The Monthly Campfire

The Monthly Newsletter of BSA Troop 17, Denville, NJ

March 2008

March brings new scouts to Troop 17 who came from various cub packs. We will slowly bring them into our fold with camping trips so they can advance in ranks and learn what the scouting life is all about. All trips except the May trip are set and that shall be ready in a few days as well. Please note that next month the final balance for Summer camp is due. You may however prepay this amount at any time during the month of March.

New Updates for the Month

Please note that the following items were updated:

Trip Information updates

Annual Calendar for 2007 – 2008

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

Activities for the Current Month

DATE	ACTIVITY	TIME
March 4	Roundtable	7:30PM
March 5	Troop Meeting	7:30-9PM
March 8-9	Mr. Greens Campout	TBA
March 12	Troop Meeting	7:30-9PM
March 19	Troop Meeting	7:30-9PM
March 25	Committee Meeting	7:30PM
March 26	Troop Meeting	7:30-9PM
March 29-30	Lee Rue Ticket Sales	TBA

Money Due This Month

Amount	Trip	Date Due
$10.00	April Trip	3/19

Money Due in Future Months

AMOUNT	TRIP	DATE DUE
Any Balance	Summer Camp	4/16
$10.00	May Trip	4/30

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.