Dana A. Hildreth Committee Chair danahildreth@yahoo.com |
Troop 323 Hollis, History: Past, Present & Future |
Peter M. Lovell Scoutmaster pdlovell@cybertour.com |
Past: Committee: Revised Scouting Guidline Troop 323 Hollis, ME. * the purpose and mission of BSA * the aims & methods of scoting * troop finance Fundraisers: April Bottle Drive raised $375 June Bottle Drive raised $xxx First Aid Kits raised $xxx Board of Review: Star: Jack L. passed 2nd Class: James B. passed, Donald H. passed Tenderfoot: Danny B. passed, Chrs D. passed Events: March Fee $10 Apr Fee $7 May Fee $15 |
September 22, 2001 - June 23, 2002 |
... Outdoor Adventure |
... Trail to First Class Scout: Joshua B., Noah B., Daniel B., Christopher D., Jayson M., Paul S. Tenderfoot: James B., Donald H., Daniel B., Christopher D. Second Class: James B., Donald H. First Class: Lucas A. |
...Trail to Eagle Merit Badges: First Aid: Lucas A., Donald H., William H., Adam L., Jack L., James B. Personal Management: Jack L. Star: Jack L. Life: Eagle: |
Present: Patrol Leader Council: Next meeting Jun 23 @ 6:30PM Plan Summer Troop Meetings Plan Summer Camp Activities Plan Cementery Service Project Think Tank for 2002-03 Program & Events Special Event for 2nd year Scouts (now or never) June 22, Work Day: Meet @ Burgess's 0900 to start remodeling old camper into new Troop Trailer! Help Needed! June 23 Canoe Trip: Meet at Fire Barn @ 0900 Bring lunch, grill available |
Future: Aug 4 Summer Camp: Sign up for Merit Badges Now! Is Your Health Form Complete? Do you need financial assistance? Do you know what to bring? |
Sep 19, 2001 - Scout Service Project: The troop built an outhouse at Camp Waterhouse, to replace the old one. This will be used by the troop, Cub Scout pack and many snowmobilers. |
Sep 22, 2001 - Troop Camping Trip: The troop spent a night at Camp Waterhouse with Pack 323 to celebrate "All Out For Scouting" and build a working relationship with the Pack.The Troop held a Court of Honor to pass out summer camp merit badges and awards. |
Oct 12, 2001 - York District Fall Camporee: The troop spent two nights at the "Sace Dump" for a medieval camp in search of the holy grail. Costumes were worn by all and a "tiny" catapult was built and revised at camp.The FOG added to the medieval theme. Thank you Girl Scouts for the fried dough and apple pie! |
Nov 3, 2001 - Troop Bike Hike: The troop spent a day on a 10 mile bike hike around the town of Hollis. This trip alond with plant & animal identification assisted in advancement. (A safe activity during Hunting Season.) |
Jan 19, 2001 - Troop Winter Camping Trip: The troop spent a night at Camp Waterhouse to show off our winter survival skills. We all survived but one night is enough! |
Feb 27, 2001 - York District Klondike Derby: The troop spent a day in Waterboro to show off our newly constructed sled in a highly competative Derby. Great teamwork! Webelos on site but had little program. Next Year they will be Scouts! |
Mar 22, 2001 - Troop Cabin Camping Trip: The troop spent two nights at Bates Cabin @ Camp Hinds in Raymond, ME. This trip was planned to Welcome the Webelos into the troop and introduce the Patrol Method without the Winter Survival. Great Time & Teamwork! Great event to recruit new members and Advisors!! |
May 17, 2001 - York District Spring Camporee: The troop spent two nights in Waterboro to participate in the Emergency Preparedness theme...It rained and SNOWED and created an emergency responce! Three calls to EMS and three trips to the hospital by other campers. We worked with Plan B & C and stayed the entire weekend! Thanks for the Free hot food, wood and Candy from the red cross as well as a few dry blankets! |
Apr 27, 2001 - Troop Camping Trip: The troop spent one night at Camp Waterhouse after a morning of Bottle Drive fundraising. This was a hike to camp with personal gear only to introduce backpacking to newer members. This trip tested the leadership of the ASPL and Patrol Method using tents & troop gear. |
Jun 14, 2001 - Troop Flag Day Ceremony: The troop researched US Flag History and History of Flag Day. They practiced raising the colors and reviewed Flag Respect. The troop meet at the School and paraded to the town hall and raised the colors. Each member had a part to do or recite. Patriotic songs balanced the ceremony as we retired with taps. This could become an annual event. |
May 22, 2001 - Scout Service Project: The troop accepted the project of "Flagging" the veteran grave sites at the local cementery. This could become an annual event. The troop collected the old flags, fadded, tattered or torn and plan to have a proper disposal ceremony at Sumer Camp. |
Jun 22 & 23, 2001 - Troop Day Events: The troop planned a work day to replace our trailer and a canoe istructional trip. Both events canceled due to RAIN ! |