TROOP Meeting this Monday, Jan 17th, 7:30 pm

We will be OnLine with "lots of fun stuff" - Raff and Matt leading
Watch your EMail for Meeting-Link and more information from Raff

MONTHLY OUTING - The Valley Forge Historic Hike will be next Sunday, Jan 23rd

We will leave from the Primary School 7:30 AM and return before 6 PM
More Information HERE

ASM Meeting - Thursday, Jan 20th, 7:30 pm via Zoom

Postponed from last week - Watch for more information and Meeting-Link in you emails

Popomora Point Park got THE Clean-Up from THE Patrol

This beach park in Atlantic Highlands at the upper end of the Henry Hudson Trail attracted Patrol Leader Hunter W's attention during the week when he spotted lots of garbage washed ashore (see before picture below).

The cleanup was scheduled at a patrol meeting but by Saturday the snow had come and the temperature had dropped making the job much more "interesting".

Some tips from Hunter for planning your own Patrol Project.

1. Have Scouts show up to patrol meetings
2. Go when there is no snow

Scouts included Hunter, Ryan, Harry and Alex P.

Adult support from Mrs. Leslie P  &  Mrs. Maria W.

( Click HERE if you don't see the pictures below )

Before it snowed:

Finding the trash after the storm was a little like a "treasure" hunt

Job Done

NOTE:  New ASM Meeting Minutes HERE

Minutes from 2021 Leader Meetings  -  Recent Updates in GREEN

• Dec 13th  PLC  minutes submitted by  Ninja Taco PL - Lorenzo M
• Meeting Schedule:  Jan 26th,  Mar 1st,   Mar 15th,  Mar 29th,   Apr 3rd ,   Apr 19th ,
•   May 17th ,  Jun 21st ,  Oct 25th,  Nov 22nd,  Dec 13th

• Dec 9th ASM minutes recorded by  Mr. Mike Finnegan
• Meeting Schedule:   Feb 2nd,  Mar 2nd,  Mar 23rd,  Apr 13th,  May 4th,  Jun 8th ,  Jul 6th,  Nov 11th,  Dec 9th
  

• Oct 21st  Troop Committee   minutes recorded by Mr. John Keleher
• Meeting Schedule:   Jan 20th,   Feb 25th,   Mar 31st,   Apr 29th,  May 27th,  Jul 29th,  Sep 30th,  Oct 21st,  
  

• Mar 8th   Radio Active Gummy Ninja Patrol  minutes recorded by Adam U
• Meeting Schedule:    Feb 22nd,   Mar 8th

You can catch up

if you missed any recent PLC, ASM or Troop Committee Meeting

ALL The latest minutes are kept in Files > MINUTES

with most recent at the top

In this same Folder you can also find programs from past Courts of Honor

and Troop Charters (members) from past years.

OLDER Scouts  passing it on

YOUNGER Scouts learning the skills

and Ranking Up

Saturday Dec 11th at Quail Hill

Orienteering and Hiking were the main subjects of the day but also Conservation Instruction on Tread Lightly and Leave no Trace.   

After instructions and lunch, everyone did the Quail Hill Orienteering Course and then additional hiking for the First Class requirement.

Scouts Attending: Ethan B, Ryan B, Harry B, Rafferty B, Chris D, Jacob D, Austin G, Thomas H, Lorenzo M, Alexey N, Jai P, Krish P, Alex P, Adam U, Nate U, Jacob U, Samson U & Hunter W.

Adults:  Mrs. Bailey, Mr. DellaRosa, Mr. Finnegan, Mrs. Gerrity, Mr. Huey, Mr. Iannaccone, Mr. Mayer, Mr. Uveges & Mrs. Wagner

Click HERE if you don't see the photos below (thanks to Mrs. Gerrity & Mr. Finnegan):

Instructions from Samson:

Planning the Course:

Lunch:

First Marker Found:

Hiking Along Kiely Pond:

Congratulations for Leadership Training

Den Chief Training:  Chris D,  Jacob D,  Austin G,  Thomas H,  Krish P  &  Hunter W

Patrol Leader Skills:  Alex P

Serving on Staff for PLS:  Brandon D,  Tyler D,  River M,  Gavin N,  Jacob N  &  Damian S

The Four Aims of Scouting are:  Character Development,  Leadership Development,  Citizenship Training  and  Personal Fitness

These courses prepare Scouts for Successful Leadership assignments in the Troop

and For Leadership in Life

Citizenship in SOCIETY

Another Citizenship Merit Badge?  It makes sense.   The Four Aims of Scouting are: Character Development, Leadership Development, Citizenship Training and Personal Fitness.  All four are repeatedly emphasized in the Scouting program.

Scouts completing the Eagle Rank after June 30th this year will need this Merit Badge.  This may be good reason for a few to hurry up and finish.

But,  this Merit Badge is one worth having on your sash.  And, it could be fun to earn with a group.

What's unique about this badge?  There is No Merit Badge Book!  You can see the requirements HERE.  Self study and discussion with the counselor and with other Scouts will be the main mode of learning.

Does this mean that 22 Merit Badges are required now for Eagle?  It hasn't been said yet but if history repeats, the total required will still be 21 with one less elective.

Bryan on Scouting has an extensive discussion on the Citizenship in Society MB and there is a Fact Sheet HERE .