The Announcement 
June 2010
T-Shirts
Remember that we will be wearing class B through
the summer. We will have troop T-shirts and troop hats for sale on a table at
the back of the next scout meeting. Please remember that only scout shirts can
be worn at summer camp, no other shirts are allowed. You can wear any scout
shirt that you own, it DOES NOT need
to be the troop t-shirt.
Price of shirts: $5.00
Price of hats: $10.00
Let’s go boating, tubing, skiing
& fishing!!!
Jordan Lake, Saturday, June 26, 2010
o 9am –
scouts arrive at Vista Point site at Jordan Lake (a little less crowded than
some other areas)
o 9am - 12pm – motor boating, fishing, skiing, tubing, relaxing,
sunning!!!
o 12-1pm = Cookout – burgers, hot dogs, etc.
o 1-4pm = more motor boating, fishing, skiing, tubing, relaxing,
sunning!!!
o 4pm = scouts are picked up by their parents (Parents, PLEASE be on time, thanks!)
Notes:
o Class B t-shirt and bathing suit are the order of the day…… dress to be
comfortable.
o Bathrooms are near the area we’ll be hanging out
o We will do troop cooking for lunch; bring snacks if you want any.
Drinks will be provided.
Remember to Bring
o Sunscreen and a hat!
o Bug spray
o Football, Frisbee
o Lounge chair
o Bathing suit
o Towel
o Old shoes
o Fishing bait & tackle (fishing license required if you are 16 or
older)
DO NOT BRING
o cell phones
o game boys (if you bring these, leave them in the car)
o anything that can be damaged by the water.
Helpful URLs:
· http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/jord/jord.pdf (Jordan
Lake Park)
· http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/jord/pics/vistapt.pdf (Vista
Point Map)
MONEY $$$:
$10
should be given to your Patrol Leader or Senior Patrol Leader no later than
June 21st.
Checks are acceptable, but they must be made out to BSA Troop
210). Cost is derived as follows:
o Cost covers boat gas, food and drinks for the day
Directions to Jordan Lake:
o Leaving Cary, get on Hwy 64 West, heading towards Pittsboro.
o Go past Hwy 55 intersection (Apex)
o Go past Hwy 751 intersection
o Go past the bridge on Jordan Lake
o Turn left at the first traffic light after the bridge onto North Pea
Ridge Road.
o This road will eventually take you a couple of miles and then into
Vista Point.
Philmont Updates
If you have not made the final $158 payment to Kay, please
do so immediately.
Gear check Wed, Jun 16,
7pm to 8:30pm (place TBD) - look for emails
Jun 18-20 - SHAKEDOWN
HIKE: ENO River State Park - details to follow.
July 16-18 - FINAL
SHAKEDOWN HIKE: Place TBD - details to follow.
July 30 - final gear
check (time - TBD)
July 31 at airport at
5:00 am - don't forget your ID!
Aug 14- return around
8pm from Philmont
Elections
Elections will be June 28th.
If you cannot be there and you want to run for a position, please let someone
else know, so they can nominate you.
See descriptions below for more info.
Camp Raven Knob Update
We
leave for camp in less than 3 weeks!!! Please read the following
carefully:
· Medical Forms - If you
have not yet turned in all 3 sections of your medical form yet, you will need
to bring 2 copies with you to the next meeting. All completed
forms have been sent to CRK to be "pre-reviewed".
· Adirondack assignments
are complete and can be viewed at the next Troop meeting
· So far, none of
the merit badge choices have changed. IMPORTANT:
If you signed up for a merit badge that has prerequisites, please get them done
before you leave for camp. Not having the prerequisites done, could
result in not being allowed to participate. The requirements can be
checked on the CRK website, in the "Leader's Guide to Summer Camp"
starting on page 14. http://www.ravenknob.com/registration/?a=183
· Also in the leaders
guide starting on page 11 is a suggested packing list. Just as important
are the things NOT to bring to camp. Absolutely no cell phones!
· Foot lockers have been found
at Space Savers at Crossroads Mall (329 Crossroads Blvd.; Cary, NC 27518). They are regular $24.99, but everything
is on sale now for 30% off. $17.50 for a foot locker is a GREAT price. The
sale should be on until the end of the month. http://www.spacesavers.com/footlocker.html
· Foot lockers should have
a combination lock (no keys please).
· We will be meeting at
Trader Joe's (Kildare and Cary Parkway) on Sunday, July 4th, at 9:00 AM
· A sealed envelope should
be brought with you to check in with the following:
o Inside:
§ Copy of insurance card
(front and back). Many have turned these in with your medical forms, but for
consistency, please provide it in this manner.
§ Combination for lock
o Outside:
§ Scout name on the
outside
§ Emergency contact
information on the outside
· Spending money for camp
can also be put in the troop "bank". If you would like to do
this, please bring cash in a sealed envelope with the scouts name and amount on
the outside. The trading post is open daily with snacks, drinks, shirts,
gear, crafts, etc. Money for lunch on the
way to camp should NOT be put in the bank, as the bank will not
open for lunch. Scouts usually need $7 to $10 for lunch. We will also be
stopping for lunch on the way home and scouts will need to save money for
that. Leaders will not buy lunch for scouts that do not save enough for lunch
on the way home. The bank will close before we leave camp, and all
remaining money will be distributed.
· Contact information for
the week that we are at camp can be found on page 38 of the leader'
guide. Emails are printed out and put in the troop mailbox for delivery
at meal time. Look for an email from us on guidelines for letters and
emails during camp.
· Visitors night is
Wednesday. We will be having Bojangles' and then attending the
campfire. IF you are coming to camp, please let us know. The cost for
the meal is $5 per person and should be paid before we leave for camp.
· We always do a night
hike to the "Knob" after the campfire. If you plan on joining
us for that, please wear appropriate footwear and bring a flashlight and a
water bottle.
· Of course, Class A
uniform is required for ALL scouts. Any scout showing up at Trader
Joe's not in Class A will not be allowed to go to camp. We recommend no
neckerchief, pins, hanging patches, etc., as these have a tendency to get
lost at camp.
· We will be taking
everyone's temperature at check-in. No-one with a temperature
(abnormal) is allowed to go to camp.
· If your plans to get to,
or from camp vary from going with the troop, please let us know. This is
important to scheduling drivers and keeping track of all 46 scouts.
· Class B shirts and hats
will be available for purchase at check in, but remember that check in is
managed chaos at best, so please buy your shirts and hats at the next troop
meetings and avoid the line.
Additional
emails will be sent as we get nearer to the departure date with any further
information.
Greg
Chartier and Shawn Lackey
Troop
210 CRK Camp Directors
Troop 210 Positions
What makes Scouting special is that YOU make the
decisions!
That's right!
YOU run the Troop 210.
Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, made it very plain in ‘Aids to
Scoutmastership’ when he wrote,
“The best progress is made in those Troops where power
and responsibility are really put into the hands of the Patrol Leaders.”
This is real decision-making power. Realize that it's not just the Patrol
Leaders; all of the troop leadership positions have a hand in making the Troop
run. With the guidance of the
Scoutmaster and his assistants, as a troop leader you will:
Help plan and run the troop
meetings,
Pick troop outings, where to
camp, what to do,
Plan advancement opportunities
for all troop members
Determine troop policy
Help other Scouts along the
trail to Eagle.
This is accomplished through the Patrol Leaders'
Council, which is responsible for planning and conducting the troop's
activities. The Patrol Leaders' Council is composed of the Senior Patrol Leader
and Patrol Leaders as voting members with the Assistant Senior Patrol Leaders,
Troop Guides, and Scribe as non-voting members.
The troop's activities are selected and planned at the
annual program planning conference. The troop's yearly plan is then submitted
to the troop committee for approval. The Troop Committee either approves the
plan or makes alternative suggestions for the Patrol Leaders' Council to
consider. At its monthly meetings, the Patrol Leaders' Council organizes and
assigns activity responsibilities for the weekly troop meetings. The Troop
Committee interacts with the Patrol Leaders' Council through the Scoutmaster.
The following is a brief description of the elected
leadership positions in the troop.
Further information on each position can be found later in this
chapter. As will be noted with in this
additional information, most positions within the troop are elected positions
with elections held every 6 months (June and December).
Senior Patrol Leader:
Top junior leader in the troop. He leads the patrol leaders' council and, in
consultation with the Scoutmaster, appoints other junior leaders and assigns
specific responsibilities as needed.
Quartermaster:
Responsible for troop supplies and equipment.
Scribe: The troop
secretary.
Troop Historian:
Collects and maintains troop memorabilia and information on former troop
members.
Librarian: Keeps troop
books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor list
available for use by troop members.
Chaplain Aide: Assists in troop
religious services and promotes religious emblems program.
Senior Patrol Leader
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the
troop
Term: 6 months
Reports
to: Scoutmaster
Description: The Senior Patrol Leader is elected by
the Scouts to represent them as the top junior leader in the troop.
Comments: The Senior Patrol Leader is the focal point
of the troop. He needs to attend as
close to all troop functions as possible.
One of the major parts of the SPL's job is to appoint the Assistant
Senior Patrol Leaders. He must choose
leaders who are able, not just his friends or other popular Scouts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: Previous service as SPL, ASPL, PL, or APL
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform
correctly. This means that you will
wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all
required badges in their correct locations when appropriate.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath
and Law in your everyday life. Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active
Scout. Be on time for meetings and
activities. You must let the
Scoutmaster know if you will not be attending a meeting or if you suddenly have
to miss an outing. You also need to
make sure that the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader is ready to assume your
responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Runs all troop
meetings, events, activities, and the annual program planning conference.
Runs the Patrol
Leader's Council meeting.
Chaplain Aide
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports
to: Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Chaplain Aide works to meet the religious
needs of Scouts in the troop. He also works
to promote the religious awards program.
Comments: "Duty to God" is one of the core
beliefs of Scouting. The Chaplain Aide
helps everyone in the troop by preparing short religious observations for
campouts and other functions. The
Chaplain Aide does not always lead the observation himself and can have other
troop members' help.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform
correctly. This means that you will
wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all
required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath
and Law in your everyday life. Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active
Scout. Be on time for meetings and
activities. You must call the Senior
Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you
suddenly have to miss an outing. You
also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists with the
religious services at troop activities.
Tells Scouts about the
religious emblem program for their faith.
Makes sure religious
holidays are considered during troop program planning.
Helps plan for
religious observance in troop activities.
Librarian
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports
to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Librarian takes care of troop literature
such as merit badge books.
Comments: The library contains books of historical
value as well as current materials. All
together, the library is a troop resource can be worth hundreds of
dollars. The Librarian manages this
resource for the troop.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform
correctly. This means that you will
wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all
required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath
and Law in your everyday life. Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active
Scout. Be on time for meetings and
activities. You must call the Senior
Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you
suddenly have to miss an outing. You
also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Sets up and takes care
of a troop library
Keeps records of books
and pamphlets owned by the troop.
Works with the Troop
Committee member responsible for the library to arrange for new or replacement
items as needed.
Ensures books and
pamphlets available for borrowing.
Keeps a system for
checking books and pamphlets in and out.
Follows up on any late
returns.
Troop Historian
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports
to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Troop Historian keeps a historical record
or scrapbook of troop activities.
Comments: The true value of a good Troop Historian
does not show up until years later. The
Historian provides material for displays and presentations of current
activities. In addition, the work of the
Historian provides a link with the past.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none, but interest in photography is helpful
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform
correctly. This means that you will
wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all
required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath
and Law in your everyday life. Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active
Scout. Be on time for meetings and
activities. You must call the Senior
Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you
suddenly have to miss an outing. You
also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Gathers pictures and
facts about past troop activities and keeps them in a historical file or scrapbook.
Takes care of troop
trophies, ribbons, and souvenirs of troop activities.
Keeps information about former
members of the troop.
Quartermaster
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports
to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Quartermaster keeps track of troop
equipment and sees that it is in good working order.
Comments: The Quartermaster does most of his work
around campouts. During these times, the
Quartermaster has to be available to check equipment in and out.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform
correctly. This means that you will
wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all
required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath
and Law in your everyday life. Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active
Scout. Be on time for meetings and
activities. You must call the Senior
Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you
suddenly have to miss an outing. You
also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain records on
patrol and troop equipment
Makes sure equipment is
in good working condition
Issues equipment and
makes sure it is returned in good condition
Makes suggestions for
new or replacement items
Works with the Troop
Committee member responsible for equipment
Gets the US, troop, and
patrol flags for meetings and ceremonies and puts them away afterwards.
Scribe
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by members of the Troop
Term: 6 months
Reports
to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Description: The Scribe keeps the troop records. He records the activities of the Patrol
Leaders' Council and keeps a record of Scout attendance at troop meetings as
well as getting a count of those Scouts going on a troop outing.
Comments: To be a good Scribe you need to attend
nearly all troop and Patrol Leaders' Council meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: none
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: none
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform
correctly. This means that you will
wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all
required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath
and Law in your everyday life. Show
Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active
Scout. Be on time for meetings and
activities. You must call the Senior Patrol
Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you
suddenly have to miss an outing. You
also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Attends and keeps a log
of Patrol Leaders' Council meetings as a non-voting member
Records individual
Scout attendance.
Records individual
Scout attendance for Troop outings.
Works
with the Troop Committee members responsible for records.