Troop 1441 Newsletters

Reminder ------     The Troop meeting begins at 7 PM with the first 20 minutes dedicated to Patrol business. Scouts are expected to be on time.  We will have an Assistant Scoutmaster advising at each patrol meeting.  Items to be covered are Patrol organization and responsibilities, assignment of Job duties,  development of a communications tree network, (telephone and e-mail) numbers and planning for upcoming events.   Due to other priorities, Troop Elections will take place along with Uniform Inspections  at the TROOP MEETING  on Monday November 4th. Points will be added to each Patrol's totals for the  Patrol of the Month Award .  Please send me an e-mail if you wish to run for SPL or Patrol Leader.  If you wish to take a leadership position, Instructor,  (First Aid, Knots, Lashings, Tote and Chip, Orienteering, Camping), Scribe, Chaplains Aide, Etc. Let me know by e-mail. JWNEK1007@AOL.COM   To registered Adults , Don't forget your "Addi...

There are a number of rules, parking and unloading requirements that have to be followed.   Meet at SJB Parking Lot at 6 PM Friday to load cars and check scouts prior to departing to campsite.         Scouts must be checked for proper equipment before leaving,         It may be cold and rainy so come prepared with rain gear and warm clothing, boots are essential.           Parents, If you are bringing your son to the pickup point please be prepared to drive him and other         scouts to the camp in needed.           We expect to depart for the camp at 6:30 PM Friday evening.            Permission slips are required.   ARRIVAL AT THE CAMPSITE.     There are two documents attached that describe the procedures we have to follow to unload, park and travel around at the site.     One is the si...

F or Y our I nformation .   The Troop has grown quickly and with it have come some new challenges.  Scouting is a volunteer organization, people join because they believe in the philosophy, they like the program or their parents want them to.  We have two hours a week to provide the Scouts with the guidance and framework for them to grow as persons and leaders.  We also have frequent campouts, (Camping is the Classroom of Scouting) where the Scout can practice his skills and apply them.  With the larger number of Scouts in the Troop the space where we hold our troop meetings seems to have shrunk.  A lot of active boys in a confined space can get chaotic and attention to the program sometimes suffers.  We expect the Scouts to behave and follow the Troop rules and guidelines, on the website,( www.Troop1441.com ) .  Teachers can always send their misbehaving students to detention, We can't.   In lieu of detention, if the Scouts behavior indicates he really doesn't want...

To All The plan for Webelos Weekend. Webelos Weekend is a recruiting event where scouts can demonstrate their skills to Webelos to get them to continue in Scouting. Most of the Troops and Packs will be participating at the event.   It will be held at the Madison Fields Farm, 21355 Big Woods Road, Dickerson, MD October 25 thru the 27th.   We will meet at SJB's parking lot at 6 PM on Friday the 25th of October. Scouts will have their gear ready for inspection, (those needing Tenderfoot Requirement 1.a). We will depart for camp at 6:30 PM.   Parents are to provide transportation to and from the Event. If you are dropping your Scout off, be prepared to drive if we do not have sufficient transportation. the Permission Slip has a sign up block for Drivers, Please indicate where you can help.   All Scouts must have a current (within this year) Scout Medica...

Bulletins  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. . There will be  no Troop meeting  on Monday 10/14, the school will be closed.                                                   >>>>>>>>>>   There was a Committee Meeting on Sunday 10/13, 6:45 PM at the usual location. Attendees were Mr Allen, Mrs. Hontz and Mr Wnek.  The troop needs active committee members to help support the Troop's "Journey to Excellence Program".  We look to the Committee members and Parents to assist with various aspects of the program and to help their sons succeed.  Please be on the lookout for Committee meeting announcements and plan to attend.                                                   ...

This is out of order!  Sorry!  Next post is a newer email!                             TROOP 1441 B SCOUTS BSA NEWSLETTER 10/1/2019   BULLETINS  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>. The proposed Patrol Leadership Council meeting on Thursday Oct. 3rd has been  canceled.  The group will meet on Tuesday Oct.8th at 7 PM at the Lyon Center.  Required attendees are the SPL, ASPL, Patrol Leaders, Instructors, Den Chiefs, Scribe, Chaplain's Aid and Quartermaster.  Class "A" event.      The agenda will include Meeting Planning for October and November,  the Webelos Weekend activities and logistics, and the November and December Campouts.  Please E-Mail me whether you will attend or not.    EVENTS  >>>>>>>>>>>>...

To All     Just a reminder, tomorrow evening, Monday 10/7 the Troop will be holding it's Summer Court of Honor during it regular meeting at the Lyon Center, SJB.  We will be spending the time from 6:30 to 8 PM assisting some scouts with Boards of Review.  The Official Court of Honor will begin at 8 PM.     We will be recognizing the Scouts' achievements since the COH in June.  This includes everything earned at Summer Camp.  This event is for the Scouts, their families and friends to get together and celebrate.  Parents, family and friends are very welcome.  Parents are asked to help out by bringing snacks for the after court celebration.     We will need Members of the Committee to assist with conducting the Boards of Review,  We will need at least 6 and if you could come at 6:30 it would make things a lot easier.   Many Thanks for your Help,   John J Wnek Scoutmaster Troop 1441 B Scouts, BSA 301-728-2858 -- Boy Scout...