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 Last Updated: 07/01/09 21:35    Serving scouts from Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Independence, Seven Hills, and North Royalton, Ohio

New: Meeting Plans, Summer Camp info, Home Days, Parish Picnic

Eagle Scout Project Planning Guide
Getting Started with Troop 652 
OA Lodge 17
Tinnerman ('07/'06/'04) 
Philmont
(2007 / 2003)
Sea Base
('08/'05)
Northern Tier
(2006)

Troop 652 Whasup?       (Crew News - New Crew Website)

News:  (updated as the info comes in)  

Animated Knots    New Scout Site with Videos for Ranks through 1st Class.

Breaking News:
bulletHealth Forms:  New Style, Old Style
bulletCongratulations to Mark Wygonski for earning the rank of Eagle Scout on Monday, June 15, 2009
bulletMeeting Schedule:
We don't have a meeting this week (July 2). We're still waiting to hear about CPR training which might be done at the meetings or as a separate session.
Summer meetings will generally be at the Oak Grove Picnic Area Pavilion in the Brecksville Reservation. We'll let you know if there are changes.

July 2 - No Meeting.
July 9 - No meeting (unless CPR gets scheduled). 
July 16 - Regular Meeting at Oak Grove
July 23 - Regular Meeting at Oak Grove (Tinnerman Crew will be still be in Canada)
July 30 - Regular Meeting

Aug 2-8 Possible Summer Camp week.

Aug 8-9 Hale Farm Civil War Reenactment Service and Campout.
We help run parking lot and camp with the reenactors on Saturday night.

bulletPhotos from 1st Aid MB sessions, Survival Skills Camp, and Canoe Trip camp have been posted. Check the "photos"
bulletRecent Crossing-over photos have been posted.  Check the "photos"
bulletTroop Roster and mailing list have been updated.  You can add any number of email addresses to the mailing list by sending the info to the scoutmaster.
bulletThe Cuyahoga Valley Cub Scout Day Camp in Oak Grove of the Metroparks is scheduled for Monday July 13 - Friday July 17th 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.  A few Boy Scouts have already volunteered to help the Cubs and Den Leaders but they could use more experienced scouts.   
bulletSimple overview map of where our scouts live. 
Summer Camp 2008

Where: Camp Manatoc, Peninsula OH
When: June 21-27, 2009
How Much: $200 by May 22, $220 by June 15, $240 by June 21

Parent Meeting Handouts available online.

You can keep up to date at the Summer Camp web site: www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/index.html

Every little organizational detail is available in the "Leader's Guide" www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/summer_camp/files/2009_leaders.pdf

I found this on the Manatoc web site: 

Start making your plans for Summer Camp!  Here's how we'll do this:
bulletCheck the "Getting Started" page for a preview and some shopping tips.  Check the "Photos" site for some ideas from past years.
bulletYou'll select your merit badges and fill out your "Blue Cards"
bulletPayment from your scout camping account or by check payable to Troop 652:  The cost, listed below, covers the camp fee.  Other expenses are paid for from troop funds raised at the Brecksville HomeDays pop sale - things like group photos, family night dinner, and  the pizza party on Friday night.
$200 if paid by the May 21st meeting,
$220 if paid after May 22 but before June 15,
$240 after June 15
bulletCamp begins at 12:00 noon on Sunday, Father's Day, June 21 and ends at 9:30 on Saturday June 27.

Suggested first year curriculum

bulletIf you're looking for ideas for what to take, consider: T-2-1, Art, Swimming, Mammals, Env. Science, Space Exploration, Leatherwork, Sculpture, Basketry
bulletI'd recommend either the 9 am or 11 am session named T-2-1 where they will go over many of the requirements for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class. This could speed up your advancement.
bulletNote: as you've probably noticed already, Eagle-required badges require work.
bulletSwimming is good to take if you're able to swim. It's an Eagle Required badge.
bulletEnvironmental Science is do-able but not easy. It's an Eagle required badge as well.
bulletMammals is in the evening and is a standard for 1st year scouts. It is less popular since they moved from the morning to the evening. Homework.
bulletSpace Exploration is not easy and has some homework but it includes building and launching a model rocket on Thursday.
bulletArt, Leatherwork, Sculpture, Basketry, and other "handicraft" badges don't have to be scheduled so you can take as many as you like. Some require you to buy "kits" that you then make or work with. These are traditional Boy Scout level badges which are probably more involved than what you've done before. Be warned: you have to make your own clay for the sculpture badge - they will teach you how.

Tent arrangements: 

bulletThe tents are already there and set up at camp. You won't need to bring a tent.  There are now 18 tents at our site.
bullet"Tent buddies" are figured out among the scouts. No first year camper is allowed to be a "single" in a tent. 
bulletWe have 11 first-year campers so one of the first year scouts will be tenting with an older scout.

Camper release forms and coming and going schedules:

bulletThe camp requires photo-ID from those picking up scouts for any reason - even emergencies. If the Camper Release Form doesn't name the person it can get complicated very quickly.
bulletWe track comings and going schedules so that I can account for everyone at all times. 
bulletIf you know what days/times you will be out of camp, please let me know ahead of time so that I can pre-load the schedule and let the SPL know what he can expect to have available for the duty roster.
Summer Camp Wrap Up

Good Summer Camp! Lots of badges earned. Lots of Summer Camp stuff even when they weren't working on badges.

Congratulations to you scouts for accomplishing so much and making the week so enjoyable.

Our scouts are on a renewed mission to show each other the respect they deserve and reflect the qualities in the Scout Law.

Special commendation to our Youth Leaders who really took the load off the old scoutmaster and who showed the other troops what "Scout led, Scout run" really means. I actually had some staff people mention that it's unusual for a troop as large as ours to be as much "Scout Run" as we are. Quite a few said that they wish that they'd been in a troop like ours. Yes!

All of our experienced scouts were outstanding - switching tent mates so that
a first-year wouldn't be alone, helping with requirements, and showing them
how to make camp enjoyable. Special kudos to Jon, Chris, Bret, and Dan.
Kudos to Walter, Joe, Angelo, Kyle, Alex and Brandon and others.

I'll be compiling a list of what scouts took what badges and whether they
completed them or got partials. I'll send it along as soon as I finish it.

A big "Thank You" to all who helped with Wednesday Dinner and camp
logistics/leadership.

Reminder: You can finish partials while Summer Camp is in session (through the first week of August). You'll need your Blue Card and Health Form and possibly your "buddy tags" if you're going to do a water badge - I have all of these items.

Camp Staff suggests that you go during the "Open Area" time (3:30-5:00).

Finally, the Roadrunner Patrol of Troop 652 won the Camp-wide games!
There is a new trophy which will have the winning patrols names engraved on it for posterity in the dining hall. The first/top name on the trophy will forever 
be: 2009 Troop 652 - Roadrunners.
Wow!

Welcome new scouts.  Remember to:

1. Register, (I can't transfer your records to the troop after March) Done!

2. Go over the Youth Protection insert in the front of your book with a parent,

3. Practice your "Scout" rank must-know's (just like Arrow of Light)

4. Class 1 Health form ( which lists "things we might need to know" and who we should call in case of an emergency.

5. See the "Getting Started with Troop 652" page

 

Mr. Jack Wygonski will be issuing troop tents in April & May.  There's a form that goes with the tents saying that you'll return the tent in good condition when you leave the troop or you'll pay $50 toward helping to replace the tent.  A parent must read and sign the form in addition to the scout signing it.

 

All of the new scouts should earn their "Scout" rank as quickly as possible.  Please  remember to go over the youth protection stuff in the front of the book with a parent or guardian!   Practice the other requirements and ask for a Scoutmaster Conference!

 

All new scouts should have received a video DVD showing how to do all the requirements through first class rank.  

The new Venture Crew web site is now available 
www.venturecrew.troop652bsa.org

 

The old one is still available at 
www.freewebs.com/652venturecrew

Pending Items:
bulletAdult Leaders:
We'll need some parent/adult volunteers to learn the Committee positions from the current people so that we won't lose any knowledge as people graduate from the troop.  Nobody has indicated that they are leaving their positions  but we need to "Be Prepared."  We'll probably schedule a parent meeting in March to ask for people to staff committee positions and "events" (like Mrs. Schuster did for Popcorn, others who have handled the Brecksville Home Days Pop Sale and Summer Camp Family Night dinner) and putting outings together like the Gettysburg trip, etc.)
bulletCPR Training in preparation for Summer Camp and Canoe Trips.
bulletCourt of Honor and Friends of Scouting in the spring.
bulletElections for Troop positions and Order of the Arrow.

For those who are new to the troop, our meeting agenda generally follows this schedule:

Troop meeting schedule:   
bullet7:00 pm Gathering
bullet7:10 pm Opening Ceremony, awards, announcements.
bullet7:20 pm Patrol meetings
bullet7:30 pm Program (Skills) & Games
bullet8:15 pm Closing and Post Meeting activities (Merit Badges, Conferences, etc.) 

Troop meetings generally have the following elements planned by the Scout Leaders with some help from adult leaders.   
bulletSkills: 
bulletGame: 
bulletAdvancement: 
bulletPost Meeting:

See the Publications Section for Current and Back-Issue Newsletters

Admin?

FAQ (09/2006) 

 Policies & Procedures (05/02/02)

Who We Are (1/12/05)

Help Wanted

Eagle Scout Honor Roll

Errors & Omissions

Brecksville Magazine article

Merit Badges

 

Meetings: 
St. Basil the Great
Thursdays, 7:00 pm

Check the parish calendar site for the latest changes

Troop 652

Scoutmaster: Cliff Bellmore 

Asst. Scoutmasters:  
Jeff Herbell
 Dee Nemeth  | 
Bret Nemeth | 
Shawna Melnykowski  | 
Jim Popadak | 
Jack Wygonski | 
Steve Sasala

Crew 652

Advisor: Shawna Melnykowski 

Fingerprinting & Background Checks 

All registered adults are being required to provide fingerprints and submit to Criminal Background checks.

Fingerprinting Cover letter
Consent Form (due before fingerprinting)

Info on state law re: volunteer background checks.
www.state.oh.us/ohiogcsc/

 Background Check Consent Form - Fingerprint & Criminal Records Check Consent.

Adults, see fingerprint
notice wrt new state law
 
(Do Right-click, save-as)

Related Cub Scout Packs

Independence:
Pack 378 - St. Michael's

Brecksville-Broadview Hts:
Pack 652 - Hilton 
Pack 649 - Highland
Pack 59 - Chippewa 

Coming Attractions:

May

bulletMay 2, Summer Camp Family Open House for First Year campers
bulletMay 7, Regular Meeting.  Finish First Aid.  Sign up for Canoe trip.
bulletMay 14, Regular Meeting.  Canoe Trip Prep
bulletMay 15-17, Campout & Canoe Trip - Mohican Wilderness.
bulletMay 21, Regular Meeting
bulletMay 28, Regular Meeting

Future

bulletJanuary 16-18, 2009 Camp Manatoc - Bittersweet Cabin and/or tent camping. 
bulletFebruary 27-29, 2009 Cuyahoga Valley District Klondike 
bulletMarch 27-28, 2009 Father Son at Manatoc Cabin camping. Tents optional. (Was originally 20-21st) 
bulletApril 25-26. 2009 Survival Skills campout Wygonski's 
bulletMay 15-17, 2009 Mohican Wilderness canoe/camp 
bulletJune 21-27, 2009 Summer Camp 
bulletJune 24, 2009 "Family Night" at Summer Camp for family, friends, Webelos, etc. 
bulletJune 26, 27, 28, 2009 Brecksville Fair on The Square/Home Days Pop & Water sale
bulletJune 28, 2009 St. Basil Parish Picnic Service.
bulletAugust 8-9, 2009 Hale Farm Civil War 
bulletSeptember, 2009 Camporee

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  Summer Camp 2008

Where: Camp Manatoc, Peninsula OH
When: June 21-27, 2009
How Much: $200 by May 22, $220 by June 15, $240 by June 21

Parent Meeting Handouts available online.

Dates: 6/21 (between noon & 1pm) - 6/27 (9 am) Costs: $200 (early bird discount) per scout if paid to Troop by 5/22 (or delivered to Akron Scout Center by 5/22) $220 per scout if paid by 6/15 $240 up to arrival at camp.

You can keep up to date at the Summer Camp web site: www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/index.html

Every little organizational detail is available in the "Leader's Guide" www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/summer_camp/files/2009_leaders.pdf

I found this on the Manatoc web site: 

Start making your plans for Summer Camp!  Here's how we'll do this:
bulletCheck the "Getting Started" page for a preview and some shopping tips.  Check the "Photos" site for some ideas from past years.
bulletYou'll select your merit badges and fill out your "Blue Cards"
bulletPayment from your scout camping account or by check payable to Troop 652:  The cost, listed below, covers the camp fee.  Other expenses are paid for from troop funds raised at the Brecksville HomeDays pop sale - things like group photos, family night dinner, and  the pizza party on Friday night.
$200 if paid by the May 21st meeting,
$220 if paid after May 22 but before June 15,
$240 after June 15
bulletCamp begins at 12:00 noon on Sunday, Father's Day, June 21 and ends at 9:30 on Saturday June 27.

Suggested first year curriculum

bulletIf you're looking for ideas for what to take, consider: T-2-1, Art, Swimming, Mammals, Env. Science, Space Exploration, Leatherwork, Sculpture, Basketry
bulletI'd recommend either the 9 am or 11 am session named T-2-1 where they will go over many of the requirements for Tenderfoot, 2nd Class, and 1st Class. This could speed up your advancement.
bulletNote: as you've probably noticed already, Eagle-required badges require work.
bulletSwimming is good to take if you're able to swim. It's an Eagle Required badge.
bulletEnvironmental Science is do-able but not easy. It's an Eagle required badge as well.
bulletMammals is in the evening and is a standard for 1st year scouts. It is less popular since they moved from the morning to the evening. Homework.
bulletSpace Exploration is not easy and has some homework but it includes building and launching a model rocket on Thursday.
bulletArt, Leatherwork, Sculpture, Basketry, and other "handicraft" badges don't have to be scheduled so you can take as many as you like. Some require you to buy "kits" that you then make or work with. These are traditional Boy Scout level badges which are probably more involved than what you've done before. Be warned: you have to make your own clay for the sculpture badge - they will teach you how.

Family Night: 

bulletWe need a guest count and a list of what "side dish" or dessert you'll be bringing.  I have some responses so far but not nearly as many as expected. 
bulletPlease RSVP via email listing your "dish" or "dessert" and how many will be attending.

Tent arrangements: 

bulletThe tents are already there and set up at camp. You won't need to bring a tent.  There are now 18 tents at our site.
bullet"Tent buddies" are figured out among the scouts. No first year camper is allowed to be a "single" in a tent. 
bulletWe have 11 first-year campers so one of the first year scouts will be tenting with an older scout.

Camper release forms and coming and going schedules:

bulletThe camp requires photo-ID from those picking up scouts for any reason - even emergencies. If the Camper Release Form doesn't name the person it can get complicated very quickly.
bulletWe track comings and going schedules so that I can account for everyone at all times. 
bulletIf you know what days/times you will be out of camp, please let me know ahead of time so that I can pre-load the schedule and let the SPL know what he can expect to have available for the duty roster.
  Summer Camp 2008

Where: Camp Manatoc, Peninsula OH
When: June 21-27, 2009
How Much: $200 by May 22, $220 by June 15, $240 by June 21

Summer Camp Info: Note: If you already know your Summer Camp plans, please let the Scoutmaster know via email. Pick from: Definite Yes, Probable Yes, Possible Yes, Probable No, Definite No, and "Interested but don't know enough to decide yet" - which may include questions about camp, family vacation schedules, PSR issues, etc.

We will have a "parent meeting" night on April 30 at 7:30 where we go over what to expect, how to prepare, "Family Night (Wednesday), and merit badge selection. This will be a good time to pay the camp fees. The parents will meet without the scouts in one of the classrooms while the scouts are working on a merit badge. The scouts will then join the parents meeting to hear the final bits of wisdom, see the slideshow and have their questions answered. There will be plenty of handouts and "gear" to review.  The parent meeting is optional if your scout has attended Summer Camp in the past.

Parent Meeting Handouts available online.

Dates: 6/21 (between noon & 1pm) - 6/27 (9 am) Costs: $200 (early bird discount) per scout if paid to Troop by 5/22 (or delivered to Akron Scout Center by 5/22) $220 per scout if paid by 6/15 $240 up to arrival at camp.

You can keep up to date at the Summer Camp web site: www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/index.html

Every little organizational detail is available in the "Leader's Guide" www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/summer_camp/files/2009_leaders.pdf

I found this on the Manatoc web site: 

Summer Camp "First Year" Camper Open House - On Saturday May 2nd at 9am-12, Manatoc will host its "First Year Camper Open House". Beginning in the Trading Post, this event will allow Scouts and Parents an opportunity to see what a normal campsite has, visit several of the program areas, their Troops campsite to help them get oriented to the other areas of camp.

Start making your plans for Summer Camp!  Here's how we'll do this:
bulletWe'll have a parent/scout information meeting on April 30.  Check the "Getting Started" page for a preview and some shopping tips.  Check the "Photos" site for some ideas from past years.
bulletYou'll select your merit badges and fill out your "Blue Cards"
bulletPayment from your scout camping account or by check payable to Troop 652:  The cost, listed below, covers the camp fee.  Other expenses are paid for from troop funds raised at the Brecksville HomeDays pop sale - things like group photos, family night dinner, and  the pizza party on Friday night.
$200 if paid by the May 21st meeting,
$220 if paid after May 22 but before June 15,
$240 after June 15
bulletCamp begins at 12:00 noon on Sunday, Father's Day, June 21 and ends at 9:30 on Saturday June 27.
  Brecksville Home Days is Friday (6/26), Saturday (6/27) and Sunday (6/28) at the Brecksville Square.

We're a little behind this year because we usually have someone designated to arrange it. This year we don't.

Let me know if you are willing to pick up on any part of this.

Many of us will be at Summer Camp on Friday night. You'd think that the Summer Camp attendees would be tired and reluctant to work at the pop sale on Saturday but it's usually the opposite - most are eager to get back together and share stories and make the shared experience last just a bit longer.

This is the troop's major annual fund raiser. It funds all of the troop regular operating and equipment expenses. We have a booth on Stadium Drive (closer to Rt. 21 than usual but that should be OK) where we stock pop, water, and ice. Pairs of scouts take coolers of ice-cold drinks around the event grounds selling drinks for $1. We're very popular and the community appreciates being able to get affordable drinks as much as we enjoy funding our program from the sales. A family of 4 can get drinks from us for $4 instead of the $12-16 it would cost at the concession stands.

We're looking for volunteers to do the parts. I list some of the major functions here but there are details like having change at the start of the sale, covering the inventory with tarps every night, etc.

bullet(Mr. Hudak) someone to order the pop and be the contact person with the Coca-Cola distributor. 
bulletA place to keep it.  We sell more than we can store at the booth so we'll need a place to have the Coke truck deliver the inventory. Maybe we can use one of the buildings at St. Basil's. They pick up whatever we don't sell and send us a bill.
bulletSomeone to keep the booth duty schedules We need adults to staff the booth (2 per shift) and pairs of scouts to sell from wagons.

I'm sure there are other things that need to be done like making signs for the booth and the wagons but I'll have to dig out my records to see what the plans were from previous years.

  Parish Picnic The St. Basil's Parish Picnic is Sunday (6/28). 

This is a service that we do for the parish for the accommodations they make for us. We'll need 6 or more scouts during the day (noon until 4 or 4:30). The scouts keep the coolers stocked with pop & water and help people find what they're looking for. The older folks also don't like putting their hands in the cold water so they will ask for help as well.

Most years, we start folding up the chairs and tables starting around 4:30. The tables need adults.

Most scouts go to Home Days after the picnic begins to slow down.

Scouts & adults eat free.

  June 18, Regular Meeting.  
bulletAwards, 
bulletSign up for Home Days pop/water Sale duty
bulletSign up for Parish Picnic duty
bulletScoutmaster Conferences & Board of Review
bulletSummer Camp Blue cards and forms
 
bulletJune 4, Regular Meeting.  Missal Change Service, Catapult & Lashing Skills - Summer Camp Gateway design. Summer Camp discussions & "Blue Cards".
bulletJune 11, Regular Meeting.  
 

May

bulletMay 2, Summer Camp Family Open House for First Year campers
bulletMay 7, Regular Meeting.  Finish First Aid.  Sign up & Pay for Canoe trip.
bulletMay 14, Regular Meeting.  Canoe Trip Prep
bulletMay 15-17, Campout & Canoe Trip - Mohican Wilderness.
bulletMay 21, Regular Meeting
bulletMay 28, Regular Meeting
  May 15-17, Campout & Canoe Trip - Mohican Wilderness.

Good trip and we were lucky with the weather once again (Still not clear which of the new scouts is the weather-luck scout).

The photos are uploaded.

May 15, 2009 May 15-17, Campout & Canoe Trip - Mohican Wilderness.

Mohican

Permission Slip

Schedule:

bulletDepart St. Basil's 5:30 pm Friday
bulletCamp Friday night
bulletCanoe 10 miles Saturday, stop for lunch at 5 miles
bulletCamp Saturday night
bulletArrive St. Basil's 11 am Sunday

Cost: $45 to cover canoe/camp, food and to help with gas for the drivers.  If it costs less, we will credit back to scout accounts.

Bring: Uniform shirt, tent for every 2 scouts, sleeping bag & mat, 2 changes of clothes, jacket & hat, rain gear, mess kit with cup and utensils, "wet" shoes and sox for the canoeing part, "dry" shoes and sox for the camping part, first aid kit.
Optional: a few dollars for the gift shop, camp chair 

Apr. 2009

April

bulletApril 2, PLC.  
bulletApril 9, No meeting.
bulletApril 12, Easter Sunday
bulletApril 10-17, BBH School district spring break.
bulletApril 16, Regular Meeting (Unless everyone's on vacation trips)
bulletApril 23, Regular Meeting. First Aid Merit Badge
bulletApril 25-26, Survival Skills Campout at Wygonski's
bulletApril 30, Regular Meeting.  Summer Camp Parent & Scout Meeting
bullet First Aid Merit Badge nearing completion!
bulletParent/Scout meeting for Summer Camp Information.
Parents: 7:30, Scouts: after merit badge work.
Plenty of handouts and information - come have all questions answered.
Apr 25, 2009 Apr. 25-26, Survival Skills Campout at Wygonski's.  Hinckley. Very popular program. Don't miss it! These are very interesting and well-run sessions.

Cost $20 per scout. Payable by Scout account, cash, or check payable to "Troop 652".

We'll leave from St. Basil's at 8:30 am on Saturday morning and return by 9 am on Sunday.  We'll meet at the Wygonski property and get picked up there on Sunday (as of 4/23/09).   

Permission slips will be at the April meetings or we can email one or you can use the generic one  (Click Here) and bring it with you to the event.

We've got the hut for adults and Webelos who aren't prepared to tent camp.  Patrols will tent camp. 

We can take care of some of the advancement requirements. 

Bring your uniform shirt to wear for travel and dinners.

Map to Location.        Trainer Website

We're looking at having Mr. Laskowski teach a selection from the following topics:

bulletWhat to do when you get lost
bulletSurvival Kits (make one before camp - he'll review it).
bulletSignage
bulletBlind Drum stalk (sneak up on the instructor as he beats his drum - if he hears you and points to you, you're out)
bulletTraps and Triggers
bullet Firebuilding - Brief knife sharpening session, one-match fire, Flint and Steel fire, Bow Drill Fire 
bulletAwareness - Fox Walk, Wide Angle vision 
bulletCamouflage 
bulletTracking 

These are very interesting and well-run sessions.  We've had Mr. Laskowski contribute to our program for a number of years. 

The Wygonski property has everything we need to finish up some advancement requirements:

bulletFlag Raising/Lowering ceremonies.
bulletCooking and Camping
bulletKnots
 

To view photos from last spring, Click Here.

Very popular program. Don't miss it! These are very interesting and well-run sessions.

bulletWater from a Vine
bulletGetting food

Preparation: 

bulletBring tinder that you think will work for firebuilding. We'll learn how to make it and you'll be able to compare what you brought with what you made during the training session. (Hint - start collecting dryer lint)
bulletBring a pocket knife. You may be whittling your own "bow" fire starter. 
bulletBring boots - expect some mud. 
bulletBring your mess kit and utensils. 
 
bulletApr 2. PLC (leader only) meeting this week but we also need to ask all scouts to come help change the missals in the church.  Should take between 20-50 minutes if we get enough help.

To make it worth your time Mr. Bellmore will also conduct Scoutmaster Conferences for Scout Rank while the missals are being changed.
bulletTroop Pancake Breakfast (fundraiser) this Sunday Apr. 5:  Setup starts at 7 am.  Serving breakfasts starts at 7:45 am and continues until 2 pm.  Breakfast provided and earns service hours toward rank advancement.

Come spend a few hours.  Food is excellent!
bulletFather-Son Campout Results:
bulletWeather cooperated!  Appears that we have some good luck weather people who have joined the troop recently!
bulletThe Camp Master said we did a terrific job of cleaning the cabin and the area.  Left it better than we found it.
Apr, 2009 Rechartering (re-joining) is due before the end of February.  There is no paperwork to fill out, only dues to be paid.  $33 to rejoin payable wither by check or by deduction from scout account (popcorn sale).

Registration is Due!
bulletReturning Scouts: $33
bulletNew Scouts: $43 (to help cover the cost of the book and uniform items)
bulletAdults: $10

The committee has not changed the registration fee.  It remains $33 for this year - a $10 discount!  (Thanks to a great pop/water sale at Brecksville Home Days a few years ago.)

Subtract another $10 from your fee if another member of your family already gets a subscription to Boys' Life magazine.

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.)

Spring, 2009 High Adventure trip for 2009.
bullet The Hawaii trip is being set up and is ready for signups.
bullet Mr. Genco and others are putting together a Tinnerman Canoe Base trip.  If you're interested, sign up now so we'll have enough crew reservations.

Hawaii 2009

April is almost here and we have to get in our reservations. We need to know who is interested. There are many fundraisers set up in the next 2 months to help with the costs of the trip. Please read the information and contact Shawna by April 1st with your interests.

bulletGeneral Information (from slide show)
bulletItinerary
bulletRules
bulletCosts
Mar, 2009

March

bulletMarch 5, PLC
bulletMarch 12, Regular Meeting.  First Aid Merit Badge
bulletMarch 19, Regular Meeting.  First Aid Merit Badge. Deadline to signup/pay for the father-son campout.
bulletMarch 26, Regular Meeting.  First Aid Merit Badge.
bulletMarch 27-29, Manatoc Cabin - Father Son Campout.
Mar 27, 2009 Father-Son Campout.
bulletMarch 27-29, Manatoc Cabin - Father Son Campout.
bulletWe will leave from the Church Friday at 6:30 PM and return Sunday at 10:00AM
bulletYou can meet us at Camp Manatoc if it works better for you.
bulletCost is $25 per person for the cabin and food and supplies.  Whatever is left unspent will be credited back to the scout's camping account. 
bulletA few activities have been planned and may include:
bullettrip to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park nature center
bullettrip to Brandywine Falls
bulletHike around camp to show where we spend Summer Camp and how Summer Camp works.
bulletWe'll be in the "Training Lodge" which has indoor plumbing, showers and heat with 3 thermostats for the 3 areas: meeting area, Dorm 1, and Dorm 2.
bulletTo locate the cabin on the Manatoc Map, we're in the lower right section between the Dining Hall and the Archery range.
www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/summer_camp/forms/msr_color_map.pdf
bulletTo get to Camp Manatoc, there's a driving map here.
bulletSigned up so far: (37)

Wygonski (3), Anderle (2), Girardi (2), Leamon (2), Genco (2), Sasala (2), Nypaver (3), Webb (2), Savvas (2), McCrea (2), Smith (2), Sefcovik (1), Genco (3), Schuster (2), Adams (2), Bellmore (1), Herbell (2), Demchak (2)
Feb. 2009

February

bulletFebruary 5, Regular Meeting (not PLC as previously planned).
Personal Fitness Merit Badge testing.  
bulletFebruary 7, Merit Badge Midway at St. Barnabas in Northfield.
Click Here for Details 
bulletFebruary 12, Regular Meeting
bulletFebruary 14, Cuyahoga Valley Klondike
bulletFebruary 14, Valentine's Day 
(Are we going to have a pancake breakfast on Sunday?)
bulletFebruary 15, Eagle Scout (2008) Recognition Dinner.  Noon.
bulletFebruary 19, Parish Center not available.  Need different location.
bulletFebruary 21, Baden Powell Institute (And Den Chief Training)
Registration Form,   Class Schedule
bulletFebruary 26, Regular Meeting

 

bulletPack 59 Blue & Gold is March 8th at 1 pm.
bulletPack 378 Blue & Gold is Feb 28th at 4 pm.
bulletPack 649 Blue & Gold is Feb 18th at 7 pm.
  Webelos Season!

Expect Webelos from local Packs 378, 59, 652, and 649 at our meetings and outings. Treat them well - these will be the scouts who vote for Patrol Leaders and Senior Patrol Leader next year! To earn their Arrow of Light, they must visit a Troop meeting and an outdoor activity.

Blue & Gold Banquets are usually in February but sometimes Pack 652 has theirs in May.  We'll need scouts to conduct the crossing over ceremonies.

Feb 14, 2009
bulletCuyahoga Valley Klondike Feb 14th

The Klondike was originally scheduled for Jan 16 at Beaumont but was postponed.

It's been rescheduled for February 14 (Valentine's Day) in the Brecksville Park.  Give your mom a Valentine's gift - get out of the house for a day!  No Campout involved.

The information from the original schedule is available (Click Here)

Feb 7, 2009 Merit Badge Midway Sat., Feb 7, 10 am - 3 pm.

The Merit Badge Midway is designed for Scouts to learn about Merit Badges. Consider it as a Trade Show for Merit Badges.

To start a badge, the Scout simply needs to visit a counselor at the Midway. Establish contact with counselor and follow the instructions the counselor gives. Set up a date to meet with counselor to finish badge. To finish a badge, the Scout must have the prerequisites done. If badge has a time requirement or work to be completed, this must be done. A partial badge may be completed as long as Scout has met with a counselor and has requirements signed off.

To complete a badge in a day, it must be a badge that can be done with a counselor in the time period. Some examples are, fingerprinting, coin collecting, etc. Any required information must be done.

The Merit Badges are scheduled as open sessions. Check in with counselors to see what their schedule will be. Each counselor may have different time requirements to do.

The information and list of badges offered is available (Click Here)

   
Jan 31, 2009 CPR certification course:

There are a few spots available for CPR training at the Independence United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 31st with Mrs. Nemeth.  I don't know when it starts but it's usually 8 am - 1 pm.

If you have not been trained, please make plans to attend.  CPR training is required for the 1st Aid, Swimming, and other water craft Merit Badges.

We had training last spring so if you've joined the troop after that (Russ, Travis, JT), you will need to attend. 

Jan 17, 2009 January Campout results.

The weather cooperated by staying chilly.

Attending were: Bret A., Kyle S., Dan S., Jakob N., Mason S., Travis A., Jon W., Brandon T.

Mason and Kyle took care of their 1st Class cooking requirements.  Good eats! 

Clayton visited from Pack 378, Taylor visited from Pack 59, and a whole bunch of Cub Scouts visited from Pack 652.

Jan 15, 2009 Campout Change: As of 1/15/09

We won't be going to Manatoc on Friday night (1/16) as previously planned.

We'll be going out on Saturday morning and returning Sunday Morning.

We'll leave from St. Basil's parking lot at 9 on Saturday morning and return at 9 to the same place on Sunday morning.

You can meet us at Manatoc if it's more convenient. We'll be at the Bittersweet cabin. Bittersweet is the cabin closest to the north-east corner of the Training Lodge parking lot. It's the cabin that overlooks the Archery and Shotgun ranges.

If you need a map, look at the bottom, right section of the map: www.gtcbsa.org/manatoc/summer_camp/forms/msr_color_map.pdf

If anyone has a Summit County source for firewood, please let us know.

 

January

bulletJanuary 1, No meeting.
bulletJanuary 8, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's. Campout Prep.
bulletJanuary 15, Regular Meeting
bulletJanuary 16-18, Campout at Camp Manatoc, Bittersweet Cabin.  (Tents Optional)
bulletJanuary 22, Regular Meeting.
bulletJanuary 29, Regular Meeting
Dec 11, 2008

December 11, 2008 - Popcorn Raffle Results:

Gift cards 12 @ $25 = $300 

Travis -1, Dan S -2, John A -3, Mason -2, Jakob -1, Ted -1, Jeff L -1, Russ -1 

Dec 28, 2008 Dec 28, 2008 Pancake Breakfast. 

A mildly successful Pancake breakfast once again. The weather cooperated and we were able to make a profit which goes toward making the costs of the high-adventure trips more affordable. A Huge "Thank You" to the scouts, leaders, and families who helped make this a success - especially Shawna Melnykowski (leader extrordinaire), Kitchen Kings: Mr. Popadak, Steve Sasala, and Bret Nemeth, and all those who came early to set up all the tables.

Dec, 2008

December

bulletDecember 4, Regular Meeting (not PLC).  Patrol Organization
bulletSkills: Climbing
bulletAdvancement: Personal Fitness MB
bulletDecember 11, Christmas Party at Kendall Cliffs Climbing Wall.
Dec, 2008 Merit Badge Counselor Application updates.

If you think you are registered as a Merit Badge Counselor, please check the spreadsheet (PDF) provided by our Cuyahoga Valley District.

Our part of the Merit Badge Counselor Spreadsheet.

Let me know if you need to add people or badges.  The forms are available and I will send you instructions.  Counselor Application Forms

Dec, 2008

Popcorn Sale Page!

Important Dates Summary From the Popcorn Page Follows:

Sat. Nov. 22 – “Take Order” products available for pick-up at Mrs. Schuster’s house

Sat. Nov. 22 - Wed. Dec. 3  – Deliver your customer’s orders

           -  Thursday Nov. 27th   = Thanksgiving - No product delivery.

Thur. Dec. 4 - Last Day to turn in all “Take Order” $ to Judy Schuster.  

Either turn it in at the meeting or get it to Mrs. Schuster before the meeting.

Nov, 2008

November

bulletNovember 6, PLC.  Patrol Organization
bulletNovember 13, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's. Hike Prep.
bulletSkills: Flag Folding Quiz, Final Prep for Hike/Camp
bulletGame: 1st Aid for Sprained Ankle, Campfire stuff.
bulletAdvancement: 
bulletPost Meeting: Personal Fitness MB
bulletNovember 15-16, Hike & Camp Emerald Necklace
bulletNovember 20 Regular Meeting.
Nov. 8, 2008 Yard Charge 2008

Troop 652 and Pack 59 and 649 will be doing a local "Yard Charge" together this Saturday, Nov. 8th.

We'll meet at the gazebo on the square at 9:00 am and divide up the yards that Ted Lux gives us.

We expect to be finished sometime between noon and 2 p.m.

We'll need to bring rakes, blowers, tarps, gloves, and a water bottle.

 

October

bulletOctober 2, PLC
bulletOctober 9, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's.  Personal Fitness MB
bulletOctober 5, St. Basil Fall Fest Service
bulletOctober 11-12, Hale Farm Harvest Fest Service & Camp
bulletOctober 16, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's.
bulletOctober 23, Court of Honor
bulletOctober 30, Regular Meeting.  Elections 
Oct 2008

October

bulletOctober 2, PLC
bulletOctober 5, St. Basil Fall Fest Service
bulletOctober 9, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's.  Personal Fitness MB
bulletSkills: Orient a Map (Quiz)
bulletAdvancement: Personal Fitness MB
bulletOctober 11-12, Hale Farm Harvest Fest Service & Camp
bulletOctober 16, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's. Advancement!
bulletSkills: Advancement
bulletGame: Advancement 
bulletAdvancement: Finish up everything before COH
bulletPost Meeting:
bulletOctober 23, Court of Honor
bulletOctober 30, Regular Meeting.  Elections 
bulletSkills: Leadership

We'll Schedule a Court of Honor to recognize all Summer Merit Badges and Advancement for one of the October meetings.

Oct 2008

Den Chief Training "Quick Start" video - Get your training on-line!

Cuyahoga Valley Den Chief Training. Oct. 4, 2008 Click Here

Saturday, October 4, 9:00 am-4:00 p.m. (Check in 8:30am)
St. Barnabas Catholic Church (Northfield Center, OH)

Great Trail Council Den Chief Training.  Oct. 18, 2008 Click Here

Den Chief Training (DCT) $20.00 (9am-4pm) (You receive a patch, 
cord, handbook, tool kit, and lunch) Den Chief Trainees should bring the  following to Den Chief Training:
1 Plastic Lunch Box – can be an old one!
1 empty film canister
Water bottle

Sept 12-14, 2008 Camporee Info from the District.  2008CuyahogaValleyCamporee.pdf 
Our Info:  Cost: $20 to cover entry fee ($16) and food.
Permission slips will be available at the meeting.

Results are in!

bullet100% on site inspection!
bullet4th place overall - prizes: Insulated lunch bag
bullet3rd place gateway competition - prize: wind-up weather radio/flashlight.
Sept. 2008

September

bulletSeptember 4, PLC Planning meeting
bulletSeptember 11, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's Camporee Prep
bulletSkills: Menus, Gateway, Rope Cutting.
bulletGame: Gateway
bulletSeptember 12-14, Cuyahoga Valley District Camporee
bulletSeptember 18, Regular Meeting.  Popcorn & Open House prep
bulletSkills: Open House Demo assignments
bulletPost Meeting: Popcorn Kickoff!
bulletSeptember 25, Open House at St. Basil grounds where we display and show what skills we have and how we put them to use.  Webelos and others will be invited.  It is usually held at Oak Grove but last year we had it on the grounds at St. Basil's for better lighting. 
Aug, 2008 August, 2008
bulletNo meetings planned.
bulletAugust 9, 2008 Hale Farm Civil War Reenactment Service and Campout. Campout Saturday. 
June, 2008 June, 2008

 

June

bulletJune 5, No Meeting, Not even PLC
bulletJune 12, Regular Meeting at St. Basil's - Final Summer Camp prep and some advancement work.
bulletJune 15-21 Summer Camp at Manatoc
bulletJune 26, Regular Meeting at Oak Grove Picnic Area - Summer Camp awards, skills, event planning (what do you want to do as a troop or patrol in the coming year).
June 2008

Summer Camp Results Available.

 

The photos are posted and there may be more from Troop Historian - Jake H.

 

Merit Badges earned are also posted.

Apr 18, 2008 Apr. 18-20, Survival Skills Campout. Hinckley. Photos have been posted.  To view photos, Click Here.

Very popular program. Don't miss it! These are very interesting and well-run sessions.

bulletWater from a Vine
bulletGetting food
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2006 Emerald Ash Borer Notice for Firewood
Cuyahoga County has been added to the quarantine list for the Emerald Ash Borer.  No non-coniferous firewood (hardwood) is to leave a quarantined area under any circumstances.   Do not to take any firewood out to Beaumont or Manatoc/Butler or Avery Hand.    Non-coniferous means any hardwood but would not include pine.)  Current updated information is available at: ohioagriculture.gov/eab
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  Old Stuff...  See Also   Archives
Oct
2000
Check out the nice write-up that the Troop got in the October, 2000 issue of The Brecksville Magazine.   Printable version available.
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Meeting Plan worksheets. Check assignments Click Here  Summer sheets aren't posted yet.   

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