Troop 79

2011 BSA SeaBase Trip has been approved!  SM Joiner will be coordinating this BSA high adventure camp that will take our Scouts on a 6 day journey aboard a tall ship off of the Florida Keys!  The trip has been approved for the April school vacation in 2011 and will certainly prove to be a ‘once in a life time’ adventure for those that participate.  The trip has an approximate cost of $1500.00 per Scout and Mr. Mendoza has developed a payment plan for those that wish to attend this exciting trip.  Our first payment is due March 19th (we have one crew confirmed already).  Please see SM Joiner if you are interested in attending and Mr. Mendoza for details on the payment plan.

Gettysburg Trip (April 18-24th).  This week long trip will take the Scouts to the most famous battlefield of the civil war – Gettysburg.   Scouts will hike the trails where Pickets charged occurred and the battle of Little Round Top, experience the awe of the Gettysburg cemetery and have a chance to attend the ”ghosts’ of Gettysburg tour.  In addition, during the last leg of the trip Scouts will visit Philadelphia, home of the liberty bell and the signing of the Declaration of Independence!  The cost of the trip will be $150.00 per person with a 50% deposit due on March 4th.  Please check out the bulletin board (at the church) for more details.

Meetings

• Troop Meeting, Thursday March 11th. - VERY IMPORTANT MEETING  - SM Joiner will be making a presentation to the Troop about the SeaBase high Adventure camp – if you are interested in attending we strongly recommend that your parents also attend if available.  ASM Phalen will also be conducting a backpacking MB session (#3) so please remember to bring your worksheets.  Also Scouts attending the BSA Camp Buxton camping trip will be meeting to discuss trip details (review of menus).   If you have not yet completed your first aid merit badge please touch base with Troop Guide B. Phalen – he will be working with Mr. Walsh to assist with the first aid requirements.   
• PLC meeting, Sunday March 28th - The meeting will be held at the Stone Church.  During this meeting we will be reviewing the leadership details of our Gettysburg Trip.  We’ve been having a very strong turn-out for these meetings - keep up the good work!
• Committee Meeting, Monday March 22nd - Our committee meetings are held at the Stone Church beginning at 7pm.  We are always looking for help from our Scouting family and all are welcome to attend the Committee meeting. 

Trips & Travels

• Backpacking Overnight at BSA Camp Buxton, March 20-21st.  Scouts will be meeting at Camp Buxton (Rehoboth MA) at 9am on Saturday the 20th with their backpacks ready to go!  This exciting overnight camping trip will provide Scouts an opportunity to use their outdoor Scouting skills including, camping, cooking, hiking, backpacking and most importantly the principles of “Leave No Trace”.  March can be cool – make sure to review our Winter Camping MB session- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yMU5AnU77Y&feature=related  
• 2010 Summer Camp at Camp Resolute - be on the lookout at our Troop meeting for summer camp information.  Mr. Phalen and Mrs. Gilson will begin discussing summer camp registration and fees at this weeks Troop meeting.  We will also be updating the Troop bulletin board and website with more details as the summer gets closer.

Fund Raising Opportunities!

• Saturday March 27th will be our first “Dough Raiser” at the Uno Chicago Grill in Taunton MA.  Take the family to dinner at Uno’s and present the Troop 79 voucher (to be distributed at Troop meetings between Feb 25 and March 25th) and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to Troop 79!  Details about the event will be discussed at our Troop meeting on Feb 25th. 

FOR ALL PARENTS!  When you are dropping off or picking up your son from the Troop meetings please be sure to check the Troop Bulletin board for all the current\future events and activity sign-up opportunities