Orienteering – The orienteering course for the Goose, Flamingo and King Fisher patrols has been postponed to next week due to today’s rain. Make sure you bring a compass and be prepared for the weather. Penguin and Seagull patrols will have an intro to orienteering skill session.
New Scout Parent Meeting – Similarly, the new scout parent meeting is also postponed until next week. Penguin and Seagull patrols, please tell your parents to attend next Thursday at 7pm to learn about the Scouts BSA program, Troop 1, and Camp Wanocksett.
Memorial Day Parade – Troop 1 is marching in the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25th. We need to be at the Town Green no later than 8:45 AM. Parking downtown can get crowded so plan on arriving earlier. This is a great time to show off our full uniforms. This includes a Scout shirt with properly located patches, pants, and Scout belt. If you wear Scout shorts you need Scout socks. A Scout hat and neckerchief are encouraged but optional.
Greenfield State Park – Troop 1 is headed to Greenfield State Park, May 29th through the 31st. Activities include hiking up Crotched Mountain and an Iron Chef competition for dinner. We will be departing the firehouse at 6pm on Friday and returning Sunday at 11:30am. More details to come.
Troop & Patrol Elections – Elections will be held on June 4th for Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Scribe, Patrol leaders, and Assistant Patrol leader positions. Any scout interested in one of the troop positions (SPL, ASPL, Quartermaster, and Scribe) must meet with Mr. Bhimji to discuss expectations prior to June 4th in order to be eligible.
Court Of Honor – Our year end court of honor in just around the corner on Thursday, June 11th. The last date for Boards of Review is Thursday May 28th. That means you should have your Scoutmaster Conference by May 21st. Scouts working towards the Scout rank need to complete their Scoutmaster Conference by May 28th.
If you are close to finishing a rank, please inform Mr. Bhimji & Mr Berry to schedule a Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Review. It is the scout’s responsibility to schedule a time. If you do not have one already, see them today!
If you have recently completed a merit badge, make sure you have turned in your blue card to Mr. Berry. You have not finished your merit badge until the blue card is signed and submitted.
Patrol Time – During patrol time today please plan your menu for the Greenfield camping trip and discuss your Iron Chef meal. Any extra time can be spent on patrol business and advancement.
And now here’s Mr. Bhimji to present an award.