The Monthly Campfire

The Monthly Newsletter of BSA Troop 17, Denville, NJ

June 2007

The final month of the 2006/2007 scout year has arrived. By now all fees should have been paid, and your scouts should have earned some ranks and merit badges throughout this year.  Now we prepare for summer camp and then on to the start of the new scout year in September.  Summer camp meeting for all parents whose scouts are going to camp or those who have an interest in going to camp is on the 13th, while the scouts will be outside cooking up a small storm.  The final meeting of the scout year ends with Parents night (make sure to attend, since special surprises are in store for all of you) on the 20th of June.  Enjoy your summer break and we will see you in September.

New Updates for the Month

Please note that the following items were updated:

 

 

All this information is available on the Troop Web Site- www.bsatroop17.org.

 

 

Activities for the Current Month

DATE

ACTIVITY

TIME

6/1-6/3

Canoe Trip

TBA

6/6

Troop Meeting

7:30-9PM

6/13

Troop Meeting

7:30-9PM

6/20

Parents night

7:30-9PM

 

Money Due This Month

Amount

 

Trip

Date Due

 

Money Due in Future Months

AMOUNT

TRIP

DATE DUE

 

Camping Trip Notes

Permission slips must be handed in at least 2 weeks prior to a trip, preferably with payments for the trip. Permission forms are available on the troop web site.

Each Patrol is responsible to arrange transportation to and from camping trips.

Please note-If for any reason, your scout cannot attend the camping trip for the full length of the trip, you must advise the Scoutmaster.  The participation in camping trips is essential for the success of the trip, as well as the scouting experience.  All gear described in the mailing for the trip must be with the scout.  Check with your scout or with the patrol leaders to the proper gear needed for the trips if for any reason you are uncertain of what is required.

 

Uniforms

All scouts are expected in full uniform at meetings. Information on uniforms and insignia is in the Scout handbook.  If there are hardships, please speak to the Scoutmaster in obtaining the uniform.  The uniform is available at BSA service centers or Ramsey Outdoor.

 

Committee Meetings

All parents are invited to attend and participate in our committee meetings.  Please see the activities calendar above for the date and time of this meeting.

 

Other Information and Camping Notice

No meetings when school is closed. All troop meetings start at 7:30PM and end at 9PM.   We ask that all Scouts be picked up no later then 9:15PM.

Prior to trip departure, the Scoutmaster must approve any early departures from the trips.  Scouts, whose siblings wish to attend trips and are not registered with BSA, must have the parents join the trip for the entire length of time while sibling is present.

Cell Phones and Electronic Equipment are prohibited at all camping trips.

All scouts who sign up for a trip are responsible for payment at least 2 weeks prior to the trip, unless previous payment date has been established. If payments and permission forms are not received by these dates, the scout will not be allowed on the trip.  This is due to the requirement of the troop to pay fees in advance on the behalf of the scout.