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Agenda & Announcements March 17, 2005

A. ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Go to www.troop474.org for schedule, event descriptions, photos, resources, neat stuff

2. Court Of Honor – Definitely 3/31(moved from 3/24)

3. Guilford Keeping Society needs Troop 474. Thank you Troop Guide Alex Laudano for taking charge! Please support the needed effort. The Keeping Society outside work at the Medad Stone Tavern on the fourth Sat. of the month from 9 am to 12pm.  The dates are: Jan.29, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, April 23, May 28.  We are clearing vines, trails etc. People should bring gloves and clippers.

4. 3/13/05 Jonathon Dudley Eagle Court of Honor – Big Success- Congrats JD

5. 3/19 Pack 472 Pinewood Derby –Dig out one of your old cars and take on the Cubbies?...even if your machine is out of tune, would you consider bringing down your woodcrafts from yesteryear? Derby is on Mar. 19th from 9:00 - 12:00 noon at Gym of Melissa Jones …follow the driveway around the building left hand side and down a little hill to the doors to the building down stairs.

6. ROCK JOCKS spearheaded by Sean Hickey, Matt Pecoraro & Adam Clark…interested in going to Prime Climb?...or some boldering at Chatfield Hollow?...see Sean, Matt or Adam

7. Mar 29 Pack 475 Cross Over at 7:00pm at Lakes School Cafeteria

8. 3/12 Fowlers Nursing Home Community Svc Russ Becker will be presenting an interesting slide show and discussion on The Evolution of Lighter than Aircraft: a History of Hot Air Balloons from 1:30 to 2:30 on Saturday, March 12, 2005 Scouts in class A are invited and will also get service hours. Alex Jagiegermeister and others attended…need an oral report

9. April 8th Pack 472 Cross Over 7:00 at Melissa Jones Elementary Friday

10. 4/16 Food Drive Bags to be distributed tonight Collection begins next week. 474 will serve as anchor troop for Guilford centralizing Packs 472,475 and Troop 471 & 474. Thank You Mr Terwilliger for spearheading the event. Hoo Rah Mr. T. & Adam Casinelli Troop Guide will serve as Food Drive Police…Patrol Leaders have a responsibility to drive your patrols.

11. April 23 & 24 BackPack Trip Wiley Shelter/ Ledges Kent CT NY border of AT scheduled for weekend 23/24…outstanding backpack venue. Mr P. w/Senior patrol to organize Troop wide friendly trip. Details to follow

12. August 8 Yankees vs. White Sox bus trip-contact Mr. Conrad 457 6937 or e mail him at therad@worldnet.att.net. Bus Trip loaded with fun $40. Patrol Leaders – Get your Patrols to go!!

13. Tot’n Chip Cards due to Finger, Conrad and others…see Mr. P.

14. Quarter Masters Casinelli & Clark…Retrieve troop gear including snow shoes and tents. How is the inventory going?

B. TONIGHT’S SCHEDULE

1. Emergency Preparedness Drill – Chris Federici & Adam Casinelli – Oral Report on last week’s drill

2. ORDER OF ARROW ELECTIONS

3. April AT backpack Trip Topo Map Planning

4. Topo Map Review & Hike Planning – Camping Merit Badge Requirement

5. Retire the colors & Dismissed TRUST IS EVERYTHING. LEADERS ARE BRAVE It is all about the Boys of 474 Check Out www.troop474.org for important information.