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CONTACT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/
Peter Barth – Now a Troop 264 Eagle
Peter Barth passed his District Eagle Board on September 20, thereby becoming Troop
264’s newest Eagle. We congratulate Peter on his successful Scouting career.
Making Eagle requires a lot of work over an extended period of time on the part of the scout to complete all the
required work before his 18th birthday. There are many potential distractions along the way. Only about 2% of all
scouts nationwide make Eagle rank. And most boys are not scouts. Eagle Scout rank commands respect: it tells
colleges, employers, and everyone else, that this person can begin and complete a project lasting years with an
uncertain outcome.
Peter’s Eagle Court of Honor date will be announced soon. In the meantime, T264 has more Eagle Scout candidates
nearing the pinnacle. Are you one of them?
Sam Jones – Your New Senior Patrol Leader
On September 14, Scouts elected Sam Jones to be SPL for Troop 264. Congratulations to Sam, and Mr. Bogan will
work him hard.
As to that other guy, the outgoing SPL Nate Kinzer – he done good. Thanks, Nate!
Troop 264 Facebook Page
It’s posted at the top of this page, and it’s also available at https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/ . Mrs. Josey Simpson moderate this site and does an excellent job at transferring events and notices sent out to the
troop by Mr. Bickel. Presently there are about 70 members in this closed group. To sign up, contact Mrs. Simpson at
October
2015 No. 10, Vol 36
Thirty-Six
Years of the
Signaler
The Signaler
Baltimore Council’s STEM event at Aberdeen Proving Ground, September 12
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2016 Duty to God Award
The New 2016 Duty to God "Mountain" Patch has been released! All Scouts and
Crew members interested in earning their Duty to God Patch, please contact
Dr. Paul Fowler at [email protected] or the Chaplain's Aide Joey U. There will
be an informational meeting in October, date to be announced.
Troop 264 BSA Popcorn Sales
To all Troop Scouts & Parents: This is your Troop Popcorn Kernel with some important information regarding this
year's popcorn fundraiser.
1. Anyone who has not received a Popcorn Sales form, please see me at a Troop or Patrol Meeting.
2. All checks should be made out to Troop 264.
3. Ongoing Popcorn Sales Prizes for Scout as well as the patrols. The top selling scout will receive a bonus prize at the
conclusion of each sales cycle.
Final Sales Cycle: Turn In Date Monday 11/02/15 -- Popcorn Available at Meeting: Monday 11/23/15
All Order Forms and Money Collected is due on the turn in dates to be counted towards the bonus prize contest.
Individual Scout Prizes: Scout will pick from a prize from prizes available
Patrol Prize: Pizza Party for the patrol during their Patrol Meeting night.
Any questions, please email or call me. See you Monday Nights,
Danielle Delaney Troop 264 Popcorn Kernel 301-335-0579 [email protected]
Sandy Spring Adventure Park and Overnight Campout – October 17-18
The Uakari (a.k.a. "red faced monkey") patrol has volunteered to assemble an outing to the Sandy Spring Adventure
Park on Saturday, October 17, followed by an overnight campout. We are looking to see how many are interested
before making reservations. Current arrangements follow.
The Sandy Spring Adventure Park is off Norwood Road, so it's very close to Olney. The plan would be to meet around
noon and climb for three hours plus a 30 minute orientation period. Cost is $35 per person (scout rate) but if we get
enough interest (more than 25) it will drop to $33 per person. So we need to know early if you want to go. Friends
welcome. Waiver forms are required and will be distributed before the event. A parent’s signature will be required.
Then camping overnight at Mr. Haviland's field (many of you know this as the location for the November primitive
campout). This is just about 2 miles north and east of Ashton, off Haviland Mill Road. The Uakari patrol will provide
supper and a simple Sunday breakfast, with camping ending by 9 AM Sunday. (Food cost per person yet to be
determined but it will be reasonable.)
We encourage those of you who have potato guns, to bring them to the field about 4:30 PM on Saturday (even if you
don’t camp), so everyone can try to sight elusive wingless flying spuds.
Contact Dillen and Mrs. Patel at [email protected] if you are interested.
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Webelos Weekend – October 23-25
Webelos Weekend is almost here! This is THE weekend where Cub Scouts can camp with a preferred Boy Scout
troop and thereby satisfy a key Arrow of Light requirement. This is typically a big event and we need lots of scouts
and scouters to make it work. Mr. Walt Greenspon ([email protected]) is coordinating this event again this year
and can answer any questions.
We encourage those scouts and scouters with connections to local packs, to remind them of this event and encourage
the Webelos dens to sign up. Keep in mind that attending Webelos Weekend with one troop does not prevent Cub
Scouts and parents from visiting other troops during the event. Webelos parents can sign up with their dens or
individually. It may be helpful for Webelos and parents to take a look at the troop’s website,
www.troop264olney.net, and especially Signalers there, to get a better idea of the range of activities the troop does.
SIGN UP WITH MR. GREENSPON RIGHT NOW, at [email protected] . Please include your name, e-mail
address, and your patrol. Adults welcome too. Mr. Greenspon will take care of the registration process for you.
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Attention Troop 264 Scouts and Scouters
The annual Webelos Weekend will be held this year on October 23 - 25. Please see the flyer [following].
Location: Camp Bennett - 20501 Georgia Ave, Brookville, MD 20833 – Please note this is a different
location than past few years – a little closer than past years. Troop 264 will host Webelos Cub Scouts from
several of our feeder packs.
We are requesting as many Boy Scouts and Scouters as possible to attend and participate. Scouts/Scouters
do not have to come the entire weekend – can attend as available. As in the past, we will track the
days/hours scouts attend and issue SSL (Student Service Learning) hours in accordance with
Montgomery County Public Schools policies.
Activities will include (but are not limited to): helping the Webelos set up their tents, teaching the Webelos
skills such as tying knots, fire building, and Totin Chip, helping with meal preparation, starting and
maintaining our camp fire; running the overall Webelos Weekend event knot tying skill and competition;
and most importantly showing the Webelos how much fun Boy Scouting is in Troop 264. Also,
requesting a couple Ventures to assist in shopping for food and supplies on Thursday (October 22) afternoon.
The troop will pay for the Webelos Weekend District Participation Fees – only cost to scouts and scouters is
for food - $5 / meal / person – Meals are Saturday B/L/D – Sunday B.
We will set up our camp site Friday evening starting around 4:00. We will start breaking down the camp
around 7:30 - 8:00 Sunday morning and should be on the road before 9:00.
Please contact me to address any questions or if more information is needed – [email protected] ,
301-774-5394. Walt Greenspon – Assistant Scoutmaster – Webelos Weekend Coordinator
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White Oak District
WEBELOS WEEKEND 2015
October 23-25, 2015
A WEBELOS-to-BOY SCOUT Transition Event
(Location: Camp Bennett,
20501 Georgia Avenue,
Brookville, MD 20833-1713) EVENT CHAIRMAN: Mark Smith – [email protected]
(Version 09/18/15) What Is WEBELOS WEEKEND? In a word – FUN! This is a camping and learning event for First and Second Year WEBELOS, one (or more) of their parents (sorry younger Scouts or siblings may NOT attend), and for Boy Scouts and Scout Leaders. It is a chance to camp with a Scout Troop, learn Scout Skills, and play a few games. Boy Scouts attending the event teach skills, tell WEBELOS about Scouting, and run the scheduled events. This is a GREAT opportunity for WEBELOS to see Boy Scouts in action and for parents to meet Troop Leaders. PACKS & TROOPS SHOULD PLAN THIS EVENT TOGETHER: Hopefully you started planning to attend this event right after Program Launch. Encourage WEBELOS and parents to attend. Scout Troops should contact their feeder Packs and arrange for planning meetings. Scout Troops should also look for an opportunity to lead an event. Registration: We are fully transitioned to online registration to register all participants. The registration cost is expected to be $10.00 each for WEBELOS and WEBELOS Adults; $8.00 each for Scouts & Scout Adults. Registration will be due no later than the Oct 2, 2015. Full payment is due on Oct 14, 2015 by check at WOD Roundtable. DO NOT MAIL your payment to NCAC. The on-line Registration System is the ONLY way to register for this event. Go to:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U-a7Ndjo7H7mcLk4TjQkUd22SrcixVMuh-7vK-pXd_M/viewform?usp=send_form Please DO NOT attempt
to register at the NCAC office. First Aid. Each Pack/Troop should come prepared to handle their own First Aid. If an injury is more than can be handled with a basic first aid kit, "911" should be called by the Unit Leader and the WEBELOS Weekend Event Chairman should be immediately notified.
Camping: You must provide all of your own camping gear, and be able to carry ALL of it from your parking spot to your designated campsite. Parking is ONLY in the designated parking area. You can expect the distance to be up to 100 yards. Don’t bring more than you need. A wheelbarrow or wagon makes it easier to carry coolers and heavier camping gear. Pack for the weather. Make sure you have the proper warm clothing, rain gear, and sun block. We will have weather every day! Food: Eat before you come on Friday or bring a “bag supper”. Plan 3 good meals for Saturday, but we do recommend that Troops host their Feeder Packs for Saturday night supper. Do a simple breakfast and lunch; something bigger for supper. Plan exciting meals, but something you can let your Scouts do. Sunday, make a nice big breakfast. We’ll try to be packed up and on the way home by NOON. Trash: Everything you bring to camp MUST go home with you. Water: We will **NOT** provide water. You need to bring at least two gallons of water per person in your group. Start saving one-gallon milk jugs and lids; and fill them before you leave home. Encourage your Scouts (and adults) to drink plenty of water every day. Bring enough to drink, cook, and put out your fires. Fires: Campfires must be built OFF THE GROUND (DO NOT DIG HOLES), so that the grass is not damaged. They must be fully attended at all times when burning. Make sure they are put out completely when you are finished. A 50 gallon steel drum cut in half, an old “Webber” grill, or a wheelbarrow pan placed sturdily on concrete blocks and filled with sand works well. Propane stoves or charcoal grills are recommended for cooking. Latrines: A handicap latrine will be available. Males should not use latrines designated for females. Bring extra toilet paper for your unit as an emergency ration. Units may be randomly assigned duty to clean latrines. Cleaning gear will be supplied. Uniform: Wear your Scout uniform, but do not bring special items that you could loose. Dress for the weather! Pack/Troop Flag: Bring it. Show your Spirit. Location: Camp Bennett (see address above).
BE READY FOR SOME FUN
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Scouting for Food Collection – Saturday, November 14
On Saturday, November 7, local Cub Scout packs will distribute bags for Scouting for Food. One week later, they will
pick up the filled bags and bring them to collection points. Troop 264 runs the Olney collection point at the Olney
Safeway. We will need a lot of scouts to transfer food items from the donation bags to the tubs on the Manna food
bank truck, especially between the hours of 11 AM to 1 PM. SSL hours will be given to scout assistants.
Navy Football – Saturday, November 14 Last Day to Order Tickets – October 12
From the Navy Football website:
“The Naval Academy Athletic Association would like to extend an invitation to your troops/packs/dens to join us for
"Scout Day 2015" at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. This year's event will be held on
Saturday, November 14th at the Navy vs. SMU home football game. Kickoff time will be 3:30PM.
“Last season's event welcomed over 5,000 scouts (boys and girls) and family members to Annapolis, making it one of
the largest football events in recent history. We have provided tours of the United States Naval Academy and weekend
camping opportunities to thousands of scouts and their families. We look forward to providing these opportunities
again this year. We would like your assistance in distributing information about this event to all of your
troops/packs/dens.
“Tickets for this event are on sale NOW! Tickets are for reserved, chair-back seats, regularly priced at $38 each!
Ticket prices are:
Scouts (including siblings 18 and under) -$15 per ticket
Adults (including Troop Leaders)/Family Members - $25 per ticket”
All family members welcome. T264 Scouter Pat O’Lone will be collecting FINAL ticket orders at the October 12
meeting, earlier orders = better seating.
Optionally, scouts and adults can take a tour of the Naval Academy prior to the came, probably starting noonish. It is
likely that Mr. O’Lone’s son, a Naval Academy graduate, will be conducting the tour. This is your chance to have a
look around one of the nation’s oldest and best known military academies. It is worth pointing out that despite the
stiff admissions requirements, T264 has had a good number of scouts attend the Academy over the years, the most
recent being Holland McCabe who is now on assignment in Japan. Any scout considering attending a service
academy should take this tour.
Finally, you can still help out with Scouting for Food in the morning for a couple of hours, then leave to attend the tour
and game.
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Primitive Campout – November 20-22
The ever-popular Primitive campout will be held this weekend. You know how this works: each patrol builds a
primitive shelter(s) and the patrol’s scouts camp overnight in them. It is a challenge to build a shelter to keep
everyone warm and dry, and strong enough to last throughout the night without collapsing. Saturday afternoon, scouts
bring out their potato cannons and fire them across the field into the woods. Lastly, there is a patrol cooking contest
with the cooking being done over an open fire, the winning patrol gets a pizza party. All at a site in nearby Ashton,
MD. Expect to arrive that Saturday morning, and leave by mid-Sunday morning. Be sure to get this on your calendar
now!
Wreaths and Ornaments Fundraising
Wreath and White House Ornament sales are about to begin. This is the troop’s big fall/winter fundraiser. It is also
an opportunity for scouts to earn some money in the form of Scout Credits, that can be applied to some of the bigger
outings like summer camp or Philmont. The earlier you begin selling, the more you can make.
This year the troop plans to order a fixed number of each item, and will not procure more once those items are sold
out. This procedure should eliminate unsold stock in the December holiday season.
WREATHS. The price for Holiday
Wreaths is $28. This is a dollar more
than last year due to a price increase.
We will put in the initial order for the troop
by November 1, and can add to that number
if scouts sell more. Delivery will be a few
days before Thanksgiving.
WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS: The
troop will sell the White House
Ornaments this year for $23 apiece. This
year the focus is on President Calvin
Coolidge. There is an LED light feature
incorporated into this year’s ornament (no
info on whether the battery is replaceable).
“The 2015 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of Calvin Coolidge, who served as the thirtieth president of the United States from 1923 to 1929. A depiction of the first National
Christmas tree crafted from shiny brass plated with nickel and 24k gold is illuminated from within and hung with
ornaments representing the events of Coolidge’s unique life and presidency.
“The 14 colorful ornaments represented on the front of the tree are beautifully silhouetted in 24k gold on the back of the design. The windows of the Coolidge White House glow from within with the north and south facades featured on
front and back of the ornament respectively. … “The sweeping banner anchoring the tree reads “White House
Christmas 2015” on the front and “1923 Calvin Coolidge 1929” on the back.”
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START LINING UP SALES NOW before the competition. Contact friends, relatives, neighbors, especially those
that purchased wreaths or ornaments last year. More information will be provided from the troop in October, but don’t
let that stop you from lining up orders early.
Lastly, WE NEED TWO ADULTS to coordinate wreath and ornament sales. Drop a note to
[email protected] if you can help in this capacity.
STEM Event at Aberdeen Proving Ground – September 12
Fourteen troop scouts attended the Baltimore Area Council’s STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) event on Saturday, September 12 and
all earned a merit badge. This event was held at Aberdeen Proving Ground, an
army base about 20 miles NE of Baltimore off I-95.
This being a scout outing, of course it rained. Fortunately, the heavy rain held
off until just after the closing ceremonies.
Space Exploration
“I am the Signpost of Chemistry!” The sign and stake
for the Chemistry merit badge had been forgotten, so
Atticus made up a sign and served as the rallying point
for the Chemistry merit badge participants.
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”Troop 264 was well represented at the STEM in Scouting Day at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Army Base. Over
435 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts participated, earning a variety of Merit Badges. Thanks to the T264 parents who
served as Merit Badge counselors at the event. (Apologies to the T264 Scouts who did not make it into the photo [on
Page 1].)” ~ Mr. J.P. M.
Opening Ceremony
Edward at Railroading merit badge: Medicine merit badge: Brandon measures BMI
Participants:
Atticus M. Daniel G. Edward P. Sean D.
Brandon S. Matt D. Fate S. William H.
Brady C. Lucian C. Thomas C. Bradley B.
Luke M. Dillen P. Toby J. (T457)
Mr. J.P. M. Mrs. Deirdre C. Mr. J. Mr. Kevin H. Mr. John D. Mr. Dale B.
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Northern Tier 2016 – July 1 - 10, 2016 – Spaces available!
This is a good time to talk about the next High Adventure opportunity in 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.
Northern Tier is expecting a record number of crews to attend in 2016. This is a true
wilderness outing: it is you, your crew, and your canoes and gear. No preset itinerary, and
unlike Philmont there may be days when you see no one else at all. You do not need to have
any special expertise with a canoe when you start (although there will be practice outings
beforehand), but you will know how to handle one before the end of the trip. The sun rises
earlier and sets later due to the northerly latitude (around 49° N). And there are FISH for you
fishing enthusiasts.
T264 is cleared to attend with two crews. Figure on the total cost per person being around
$1700, including airfare and ground transportation. Anyone having 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 was paid for Northern Tier.
April 1, 2016 - Remaining balance is due. Travel arrangements will be made about this time, if
not a little earlier.
NOTE: Deposits are NON refundable (unless we can fill your spot -- no guarantees).
Additional information can be found at www.ntier.org
Openings still for two scouts or Venturing crew members, plus one adult. Or three scouts. 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. T264 “scouts” aged 18 to 21 can also attend this great trip
(they are considered scouts for the High Adventures trips).
FOR INFO: [email protected] Mr. Rich Tomlinson 2011 photo in Quetico National Park
Scouts:
Brandon S.
Luke T.
Jacob Wei. Luke R.
Tommy B.
Venturing Crew:
Elizabeth J.
Josie M.
Adults:
Joshua S.
Rich T. Pete Wei.
Carolyn R. Tom B.
SM Dennis Bogan
Space for two scouts
and one adult, or
three scouts/crew
members!
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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
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
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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.
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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
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 Webelos Weekend October 23-25, 2015
I give permission for my son _______________________________ to participate in the Wjite Oak District’s
Webelos Weekend with Troop 264 on October 23-25, 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
The Signaler – Troop 264’s Newsletter!
15
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 Early release day
(MCPS)
3
4
5 Patrol meeting
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 Troop meeting
13
14
District Roundtable
(Hawks)
15
Troop Adult Meeting,
8 PM at Brookeville
Academy
16
No school (MCPS)
17 Sandy Spring
Adventure Park &
Overnight Camp
(Uakaris)
18 Sandy Spring
Adventure Park &
Overnight Camp
(Uakaris)
19
TLC,BOR, and
Patrol Meeting
20
21
21
23
Webelos Weekend
24
Webelos Weekend
25
Webelos Weekend
26
27
28 29
30
31
Halloween
October 2015
The Signaler – Troop 264’s Newsletter!
16
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
2 Troop meeting
No school (MCPS)
3
4
5
6
7 Scouting for Food
bag distribution by
Cub Scouts
8
9
Patrol meeting
10
11
District Roundtable
(Crusaders)
12
13
14 Scouting for Food
Collection at Safeway
Navy game at
Annapolis, PM
15
16 Troop meeting
17
18
19
Troop Adult Meeting,
8 PM at Brookeville
Academy
20
21
Primitive Campout in
Ashton, MD
22
Primitive Campout in
Ashton, MD
23
TLC, BOR, and
Patrol Meeting
24
25
Early release day
(MCPS)
26
Thanksgiving
No school
27
No school
28
29
30 Troop meeting
November 2015