BSA TROOP 474  Home of the WOOD DUCKS                

Agenda & Announcements April 28, 2005

A.  ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

2.      Guilford Keeping Society needs Troop 474. Thanks Troop Guide Alex Laudano for taking charge! Please support the effort. The Keeping Society outside work at the Medad Stone Tavern from 9 am to 12pm.  Dates: Jan.29, Feb. 26, Mar. 26, April 23, May 28...clearing vines, trails etc. bring gloves and clippers. 

3.      ROCK JOCKS spearheaded by Sean H, Matt P & Adam C…interested in going to Prime Climb?...or boldering at Chatfield Hollow?...see Sean, Matt or Adam  

4.      FOOD DRIVE – COLLECT FOOD – DO NOT WAIT- DO YOUR DUTY.  Troop 474 spearheaded by Mr. Terwilliger is anchor for Packs 472, 475 and Troop 471 & 474.  Hoo Rah Mr. Terwilliger & Adam Casinelli Troop Guide …Patrol Leaders have a responsibility to drive your patrols.

5.      April 23 & 24 – Appalachian Trail Back Pack Trip to Wiley Shelter CT NY border – Congrats to the scouts who braved the rain last weekend, especially Dylan VanSteenbergen & Josh Landon, newest wood ducks…very impressive. Need Oral presentation 

6.      First Aid – Mrs. Jagielski and Co. (i.e. Dr Mayor) will continue to conduct First Aid sessions each week. Thank you Mrs. J.

7.      May Weekly Meetings – will be either at Pecoraro’s house to work on Strawberry Social Tower or at Church depending on weather. Stay alert to announcements regarding meeting location. Daylight is key…arrive no later than 7:00

Pecoraro, 88 Barnshed Lane (H)457 0266 (C)413 478 5983

Travel north on Rt. 77 to Rt. 80 Turn Left (East)on Rt. 80 Travel on Rt. 80 approximately1 mile to Northwood. Turn left on Northwood Drive (If Valley Motel, then too far). Travel up Northwood to Barnshed. Turn Right on Barnshed. 88 on right

8.      May 14-15 Cape Cod Bike Ride and camping – Thanks to Wood Duck Chairman Federici. Adventure will satisfy cycle merit badge requirements.

9.      May 14 WW II Monument Dedication on the Green – 474 has been requested to participate in ceremony. See Mr. Pecoraro if you are interested. Need minimum of 8

10. Strawberry Social is scheduled for June 5th. See separate hand out

11. Taste of Guilford Community Service – June 26 Troop 474 does garbage patrol while consuming massive quantities of food & soda.

12. Camp Yawgoog – week two July 3 until July 10 – See Mr. Terwilliger for details. Thank you Mr. T.

13. Canoe Trip – July 15- July 22 – see Mr. Aery and web site for details…Mr. A, we worship you.  J

14. August 8 Yankees vs. White Sox bus trip-contact Mr. Conrad 457 6937 or e mail him at therad@att.net. $40.

15. Class B Shirts – See Mr. Landon for Troop tee shirts, collared shirts and hats.

B. TONIGHT’S ACTIVITIES

1.   Present the colors

2.   Announcements

3.   Dubbing In of New 474 Scouts

1.   New Patrol Cross Over Patrol, Create Name, Approve PL, APL, Assign Senior Leadership

2.   First Aid Session – Thank you Mrs Jagielski & Dr. Mayor

3.   Introduction to Lashing – Prep for Strawberry Social Tower.

4.      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.