Shiloh Trip info.

Last night during the meeting several topics weren't brought up..

One, wasto make sure that the Scout wears wool socks with a pair polyporphylene liner if he is going to be hiking a long trail (all trails except the Indian mounds and battleground trail that the Webelo I's hike). He doesn't need hiking boots but he should still wear them (socks) with sneakers or what he chooses. Leaders should bring a parts or a role of duct tape in case members of the crew get a hot spot, or developing blister.

Since we are planning on such a large group (80-90), the Troop will provide eating plastic utensils for meals..cups, plates, spoons and forks (he should bring his own pocket knife for the beef stew if he may need it) The utensils will cut down on a great deal of personal KP after the evening meal and save time for evening activities.

He will be on the trail all day long..so make sure he brings his day pack to carry his (two) water bottles, snacks, and his jacket/rain suit as he layers on/off his gear. Since he will be hiking all day, he could probably use some trail snacks along the way.

Please be at Hut at 5:00 PM with your completed BSA consent form and a check for $35.00 made out to Troop 21, BSA ..the cost is $25.00 if you are driving your car and not part of the advance party or Troop follow on vehicle.

There was some confusion about what trails he may have been assigned to...If a Scout, He should know what trails he has already hiked and what is next. If a WEBELO, all the WEBELO II that did the Indian mounds trek last year will do Trail # 4 this year (Compass).If they weren't here last year to hike the Indian mounds, then all WEBELOs who haven't will do the indian mounds this year as part of the orientation to Shiloh. Final assignments will be sorted out Friday evening and Saturday morning before we go.

On Veterans Day Parade...this Thursday..as many Scouts as possible should march rather than staying at home and sleeping in. You can drop him off at 8:00 AM, in Class A uniform including troop neckerchief and merit badge sash, give him $10.00 for lunch, checks made out to Troop 21. BSA. We should be returned by about 3:30 PM..If he gets there early at 8:00 AM he will assist the younger ones with Map reading or we will split wood in the yard or both. We will depart in the bus from the Hut at 10:30 AM, heading over to the Hoover Golden Corral off Lorna Road for lunch. We will report to the parade around Noon or 12:30....check the weather in case it is cool..he may need a jacker in the morning.

He needs to bring his supper in a bag, or his day pack, as we are not stopping for fast food on the way up, except at gas station just as we get on Route 157 off 65 North. No open container, except capped bottles should be brought to avoid spillage on the bus. He will need some money for Park Sourveniers if he wants and will have to buy his lunch at McDonalds on the way back home Sunday.

YiS dan s "Delivering the Promise"d