Over $21,500 Delivered to Wounded Troops in May Trip alone

From: Al Meadows [

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Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 5:39 PM

To: Al Meadows

Subject: Over $21,500 Delivered to Wounded Troops in May Trip alone

Thanks to Matt Frovap (a Eagle Scout candidate who choose Operation Gift Cards as his Eagle Project) and Derby Boy Scout Troop 3, the 4 units who were co-sponsors for the May Operation Gift Cards trip to D. C. military hospitals were able present, to wounded troops and their families, over $16,500 in "Wish List" items (collected form towns in the Naugatuck

Valley) in addition to their normal $3,000 in gift cards and $2,000 in Girl Scout cookies.

Since October 2005, the Operation Gift Cards' 45 monthly visits have presented 6,810 Thank You Kits which contained $136,200 in military department store gift certificates to our wounded troops. An additional $71,000 in other gift certificates and special group product donations (Girl Scout cookies, corporate gift certificates etc.) have been delivered to the Soldier Family Assistance Center, the Fisher Houses, the Mologne House, the Navy Lodge, the Red Cross, and the Bethesda Casualty Affairs Office, along with tens of thousands of dollars worth items on the "Wish List" for both the wounded troops and their families.

web site: ctveterans.org

Thanks

Al Meadows

 

Troop 3 Derby, CT 2009

 

95th Anniversary Celebration

 

"3 for Life" Recipients Bill Menna, Bob Bednarcik & Rev John Carr

photos from the event can be viewed here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=194yy00v.c3ghhwhj&x=0&y=srpkjq&localeid=en_US

 

More than 250 scouts, leaders, alumni and friends of Boy Scout Troop 3 Derby recently gathered to celebrate the Troop's 95th anniversary. The event included a recognition of the past scout leaders, current scouts and several alumni were recognized with "3 for Life" awards. Fifty of the troop's current scouts attended through the generosity of Troop 3 alumni throughout the country who could not attend but wanted to be part of the celebration.

 

The even began with a social hour and photograph of the 55 Eagle Scouts present at the celebration, ranging from James O'Sullivan who achieved Eagle Scout Rank in 1933, to Alexander Neuendorf who earned Scouting's highest honor several weeks ago.

 

Following a formal opening Scout ceremony directed by Senior Patrol Leader Matthew Frovarp, the Celebration Chairman John Anglace provided welcoming remarks. Mayors Mark Lauretti, James Della Volpe and Anthony Staffieri were present to give greetings on behalf of their communities of Shelton, Ansonia and Derby respectively. Housatonic Council BSA President Richard Marano also offered greetings and congratulations on behalf of the 600 volunteers and 1,500 scouts who make up Housatonic Council's membership.

 

Crew 33 Committeeman Francis Skowronski presided over the Scoutmaster recognition. Troop 3 has had 11 Scoutmasters in its 95 year history, begining with Rev. Vernon Cooke and Rev. Alfred Budd, Ministers of the Derby 2nd Congregational Church, which sponsors Troop 3. They were followed by Edmund D. Strang, George Tierney Sr, Larry Potter Jr, Andrew Kopasz, Bruce Sill, Robert Penney, Randy Ritter, James Frovarp and Jason Thompson. Randy Ritter returned to become Scoutmaster again in 2007. Current Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee members present were recognized for their outstanding service and dedication to Scouting and the Derby 2nd Congregational Church was recognized for having the longest sponsorship of a Congregational Church of a scout unit in the USA.

 

Scouts receiving rank advancement from Troop 3 almuni under the direction of advancement committee member Peter Laskos included: Scout - Colby McLiverty, Alex Main, Joshua Moscato, Joe Borelli, Joe Szewczyk, Jim Butler and Adam Sroka; Tenderfoot - Patrick Barton, Jesse Cornelson, Joshua Moscato,Jim Butler, Colby McLiverty and Adam Sroka; 1st Class - Larry Cafaro;  Life - Patrick Matuska and Bronze Palm - Eagle Scouts Chuck Stankye IV and Christopher Wentz.

 

Assistant Scoutmaster James Frovarp recognized the following 10 scouts present who have achieved Eagle Scout Rank since 2007: David Spinetti, James Blaskewicz, Michael McMahon, James Liddel, Stephen Poppa, Charles Stankye IV, Christopher Wentz, Adarsh Salian, James Anderson and Alexander Neuendorf, who recently became Troop 3's 265th Eagle Scout. The recent group represents more than 2,000 hours in Eagle Scout community service project that have been complete in the Lower Naugatuck Valley. James O'Sullivan, Troop 3's oldest living Eagle Scout, then led all Eagle Scouts present in the Eagle Scout Oath rededication ceremony. Mr. O'Sullivan was then presented with a framed photograph of Troop 3 when he was a member in 1929.

Every 5 years the troop presents "3 for Life" awards to Pack 3, Troop 3 or Crew 33 alumni who have made a significant impact to Scouting over their lifetime. Recipients in the past have included Edmund D. Strang, Walter R. Archer Jr, Dr. Robert Feeney, Walter Petz, Rodman Kneen Sr, Charles Rotteck Jr, John Anglace, Robert Skowronski, Francis Skowronski, Constantine Testone and Anthony Pepe. Joining the previous recipients are William Menna, Robert Bednarcik and Rev. John Carr. Menna's award was presented by Rodman Kneen, Bendarcik's by Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Christopher Wentz and Carr's was presented by Dr. Sherwood Lewis.

The keynote speaker for the event was Dr. Robert Feeney, Troop 3 alumnus, retired Vice President of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and supporter of the Troop 3 International Exchange Scout Program.  Dr. Feeney related his experiences of growing up in Derby in the 1930s, learning life skills from Edmund D. Strang, and attending Yale University before joining Pfizer. Regarding Troop 3, Dr. Feeney quoted David Brooks, the columnist of the New York Times , who recently said “ We are not defined by what we ask of life. We are defined by what life asks of us. As we go thru life we travel thru institutions. Each institution comes with certain rules and obligations that tell us how to do what we are supposed to do. By absorbing the rules of the institutions we inhabit, we become who we are. New generations do not invent institutional practices. These are passed down and evolve. We need to have a deep reverence for those who came before us  and built up the rules that we temporarily take delivery of. We then become debtors who owe something to our institutions and not creditors to whom something is owed”.

Troop 3 Assistant Scoutmaster and former exchange scout Edward Faulkner thanked Feeney on behalf of the many scouts who have benefited from the international exchange scout trips Feeney has sponsored to England and Ireland for more than 20 years. Faulkner then announced that the Troop was developing a Dr. Robert Feeney Troop 3 Exchange Scout Fund with the Valley Community Foundation to continue the annual exchange program. Fran Detoro represented her husband, Troop 3 alumnus Jamie Cohen, who is also Executive Director of the Valley Foundation. Detoro presented a check to Troop 3 on behalf of her family, Mary Pepe and the Valley Community Foundation. Scoutmaster Randy Ritter announced that the generous donation was grately appreciated and would be the first to the new exchange scout fund along with the World Scouting Friendship fund donations collected from the attendees of the celebration.

Event chairman John Anglace was then recognized for his efforts on behalf of the celebration committee. Anglace has chaired the troop's celebration events for 20 years. The celebration concluded with a slide show of Troop 3's 95 years of Scouting.

55 Eagle Scouts attend Troop 3's 95th anniversary celebration

Update: 5/27/09

Top 10: 10) Matt Edwards--10,850; 9) Alex Oppel--11,100; 8) John Murray--12,450; 7) Steven Tracz--12,800; 6) Mike Tracz--13,050; 5) Dominic Livoti--13,550; 4) Billy Kowarik--14,950; 3) Justin Patten--15,000; 2) Ryan Cafaro--16,150; 1) Jake Grasso--18,650.

Patrols; 6) Scorching Skulls--1700; 5) Ghostriders--2100; 4) Whirling Dervish--2600;; 3) Pink UPMA--3200; 2) Deviled Eggs—3450, 1) Trojan Rabbits--4000.

Camporee patrol points added. Deviled Eggs, Trojan Rabbits and Pink UPMA earned a patrol pizza party and will be reimbursed up to $25 by handing receipt in to Mr. Oppel.

 

Point contest ends on May 31^st All rank advancement & merit badges must be completed by this Wed to qualify for points.

 

Top 10 scouts/ top patrol to go on Cape Cod trip beginning on the evening of June 25 and ending on the afternoon of June 28 (drivers needed). Some patrols did not include camporee attenance for individual points. Be sure to include all attendance at the recent Memorial Service & Parade events (worth 100 points each).

Troop Court of Honor/Picnic will be on Wed night June 10 instead of June 13. All advancement and completed merit badge cards must be handed in to Advancement Chair Mike Breault by May 27.  Families are asked to bring a salad or dessert to the picnic.

Summer Camp Medical forms: Mrs Edwards (our camp nurse) will be taking all updated medical forms required for summer camp. All updated forms must be handed in by June 3^rd. A copy of the medical form and other permission slips are here Download Campmedform and here Download Campmedinfo and here Download Permtoleavecampform. Print out and turn in by June 3rd. All medication containers for camp should have the scout's photo attached to it.

Canyon Adventure Mandatory Hike: Our Canyon Adventure Crew will take a day hike at Bear Mountain in Salisbury on July 11^th following the Summer Camp Court of Honor. We will meet and leave from Strang Scout Reservation. All Canyon Adventure Scouts must plan to attend. Trip details here Download 09 canyon trip update 5 27 09

Exchange Scout Host Families: We are taking signups for families interested in hosting our exchange scouts this summer. 3 Irish and 2 English scouts for the following dates July 8-11, July 18-30, Aug 10-12. Let Randy know if your family is interested in hosting 2 or 3 scouts for a few days. Mrs. Rhonda Thompson will serve as the Exchange Scout Host coordinator.

Derby Summer Concert Concession sales: Parents of 2010 Jamboree scouts are being given the first opportunity to sign up for helping at the summer concerts. Profits to be divided based on hours worked. Scouts needed for setup & take down each Tuesday night from June 23 to Aug 25. Contact Sue Stankye at sastankye@hotmail.com

Summer camp merit badge & tent mates signup. Know which week or weeks you are attending camp. Merit badge information and forms are here Download Meritbadgeinfo here Download Meritbadge signupform and here Download Campmb schedule. Print out, review available meritbadges by time and fill out the form, one form for each week you are attending camp. 1st year scouts will participate in the 1st year program the 1st week they attend camp and then select merit badges for the 2nd week. Merit badges are only offered at specific times and you can only register for one merit badge per time slot. Help us by completing all forms accurately. Regarding tentmates, we have 3 Irish and 2 English scouts and each needs a tent mate during Week 2. Let Randy know if you are interested. Summer camp Senior Patrol Leaders will also be elected and then they will appoint summer camp patrol leaders, giving current Patrol Leaders top priority.

 

Troop tshirts & hats are available for sale $10, while supplies last.

May 30 - Troop 3 Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Mike Herde 4PM  in Oxford. All are invited. Picnic to follow.

June 5-6 Order of the Arrow Ordeal Weekend and Beaver Day at Strang Scout Reservation. Come and help prepare YOUR camp for the summer. All Ordeal candidates must attend to be elected into the OA. Current Ordeal members have the opportunity to advance to Brotherhood. All scouts & families are invited to help.

June 7 - Troop 3's 95th Anniversary Celebration, 12PM @ Villa Bianca, Seymour. All Troop 3 Scouts in Class A uniforms will be admitted free of charge to the celebration provided they attend with a parent and register in advance. Every Troop 3 Scout who attends will receive a free 95th Anniversary neckerchief.. Adult tickets are $25 and children $15. 95th anniversary tshirts, hats and neckerchiefs will be available at the event.. Return reservation form to Cyndi Poppa with payment to BSA Troop 3 by the June 1 deadline.

Troop 3’s Oldest Living Eagle Scout, Grandson of Derby’s first Mayor, to attend 95th Celebration

DERBY - At age 92, Boy Scout Troop 3 Derby’s oldest living Eagle Scout James O’Sullivan, of Stratford, will lead all Eagle Scouts present in reciting the Eagle Scout Oath at Troop 3’s 95^th anniversary celebration on June 7 at the Inn at Villa Bianca in Seymour.

O’Sullivan was presented with Eagle Scout Rank on Oct 6, 1933 and was the 7^th Troop 3 Derby Scout to attain that honor. Troop 3 was founded at the Derby 2^nd Congregational Chuch in 1914 and it was not until 1928 that Manual Pearson became the troop’s first Eagle Scout. Alexander Neundorf recently became Troop 3’s 265^th Eagle Scout Scout.

James O’Sullivan spent 30 years in the Foreign Service and then 15 years at the University of Louisville, where he chaired the Political Science Department. He is the son of the late Connecticut Chief Justice Patrick B. O’Sullivan and he is the grandson of the late Dr. Thomas Jefferson O’Sullivan, the first Mayor of Derby.

O’Sullivan fondly remembers growing up in Derby, being a member of Boy Scout Troop 3 with Ed Strang, and attending Housatonic Council’s Camp Irving, which was located on the Housatonic River near Indian Well State Park.  "Our current scouts will be fortunate to have the opportunity to meet such a distinguished Troop 3 alumnus as Mr. O'Sullivan" stated John Anglace, chairman of the 95th anniversary celebration.

Tickets to the Troop 3 95^th Anniversary Celebration are available for $25 by contacting Cyndi Poppa at 736-0419.

Troop 3 Derby's 95th Anniversary Celebration

  

Who: Alumni, Scouts, Parents, Leaders & Friends of Troop 3

When: 12PM, Sunday, June 7, 2009

Where: Inn at Villa Bianca, Route 34, Seymour

Why: To celebrate 95 years of Troop 3

How: $25 adults, $15 children, Free to Troop 3 Scouts in Class A uniform

         Contact Cyndi Poppa at cynpop@sbcglobal.net or 203-736-0419

         Letter and reservation form here: Download 95thinvite

        Reservations due no later than June 1, 2009

85th Annual Scout Gang Show in Derby

 

1950 Show

 

DERBY -  Derby United Methodist Church, at the corner of 5th and Elizabeth Street, the home of Pack 3, the oldest Cub Scout Pack in the United States, is also home to the world's longest running Scout Gang Show . Originally known as a Minstrel Show, when the annual performance began in 1922, the Housatonic Council Cub Scout Pack 3, Boy Scout Troop 3 and Venture Crew 33 Annual Scout Gang Show has been performed annually, except for two years during World War II. The show follows in the tradition of British Scout Gang Shows, with songs, skits and jokes performed by the members of the three scout groups. The local show is the only known show of its kind performed in the United States, however Gang Shows are performed throughout the United Kingdom, Australia and beyond. It is said that not a day goes by that a Scout Gang Show isn't performed somewhere in the world. In fact,  Scout Gang Show will take place in Newport and North Hampton, England on the same weekend as Derby's Scout Gang Show. For more information on Scout Gang Shows see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_Show

 

Some of the many thousands of scouts who have performed locally over the 85 years include movie and theater actor Brian Dennehy, Center Stage Director Gary Scarpa, Shelton Aldermanic President John Anglace, Bill Menna, the former Mayor of Ansonia, and Marc Garofalo, former Mayor of Derby, who will be making a special guest performance again this year as he has done for more than 30 years. Troop 3 alumnus Jeffrey Johns, who performed in the show in the 1990s, has worked as the character Peter Pan at Disneyland and he will appear in TV show, America's Got Talent this summer.

 

For most of it's history, the show was under the direction of the late Scouting pioneer and charter Derby Hall of Fame member Edmund D. Strang. Troop 3 Scoutmaster Randy Ritter is in his 15th year serving as interlocutor and director for the show and pianist Marc Weissman is pianist for his 4th year. Fun men, or joke tellers for the show include Charles Stankye IV , a third generation performer joining his father and grandfather, Christopher Wentz, Alex Oppel, Jimmy Anderson, Al Palumbo, Barry Howard, Matthew Decho and Donald King. All are Troop 3 Eagle Scouts except for Oppel, who is currently a Life Scout. Stooges, performing run-on skits include Alex Neuendorf, Chris Townsend, Tyler Stankye, Adarsh Salian and Brian Mezzapelle.  The Stooges are under the direction of Rodman Kneen, Sr. who has participated in the show for a remarkable 74 years!

 

The scouts have been rehearsing since February for the May 8 & 9 shows. The theme is "Fabulous Fifties" featuring  many of the hit songs of the 1950s . Some of the highlight performances of the show include "If I don't have you",   by Chorus Director Ryan Downs, "Bye, Bye Love",  on Friday night to be performed by Cub Scouts Davidjon Kirpas and Naveen Madavala, and on Saturday by Boy Scouts Noah Cirisoli and Matt Moran,  "Be Bop a Lula"  by Cub Scout Ben Grasso and Life Scout Alex Oppel, who will play piano and sing for "Great Balls of Fire".

 

The show begins at 7:30PM with a 7:15PM pre show community sing. Tickets are $7, and can be purchased through any Pack 3, Troop 3 or Crew 33 scout, or by calling 203-733-5347 . A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.  Proceeds from the show benefit  the  scouts attending  Housatonic Council Cub Scout Day Camp, Edmund D. Strang Scout Reservation summer camp and Troop 3's July trip to the Grand Canyon. 

 

Cub Scout Pack 3 Derby meets 7PM on Mondays at it's sponsoring organization, The Derby United Methodist Church. Venture Crew 33 is sponsored by the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club and Troop 3 Derby is sponsored by the Derby 2nd Congregational Church. Both the troop and crew meet on Wednesdays, 7PM at the Derby 2nd Congregational Church. All three scout groups are part of Housatonic Council BSA and welcome new members from throughout the Lower Naugatuck Valley. 

Update April 21, 2009

 

Top 10: 10) Andrew Devine & Caine Jimmo--9100; 9) Alex Oppel--9300; 8) Steven Tracz--10,300; 7)  John Murray--10,950; 6) Mike Tracz--11,100 5)  Dominic Livoti--11,750; 4) Billy Kowarik--11,850 3) Justin Patten--12,100; 2) Ryan Cafaro--13,250; 1) Jake Grasso--16,300.

 

Patrols.   6) Scorching Skulls--1500; 5) Ghostriders--1800; 4) Deviled Eggs--2100; 3) Pink UPMA --2200; 2) Whirling Dervish--2500; 1) Trojan Rabbits--3100.

 

Due to  The Giant Tag Sale and Gang Show rehearsals, the troop meeting will take place at the Derby Methodist Church beginning this week through May 6.

 

Scoutmaster Conferences & Boards of Review – All new scouts should be helped by Patrol Leader to earn Scout rank by end of April  

 

PLC & adult Help Needed tomorrow night at 6:30PM: Setting up Gang Show stage bleacher on Wed Apr 22 6:30 to 7PM, power drills needed.

 

Apr 24 & 25 Giant Tag Sale benefiting Canyon Adventure Scouts – Help is needed by parents to set up and price items this Wednesday during Troop meeting and on Thursday, if needed.  We are still accepting items on Wed. in good working condition (no clothes). Early Bird Sale is Friday night  (6-8PM)  $2 charge, and 8 to 2 on Saturday. Canyon Adventure Scouts must wear troop tshirts and participate in Tag Sale to earn their share of the profits.  See Mrs. Debbie Oppel for more information. 

 

We plan to have Gang Show soloist rehearsal at Derby 2nd Cong Church during the Tag Sale on Apr 25. More details to follow.

 

April 25 - Shelton Operation Clean Sweep: Shelton Scouts not part of the Canyon Adventure are asked to participate in the Shelton Sweep cleanup day. Contact Mr.

Gil Pastore, Chairman of the Anti-Litter Committee at 925-9046 to coordinate your participation.

 

Patrol campouts :  View photos of the patrol campout here: http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=194yy00v.5ehvam9z&x=0&y=-4ph551&localeid=en_US   Include attendance in patrol reports for 200 points. Each patrol will earn 200 points for a patrol campout (Trojan Rabbits to have theirs this coming weekend).  All patrol equipment must be returned clean this Wed to earn the patrol points.

Gang show boosters  Great job collecting over $1000 in boosters.   Winning patrol and scout will be announced this Wed. Final call for boosters (won’t count for contest) this Wed.  We are working on the 95th anniversary t-shirts and hope to have them for the Spring Camporee. 

Gang Show tickets - Have been handed out. See Mrs. Carole Cafaro if you need more. Scouts will receive 50% of ticket sales for all tickets sold in advance. Ticket money and unsold tickets are due May 6.

OA Dues –  Order of the Arrow troop representative Billy Kowarik to announce list of OA members with outstanding OA dues this Wed. Pay your dues so you can remain a member in Paugassett Lodge 553.  OA elections to take place soon. Must be at least 1st Class Rank with 10 nights of camping to be eligible for election. Let Billy know if you are eligible and would like to be a candidate for election into the OA.

May 1-3 : Kings Point Eagle Scout Association Invitational Camporee at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  Signup deadline has passed.  Full Class A uniforms and signed code of conduct sheet required for participation.  There will be patch trading opportunities. Housatonic Council has council strip patches you might consider purchasing several for trading.  See Kings Point more Kings Point info here: Download KPESA%20Packet%2009

Outgrown scout uniform parts? If you have uniform parts you no longer wear please donate to the troop's uniform exchange closet. Bring in this Wed. See Mrs. Theresa Ng if you are looking for a uniform part to make you Class A. Pack 3 is also in need of Cub Scout uniform parts. These can be given to Mrs. Carole Cafaro or Mrs. Susan Stankye.  The newly redesigned Centennial Scout Uniform can be purchased online here: http://www.scoutstuff.org/BSASupply/ItemDetail.aspx?cat=01RTL&ctgy=PRODUCTS&c2=UNIFORMS&c3=USHIRTS&c4=&lv=3&item=629BSS

May 15-17 – Housatonic Council Spring Camporee : Sign up with Mr. Oppel begins this Wed (early bird $5, after 4/29 goes up to $9). Big patrol points will be awarded for scoring well at the Camporee which will affect patrol standings . Everyone should plan to attend.  Lots of great stations like sling shot paint ball target shooting, rifle shooting, frisbee golf. 

April 22 troop meeting:  Patrol  1^st aid (hands on) demos (patrols must have 6 sets of supplies for hands on portion of your demo) :  Whirling Dervishes- CPR,  Scorching Skulls -eye,  Ghostriders -head,  Trojan Rabbits - knees,  Deviled Eggs - ankle,  Pink UPMAs-leg/arm,  trp meetings begin at Derby Methodist Church .

April 29 troop meeting: zipline & fire safety merit badge, Merchant Marine Academy prep & trailer load, Gang show rehearsal

Apr 30 - Troop 3 Committee Meeting - 7PM, Derby 2nd Congregational Church - open to all committee members, leaders and parents.

Updated Troop Calendar is here Download Troop3derby09apraug . Please print out and review.

May  4 & 6 – Gang Show Dress  Rehearsals

May 8&9 - 85th Annual Scout Gang Show

May 25 - Derby-Shelton Memorial Day Parade As part of the upcoming 100th anniversary of Scouting all Scout units will march in the same division in the parade. Lets look our best in our Class A uniforms.

June 7 - Troop 3's 95th anniversary celebration, Noon at Villa Bianca in Seymour. More details to follow. 

 

Update: 3/24/09

Troop 3's Policies & Procedures document. All Scouts and a parent/guardian must sign and date the last page and hand it in SPL Matt Frovarp by 3/25.  Download Troop 3 policy procedures

Gang show boosters are due no later than Apr 15 to Mrs. Cafaro. Pizza party to highest selling patrol. Each scout who sells $20 in boosters will earn a 95th anniversary tshirt. See Mrs. Cafaro if you didn't receive boosters or if you need more.

Gang Show ads - Any scouts looking to raise funds by selling Gang Show ads should contact Ms. Sarah Frager Sarah.Frager@whiting-turner.com

March 25 - Canyon Adventure Trip meeting, 7:30PM - Scouts to present their research findings on the areas we will be camping at.  Scout Uniform inspection will take place on March 25. Points to be awarded to patrol with the highest average inspection score. Patrol Leaders have been given inspection sheets.

March 27-29 - 1st Class Emphasis, Patrol Leader Training & High Adventure Weekend @ Multipurpose bldg/Tierney bldg. Sign up by this Wed with Mr. Oppel. Cost is $5. Class A uniforms are mandatory. High Adventure scouts to cook Sat supper for everyone with their cookoff contest. Sat & Sun breakfast and Sat lunch to be provided by the troop. Refer to scout handbook for personal equipment checklist.  We are looking for additional parents to assist with our 3 different group activities. Schedule of activities:New scouts: 7- wake up, 7-9 – breakfast, 9-10 - tent and dining fly, 10-1- fire/lunch, 1-2-flag stuff, 2-3-hike, 3-4:30-totin chit, 4:30-5 knots and lashings, 6-7:30-dinner, 8-movie. High Adventure Scouts: 7 wake up, 7-9 breakfast, 9-10:30 project, 10:30-12 games, 12-1 lunch, 1-3 shooting, 3-4 spudgun, 4 prep for cook off . Patrol Leaders: 7-9 breakfast, 9-2 PL training, 2-3 hike with new scouts, 3-4 spudgun, 4:30 –5 knots with new scouts, 6-7:30-dinner, 8-movie. Church service will take place prior to the movie.

April 1 - Earlybird deadline registration for summer camp at Ed Strang Scout Reservation. Contact Mr. Ray Oppel rayo58@sbcglobal.net should you have any questions regarding your scout account balance sheet that was distributed at the court of honor.

April 5 - Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jimmy Anderson, 2PM, Derby 2nd Congregational Church. Every Troop 3 Scout and family is strongly encouraged to attend the ceremony and celebration. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

April 10 - Good Friday community service projects. 8AM to 2PM.  Work to be done at 2nd Congregational Church and several of our scout's Eagle Scout Projects. Pizza will be provided to participants.

Calendar Change: The Patrol Camping weekend will take place April 17-19 and the Canyon Adventure Trip Giant Tag Sale will take place April 24&25. Also add: May 1-3 : Kings Point Eagle Scout Association Invitational Camporee at the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Signup beginning this week with Mr. Oppel. Cost is $15.

March 25^th uniform inspection – Mr. Jimmo & help, spaghetti-marshmallow tower build off ( each patrol must bring a package of mini Marshmallows & package of Spaghetti).  March 25 - Canyon Adventure Trip meeting, 7:30PM - Scouts to present their research findings on the areas we will be camping at. 

 

April 1 -  Emergency services theme. We will visit Storms Fire House & Ambulance Corps