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/
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
If you are going to go, I need to know NO later than Noon today. If you reach out to me afterwards, unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate you.
Please remember that if you commit to going you are required to pay, even if your schedule changes, as the troop will be laying out the money for you.
$35/per/person
Email Mike with any questions.
Troop 106 will be volunteering (and cheering on our Scoutmaster) at the 2014 NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 2nd 2014 from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Mile 14 (Vernon Boulevard and 46th Avenue in Long Island City Queens
Due to security issues, each volunteer must pre-register with the NY Road Runners Association. Volunteer Registration is open for Boys Scouts and their families. EACH PERSON must pre-register INDIVIDUALLY. The deadline to sign up is SEPTEMBER 30.
Step by step registration instructions:
1. Go to: https://mynyrr.nyrr.org/login
2. Log in or register with NYRR
3. Click “Volunteer” on left side vertical menu bar
4. Scroll to the bottom of “VOLUNTEER FOR THE TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON” section in center of web page
5. Click the “Volunteer” button in the “FLUID STATIONS 2014 TCS New York City Marathon” section
6. You will enter a web form with a 2 step process 7. Step 1: Select a Marathon Race or event and Volunteer position 8. Scroll down to “Fluid Station, Mile 14 – Queens ” and click adjacent radio button
9. Scroll down to bottom of step 1 page and click next.
10. Click any radio buttons that apply to you 11. Select Group: Select “Boy Scouts”
12. I am registering: Choose the appropriate combo of you and/or children
13. Choose shirt size
14. Accept the Legal Documents and agree to be a Volunteer
15. Now you are done and happily registered
NOTE: If you (Adult or child) would like to have a letter of recognition from the NYC 2014 Volunteers director; please send an e-mail with your full name, Scout’s troop/pack to: [email protected]
This is a reminder that we will be participating in the Juniper 9/11 Memorial tonight. We will be meeting at the church at 630-645. All scouts are required in to be full Class A uniforms.
Anthony will be the point person at the church, as I will be at another memorial (Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps) with some of the scouts.
Let Mike know if you have any questions.
Does this sound like fun to you?
Join us for our First Annual Troop 106 Climbing Day @ The Adventure Park in Long Island.
Date: Saturday September 27th
Time: 1P – 5P, We will then go to dinner as a group at a local restaurant
Cost: $35 for climbing, Dinner will be separate
Location: The Adventure Park (74 Colonial Springs Rd, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798)
http://www.longislandadventurepark.org
***VERY IMPORTANT***
This is open to everyone, youth, adults, alumni, family, etc.
We need to know if you are going NO LATER than 9/16 & Payment by 9/26. If you commit to going and can’t attend, you will still be charged (unless you can find someone to take your spot) as the troop will lay out the money, due to the short time frame.
I look forward to a Great time & starting a new tradition. Hope to see you all there.
