No Meeting Tonight

Due to the power outages we will not be meeting this evening november 1st.

The town of East Hampton may be requesting storm related assistance from the Troop.  Details will be provided as they become available.

Internet Safety

Internet Safety Presentation: This Wednesday Night, October 12th from 6:45-8:00 an agent from the FBI will present an informative workshop on the safety of Internet use. This night is open to students 6th grade and up and any adult or staff/teacher who would like to learn more. This is an extremely important workshop that I encourage you all to attend. Admission is free.

Over The Edge

Here is a link ti the video of Mr. Harazim as he repels down the side of an office building in Hartford.
Congratulations to Dan Harazim for making it over the edge on behalf of Troop 8!

Court of Honor and Rank Advancements/Merit Badges

The next Court of Honor is Saturday, September 17 (scouts will camp out at Hurd Park Sept. 16-18).

Scouts who believe they are ready for a rank advancement must make arrangements with Mr. Arnold (267-9140) for a Scoutmaster’s Conference by August 30^th and with Mrs. DeMore (267-9016) for a Board of Review by September 6^th. Mr. Arnold will not hold more than 5 scoutmaster conferences per meeting, so PLAN EARLY!

Completed merit badge cards must also be submitted to Mrs. DeMore by September 6^th.

Up Coming Events

 July 7-9, CHAMP Booth (set up July 6), Old Home Days (boys sell fried Oreos, etc. – proceeds benefit CHAMP, Citizens Helping Active Military Personnel)

July 8, Old Home Days parade, 11:00 – meet at the VFW at ??

July 17-22, Summer Camp, J.N. Webster

August 5-7, possible older boy campout

August 19-21, campout at McLeans’ property

August 26-28, Chester Fair parking (fundraiser for scouts’ individual accounts)

Sept. 16-18, fall Court of Honor (Saturday), with campout, Hurd Park (plan ahead for rank advancements!)

West Point 2011

Currently I have 18 scouts and 7 leaders signed up for The West Point camp out April 29 - May 1. I will need the permission forms filled out by both the scouts and the adults and returned to  me as soon as possible. We have to pay a $20 non-refundable deposit  before March 20th and  the forms are my way of knowing who is really going. The Troop will advance this deposit so no money is due until mid-April. the cost will be approx. $60 per individual which will cover the $20 deposit, food, and gas. Remember you can use the money you have earned selling popcorn or parking cares to pay for these types of activities. Just ask Mrs. Latimer to take payment from you scout account. Any question please  feel free  to contact me or Mr. Arnold.
Mr. Harper
Committee Chair

Check out photos from previous years.
2004
2007
2008
2009
2011

Improving Rank Advancement

Over the past several months we have been initiating new policies and procedures to improve the administration of the troop. Monitoring the younger boys as they work their way through to 1st class has been a weak spot. Last night I announced to the troop that Asst. Scoutmaster Stan Michnowicz will monitor the the boys as they progress through the ranks.  The plan is for Mr. Michnowicz to help keep the boys on track by showing them learn how to get their rank requirements signed off by ASM's as they complete them and to suggest to the Senior Patrol leader activities that would satisfy certain requirements. The goal is to guide the younger scouts to 1st class by which point they should be old enough and experienced enough to self monitor. 

I would like to thank Stan for taking on this task.

Ken Harper

Committee Chair

Rank Advancements and Merit Badges for March 19th Court of Honor

March 19th is the next court of honor.
Scouts who believe they are ready for a rank advancement must make arrangements with Mr. Arnold (267-9140) or Mr. Barber (267-1716) for a Scoutmaster’s Conference by March 1st and with Mrs. DeMore (267-9016) for a Board of Review by March 8th.
Completed merit badge cards must also be submitted to Mrs. DeMore by March 8th.

Up Coming Events

Here are the dates for some upcoming events.

Some are tentative and may change.

Feb. 11-13 Klondike Derby

March 19 Court of Honor

April 9 Eagle Court of Honor for Rosse & Caleb Gates

April 29-May 1 West Point

May 8 Mother’s Day Breakfast

May 24 Flags & Flowers

May 30 Memorial Day parade

Super Bowl Subs 2011

What a great job this weekend!

We made over 60 grinders for CHAMP this super bowl weekend and our boys were the real champions!

Thanks to all that participated!