PLC Meeting this Tuesday

All Patrol leaders and or assistant Patrol Leaders please make sure you are on time
6pm in room 10,

Pizza will be served.

Important hiking information

Troop 107:

I was about to make the reservation at Raven Knob for our next camping trip, Nov 22-24. I looked at the Doodle page and noticed only myself and 2 scouts are signed up. There are a LOT of "maybes" though. Please go to the Doodle page and change your maybe to a yes or no ASAP.

If it is a bad weekend for everyone, all we can do for November is possibly move the trip up a week to the 15-17th, let me know if this would work better for you, and we'll see.

Please take the time to do this soon so we can decide the fate of this trip.

Back Packing trip details

Please meet at the church before 7:00 am on Saturday. We are trying to leave by 7:30--as incentive to get there early we will have a backpacking continental breakfast at the church... bagels, juice, hot chocolate.

We should be returning around 1:00 pm on Sunday. Please be expecting a call if we're early.

Scouts were handed a packing list at the last meeting and we discussed in detail what to bring--every scout should know what to bring, who he is tenting with, who he is cooking with, and what group supplies he needs to bring.  If there are any questions

the details:

1. WEATHER - the nearest weather forecast is might hit 50 during the day, low 30's at night. It wouldn't surprise me if we go below freezing overnight - the temperatures on the mountains are generally a little colder than the forecasts due to elevation and wind. This is cold, folks, think about sleeping and clothing. Breezy, especially camping on the back side of a ridge, predictions are 5+ mph "breeze". Looks like no precipitation at this time, but remember we discussed that raingear can be a useful wind-breaking layer. A late-night shower on Saturday was predicted, but is now gone. However, the weather at that elevation changes very quickly.

2. CLOTHING - uniforms NOT REQUIRED. Layer your clothing. HAT, GLOVES, and LONG PANTS REQUIRED, show them to the leaders in the parking lot before departure. We will supply chemical handwarmers if you'd like them.

3. SLEEPING - a light blanket can help insulate from the ground. Foam sleeping pads are good insulation also. No hammocks, etc., this is a relatively fragile semi-alpine environment.

4. MONEY - trip cost is $10 (cash) per scout to cover parking fees, group supplies, and Saturday's continental breakfast. We will be having breakfast at the church before departing, this will be a great time-saver. There will be a convenience store stop on the way up and another on the way back if you'd like to bring some money.

5. WATER - bring a minimum of 1-quart water bottle. The rest will be obtained from springs, streams and puddles, and melting frost from your eyebrows.

6. FOOD - each scout supplies their own lunch for the trail as well as snacks. It was decided the scouts will cook dinner in small groups, please talk to your scout and verify that they know what their dinner food plans are. The same for breakfast. (tip - snacks that are calorie-dense and contain protein such as nuts, jerky, etc. are usually better choices than chips, etc.) It seemed each group had access to a stove and cookware, but please verify, I'll bring more if I need to. If there are any questions, please ask me. Bring a mess kit (or whatever you'll eat from), there will be no "extras".

7. THE TROOP WILL SUPPLY - hot chocolate packets, water treatment, toilet paper/trowel/biffy bags, handwarmers.

8. cell phone reception is spotty to non-existent, don't bother with them except as a camera. No electronics on the trip please, including the commute.  Here's an idea--use the trip to have a real conversation--about the trip, other scouting information, or upcoming trips!!

9. PERMISSION - please fill out Saturday morning, it will be a good opportunity to speak to the leaders to make sure you have the required minimum equipment.

10. ROSTER:

scouts: James Cannizzaro, Jack Henshall, Dylan Cockcroft, Daniel Withrow, Michael Withrow, Sean Cannizzaro, James Hong, Eric Hong, Tommy Lawe, Ian Luther, Harrison Riley, Peyton Averitt.

leaders: John Cannizzaro (908-581-0867), Bob Smith (336-706-0198), Don Grisgraber(336-402-6228), Joe Casacchia (336-908-1740)

11. ITINERARY - we will be parking in Grayson Highlands State Park, hiking on the Appalachian Trail into the Jefferson National Forest, and camping somewhere along the Springs Trail. Rescue helicopter accessible. After setting up camp, we will dayhike further on the AT.

As always, feel free to contact one of us if you have any questions or concerns.

Smith Mountain lake trip - cancelled

Sadly , we have had to cancel because of leader commitments 

We just don't have enough leaders all weekend.

We will try reoganise October , so that we have two trips. A camp out as well as a hike.

Pls watch the website and Doodle page for updates.

Also please take the outdoor survey if not already done, takes only 5 minutes. 

SML trip is cancelled due to weather....

Troop :

due to weather circumstances out of our control, we have decided to postpone the Smith Mountain Lake trip to next weekend, Sept 27-29. The forecast is basically rain and thunderstorms for most of the weekend. In fact, it's raining there right now as a write this. This weather would put a significant damper on the swimming and boating festivities.

We apologize for the late notice, the scouts' safety is our first concern, and hopefully the weather will cooperate next weekend. If you purchased perishable food for the trip, please bring me the receipt and I'll reimburse you.

Please go to the Doodle page as soon as you can and update if your scout can attend next weekend so we can plan very quickly.

http://doodle.com/bpk5pu974v39kada

Remember this week is the multiple Eagle ceremony Court of Honor. Parents, Courts of Honor are for you too, join us in celebrating your Scouts' accomplishments.

-Don

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Regards
Rick

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Greensboro Police K9 demo - Tuesday night

This weeks Scout Meeting - Tuesday Night - will feature the Greensboro Police dept K9 unit giving us a demo of their dogs and what they do.

This is a full family event, so invite Granny, your sisters and brothers and everyone.

Meet in the Gym as always and will transition outside after about 20 minutes

Full and complete uniform please as we have visitors.

More important dates 

Monday, September 16 6pm Den Chiefs attend Cub Scout meeting

Tuesday, September 17 7 pm  K9 unit demonstration. Families are invited. Cub Scouts and Cub Scout Families are invited.

Friday, September 20,21, 22  Leave Friday 5:30pm Smith Mountain Lake camping trip. Scouts should be preparing packing lists, menus, and shopping lists for this trip

Monday, September 23 6pm Den Chiefs attend Cub Scout meeting

Tuesday September 24 7 pm Court of Honor. Families are invited. Cub Scouts and Cub Scout Families are invited. We have 2, possibly 3 scouts receiving their Eagle rank. We also will be presenting a national award that one of the Scouts earned while still a Cub Scout.

Monday September 30 6pm Den Chiefs attend Cub Scout meeting

Tuesday, October 1 7pm Regular Meeting

If you have not yet done the survey , PLEASE take the time

Scouting Promotion after Mass this Sunday

'Reminder that we will be doing a Scouting Promotion between Mass's this Sunday
at the Church.

We need some Scouts to also attend and help out, between 9 and 9:30 , and again
after the late mass, 11:30 to 12:00

What is needed: is for Scouts to tell other Teens and Kids about Scouting,

.... maybe bring your Backpack and discuss gear,
......put up a tent
.... bring a rope and teach some Knots
... anything else that you think might persuade other teens to come and join Scouts .....