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Agenda & Announcements September 29, 2005

A.  ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

2.      WELCOME WEBELO II DEN FROM PACK 475 – Let’s meet these guys!

3.      Congrats to Eagle Candidates Alex Laudano & Sean Hickey for projects complete

4.      Congrats to Sean Hickey – Rescued Climber w/Broken Leg at Chatfield Hollow - Hoo Rah!

5.      October 1st 9:00-2:00 3rd ANNUAL HAMMONASSETT CHAPTER TROUT UNLIMITED YOUTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAY Rain or Shine See Mr T. &/or Troop Guide Chris Terwilliger

6.      Latest Patrol Rosters have been circulated; advise Mr. P. if you see need for change

7.      October 7-9 Fall Camporee at Hammonasset – 474 needs HUGE Turnout. See separate hand out. Indian Folk Lore & Archaeological Dig. PLEASE ADVISE MR. P. OR YOUR ASSIGNED ASM REFLECTED ON MOST RECENT ROSTER 

8.      Need Oral Report on last weekend’s 25 mile and 50 mile bike ride.

9.      10/23rd Guilford Community Service Halloween Festival Game Room- Thanks to The Clarks and ASPL Adam Clark for taking charge again this year.

10. 10/29/30 - BACKPACK TRIP APPALACHIAN TRAIL –. Kent CT/NY border region; Moderate trail Wiley Shelter or more depending on level of interest. See Mr. Pecoraro & ASM’s Acampora/Jagielski/Landon if you are interested.  

11. 11/12 & 13 TURKEY ROAST WEEKEND PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR

12. Calendar is still being developed …see our web site

13.  Get your books to the kind & gentle Mr T, Rank Advancement Chairman.

14.  POPCORN SALES ARE UNDERWAY.  See Mrs Laudano for sales forms. Thank you Mrs Laudano for another year of dedicated effort.

15.  ATTENTION ALL DEN CHIEFS – it is your responsibility to make arrangements directly with  Mr. McCloskey Cub Master Pack 475 or Mr. Conrad Cub Master Pack 472 regarding the den(s) you will serve. In order for you to satisfy this as being a Troop position, you will need to attend MANY of the weekly Den meetings, MOST of the monthly Pack Meetings, and the Blue & Gold/Cross Over at the end of the year. From time to time I suggest you present a BRIEF written & or oral report to the Troop, Mr. P., Mr. McCloskey & Mr. Conrad regarding your efforts. The benefits to this will be when you are at your Eagle Board of Review, you will need to explain what it is you did in your role as Den Chief. Titles are meaningless unless you do something with them. Make it count. These Cubs will look up to you more than you can imagine. Belonging to Troop 474, you are rich in outdoor adventures and community service. You have crawled many miles over many mountains and have gotten wet in many lakes & rivers…they are lucky to have a den chief as tenured as you. Help Packs 475 & 472, Mr. McCloskey & the Den Leaders…make these cubs want to be scouts and join Troop 474 to follow in your footsteps!!!! Be prepared to report in.

16.  Scout Accomplishments worthy of special assignment include

a.    Sean Hickey NOLS graduate – Leadership training (field practical & theory)

b.    Adam Casinelli – CIT graduate & Orienteering Troop Guide

c.     All Scouts are encouraged to see Mr. P. to share their talents, skills & ideas 

B. TONIGHT’S AGENDA

1.      Finalize Troop and Patrol Structure, Appointments & Positions (see attached)

2.      Map Reading & SMART review – Spearheaded by Sean Hickey & Senior Patrol

3.      HURRY UP RESCUE DRILL, yes, using WEBELOs as your victims  

4.      Next Week - Fundamentals of Patrols Leadership

First Aid Wilderness, Meal Planning, Duty Roster, Communications, Leave No Trace

TRUST IS EVERYTHING. LEADERS ARE BRAVE

WE ARE 474

Check Out www.troop474.org  for important information.