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The Signaler – Troop 264’s Newsletter!

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September

7 Labor Day / Patrol meeting 9 District Roundtable (Vikings) 11 Troop Planning Meeting at Mr. Bogan’s 12 Baltimore Council STEM merit badge day 17 Troop Adult Meeting, 8 PM, Brookeville A. 18-20 Pro Football Hall of Fame / Moundsville 21 “Last Chance” BOR / TLC / Patrol meeting 28 Fall Court of Honor

My family and I are all very active in the PTA at Brooke Grove, so we were already familiarized with the

principal, Mrs. Gail West. When I went into the main office to speak with Mrs. West about a potential

project I noticed that the birdhouses and birdfeeders in the courtyard were extremely worn, and one was

even missing a roof. This was a project that I knew would take a good amount of work, but I really did not

worry. My main focus was providing a healthier environment inside and outside of the school.

(continues after the calendar pages)

CONTACT:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/

Calendar Summary

August 1-15 Philmont 3 Patrol Meeting 10 Troop Meeting 12 District Roundtable (Eagles) 17 TLC / BOR / Patrol Meeting 20 Troop Adult Meeting, 8 PM, Brookeville A. 21-23 BSA Putt’s Camp 24 Troop Meeting 31 Patrol Meeting 31 MCPS School Starts

August

2015 No. 8, Vol 36

Thirty-

Six Years

of the

Signaler

The Signaler

Summer Camp at Camp Bowman

Gavin’s Eagle Project Summary & Thank You

My project was to replace the old birdhouses and birdfeeders in the court yard, and to

perform a tree elevation in the front staff parking lot at Brooke Grove Elementary School

in Olney MD (20832). I found out about this project because my youngest brother

currently goes to school there, and I noticed one day when I was dropping him off that

the staff parking lot was extremely difficult to park in due to extremely low hanging

limbs. They even had to paint lines and “NO PARKING” over 2 old parking spaces due

to how low the tree limbs were! I knew that this had to be my Eagle Scout project.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

Philmont

2

Philmont

3 Patrol meeting

Philmont

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Philmont

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Philmont

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Philmont

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Philmont

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Philmont

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Philmont

10 Troop meeting

Philmont

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Philmont

12 District Roundtable

(Eagles)

Philmont

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Philmont

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Philmont

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Late return from

Philmont

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17 Patrol meeting,

TLC, BOR

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20 Troop Adult

Meeting, 8 PM at

Brookeville

Academy

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Putt’s Camp at

Lake Raystown

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Putt’s Camp at Lake

Raystown

23 Putt’s Camp at

Lake Raystown

24 Troop meeting

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26

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30 31 Patrol meeting

MCPS School Starts

August 2015


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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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2

3

4

5

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7 Labor Day

(no school)

Patrol meeting

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9

District Roundtable

(Vikings)

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11

Troop Planning

Meeting at Mr.

Bogan’s

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Baltimore STEM

merit badges at

Aberdeen Proving

Ground

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14 Troop meeting

15

16

17

Troop Adult Meeting,

8 PM at Brookeville

Academy

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Pro Football Hall of

Fame & Moundsville

State Penitentiary

(Mr. Bickel)

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Fame & Moundsville

State Penitentiary

(Mr. Bickel)

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Fame & Moundsville

State Penitentiary

(Mr. Bickel)

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“Last Chance” BOR,

TLC, and Patrol

Meeting

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23

24

25

26

27

28 Fall Court of Honor,

7:30 PM

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September 2015


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Gavin’s Eagle Project Summary & Thank You (continues)

… Before we started actual work I needed to have the man who volunteered to cut the tree limbs, Mr.

Bryan, Kerr, an Eagle Scout from Troop 264, come out to the site to assess the amount of work that needed

to be done. I n order to ensure the success of this project Mr. Kerr had an arborist come out to assess the

health of the trees. Once the arborist had made sure the trees are in healthy shape, we knew that we could

start the project as soon as allowed to do so. Initially I had proposed that we rent a chipper, but Mr. Kerr

offered to haul the limbs in his pickup truck. We also had the idea of adding benches, but this idea was

scrapped due to the benches being not needed. I was never given a deadline for the project’s completion, but

I wanted it to be sooner than later, so we settled on the trees to be elevated on June 20th, and the birdhouses

and feeders to be installed and replaced on June 15th.

We expected this project to be a decent amount of work, and we were correct. We spent about 2

hours building the birdhouses and birdfeeders at my home before taking them to the school. When we were

replacing the birdhouses and birdfeeders we took the old ones and put them in the dumpster. We did notice

that one was missing its roof, it also had a bird’s nest and 5 bluebird eggs in it. We knew that we had to

replace the birdhouse, but we needed to keep the nest and eggs. So we took the nest out of the birdhouse,

and put it into one of the stick on window birdhouses. The execution of this portion of the project went very

smoothly, and there were no problems.

The second day of my project was a very long one. We spent 8 hours cleaning up the trees, and

loading them into the truck. I ensured that every scout was given a basic safety briefing, and had the

appropriate safety gear (work gloves and safety glasses). Once we had taken care of 15 of the trees we had to

make a run to the county waste facility, and clear space in Mr. Kerr’s trailer. During this time we ordered

and got lunch, and emptied the limbs. The first load came out to 2020 lbs.! Once we all were fed and we

had cleared out the trailer we continued work. This portion of the project went fairly smoothly. The only

problem I faced was 2 volunteers who did not demonstrate proper safety techniques. This was fixed quickly

in private, and they returned to proper safety techniques quickly. Once we had completed the scope of my

project, we were asked to take care of two trees outside of my scope of work. These trees are located outside

the childcare center, and behind the dumpster in the back left side of the staff parking lot. We decided to do

so, and we did so on 7/4/2015. This was a very quick work day totaling 1.5 hours. Once we had finished the

two trees outside the scope of my project, we decided to do some more trimming to the trees in the front of

the school. We had already performed the elevation on these trees, but we just saw some limbs that we

thought would be better cut down.

I want to thank everyone who was involved with my project. It would not have happened without every one

of you. Those who helped:

Mr. Tim G. Keith M. Timmy G. (Pack 434) Shannon G. Mrs. Joan G.

Daniel G. Mr. John K. Nate K. Joshua F. Atticus M.

Mr. Gary S. Michael Wh. Mr. John P. Mrs. Gail West

All members of the BGES PTA

And a special thanks to Bryan Kerr of Kerr Landscaping, who volunteered his time to help us!


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BEFORE AFTER


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~ Gavin Mangolas

Nate Kinzer’s Eagle Project

Nate Kinzer’s July Eagle project was to construct a new fire ring and benches at Camp Sonshine, a church-run youth

camp near Ashton, MD. Here’s the result:

More Eagle Projects in August and September

As many as four more Eagle projects are coming up in August and early September. Please assist if you are able, these

projects require extensive planning and many hours of work to complete. Your contributions will be long remembered.


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Reading Merit Badge

Mrs. Cindy King is starting up the Reading merit badge right now. You can sign up by sending an e-mail to Mrs. King

at [email protected] and provide your name and e-mail address. Like Krusty the Clown said, “Give a hoot! Read a

book.”

See the requirements here: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Reading

Putt’s Camp – August 18-20

In the July Signaler, you probably noticed on the August calendar the notation "to be announced" for the weekend of

August 21-23. The first plans for a different trip fell through when it became apparent that there were no suitable

campsites that weekend. That led me to find... Putt's Camp.

Putt's Camp is a small Boy Scout camp on the shore of Raystown Lake, the largest man-made lake in

Pennsylvania. Raystown Lake is roughly halfway between Breezewood and Huntingdon, PA (north of the former and

south of the latter), the drive time to the camp is about 2.75 hours. The lake itself is a dammed small river, and it is 29

miles long. Small boats with motors and without are permitted on the lake without permits.

Canoes or kayaks can be brought in or rented nearby. This makes it a good opportunity to practice boating on flat

water (no current) for those scouts who have passed the BSA Swimmers test. Plus the length of the lake may allow

some longer excursions for more experienced paddlers. (May be good practice for Northern Tier.) There is also a

hiking trail nearby for those so inclined. The water near the campsite is not deep -- less than 4 feet deep quite a ways

out, I'm told -- so a good place to practice getting in and out of canoes, or for swimming (with proper supervision, of

course).

The camp itself has several sites -- we will be in a tent site in a grassy area with plenty of space -- and has a stone

latrine building (separate sides for men and women). We are not limited to any specific number of persons although I

need to have a final count by August 4. Two other Boy Scout troops are scheduled to be there that weekend. (Putt's

Camp also beats the challenge of finding some new camping place that Mr. Bogan has never been to with scouts.)

Costs run roughly as follows, to be fine-tuned as we get nearer:

Campsite: $ 6 per person for the weekend

Camp patch: $ 3 per person

Food $ 20 per person (rough estimate)

Canoes $ 15 per person (assuming 2 people/canoe and IF we have to rent them, includes paddles and PFDs)

or Kayak $ 30 single person kayak

We are looking into the possibility of borrowing some canoes, which could reduce costs, but won't know for some

time yet how that will pan out. For now, just assume we have to rent all (which could happen).

Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Putts+Campground/@40.261745,-

78.2080658,5404m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x89cbc6a5d40c1663:0xbea9ddc1c71cc5b6

Camp Brochure: http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Portals/63/docs/Recreation/Raystown/PuttsCampBrochure.pdf

Web: http://www.nab.usace.army.mil/Missions/DamsRecreation/Raystown/Camping/PuttsBoyScoutCamp.aspx


http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Reading


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Note that the brochure and website date from 2011 and there are some small differences at the present time. Nothing

consequential.

You may notice that the brochure recommends four wheel drive vehicles only. I have spoken with Mr. Hammond,

Camp Manager, and he does not believe there should be any trouble during the drier summer months with most

vehicles. He did recommend against low slung vehicles, apparently some have gotten stuck on the hump in the center

of the access road. Drivers, check your ground clearance.

If you have a canoe that you can bring, please let me know that. Bring your own PFD if you have one, it will probably

fit better than the rentals. Drivers will be needed, of course.

Should be great fun. Dale Bickel [email protected]

Troop Planning Meeting – Friday, September 11

The troop will hold its annual planning meeting on Friday evening, September 19, in Mr. Bogan’s basement at 3325

Richwood Lane, Brookeville, MD. Start time is 7:30 PM. Each patrol must send their SPL or ASPL, another scout,

and a patrol adult. Other members and adults are welcome. Every patrol is expected to host two events (Thundercats

one event) over the coming year. All proposed events will be posted and scouts will choose which they want to do.

Patrols should collect suggestions from their members. Past issues of the Signaler can help identify events that will be

popular. Be creative! The troop calendar will be revised once the events for the coming year are selected.

STEM Event at Aberdeen Proving Ground – September 12

The Baltimore Area Council has announced a

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics) event for Saturday, September 12.

This will be held at Aberdeen Proving Ground, an

army base about 20 miles NE of Baltimore off I-95.

T264 currently has six scouts signed up for this

event.

The merit badges offered are: Architecture,

Astronomy, Auto Maintenance, Aviation,

Bird Study, Chemistry, Composite

Materials, Digital Technology,

Electricity, Electronics, Engineering,

Geocaching, Insect Study, Mammal

Study, Medicine, Mining in Society,

Model Design & Building, Nuclear

Science, Oceanography, Programming,

Radio, Railroading, Robotics, Signs,

Signals, & Codes, Space Exploration,

Surveying, Truck Transportation,

Weather

Sign up through Mr. Bickel during the first week

of August. Cost is $19. Drivers to be worked out

later.



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Pro Football Hall of Fame and WV State Penitentiary – September 18-20

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is in Canton, Ohio. There is a discounted rate for scout groups of 12 or more ($21

adults / $18 scouts and includes a patch). It is a good distance away but it is doable.

http://www.profootballhof.com/default.aspx

Camping will be at BSA Camp Anawanna near Washington, PA. We have reserved a camping site for up to 25

people, cost to be split among the participants. Probably around $3 to 5 each.

Ten miles off to the south of the route between camp and Canton, is Moundsville, WV. We should be able to tour part

of the now-closed West Virginia State Penitentiary at Moundsville. www.wvpentours.com . Probably around $12 per

person for this activity. There is also a 2000 year old Indian burial mound in Moundsville, across the street from the

prison, and a small museum. http://www.wvculture.org/sites/gravecreek.html

Camping will be at BSA Camp Anawanna near Washington, PA, approximately 3.5 hrs. distant from Olney but nearly

all interstate highway to get to it. Arrive either late Friday evening or very early Saturday AM, before we leave for

Canton. Probably $5 per person for camping. Food costs to be determined later.

Exact cost per person hasn't yet been pinned down but I would peg it at about $85 per person. This will be

adjusted once we get a better handle as to how many are going (think group rates) and what activiies we can

do. Drivers will be needed too. We should be back in Olney around Noon Sunday.

Sign up with Mr. Dale Bickel, [email protected] .

Court of Honor – Monday, September 29

The fall Court of Honor takes place on Monday, September 28, in place of the regular troop meeting. Rank

advancements, merit badges, and awards will be presented to those scouts who earned them. Please complete rank

advancements and “partial” merit badges as soon as possible so that they can be included in this event.

The “Last Chance” Board of Review (BOR) night will be held the Monday before, on September 21. That means that

scouts working on a rank advancement should complete all requirements, including the Scoutmaster Conference, and

notify Mr. Greenspon of the need of a BOR, by Monday, September 14. Work hard!

Philmont Crews – August 1-15

T264’s two Philmont crews left August 1 for Philmont and arrive there on August. We won’t see them until

they return late on the 15th. Good luck, guys!

http://www.profootballhof.com/default.aspx

http://www.wvpentours.com/

http://www.wvculture.org/sites/gravecreek.html



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Summer Camp at Camp Bowman – July 11-18

No summary yet has been received at the Signaler for summer camp week, but Mr. Wesley Wisner sent

along a whole lot of photos, of which a sampling follows. We encourage scouts and scouters who attended

to put copy their thoughts to text and send them along to the Signaler for the September edition. There were

on the order of 100 merit badges completed and a number of partial completions, try to finish up the partials

by the September Court of Honor. MORE IN the SEPTEMBER Signaler…

Ian W. catches a fish for the Fishing MB

First Aid


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Camp Russell, Woodstock, NY – July 25 - August 1

For those scouts whose schedule wouldn’t work for the

regular troop summer camp, or for the summer camp

fanatics, scouter Ethan Breitling invited T264 scouts to

attend Camp Russell (in New York’s Adirondack Park)

with Troop 70, Newtown, CT, of which his dad Ed

Breitling is Scoutmaster. Four T264 scouts attended:

Brock H., Brogan H., Evan D., and Matt D. Camp

Russell is one of the oldest and most unique Boy Scout

Camps in the country. This is the camp that our own Mr.

Breitling was the Program Director for. “We have been having a great time, the boys have been

getting along with everyone very well. I have been trying to

snap as many pics as possible.” ~ Mr. Ethan Breitling

Given that the scouts only just arrived back, there has been no chance for the Signaler to get any article. Watch for it

in September. Special thanks to Mr. Breitling and Mr. Ian D. for driving the scouts so far.

National Youth Leadership Training – July 11-18

And while scouts were out at Camp Bowman, Gavin Mangolas attended the week-long NYLT training course and

found it fun and rewarding. He will be publishing his thoughts on NYLT in the September Signaler.


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Troop Facebook Group

Here is another way to stay in touch and communicate with our scouts/families.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/ ~ Mrs. Josey Simpson

This is a closed Facebook group, contact Mrs. Simpson at [email protected] to sign up.

Adult Opportunities for the National Jamboree in July 2017 Regular BSA troops and crews do not apply to attend the National Jamboree as a unit. The way this works, is that

Council has 12 "troop" allotments for the 2017 National Jamboree. Each "troop" is made up of scouts from all over the

Council. These are led by a designated Scoutmaster (who might be from anywhere in the Council), and 2 Assistant

SMs and a young adult leader (who would be 18-21 in July 2017). Cost for leaders and scouts alike is

$1250.00 (reduced cost expected for the youth leaders).

The e-mail below is to anyone who might be willing to apply for the position of Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or

Youth Leader for one of these provisional troops.

Alternatively, adults can apply to work at the Jamboree for a half session ($425) or the whole session ($850). See the

info at http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/volunteers/ . Mr. Tony Laing can provide details as to how this

works, having worked part of the last Jamboree.

----- Original Message -----

NCAC Adult Leader Applications

2017 National Scout Jamboree

The National Capital Area Council is now accepting applications for 2017 National Scout Jamboree Troop and Crew

Leaders. The 2017 Jamboree will held July 19 – 28, 2017 at the Summit Bechtel Family Reserve in West Virginia. NCAC plans

to send 12 Scout Troops and 2 Venturing Crews to the Jamboree. To have a successful Jamboree, the Council requires qualified and committed adult leadership. Troops require three

adult leaders over the age of 21, a Scoutmaster and two Assistants and one adult between the ages of 18-21 to serve as Third

Assistant. Crews require male/female adult leaders over the age of 21. Based on interest, a Council Leader Selection Committee

will review all applications for leader qualifications and experience and conduct interviews of qualified applicants in early 2016.

Adult leader applicants should register online at the 2017 National Jamboree and complete NCAC Jamboree Unit Leader

Experience Survey (links below). NCAC Unit Leader Experience Survey must be submitted to the Council Office (BSA – NCAC,

Attn: Jamboree Leader Selection, 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814) not later than November 30, 2015.

Council Survey: http://www.ncacbsa.org/jamboree

Jamboree Registration: http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/jamboree-registration



http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/volunteers/

http://www.ncacbsa.org/jamboree

http://www.summitbsa.org/events/jamboree/jamboree-registration


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Don Durbin | Director of Camping Services

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

National Capital Area Council

Marriott Scout Service Center

9190 Rockville Pike

Bethesda, MD 20814

O (301)214-9188 | C (240)298-8328

F (301)564-9513

E [email protected]

www.NCACBSA.org

www.BeAScout.org

Northern Tier 2016 – July 1 - 10, 2016

Two crews of scouts and Venturing crew members will be headed to the Northern Tier High

Adventure base in Ely, Minnesota in 2016. From there, they will cross by canoe into the

adjacent Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.

T264 is cleared to attend with two crews. Figure on the total cost per person being around

$1700, including airfare and ground transportation. If anyone else not listed below has interest

in attending NT, please contact Mr. Tomlinson ASAP. Crews need to be no more than 50%

adults (2 or 3 adults for a crew of six or seven, 2 to 4 for a crew of 8).

Key Dates:

February 1, 2015 – deposit was paid, $800/crew. The amount due per person will depend on

the number of people that have signed on (max 16, would be $100 per person)

October 1, 2015 - ½ of the remaining balance is due

April 1, 2016 - Remaining balance is due

NOTE: Deposits are NON refundable (unless we can fill your spot -- no guarantees).

Additional information can be found at www.ntier.org

There is space for one scout or one Venturing crew member. Don't miss this opportunity, it

probably won't be before 2019 or 2020 that T264 takes another paddle at NT ! Must be at

least 14, or 13 and finished the eighth grade, by July 1, 2016.

FOR INFO: [email protected] Mr. Rich Tomlinson (But not until after August 15 as he is at Philmont!)

Scouts:

Brandon S.

Luke T.

Jacob Wei. Luke R.

Tommy B. Luke M.

Venturing Crew:

Elizabeth J. Josie M.

Adults:

Joshua S. Rich T.

Pete Wei. Carolyn R.

Tom B.

SM Dennis Bogan J.P. M.

Space for one scout!

blocked::mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ncacbsa.org/

blocked::http://www.beascout.org/

http://www.ntier.org/



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Tell It to Mr. Matyas!

Mr. Gary Matyas is the troop’s Advancement Chair, which is a fancy (and understated) way of saying that he keeps

track of all the rank advancements, merit badges, and other awards that all the scouts earn. Plus completed training

for the adults, that isn’t done online by registered scouters at http://myscouting.scouting.org . This is a big job, as

you can imagine, particularly in the weeks before a Court of Honor.

You can help. Just drop an e-mail to Mr. Matyas at [email protected] for any of the following. Include

the scout’s name, what the e-mail is relating to, and the date(s):

Rank advancements that may not go through the 3 person Board of Review (BOR). Generally, this applies to

Scout rank, most other BORs are administered by Mr. Greenspon.

Service project hours outside the troop, that a scout wants to use to meet a rank advancement or merit badge

requirement. This might include, for example, an event outside of scouting where the hours are not being applied

to some other purpose, whether inside or outside of scouts. Even if you mark the hours in your Scout Handbook,

they aren’t entered into the troop database if you don’t say something. So report them early, before your

Scoutmaster conference. Include a short description of the project(s) along with the date(s) and hours.

Eagle project accounting. At the end of each Eagle project, the scout assembles a table of who worked how many

hours. Please provide a copy to Mr. Matyas so that he can credit project hours to each scout in the list.

Events not in the Signaler. Mr. Matyas uses the Signaler record to establish scouts’ participation record, so he

won’t know of anything not published there. The best solution for that is to put an article in the Signaler, and give

public credit to those who participated.

Your attention to these small matters will improve the function of the troop, and thank you in advance for your

assistance!

Video Training for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class

Scouting.org has videos available to help scouts with the rank requirements of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First

Class. These short videos include the current requirements listed for Tenderfoot through First Class.

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Applications/RankVideo.aspx

Troop Activity Policy

Please be reminded that it is troop policy (and common courtesy) for a scout or scouter to pay the costs associated

with an event he or she has signed up for but did not attend, without being asked. No-shows increase the costs

to the troop and the participants, require the troop to reserve unneeded space and transport excess equipment,

and results in wasted food and materials. We realize that situations inevitably will occur that prevent a scout

from attending events, and ask that the scout or scouter contact the person organizing the event right away. If

the conflict is raised early enough, adjustments can often be made where food has not yet been purchased or

reservations have not been finalized.

http://myscouting.scouting.org/


http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Applications/RankVideo.aspx


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Getting Credit for Troop Activities

It’s important that everyone who participates in Troop 264 campouts, trips, and community service activities

gets credit for their hard work. The Signaler provides the permanent record of everyone who attends these

events. Patrol leaders need to take responsibility for collecting the names of participants in their patrols and

send those lists, preferably by e-mail, to the Signaler staff by the monthly deadline. E-mail lists to

[email protected]

Troop and Crew Drivers’ Info Update Needed

Each Boy Scout troop and Venturing Crew is required to maintain some basic information about the adult drivers

that may be transporting scouts to and from events. This information is kept confidential and is only used to apply

for BSA Tour plans, which are required for all trips outside the NCAC Council area, and for specific kinds of

activities within the Council. So that we can keep our records current, please complete the attached form with

current information and return it to Mr. Dale Bickel. Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Name(s): _______________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

City, State: _______________

Phone number: ___________________ E-mail address: _______________________ Vehicles (Make, Model, Year) ____________________________________________

and No. of Seatbelts __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

My insurance meets state standards: Y / N

BSA Youth Protection online training is current (if known)? Y / N



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INFORMATION PAGE

Attention: Board of Review (BOR) Procedures

Board of Review (BOR) Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Mr. Walt Greenspon @ (301) 774-5394

no later than two Sundays (8 days) before the scheduled Board of Review.

Failure to give proper notification will delay your BOR until the next month. Get

your Scoutmaster Conference prior to calling Mr. Greenspon. If your scout is scheduled for

the BOR, he MUST bring an adult with him. That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another

scout. This way we can accommodate all scouts striving for advancement.

Scout dress code for BOR will include Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide, and scout pants (khaki or black pants can be substituted). Merit badge sash is recommended. A scout hat is preferred.

Scout Spirit for Advancement

We all recognize that Scout Spirit is hard to evaluate.

We know Scout Spirit includes being helpful and

cheerful, but it is more than that…it’s giving back. In an

effort to assist Patrol Dads in recognizing Scout Spirit,

the following guidelines are offered.

Our troop believes that prior to each advancement, participation in the following activities

exemplify the essences of Scout Spirit:

• A minimum of 1 nursing home visit

• Participation in at least 1 fundraiser

• At least 4 overnight outings per year

• Good deeds done outside of scouts

Scoutmaster Conferences

Any scout needing a Scoutmaster Conference for advancement up through First Class, needs to

contact one of the following for a conference:

Mr. Greenspon 301-774-5394

Mr. Laing 301-570-4235

Mr. Predoehl 301-774-0974

Mr. Matyas 301-570-0610

Mr. Freedman 301-774-7766

Mr. Bickel 301-774-0416

Mr. Irvin 301-570-5548

Mr. Kennedy 301-774-5014

Mr. Delaney 301-412-0509

Mr. Long 301-924-4365

Scoutmaster Conferences for Star, Life, and Eagle must be held with Mr. Bogan:

(301)-774-2768. [email protected]

The Patrol Dad, not a senior scout, is responsible for signing off on Scout Spirit prior to your

Scoutmaster Conference.

Preparation for the scout’s BOR must include being

prepared to answer skill, citizenship, first aid, and

merit badge questions



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BOR for Star and Life Scout Advancements While ropes and compasses are provided for younger ranks, by the time you are ready for Star and Life

advancement, you should be responsible enough to bring your own knot rope and compass for your BOR.

We are requiring all scouts who are advancing to Star or Life to bring a knot rope and compass to their

BOR.

Life and Eagle Scouts as Advisory BOR Members

If you are a Life or Eagle Scout and would like to sit on a Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, or Star

BOR, as a “Technical Expert”, call Mr. Greenspon on 301-774-5394.

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Permission Slip for Pro Football Hall of Fame / Camp Anawanna / Moundsville, WV September 18 - 20, 2015

I give permission for my son _______________________________ to participate in the Troop 264 trip to the

Pro Football Hall of Fame (Canton, OH) and West Virginia State Penitentiary (Moundsville, WV) and Camp

Anawanna (Amity, PA) on September 18-20, 2015. In an emergency, please notify

___________________________ _______________ (indicate name and relationship to your son) at

___________________________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified medical

personnel to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son for illness or injury. My son is allergic to

the following medications or foods:

________________________________________________________________________________.

________________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature Date


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Permission Slip for Putt’s Camp

August 21 – 23, 2015

I give permission for my son _______________________________ to participate in Troop 264’s visit to

BSA Putt’s Camp at Raystown Lake, Saxton, PA. In an emergency, please notify

___________________________ _______________ (indicate name and relationship to your son) at

___________________________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified medical

personnel to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son for illness or injury. My son is allergic to

the following medications or foods: __________________________________.

________________________________________________________________________

Parent or Guardian Signature Date

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