1) Today is the last day to let Mike know if you are going to Cooperstown, money is due at the meeting Friday.

2) In order for your son to attend a camping trip we MUST have his medical and permission slip on record. Bring them down this Friday to give to Dawn.

3) JLT this Friday has been moved up to 6P.

4) For those that missed JLT last week, your make-up class will be at 5p on Friday.

Any questions reach out to Mike.

If you are going we need to know by Wednesday October 1st If you are attending

& Payment by Friday Oct 3rd

The trip is $90/person.

Email Mike with any questions.

We have a very busy evening tonight so PLEASE be on time.

This applies to scouts attending JLT which starts at 6p.

And all parents, who’s meeting start at 7p.

Thanks, see you all soon.

For all of those going zip-lining/climbing on Saturday, You MUST go to the link below and fill out the info for everyone going (parents, scouts, siblings). Failure to do so may result in your inability to participate (at the places discretion), and you would not get a refund. So please take care of this quickly now.

https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/535fff12b309f/web/  (I just did it and it took less than 2 min)

Email Mike once you have completed this.

September is Pediatric Cancer Month. We will be working with an organization called Max Cures.

If you have any pairs of used sneakers you would like to donate (sneakers only, not boots or shoes or sandals) please bring them to the meeting this coming Friday.

We will only be collecting at this Friday’s meeting.

If you have a charity/cause that you think we should support please reach out to Mike.

Our first trip of the year rapidly approaches us. Here are the details.

Date: Oct 10-13

Location: Salisbury Center, NY (John’s family’s home)

What: Cooperstown, Herkimer Diamond Mine, Fort Stanwix, Oriskany Battfield, & Johnson Hall

Cost: $90/person

Scouts will be sleeping in tents, Adults will sleep inside John’s House.

If you are going we need to know by Sep 26th, with money no later than Oct 3.

We WILL NEED parents to come and provide transport on this trip.

Email Mike with any questions.

There were some issues with our calendar due to the feed from Google. It is now fixed and correct for the rest of the year.

Please keep in mind as things come up some future dates may change.

Thank you for your patience.

Tonight is our first Junior Leader Training Course. All Scouts in a leadership position that would qualify for advancement for Star, Life & Eagle are required to attend.

630P Sharp, in full class A uniform

You will all need to bring the following:

Blindfold of some sort

Writing book & pen

See you all soon.

It is not too late to join us for the largest and biggest celebration in our Order’s history! NOAC 2015 will be an experience of a lifetime as we celebrate the OA’s 100th Anniversary. There are currently 40 brothers from our lodge registered to participate at NOAC as part of our lodge’s contingent (Awesome!!) We hope to bring even more! Time is running out to make your deposit

Join us as we celebrate the Order of the Arrow’s 100th Anniversary at the 2015 National
Order of the Arrow Conference. 10,000 arrowmen will descend upon Michigan State
University for an inspirational and unforgettable experience full of fellowship, training,
adventure, and fun!

During NOAC, Arrowmen will participate in a six-day conference which includes top notch training sessions, cool recreational opportunities, evening shows full of theatrics and special effects, and exciting programs.

The conference fee is $475. This does not include fees for travel, touring excursions, NOAC contingent memorabilia, and meals while traveling. We estimate the total cost will be around $750 per participant.

Approx Dates Aug 1 – Aug 11, this may vary, The conference is Aug 3-8 and travel time is needed.

To hold your spot a $100 non-refundable deposit is required.

This is open to current OA members ONLY. Henry & myself will both be attending. This will overlap our first week at summer camp (and possibly a day or two into the second week) so please keep that in mind.

To register today visit www.bsa-gnyc.org/noac2015