This past Friday we had our last Board of Review of the Scouting Year and we had a LOT of people advance. Two people even advanced two ranks:
Tenderfoot: Harry, Sashi, Kevin
2nd Class: Brendan, Brenden, Kevin
1st Class: Brendan, David
Life: Ryan, Shane
Great Job Guys!!!!
The Campership form for TMR is due on Friday with a $25 deposit for each week you are planning to attend. Checks should be made payable to GNYC BSA.
Committee Meeting/Bd of Review on Friday at 7:30.
Just a reminder for everyone to bring their own bagged dinner to eat on the way or when you arrive Friday evening.
First and foremost I apologize for taking so long to get this info out.
The Camp-o-ree is next weekend and here is all the info:
Date: Apr 26-28
Location: Camp Bullowa (15 Franck Rd, Stony Point NY, 10980)
Leaving: 6P from Trinity
Returning: approx Noon at Trinity
Cost: $25
There is a high tick warning for the camp so PLEASE make sure you pack long pants and long sleeve shirts. ALSO, scouts will need their class A uniform.
Here is the permission slip Camporee permission slip
Feel free to contact Mike with any questions.
I have gotten a lot of questions about Summer Camp. Here is all the info and answers to your questions.
When/Where are we going?
We will be going to Camp Aquehonga @ Ten Mile River (week 5 & 6) Aug 4 – 17. Your son can join us for either 1 or 2 weeks. Adults that wish to come please speak to Mike.
What does my son need?
Check this file out What to Bring to Camp
How do I register & how much does it cost?
There is no “application” to attend camp. The cost is $380 per/week(camp fee) + $15 per/week(district camp fee). The $15 per/week district camp fee covers: a t-shirt, pizza party, utensils, propane, etc. If your son is registered in Troop 106 the troop picks up that charge. Please make checks payable to “Troop 106”.
How do I apply for a Campership?
Unfortunately at this time applications for camperships are no longer being accepted. If there is a serious financial need please contact Mike.
What is there to do at camp?
is the camps website and has a ton of information on it.
What is required of the scouts?
Mike requires that each scout take 3 merit badges/week at a MINIMUM. Here is the list of the merit badges List of Merit Badges Offered.
By July 26th ALL scouts will be required to provide Mike with a list of which merit badges they are taking.
Who can answer any other questions which I may have?
Mike or Anthony, This FAQ will also be updated as time goes on and will be stickied to the top of the webpage.
Since we are going to be setting up for the following day’s event, no uniforms are required at tomorrow night’s (Friday) meeting.
Reminder: There will also be a committee meeting.
Kindly let Anthony, Henry or Mike know if you are NOT going to the 35th Anniversary/Eagle Dinner on Saturday, April 6 at 6 pm.
Please send regrets only by this Saturday 3/30, so we can order the catering.
There is no charge for active scouts in Troop 106. If your friends or family would like to attend, tickets are still available for purchase at $ 35 but hurry since they are going fast!!!
Please click the link below for the campership form. Kindly reach out to Mike or Anthony if you have any questions about applying.
We have extended the early bird discount deadline for the 35th anniversary.
Money must be paid or postmarked 3/29/13.
After 3/29/13 it will go from $35/person to $45/person.
Make checks payable to “Troop 106” and send/drop off to:
Henry Zalak
61-35 75 Place
Middle Village, NY 11379
Good Evening to All,
Just a couple of quick reminders:
See you all there!!