Monday 3/6/23 Plans
Good evening everyone,
Well nature threw a curve ball at us on Friday and it ended up cutting our weekend a bit short. However, we came out swinging on Saturday which ended up being a very well organized event that opened the doors to 3 new Scouts as part of our annual Crossover weekend. Troop 275 welcomes Joshua, Cayden, and Ben. We look forward to seeing them grow in their journey. Thank you everyone who participated this weekend to give these Scouts such a warm welcome.
Our next campout is Spring Camporee which is going to be held at Camp Conley Clarke in Gaffney, SC (same place we just had our Polar Bear event). Just like Polar Bear, Spring Camporee is another competitive event against other troops (just with warmer weather). The theme this year is “Patrol Site Bragging Rights & Games Galore”. The short version of this is that participating Troops are encouraged to work on camp gadgets, well-pitched and organized tents, safe and clean kitchens, artistic patrol flags, and well-constructed, innovative gateways after which we will have Scout activities, including some shooting sports, outdoor fun and classic Scout games. More details and information about the camporee will be published closer to the event. The cost is $35.
Tomorrow we will be doing a cooking event with Ms. Vicky which is a great follow up to the grubmaster exercise we had this past weekend thanks to Cannon, Andrew, and Jackson M. Lets look at what else is coming up:
1. Our first roadside cleanup of the year will be this upcoming Saturday. Sign up sheet is up at the Scout Hut and it’s looking very weak. PLEASE SIGN UP TOMORROW so we can start things off on the right foot. These are hard to come by service hours and everyone is in need of it.
2. Summer camp registration is still open AND I am still collecting payments. At this point everyone should be aware of the final amount they’re responsible for. The 2nd payment was due last week. The final payment (or full balance) is due on March 30th. After March 30th there’s a late fee that will be issue by the campsite which you will be responsible for.
3. The March Committee Meeting is this Tuesday at 7pm. All Scouts that are ready for rank advancement should have a Scoutmaster conference by no later than tomorrow. As of right now I am only aware of 2 Scouts that should be doing this and they are Cannon and Carson B. If you’re also ready for rank up, please go to our site to download the correct form and bring it completely filled out tomorrow: https://troop275il.com/documents-forms/
4. Whether you’re going to SEALS, NYLT, Clemson, Spring Camporee, or Summer Camp, please make sure your medical form is up-to-date. Note that parts A, B1, and B2 are needed for only weekend events, where as the full form is needed for Summer Camp. See the site above for the form.
5. Our next fundraiser is Pork Butts which will be from April 7th to April 8th. Great way to add money to your Scout Account. Details and tickets will be release later on.
6. As mentioned above, our next campout is Spring Camporee which will be from April 14th to the 16th. Sign up sheet will be up tomorrow as well. Payment is $35.
7. Order of the Arrow elections are schedule for April 17th. Please make sure you’re in attendance so that you place your vote.
8. April 29th we have a dual Eagle ceremony for Drew and Nolan at Andrew Jackson State Park. Details to come as we get closer to the date.
Please come ready tomorrow to sign up for this Saturday’s Roadside Cleanup (families are welcome to participate as well). As always, please reach out to Mr. Otto with any questions at [email protected] or (917) 856-1720. I will see you all tomorrow.