Weekly Update for May 17, 2021
• 5/19 Virtual Patrol Leaders’ Council via Zoom https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86089750172pwd=L0NHMkxGdUJMMFZYMmU0QmNFelBnUT09
• 5/21 – 5/23 Camp Out – Spring Mill State Park (IN)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-maycamp1
• 5/24 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting
• 5/26 Swim Test @ McQuillen Residence
• 5/30 No Meeting – Holiday
• 5/30 Eagle Court of Honor – James Green & Hayden Kappesser
• 6/7 Troop Meeting
• 6/9 Swim Test @ McQuillen Residence (Rain Date)
• 6/13 – 6/19 Summer Camp – Camp Crooked Creek
• 6/21 No Meeting
• 6/24 Virtual Patrol Leaders’ Council via Zoom
• 6/28 Troop Meeting; Parent/Committee Meeting
This month’s PLC will once again be held via Zoom at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 19. This is an important meeting to plan upcoming Troop outings and events. All Scouts with elected or appointed leadership positions in the Troop should attend. Click on the following link to join: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86089750172pwd=L0NHMkxGdUJMMFZYMmU0QmNFelBnUT09
For our May Camp Out, we will be camping at Spring Mill State Park, located at 3333 IN-60 E, Mitchell, IN 47446.
Due to camp staff/maintenance shortages, bike rentals are not available at this time, so we will not be mountain biking on this camp out. In addition to working on advancements with the younger Scouts, our activities will include a nature hike, a visit to the Virgil "Gus" Grissom Memorial, and a Sunday church service in the Pioneer Village. There may be an opportunity to go fishing, so bring your fishing gear if you wish to do so.
Cost is $20 per person. Cash is preferred. There is a $9 parking fee, so adults driving on this camp out will only pay $10 to the Troop.
We will be departing St. Albert at 5:30 PM on Friday 5/21 and plan to return by 11:00 AM on Sunday 5/23. Please RSVP via the SignUpGenius link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b49a8a723ab9-maycamp1
We will conduct the annual Troop Swim Test on Wednesday, May 26 at 6:30 at the McQuillen residence, located at 7807 Avenue of the Woods, Louisville, KY 40241. Hot dogs and chips will be served. Rain date will be Wednesday, June 6.
Those taking a water merit badge at Summer Camp or wishing to participate in any water activities with the Troop over the course of the next 12 months will first need to have completed the BSA swimmer’s test. This includes any siblings or parents who anticipate joining us in any of those activities.
BSA SWIMMER’S TEST:
Jump feet-first into water over the head in depth, level off, and begin swimming. Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl; then swim 25 yards using an easy resting backstroke. The 100 yards must be swum continuously and include at least one sharp turn. After completing the swim, rest by floating.
We need to collect the full BSA Health Form (Parts A, B, & C) for all Scouts and adult leaders who will be attending camp. Please include a copy of the front and back of each camper’s health insurance card. Please bring the completed form to the May 24th or June 7th troop meeting, or email to Mark Hiland.
Click the following link to download the blank fillable form:
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/HealthSafety/pdf/680-001_ABC.pdf
Please send all announcements and agenda items for next week’s Troop meeting to the following individuals by Friday evening:
Nick Hiland, Senior Patrol Leader
Rob Wise, Committee Member
Chris Kappesser, Scoutmaster
Mark Hiland, Committee Chair