Troop 759 Activities Coordinator’s Report
April, 2008
Upcoming Events:
April 29 – Red Cross First Aid/CPR Refresher Course – Tammy Cinotto will be available for those who already have their Red Cross CPR and First Aid cards to update them for another year. The cost is $10 per person. THERE IS NO MEETING ON APRIL 29, SO THIS IS ONLY FOR CURRENT CARDHOLDERS.
April 30 - Annual Swim Test – Mike McDermott has arranged the use of the CA pool, but he works Wednesdays and we need to be there at 7:30 and leave as soon as we are done. The Seabase crew and all new scouts must be tested. All scouts, crew members and adults who need to be tested must be at the Columbia Swim Center (SplashDown), 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD (near Wilde Lake High School) ready to go by 7:30 (arrive a few minutes early, please. The number of the Swim Center is (410) 730-7000.
May 12 – District Roundtable at Wilde Lake High School – Representatives for all 2008-09 District –level activities will be present with materials. Adult leaders and senior scouts are encouraged to attend and find out what is planned and how we can participate.
May 13 – Court of Honor – To be held at the regular troop meeting.
May 16-18- Rafting the Youghiogheny River - The rafting trip will take on May 16-18, 2008 on the Yough River in Ohiopyle Pennsylvania. The package includes: rafting on the Lower Yough, rafting equipment, park fees, 2 nights camping, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and transportation to “put-in” and from “take-out”
Lower Yough:
Cost: $115 (includes $97 package cost + $3 meal gratuity + $15 gas)
Class: 1-4 rapids
Age: 12 recommended
Balance Due: May 12
Equipment: Participants need to bring tents, sleeping bag, ground pad and personal gear. See link on troop website for recommended personal rafting gear.
Outfitter: Wilderness Voyageurs; http://www.wilderness-voyageurs.com
103 Garrett Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470 [(800)-272-4141]
Camping: Benner’s Meadow Run Camping and Cabins: http://bennersmeadow.com
315 Nelson Road, Farmington, PA 15437 [724-329-4097]
Adult Waiver Form: http://www.wilderness-voyageurs.com/downloads/waiver.pdf
Minor Waiver Form: http://www.wilderness-voyageurs.com/downloads/minorwaiver.pdf
May 22 - Introduction to SCUBA - 8:30 to 10:00 PM. The cost is $10 for a 90 minute session. Successful completion of the BSA swim test (with in the past year) is needed for this activity. This is a basic course with instruction and a brief time in the pool. This is a great way to see if you like SCUBA.
May 23 – We Remember – Annual flag-placing ceremony at the Baltimore National Cemetery. The event begins at 6:30 PM. Plan to be there by 6:00 PM so we can meet up and sign in.
May 24 – Alex Nussbaum’s Eagle Court of Honor - 2:00PM-4:30PM, Mt. Hebron Presbyterian Church. Ceremony begins at 2:00 in the Chapel, Refreshments in the Fellowship Hall following. Please RSVP by May 12 to the Nussbaums.
June 14 – Howard County Boat Float – Have we filled out the registration for the boat float yet? The boys are planning and I think they have begun work on their floating creation. We should probably send a check in.
We also have the following events planned – but we need adults to manage these events:
Other Notes:
Howard Warner is filing for a new Youth Group Permit for MD State Parks.
Does anyone know if we will have an opportunity to work the clean up for the July 4 fireworks? We have asked Mark Bullinger to following up with the County.
Finally, now that the weather is nicer, we should make sure we can set up our archery targets and obtain permission from the church so we can schedule some target practice at meetings from mid-May through August.
Cub Scout Day Camp is on the calendar from June 23-27. Do we have any boys interested in volunteering to lead?