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February 1,
2012
Scouts and
Parents,
The lack of
snow so far this year has not stopped us from enjoying winter
activities and it is good to see so many scouts taking
advantage. We have had tremendous attendance at the Snowsports/merit
badge nights at Yawgoo Valley Ski Area on January 12, 19, and
26. Many thanks to Mr. Swanson for coordinating Snowsports and
teaching skiing. The White Mountain Snowshoe Trip had 15 scouts
and leaders who braved the extreme cold to enjoy the
snow-covered peaks of New Hampshire on January 15-16. Despite
the cold conditions (wind chills were -30 degrees F) it was an
incredible winter experience in the mountains. Thanks to Mr.
Gardell for coordinating as a lot goes into organizing this high
adventure trip. Nine scouts earned or worked on merit badges at
the Merit Badge College at RI College in Providence on a snowy
January 21. Thanks to Mr. Pereira for representing the troop
and guiding the scouts. Twenty scouts and leaders Spent
Saturday January 28 skiing and snowboarding at Okemo Mountain in
Vermont. Thanks to Mr. Gardell for organizing this trip.
Due to new
Chariho School policies, RICHMOND SCHOOL DOORS WILL BE LOCKED
AT ALL TIMES. An adult leader will be at the door at the
beginning of the meeting to let group participants inside. If
you come late and no one is at the door, KNOCK 6 TIMES
loudly on the side door to the cafeteria (or back door to the
gym on Activity nights) and we will let you in.
SCOUT MEETINGS
WILL NOT BE HELD
if Chariho schools are closed or let out early on any Tuesday
because of the weather.
It is time once
again to renew your commitment to scouting and REJOIN SCOUTS
FOR THE YEAR by paying $15 per scout or leader in cash or
check payable to Troop 1 Richmond. Dues can be turned in at the
meeting or mailed to John Hacunda, 135 Auburn Drive,
Charlestown, RI 02813. ALL MONEY IS DUE BY TUESDAY FEBRUARY
7. PLEASE pay by the deadline so that we do not need to
chase people down for payment! If dues are not paid the
membership will expire and you will have to reapply. If you
have questions call Mr. Hacunda at 364-6419.
There will be a
PATROL LEADER COUNCIL MEETING (Class A uniform) just
before the troop meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 6:00-6:30 PM at
the Richmond School Library. All Patrol Leaders, Senior Patrol
Leader, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader must attend.
Any Patrol Leader who cannot attend needs to contact his
Assistant Patrol Leader so that each patrol is represented.
TROOP MEETINGS
will take place on Tuesday February 7 and 14 at 6:30 PM in the
Richmond School Cafeteria (Class A beige shirt). Due February
7: $15 cash or check per scout and leader for annual recharter
fee. Due February 14: $40 cash or check for Cranmore Mountain
Snowsports Weekend.
An ACTIVITY
MEETING will take place on Tuesday February 28 in the
Richmond School Gym (Class B T-shirt).
SNOWSPORTS AT
YAWGOO VALLEY
in Exeter
continue Thursday nights February 2, 9, and 16. Snowsports
will only be held Thursday February 23 during public school
vacation if there is enough interest. Contact Mr. Swanson at
539-6709 for questions. Snowsports will be held if Yawgoo
Valley is open; check their website or call their
SnoFone at 401-294-3802 ext 4
to confirm.
The KLONDIKE
DERBY will take place from 6:30 PM Friday-4:45 PM Saturday
February 3-4 at Camp Yawgoog in Hopkinton. Scouts should dress
warmly and arrive prepared for cold conditions. Contact Mr.
Santagata for questions at 539-0653. More information and a
packing list will be emailed separately.
Here are a few
more events to look forward to:
CRANMORE MOUNTAIN SNOWSPORTS WEEKEND
in North Conway New Hampshire gives scouts of all abilities the
opportunity to enjoy a New Hampshire mountain. It will take
place 4:00 PM Friday March 2 – 5:00 PM Sunday March 4. This trip is suitable
for beginners. Fee of $40 per scout or registered leader
includes lift ticket for Saturday, and EITHER 3 Mountain Coaster
rides OR 2 hours of tubing OR 3 giant swing rides on Sunday as
well as Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and Dinner on
Saturday. Scouts will sleep on the carpeted floor in the Ski
Lodge. $40 fee due at February 14th scout meeting in
cash or check payable to Troop 1 Richmond. Ski/Snowboard
rentals can be reserved through Mr. Reynolds for an additional
$25 ($30 with helmet) by February 14.
The
OCEANOGRAPHY MERIT BADGE with Project Oceanology in Groton
CT will take place on Saturday May 5. Project Oceanology
provides an outstanding introduction to oceanography providing a
nice mix of classroom and hands-on experience. The opportunity
to get on the water on a research vessel and do water sampling,
benthic grabs, and trawls is a great educational experience. We
will meet at Richmond School at 8:00 AM and return at
approximately 5:00 PM. The merit badge runs from 9:00 AM to
4:00 PM at Project Oceanology in Groton, CT and will include lab
and beach studies plus an oceanographic cruise. $25 fee in cash
or check payable to Troop 1 Richmond is due at the April 10th
Troop Meeting. Fee includes all activities, supplies, and
lunch. This event will run rain or shine. This Merit Badge day
covers all but one (item number 8) of the Oceanography Merit
Badge requirements. If you have questions contact Mr. Hacunda
at 364-6419.
FEBRUARY
VACATION WEEK PROGRAMS
offered by Narragansett Council include:
(Click on the merit badge to sign up for it.)
For more
information or to sign up click
here:
The 2013
NATIONAL JAMBOREE will be at the new Scout Summit Reserve in
West Virginia. Narragansett Council has been allocated 4
Jamboree Troops and 1/2 of a Venture Crew for a total of 144
Scouts and 18 Venturers. Scouts must be 12 years old and at
least First Class to attend. Sign up and make a $250 deposit by
the recently extended MARCH 15th, 2012 DEADLINE to
be guaranteed a spot. Sign-ups after March 15th will
be placed on a waiting list. Total cost is $1,800.00 which
includes Jamboree Registration Fee, Transportation, Lodging,
Meals, 2 days of touring in Washington DC prior to the Jamboree,
after the Jamboree a day at a Water Park, a T-Shirt, Jamboree
hat, Jamboree council strips and name tag. For the last
Jamboree the troop reimbursed scouts for $600 towards the
Jamboree fee and will likely do something similar for this
trip. For more info click
here. To register go
here.
WHITE
STAG—NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING
will take place June 28-July 3, 2012 at Camp Champlin in
Cranston. Registration is now open. The registration fee is
$265, discounted to $215 if you register before
May 1st,
but the course is anticipated to fill up before that. Scouts
must pay up front, but Troop 1 Richmond will reimburse the full
fee upon successful completion of the course. Each Troop can
register (2) scouts directly into the course, and (1) additional
scout on the waiting list. There will be a total of 80
participants. Last year over 105 scouts wanted to attend.
Questions: Contact White Stag course director Chris Roberts,
cell: 413-2340, work: 769-4956,
email. White Stag
website & on-line registration click
here.
John Jacques
Scoutmaster
troop1richmond@aol.com
539-0793
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