Troop 93 News

20 February 2005
Scoutmaster's Minute With the Holidays behind us, it time to charge forward into the new year. I know we have had some setbacks with the snow and it seems as if Mother Nature wants us to change our meeting night but our Troop will overcome and adapt to these challenges as well. We have a busy schedule coming up with lots of activities planned for the Troop. I would like to remind all Scouts that the Outdoor Adventure is a huge part of Sc"out"ing. I would like to see some of the older scouts share their knowledge and skills with the younger Scouts. Campouts are an excellent way to "show what you got". By the way, I am issuing a challenge to the Ventures: run your own sled at the Klondike and if you really have what it takes to win a few ribbons for the Troop. I bet the 1st class path scouts do quite well. See ya at the campfire. *Keep on Scouting,* *Mr. Kelley*
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Troop Trailers find a new home! Thanks to Mr. Ewen and Mr. Kane for taking on the responsibility of housing and storing the troop's trailers.
February Committee Meeting minutes 1. The committee authorized Duane to order a new coffee pot and an Eagle plaque on which we will list all the Troop 93 members who achieved the rank of Eagle scout. 2. Spring merit badges are: Indian Lore by Mary - starting March 2nd Family Life by Laura and Kim - starting March 2nd - First Aid with Bert starting - starting March 23rd Bird Study with Bruce - starting to be determined 3. The trailer storage problem has been resolved with Bruce taking the bike trailer and other assorted smaller items and Ron Ewen taking the big trailer. Thanks to both! 4. Summer camp plans include a week at Webster July 3-8 and a week at Yawgoog July 24-29. 5. About 18 new scouts are expected to join the troop on March 20th. 6. Upcoming events Feb. 13 Skiing at Mount Southington Feb. 25-27 Klondike Derby Mar. 19 Day trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame Apr. 2 Venture trip to car show Apr. 8-10 Campout at Fort Shantok Apr. 23-24 Venture canoe trip May 13-15 Spring Camporee May 25th?? Minigolf 7. The next committee meeting will be April 9th at Fort Shantok, time to be determined
SCOUT MERIT BADGE WORKSHOPS DONE DURING TROOP 93 MEETINGS! Troop 93 scouts! Need Merit Badges? We got 'em! The troop will be conducting workshops for merit badges during scout meetings each season starting the Fall Workshop starting in January 05! The merit badges for each season are listed to the right:→	WINTER WORKSHOP Starts in Jan 2005 Personal Mangement-Mr. Kane Citizenship of the Nation-Ms. Masaad/Buckholtz Computers-Gerry Junior Leader Training-Dave 1st Class Path-Mr. Plourde	SPRING WORKSHOP starts ~March/April 2005 Bird Study-Mr. Kane Family Life-Ms. Masaad/Ms. Buckholtz Indian Lore-Ms. Chapman 1st Class Path-Mr. Plourde
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