campout at Wygonski's Hinckley Property (Where we had the Survival Campouts last on was in May '06). 

November 16

	Advancement activities.
	Merit Badges

November 23, No Meeting - Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26, Committee Meeting? 

November 30

	Christmas Party arrangements.
	Missal Change.
	Advancement activities.
	Merit Badges

November 2

	Regular Meeting!  We need to prepare for the November 11 campout and make progress on the First Aid Merit Badge.
	Skills: Cold Weather camping.  Menu & Food Prep for campout
	Game:
	Special: Nov 11 Campout Permission Slips will be available.
	Advancement: Meal Plans, Scoutmaster Conf.
	Post Meeting: First Aid Merit Badge.

	Hiking Boots (if you wear regular shoes, you won't be allowed to go on the hike)
	Rain Gear
	Lunch and Water for Saturday to eat/drink while on the 5-mile hike
	Pack to carry lunch and water in on the hike - also meets a requirement for the camping MB.
	Compass
	Camping Gear including mess kit and cup.

	Friday, Nov 10 meet at St. Basil Parking lot at 6 pm.  Trailer and Drivers will leave at 6:15
	Saturday, Nov 11 Meet at Wygonski's property at 8:30 am for the 5-mile hike with map and compass.
	Sunday, Nov 12, Returning to St. Basil's Parking lot by 9:00 am

	Fri-Sun Campers, $15 (extra snacks Fri Night plus hot breakfast on Sat.)
	Sat-Sun Campers, $10 (you will bring your own lunch for Saturday's hike)

November 10-12 Campout at Wygonski's Hinckley Property (Where we had the Survival Campouts last on was in May '06). 

	Map to Location.  The event will be held at a private property at 1976 Hinckley Hills Blvd (Rt 606), Hinckley OH. It's just southwest of Hinckley Lake on Rt 606 which is the road that leads to Hinckley Lake from Rt. 303 between State Road and Rt 3 (Ridge Rd). It's on the right (West). The link to a map indicates that the address is farther down the road than it is. (If you zoom the satellite imagery using the link, it's the property with the curved lake and diving board to the right of the place where the mapping program says it should be.)
	We'll be covering advancement requirements including: 5 mile hike with map and compass, Orienteering Course covering at least 1 mile.
	We'll have permission slips available at the November 2nd and 9th meeting or you can fill out the generic one (Click Here) and bring it with you to the event.
	SMS has the day off from school on the 10th.

October 5, PLC at St. Basil Parish Center.   

Leader/Planning meeting.

October 12, Troop meeting.   

	Advancement activities.
	Prep for Hale Farm service and campout & Parish Fall Fest.
	Begin new Merit Badges

October 14-15, Hale Farm Service and Campout.  (Similar but not as busy as the Civil War Reenactment weekend)

	We direct the parking lots during the day and camp overnight.
	The campout is optional if you've got other things going on that weekend but we could sure use lots of help with parking cars. We'll have permission slips available at the October 12th meeting or you can fill out the generic one (Click Here) and bring it with you to the event.

October 15, St. Basil Fall Fest Service.   

	Sunday 1-6.  We'll need some from 12-1 to set up the hay maze.
	We keep the pop & water cold and available.
	We take out the trash
	We help load/unload "Hay Ride" riders.

October 19, Troop meeting.   

	Advancement activities.
	Merit Badges

October 22, Jeff's Eagle Court of Honor has been Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. at the Family Life Center.

October 26, Troop meeting.   

	Advancement activities.
	Merit Badges

September 28, Troop meeting/Open House at Oak Grove.   7pm for troop members, 7:309 for Guests.

	Set up camping, cooking, scout skills activities & demonstrations for visitors - Webelos and other Scout-age guests.
	The patrols are doing their own skill demonstrations.
	The Roadrunners will be doing a mock campsite, knot demo, and s'mores.
	The Pedros will be doing a flint and steel fire demo, camp stove demo, and a survival shelter.

These are going to be great! Make sure that they'll be done properly and we're all set!  We may have more than 20 scouts visiting our demo.

September 7, Troop meeting at St. Basil Parish Center.   

	Catch up on Awards and Recognition
	Prepare Advancement and Merit Badge Plans
	Prepare for Camporee.  Permission Slip and Details available - Click Here.  Event manual available - Click Here.
	Prepare for "Open House" - Show & Tell recruiting Event.
	Introduction to Popcorn Sale operations - All profits go to your scout "camping" account so you can earn your own way.

September 14, Troop meeting.   

	Make stuff and get trained up for Camporee competition.
	Deadline to register for the District Camporee.  If we don't have payment and a permission slip by the end of the meeting, your patrol will have to compete without you!   Cost will likely total more than the usual $20 because there's extra fees for the golf.  Prepare to pay $25 - $15 entry fee + $10 for food. Permission Slip and Details available - Click Here. Event manual available - Click Here.
	Go over assignments for "Open House"

September 21, Troop meeting.   

	Final Prep and arrangements for Camporee.
	Turn in (optional) popcorn order for your own "Show & Sell"

September 22 - 24, Cuyahoga Valley District Camporee.   

	"Pitch In" event for Boy Scout patrols with camping and fun * games.  Webelos can attend but can't "participate" in the games (Sorry guys).
	The 15-page description of the event is available (Click Here).
	The campout can be optional if you've got other things going on that weekend.
	Fee will be $25 to cover the $15 per person entry fee (includes Sat. Lunch) and an extra $10 for the other "troop/Patrol" meals.

September 24, Troop Committee Monthly Meeting.  7pm (Sunday)

August 10, Troop meeting at Oak Grove in Brecksville Reservation.   

	Outdoor advancement activities.
	Prepare for Hale Farm Civil War Campout and service

August 11, OA Ordeal for newly elected members at Beaumont.  Remember to sign up and pay the fee!  See Joe M.- Our OA rep for details - but remember that he'll be at Northern Tier starting 8/2!

August 12 & 13, Hale Farm Civil War Reenactment.  

	We direct the parking lots during the day and camp with the re-enactors overnight.
	We may be doing the cooking to feed the Union and Confederate Armies as well.  (We won't be taking sides.)
	The campout is optional if you've got other things going on that weekend but we could sure use lots of help with parking cars.

August 18, Andy's Eagle Court of Honor. 7pm (Friday) 

August 27, Troop Committee Monthly Meeting.  7pm (Sunday)

August 12 & 13, Hale Farm Civil War Reenactment.  

	We direct the parking lots during the day and camp with the re-enactors overnight.
	We may be doing the cooking to feed the Union and Confederate Armies as well.  (We won't be taking sides - we'll be serving sides!)
	The campout is optional if you've got other things going on that weekend but we could sure use lots of help with parking cars.

We'll have permission slips available at the August 10th meeting or you can fill out the generic one (Click Here) and bring it with you to the event.

	Arrive at Hale Farm at 9:30 both Saturday and Sunday.   We'll likely meet at St. Basil's at 9:00 and car-pool but you can drive separately if you'd prefer.
	Get our orange vests and traffic cones set up.
	Get our walkie-talkie's on the same channel.
	Plan the handicap, motor home, and motorcycle, and overflow parking areas.
	Assume positions: At the entrance to look for special handling, at the Handicap area to monitor empty spots, and a few to handle the regular traffic.
	The event starts at 10am.
	Lunch as needed
	Watch the main battles
	Finish with the major crowds by 3
	Rest up and enjoy the atmosphere until dinner time.
	Cook burgers and dogs for the armies.
	Set up camp. (We won't have the trailer available - it'll still be at Northern Tier)

The Form states that Den Chiefs and Jr. Staff must be 14 yrs old at the start of camp.  My recollection is that Jr. Staff must be 14 but Den Chief's could be younger.  Let the Scoutmaster know if you are interested in participating but the age rules might affect your ability to participate.  We'll get a clarification if needed.

Pictures posted in the "Photos" section.  More will be added as the film cameras get developed.

The menu is also available.  Click Here.

July 20, Troop meeting at Oak Grove in Brecksville Reservation.   

	More membership cards to hand out.
	Class B T-shirt orders (need to know what size you'll want)
	Outdoor advancement activities.
	Prepare for Hale Farm Civil War Campout and service

July 26, Northern Tier Trek Meeting at Oak Grove.  7pm (Wednesday)

July 27, Troop meeting at Oak Grove in Brecksville Reservation.   

	More membership cards to hand out.
	Outdoor advancement activities.
	Prepare for Hale Farm Civil War Campout and service

July 30, Troop Committee Monthly Meeting. 7pm (Sunday)

Scoutmaster Conferences and in-troop Merit Badge work too.

Thanks to Mr. Sefcovic and Mr. D.  Genco for making this happen.  Spending the weekend at the booth is a big commitment to the troop.  A big Scout Salute to the scouts who worked their shifts for the benefit of the troop and the community.

We'll post the service hours when they get tallied but a big thank you is on order to those who staffed the stations and hauled the trash.

Congratulations!  We earned the Camp Manatoc "Honor Unit 2006" Banner this year - first time in a long time!   

	"Good" site inspection ratings (really!),
	One Vespers service (we did both),
	All retreats,
	Games on Tuesday
	and lots of the little things that make camp interesting
	Colin did the color trails,
	Scoutmaster took the Trek Safely training,

Check the list of Merit badges earned to verify that we have records for all of your badge work - including partials.  2006_summercamp_badgesearned.pdf

Family Night had lots of friends and families and a decent showing of Webelos from Pack 59 and Pack 378.  Pack 649 wanted to come, too.  Thanks to all the families for bringing all the great dishes and desserts.  Especially to Mr. Hudak for bringing the troop grub and to Mr. T. Genco (and his dad) for cooking it all up. 

Razorback Steak lyrics are available in the Reference section.

Also, check out the Summer Camp Outcomes Study to see if you've had the kind of experience at camp that the study finds most valuable.

	Early Bird Fee/$180 per Scout (Great Trail Council units only—paid by May 20)
	Basic Fee/$200 per Scout
	Late Fee/$220 per Scout (one week before a unit goes to camp up to arrival at camp)

The Summer Camp attendee checklist has been posted.  Click Here to view.   Let the Scoutmaster know if any of the information is incorrect or if you don't what's required.

	Skills: S
	Game:
	Special: Final prep for Summer Camp: Swim Test, What to pack for camp, Blue Cards (Merit Badge record cards)
	Sign up for Summer Camp. Pay late fee, $220 by June 18.
	Post Mtg.:

We will meet at the Brecksville Recreation indoor pool to get everyone swim tested (for Summer Camp, and the High-Adventure trips) and cover the Swimming Merit Badge Prerequisites as listed in the Summer Camp handouts.

Others may come to drop of Summer Camp paperwork or get answers to questions.

	Skills: Summer Camp & High Adventure prerequisites.
	Game: Campfire
	Special:
	Sign up for Summer Camp. Pay early-bird fee, $180 by May 20.
	Post Mtg.:

The Scoutmaster will be at the Band Concert as will a half-dozen scouts.    If you have Summer Camp paperwork or payments to turn in, please give it to Mr. Orlandi or Mr. Popadak and I'll get it from them.

Full Class A uniform and Merit Badge sash (or Order of the Arrow).

Registration

	Your chance to be a "Charter Member" of something special if you're on the original charter for the Crew.
	Registration forms are needed for those scouts and adults who intend to hold membership in the Venture Crew.   This holds true even if you're already a member of the troop.
	The absolute drop-dead date for seamless registration is the end of April.
	If you're under 18 years of age, you'll need a parent's signature on the application.  Get the forms, Get 'em signed.

Outings News:

	Northern Tier - payment of $225 per person and needs to be to Shawna by Apr 20.
	Northern Tier -  If you turned in your previous payment of $100 please see Shawna at the Apr 20 meeting.
	Philmont 2007 - $50 deposit due by Apr 20. We already have 6 scouts signed up. Spots are going fast!  There will be a total of 14 people, 12 for the crew and 2 alternates.

	Skills: Survival Kit (Ben G.)
	Game: Knot Games (Colin)
	Special: SPL elections, Order of the Arrow elections
	Sign up for Survival Skills Camp
	Northern Tier $225 payment due.
	Court of Honor leadership team meeting.
	Campout duty roster: cooking, menu, food & supplies.
	Post Mtg.: Personal Management, Scoutmaster Conferences, Venture Crew meeting (about 1 hr) with elections.

Results: Zach S. re-elected.

	Mar 2, PLC
	Mar 9, Regular Meeting.  (BBHS Band
	Mar 16, Regular Meeting
	Mar 17-19, Father-Son Click Here for signup sheet and Troop details.
	Mar 19, BBHS Band Booster Pancake Breakfast
	Mar 24, BBHS Spring Break
	Mar 26, St. Basil Volunteer Appreciation Banquet
	Mar 30, Regular Meeting.  (BBHS Band at Disney).
	(Mar 31, On-Line recharter materials due.)

See Archives for additional detail from March.

	Scouts: $33
	Adults: $10

No paperwork needed to rejoin the troop.  Just pay the fee and Mr. Orlandi will do the rest.  You can even charge it to your scout account!  (You knew there had to be a reason for all that popcorn.)

Seven Ranges Web Site

	Fri. Leave St. Basil's at 6:30 p.m.
	Sat. Father-Son Activities
	Sun Return to St. Basil's

Fee: $20 per person (includes meals).  
(Is this right?  I think it's usually $20 per scout.   It would be unusual for us to have a $40 fee for a father and son outing that didn't include a per-person admission fee to some other event.)

February

	Feb 2, PLC
	Feb 9, Regular Meeting
	Feb 16, Regular Meeting
	Feb 18, 2006, University of Scouting (now Baden-Powell Institute)
	Feb 19, Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser - St. Basil
	Feb 23, Regular Meeting (SMS School Play)
	Feb 24-26, Campout at Manatoc, Buena Vista.   Click Here for signup sheet and Troop details (cost, etc).
	Feb 26 Pack 59 Blue & Gold Banquet. Bridge Crossing from Pack to Troop. 12-4pm
	Feb 26 Pack 378 Blue & Gold Banquet. Bridge Crossing from Pack to Troop. 4-8pm

See Archives for additional detail from February.

	What: Troop 652 Pancake Breakfast
	When Sunday, February 19th, 2006
	Time: 8:00am- 2:00pm
	Where: St Basil Parish Center
	Cost: Adults $5.00, Children under 12 and seniors $3.50
	Menu: Pancakes, sausage, fruit cup, coffee, milk, tea, or OJ

Any questions, call or email Shawna.

January

	Jan 5, PLC (Leader Planning meeting)
	Jan 12, Regular meeting. (District Roundtable)
	Jan 19, Regular Meeting
	Jan 26, Regular Meeting
	Jan 27, Pack 378 Pinewood Derby at St. Michael's Gym.
	Jan 28, Klondike Derby  Click Here for Details and signup sheet.
	Jan 20-22, Akron, Great Trail Council, Old Portage District Klondike "Lumber Jack" Cost $8 per person (including adults) till 12/8/05, then $10 per person.

See Archives for additional detail from January.

	Presentations by Scouts who attended The Junior Leader Outdoor Training camp.  (Ryan's turn)
	Klondike Prep: Final Strategy & Fire and cooking (Zach)
	Fire building Competition!  Trial run for Klondike (Zach)
	Food Prep for Klondike.

Bring a parent (to sign the permission slip) and $5 (or use your "Scout Account") to participate in the Klondike. 

We'll be leaving from St. Basil's Parking Lot at 8:00 am with the trailer and sled/equipment or you can meet us at Longwood Park in Macedonia.  We'll be done with the events by 4 p.m. and will be back at St. Basil's parking lot at 4:30 p.m.

	Who: Scouts 14 or older, parents, scout leaders, and venturers.
	When: Saturday, January 21st, 2006 at either 1:00pm, 2:00pm, or 3:00pm (we will be assigned a time)
	What: It will be a 90 minute activity. You will instruction and then time to put it to use in to pool. When finished you will earn the Scuba BSA patch!
	Bring your swimsuit, a lock and a towel.

If you would like to go please get back to me ASAP and I will get you the proper paperwork.

	Presentations by Scouts who attended The Junior Leader Outdoor Training camp.  (Nick's turn)
	Klondike Prep: 1st Aid and Orienteering (Chris)
	Flapjack relay race Competition!  Trial run for Klondike (Chris)
	Personal Fitness test and final paperwork handout.

See Meeting Plan Sheet For Jan 19, 2006 to see if you need to do some pre-meeting stuff.   

	Presentations by Scouts who attended The Junior Leader Outdoor Training camp.  (Jimmy P's turn)
	New Patrol patches for the "Pedro" patrol.
	Klondike Prep: Knots and Lines (Nick leads this)
	Snow Structures Patrol Competition!
	Get Personal Fitness MB worksheet.

Results: Patrols Revised a bit because Joe and Chris will be out for 5 weeks for baseball. Regular patrol (Roadrunners) gets (from Pedro Patrol) picks up Joe, Jimmy and Mark.  Pedro Patrol gets Matt, Jack, and Jeff.

	Roadrunners: Ryan B. (PL), Chris, Joe, Cody, Jimmy, Mark, Shawn
	Pedros: Ben (PL), Matt, Jack, Jeff L., Dan S. Ryan S. with Colin as Guide