As a reminder, on Monday, June 4, 2018 during part of the regular weekly meeting, there will be a parent/guardian/Scoutmaster informational meeting regarding summer camp. All scouts who have registered for summer camp and their parent/guardian need to attend. All scouts need to be in full Class A uniform for inspection in preparation for camp. There will also be regular scout activities during the meeting. Scouts are asked to bring their scout books so they can be updated.
Monthly Archives: May 2018
Memorial Day Weekend
As a reminder, there is no Troop meeting Monday, May 28, 2018 due to Memorial Day weekend.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Events; Placing of Flags and Swim Checks
To clarify, the placing of the flags at Somerset Cemetery will also be tomorrow, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:00am. The address for those who have not been is 511 W. Columbia Street, Somerset, KY 42501.
We will also meet tomorrow, Tuesday, at East Somerset Baptist Church at 6:00pm to carpool to Russell Springs for swim checks.
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Service Hours and Swim Check Tuesday
We will once again be helping Somerset Cemetery place flags at the headstones of Veterans in honor of Memorial Day. We will meet at 10:00am at the front of the cemetery. Scouts need to be in Class A. This is a good opportunity to get service hours and support our Veterans and their families.
Reminder the swim check is Tuesday. Scouts will meet at East Somerset Baptist Church at 6:00pm and carpool to Russell Springs. Scouts must be in Class A. Don’t forget swimsuit and towel. We will return around 8:30pm. Everyone going to summer camp and/or wishing to participate in any aquatics activity during the next year (such as our fall canoe trip) must have a current swim check.
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Court of Honor Tonight
Court of Honor tonight at East Somerset Baptist Church at 7:00pm. Scouts must be in full Class A uniform. Family and friends are invited.
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Steak & swim check reminders
A steak and baked potato dinner will be provided at 1:30 pm this Sunday, May 20, for all those meeting the troop popcorn sales goal. If you received the popcorn sales T-shirt, you are eligible to eat. We must know – Yes or No – if you plan to attend by Friday afternoon. Call or email Mr. Bullock or Mr. Morton ASAP.
Troop swim checks will be held Tuesday, May 22, in Russell Springs. We will meet at East Somerset Baptist at 6 pm, carpool to the swimming pool, and be back at church about 8:30 pm. We may still need drivers. For those attending summer camp, it is better to take your swim test in a pool than in a lake. All scouts need to take the test for rank, and you are welcome to attend even if you aren’t going to summer camp.
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May’s Court of Honor
As a reminder, Monday, May 21, 2018 will be the Troop’s Court of Honor at East Somerset Baptist Church at 7pm.
Couple of reminders:
- All Scouts need to be in Full Class A
- This is a family/friends event
- This is NOT a eating Court of Honor
- All patrols need to have a skit/song ready
- Lastly, all Scouts need to bring their books so they can be updated.
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Physicals, swim check, parent meeting and steak dinner
Please mark your calendar for four very important events. Note these activities and more through mid-August are on the Troop Calendar page:
1. Troop PHYSICALS will be provided on Thursday, May 10 starting at 6 pm at East Somerset Baptist – Every registered Scout and Adult must have an annual physical on official BSA forms. If you were not at a troop meeting to obtain your medical form, please download the Annual Health & Medical Form
. Please complete personal information PRIOR to physical exam AND provide a copy of the front and back of your insurance card. Troop physicals are provided without cost. If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to obtain a physical from your family physician.
2. A STEAK DINNER will be provided on Sunday, May 20 for all boys who met their Troop popcorn sales goal this year. (If you received a Troop Class B T-shirt you are eligible). Everything will be provided. Please RSVP your availability to attend ASAP to either SM Dale Morton or ASM Jeff Bullock.
3. Troop SWIM CHECKS will be provided on Tuesday, May 22 in Russell Springs. We will leave from East Somerset Baptist Church at 6 pm and carpool to Russell Springs where the swim tests will be administered by BSA-certified Lifeguard (and Troop 170 Eagle Scout) Adam Hoehler. Everyone going to summer camp and/or wishing to participate in any aquatics activity during the next year must have a current swim check. Once your checks are complete you will have free-swim time until we return to Somerset.
4. A SUMMER CAMP PARENT/GUARDIAN and SCOUT meeting will be held on Monday, June 4 starting about 7 p.m. At least one parent/Guardian and their Scouts attending summer camp will meet to discuss details of what to bring, final schedules (there were some changes), departure time, Sunday lunch, take care of any final fee payments, and answer questions. Scouts should wear complete Class A uniform so that we can ensure you have everything correct. Scouts will not have to attend the entire presentation and will join rest of troop for an activity.
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