Troop 332

2010 Rank Requirement Changes

psychcf — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:28:50 +0000

As mentioned during the meetings, there have been changes in rank requirements for 2010. Attached is a word document describing the changes. Please look it over to avoid future confusion.

2010 Rank Requirement Changes.doc

Troop 332 Bowling and Skiing

psychcf — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:23:42 +0000

Attached are two flyers for the next two Troop 332 Outings:

Troop Bowling Outing – Sunday, January 24th @ 1:00pm – Woodmere Lanes, 948 Broadway, Woodmere
Mr. Schenk is mailing each of you the bowling forms. Get pledges and bowl for Free
Following at Elegante in Lynbrook for Pizza

Troop Skiing Outing – Saturday, January 30th @ Mountain Creek in Vernon Valley, NJ

If you have any questions, please call Lorraine Gogel at 516 239-6496

20100130 Skiing Outing.pdf
20100124 Bowling Outing.pdf

New BSA Health and Medical Record Requirements

psychcf — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:20:29 +0000

Scouts and Scout Parents,
At a meeting on Saturday, January 9, 2010, Mr. Schenk and I were informed of the NEW BSA Health and Medical Record Requirements. The requirements are for everyone, YOUTH and ADULT. The form is a four page document which contains the following:

Page 1 is the Medical Information page, which includes the “Instructions”
Page 2 is part A, filled in by the parent/guardian, and is the “Health and Medical Record”
Page 3 is part B filled in by the doctor, and is the “Physical Examination”
Page 4 is part C, filled in by the parent/guardian, and is a hold harmless agreement, adult authorization/NOT authorization, and “signatures” You may use my name if you like on the authorization; (David M. Shields (Scoutmaster), 516 593-4254, (c) 516 662-7206)

Page 2 (A) and 4 (C) are required for all BSA members, for participation in all activities that do not exceed 72 hours, where the level of activity is similar to that normally expended at home or at school, such as day camp, day hikes, swimming parties, or an overnight camp, and where medical care is readily available.

Page 2 (B) is required with part A and C, for any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours (Summer Camp), or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding, such as a high-adventure trek. Service projects or work weekends may also fit this description.

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf

I have included the link above to open the form. The form is user friendly and can be filled in online, and saved on your computer. Please fill our pages 2 (Part A) and 4 (Part C), print it out, as one page if you can, Part A on one side, Part C on the back, sign it and bring it to Mr. Shields or Mr. Schenk at the next troop meeting or soon afterward. Page 3 (Part B) will be needed in order to go to summer camp, and you can do that annually when you have your sons annual physical for school or summer camp, and is good for one calendar year. For the sake of convention, please date your form “January 1, 2010″, as we will need this to be done annually for each calendar year. We are sorry for any inconvenience, but this is the new BSA policy, and it is what it is.

David Shields, Scoutmaster

Scouting is Outing

psychcf — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:24:23 +0000

Parents and Scouts in Troop 332
The troop committee, has decided to use electronic communications to supplement the information given out at the weekly scout meetings, at the quarterly Courts of Honor, and in the yearly calendar, so this will, hopefully, be a monthly update on troop activities. Also, we will open our meetings with brief announcements instead of detailed ones, and close the meetings with detailed announcements instead of brief ones. Therefore, we are inviting, every parent when you come to pick up you son, to come a bit earlier and come out on the gym floor and assemble with the troop at closing and listen to the announcements.

PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR e-MAIL ADDRESS

(Meetings: doors open at 7:30pm, Meeting starts at 8:00pm until 9:30pm)

JANUARY
We are working on the Theme: CULTURAL AWARENESS and DISABILITY AWARENESS

8th Annual Troop Basketball Challenge vs. Troop 291 Hicksville
Practice 7:30 pm
Opening 8:00 pm
Tip-Off 8:05 pm
Reminder to bring refreshments (cupcakes, soda, etc. as Troop 291 will be our guests that evening). This is a family event, bring your camera, cheer your team. Scouts are to wear Class “B” uniform. Troop Tee Shirt, shorts, sneakers and white socks. Parents and guests, please sit across the gym to get good viewing.

15th Regular Troop Meeting – Greenbar Meeting (doors open 7:30, meeting 8:00 – 9:30pm)

22nd Regular Troop Meeting – Order of the Arrow Election (we have 4 scouts who will be running for election, Shawn Eckert, Stephen Rosetti, Michael Gribbon, Anthony Girardi) Be there, vote.

24th OUTING: Annual Troop Bowling 1:00 pm @ Cedarhurst Lanes, Broadway, Cedarhurst
See Mr. Schenk on how you can bowl for free

THEME: WILDERNESS SURVIVAL

29th Regular Troop Meeting

30th OUTING: Annual Troop Boy Scout Package Ski Trip to Vernon Valley, NJ This trip is a one day activity, and includes lift ticket, lessons, skiing equipment and required helmet. Also included is lunch, transportation and tolls. Cost: $75.00 and is not limited to scouts only, but parents and siblings may attend. (If anyone has their own ski’s and helmet, the cost is $ 40.00, which includes a lesson, lift ticket, lunch, transportation and tolls.) A Great Deal.

FEBRUARY
5th Regular Troop Meeting

6th BUZZMANIA “Junior Leader Orientation Workshop” Every scout the is First Class and above, should attend this all day training session. Cost: $ 15.00 which will be rebated upon completion of the course. Scouts completing the course, have earned the “TRAINED” badge for all Junior Leadership positions except Den Chief. See Mr. Shields for details.

7th SCOUT SUNDAY – Catholic Scouts who live in St. Raymond’s Parish, must attend the 9:00am Mass on Sunday, in full Class “A” uniform to earn the “SCOUT SUNDAY” Patch. Scouts in another parish or of another Christian Faith, may attend services in full Class “A” uniform and let Mr. Shields know. Scouts that are not Christian, must attend worship services on the weekend, in full Class “A” uniform, and let Mr. Shields know.

8th GOOD GOVERMENT NIGHT – Lynbrook and East Rockaway Government Nights are the same night. Scouts will be assigned as a Village Trustee, Mayor, or Committee Chairman and read the village reports. Some scouts will be assigned as color guard. Lynbrook Village Meetings are on the Lynbrook Community News Channel, so set your VCR’s. (or Divo’s) Lynbrook Government Night starts promptly at 8:00pm so everyone needs to be a village hall, before 7:30pm. East Rockaway Government Night starts promptly at 7:30pm, so everyone needs to be there before 7:00pm. Full Class “A” uniform required. Scouts acting as Trustees, must wear their Merit Badge Sash.

12th Regular Troop Meeting

12th -14th OUTING: WINTER CABIN CAMPING – Details and cost to be forthcoming

19th WINTER RECESS – No Meeting

26th TROOP PHOTO NIGHT – Bring your camera’s. New Scout Induction Ceremony. Scouts must wear Full Class “A” uniform.

OTHER INFORMATION OF IMPORTANCE: The requirements for rank advancement have changed, effective January 1st. New requirements are available on line and will be available at the troop meetings.
http://www.grayowl.org/pdf/New_Boy_Scout_Rank_Requirements_2010.pdf

There are new leadership positions available for scouts First Class and above, and include “Webmaster” and “Leave No Trace Trainer”

Scoutmaster David M. Shields 593-4254
Committee Chairman: Edward J. Schenk 593-1673
Outings Chairman: Edward Ezagui 284-6219

Bottles and Cans

psychcf — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:34:55 +0000

A reminder that NY State has imposed a 5 cent per bottle deposit charge on water bottles. If you do not return your bottles (Soda and now water) for deposit, please bring them down to the troop meetings to donate to the troop. (It would be nice if the water bottles were in a different plastic bag) This program, eliminates the need for a full fledged fundraiser in our troop. Your participation is necessary and important. Note! If you can get your neighbors to contribute, by giving you their bottles and cans on Friday before the meetings, you can bring them down also and that would be a big help. Dave Shields, Scoutmaster

Fishing

psychcf — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:44:23 +0000

I had a good time fishing. Sorry that catching the bait turned out to be the most fun. Next year we will do the same, but instead of fishing just north of the boat ramp, maybe we will go to the fishing pier next to Doc’s Place in East Rockaway. (In the area of the ER Post Office.) I hope the rest of you enjoyed the time fishing together. Congratulations to everyone who caught a fluke. This year there were more fluke then snappers. Dave Shields, Scoutmaster

Snapper Fishing Tournament this Sunday (rain or shine)

psychcf — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:15:29 +0000

Just a reminder that the troops annual Snapper Fishing Tournament will be held this Sunday in Bay Park.

1:00 PM Gather to catch bait with a saine. Bring bathing suit and water shoes for this. (Lotsa fun here)

2:00 – 4:00 PM Time to catch those Snappers. Of course you may fish for anything you want, but Snappers are what count. Tell me (Mr. Shields) when you catch one so I can count it.

Bring a lawn chair, a hat and drinking water. Some bring lunch, some bring BBQ grills. What every you and your family want to do.

Bring a snapper pole or light spinning rod and reel. You only need a snapper hook, some light line and a float to catch snappers. I use a bamboo pole. There is no cost and the whole family can join in.

LOCATION: Bait is gathered just south of the Boat Ramp in Bay Park. Fishing is on the bulkhead just north of the Boat Ramp.

In case of inclement weather, punt. It’s like football, the game goes on as long as it’s not a danger. See you there. David Shields, Scoutmaster

Salt Water Fishing License Information

psychcf — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:18:32 +0000

Note! This was just found under NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation web-site:

When will the license requirements become effective?

Beginning October 1, 2009, all anglers, required to do so, must have a recreational marine fishing license.

[Note: there is pending legislation that may delay the effective date of the implementation of the recreational marine fishing license until January 1, 2010.]

Also:

Are there any exemptions whereby I don’t need to purchase a recreational marine fishing license?

The following persons are exempt from the requirement to buy the new recreational marine fishing license: Legally blind persons, veterans who qualify for a permanent military-related disability, and members of the Armed Forces who qualify for a free license under New York’s Patriot Act.

Also, people fishing in the Marine and Coastal District on an appropriately NYSDEC- licensed charter boat or party boat do not need to have a recreational marine fishing license.

Troop 332 Reminders

psychcf — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:18:27 +0000

Friday, August 21 Hersheypark Boy Scout Wildwilderness Family Camping Outing – Reminder: You will need to have a tent and sleeping bag/air mattress. See you at High Meadow Campground around 2-3 pm on Friday. (We are leaving ER as close to 9:00am as possible) The campground has a nice pool. Bring a lantern. Don’t forget, your tickets will get you into Hersheypark on Friday night for a free preview and free parking (Do not give up your tickets on Friday night, they only stamp them). You will need to provide you own meals on Friday. Look up www.hersheypark.com for directions.

Sunday, August 30 Troop Snapper Fishing Tournament – Bay Park, south of the Boat Ramp 1:00 pm to learn how to and to catch bait. (Wear your bathing suit and water shoes, because you will be wading in the water. Have a towel to dry off your legs and feet) Tournament from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. You will need to have a light pole, casting or bamboo, with a float and snapper hooks. We will provide the bait for the snappers. Bring the family, bring a drink, bring lunch, bring a chair, enjoy the day. Reminder – New York State, in their infinite wisdom, passed a new law, requiring everyone that reaches the age of 16 to have in their possession a valid New York State “Salt Water” Fishing license. I think it cost $ 10.00. (I will try to find out where to purchase one, for those interested)

Monday, September 7 LABOR DAY

Friday, September 11 First Regular Troop Meeting – Green Bar Planning and Orientation - Registration for new and returning scouts (There should be a post card with detailed information)

Friday, September 18 Fall Parents Night and Court of Awards - All Merit Badges and Rank Advancements earned over the summer, and during summer camp will be given out at this meeting. All Scout families are reminded to please bring snacks to share after the meeting. Recommended; either a dozen cup cakes or two 2 liter bottles of soda.

HERSHEY PARK – Boy Scout Family Camping Weekend

psychcf — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:42:31 +0000

Who’s going to Hershey Park ? I only have 7 from the troop signed up so
far. (That’s seven total, including family members) And a total of 19
including extended families and friends. I have a little time left, so if your
thinking about it, let me know.

Here, again, are the details about the weekend of August 21, 22, 23. It
is a family camping weekend. You will need to bring your own tents, and
sleeping equipment. There are bathrooms, showers, there is a pool and a camp
store. The campground is Hershey’s High Meadow Campground and you can
either take your car from there to the park or catch the bus shuttle. At any
rate, parking is included in the cost, as long as it is not just one person
to a car. Everything else is mentioned in the attached flyer. If you need
any more details, call or e-mail me at pho: 593-4254, cell: 662-7206,
e-mail DMS59Dart@aol.com . Visit their website at
www.Hersheypark.com to see all the rides,
attractions, venues, and to get directions. I go out via the George
Washington Bridge, I 80 to I 81.

The cost is $ 103.00 per person ($ 98.00 for 3-7 and 55+), free for those
under 3. It is a rain or shine event, therefore, once the money is paid to
Hershey, they send me the tickets and there are no refunds. I am just to
coordinator. I pay the same as you do.

The fee includes the following:
2 nights of camping at Hershey High Meadow Campground
Breakfast on Saturday morning in the campground, Lunch at any of a number
of concession stands in the park on Saturday, Dinner is an All-You-Can-Eat
Buffet (Hamburgers, Hot Dawgs, Salads, Ice Cream, etc.) at one of the
catering pavilions in the park, and Breakfast on Sunday morning in the
campground.

The 3-D Show
The Factory tour
The Hershey Museum
Special evening admission to ZooAmerican in the park (only for those in
this program)
All day Saturday admission to the Park. Special Friday evening preview
admission to the Park
Parking on Friday evening and all day Saturday
Scout Weekend Patch (for everyone who pays)

Hershey Park has more Roller Coasters than any other park on the East
Coast. Hershey Park has a water park (bring bathing suits if you want, there
are change rooms and small lockers) You can use the bathing suits in the
pool at the campground on Friday afternoon.
You will need to provide your own transportation. You will need to
provide you own meals for Friday. We leave early from East Rockaway on Friday,
and get there about 2:00 PM, set up our camp, swim in the pool, then go to
dinner at any of a number of restaurants near the park, then go into the
park in the evening until closing. Saturday is breakfast, 3-D show, factory
tour, then the museum if you wish (this is new). The park opens at 10:00am
until I believe 10:00pm.

Scouts and Scouter’s should wear their class “B” tee shirts, but this is
not a must. That way you can see where others are from and it might just be
easier to find your scouts in the crowd.

This weekend is family camping. You can bring your parents, grandparents,
sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends,
neighbors………anyone you like. They can be with you or go on their own. I am bringing 18
from my family alone. Please let me know if you are planning on attending.
Do not let me know after I send in the reservations as it will be too late.

The attached flyer repeats most everything. It is in MSWord format, and
in color too. I will need to pay Hershey before the end of June, therefore,
I will need the money pretty soon. If you pay me by check, I will need to
have that earlier as it must clear before I pay them.

Dave Shields, Scoutmaster

Attachment: 2009 Information – Hershey Park [doc]