Troop News

Thanks to Mr. Berry and Mr. Lanier, the presentation for the biking trip to the Silver Comet this coming weekend was well covered. Despite poor attendance by the patrols, the meeting went very well and meals were planned.

Want to welcome E Gibbs and his family, his dad Charles and his Mom Lisa and his younger brother on their visit to the Troop and possible attendance on the trip this weekend.

As we didn't have a quorum, no decision was made about popcorn sales. At this time, we probably won't go down that road this year.Owing to low numbers on the coming trip, the cost is $58.00 per person. Everyone coming is required to bring their bike on Thursday night (9/18) for a pre-trip check out starting at 6:30 PM. They can leave it at the Hut overnight if we don't load it on the trailer. We will also load our gear Thursday night for departure on Friday. Remember, though the trail is asphalt with a 2 per cent grade or less, his bike needs to be in good running shape as he will be doing a minimum of 20-25 miles with the older faster group doing more than fifty. He needs a bike with a minimum of 26 " wheels for the distance.

He needs to bring a day pack, to carry his lunch and one or two water bottles, sun protection, and rain gear in case of inclement weather. His medical form should be updated from summer camp. If he said he was coming on the trip Monday night meeting....he is expected to be there Thursday....

We are still having problems with some of the boys being out of uniform for meetings....the uniform is red t shirt or a scouting t shirt, Scout shorts, Scout socks, and Scout belt. On the bus, the uniform is required as just stated but the red t shirt is required instead of any scout t shirt. Please make sure he dressed in the uniform before you drop him off, or if rushed he can change in the back of the Hut when he arrives for meeting or trips.

Despite "kicking a dead horse," the Troop will only perform at its best and meet the goals set out for us when the majority of all the boys are present..otherwise those on the trip pay more and combine patrols rather than working as anticipated with their assigned patrol. The same applies for attendance at meetings. Please help out with this.

Sufficient adult leadership is also required to make it easier and more economical in the long run. Please think about attendance, training, and obtaining a CDL to make this work.

YiS

Dan Strunk "Delivering the Promise"