Troop 14 News and Events Feb 18 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
For those of us who visited fire station 14 last week Monday, a fun and educational time was had by all. Many thanks to the firemen at station 14 who took ther personal time off to give us a tour! If you didn't go, you can see pics at http://www.troop14scouts.org/photo/contents.aspx?Albumid=74
Brian, our new committee chair, hit the ground running at our committee meeting on Wed Feb 17 - the following items were reviewed:
- Rummage Sale - Lisa M gave her plan for our upcoming fundraising event - the annual T14 rummage sale. Plans are underway - so save your sellable stuff and make plans to help out on April 24.
- Lisa also indicated that Long Beach Memorial has a DOUBLE HOURS volunteer opportunity for Mar 25 / 26 from 4 - 7p.m. to help with their vendor faire. Contact Lisa for more information. This is not a scout event - but kids needing service hours can fill the need here.
- Phil reported on our incoming weeblos:
Pack 007 - We will be bridging 10 cubs on March 21
Pack 14 - We will be bridging 1 cub on March 3
Pack 81 - We will be bridging 1 cub on Feb 27
If you would like to participate in any of the above bridging ceremonies, please contact phil ASAP - we need to get headcounts to the respective cub packs.
- Our White water rafting plans were reported on. Our current reservation is for 50 and the thought was given as to increasing the count or not. Due to Seirra South's STRICT cancellation policy, we decided to hold the count at 50. This means there are currently ONLY 20 Spots left for famiies and scouts who have not paid. If you are planning on going on this outing, we encourage you to get signed up ASAP.
- Susan K reported on the troops finances. From the looks of how she manages our books, anyone needing help with their taxes should ask Susan! She presented us with a GREAT report of our finances with an income / expense report detailed by source and outing that gave us a great perspective! MANY THANKS!!! Our current reserve is at $2,333.40 with no current liabilities.
- Ken reported on current outings and indicated that he would be lead coordinator for our Tahquitz summer plans but would solicit the aid of parents in this outing. Summer camp is EXTREMELY difficult task - and we encourage parents to volunteer - in planning and/or camping with the boys during the week.
- Our Grand Canyon plans were discussed and as you may know, we're planning on two itinaries: 1 backpacking trip, 2) camping / touring the south rim / flagstaff area. If you are planning on attending EITHER trip, please contact your scoutmaster ASAP so we can plan accordingly.
Following are upcoming events.
NEWS FLASH!!! - Volunteer and GET!!! For those of you who don't know, Disney is offering "Give a day get a Disney day" - Where you volunteer for a qualified service project - and Disney will give a pass! Up to 1 MILLION passes will be given - and the opportunities fill up QUICKLY. I managed to get online today and spoke with a volunteer coordinator who is HOLDING 50 spots for a cleanup this SATURDAY - Feb 20. Children 6 and up qualify. If you would like to participate, visit http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=WhatWillYouCelebratePage&int_cmp=DPHomeGADGAD and look for the cleanup on 1175 E 11th Street. If there are no spots available, email me ASAP with your contact information and names and I will attempt to get you registered on the 50 reserved spots.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please note the following (tentative) changes / updates to our program plan:
- Mar 1- Campout Prep. We will be going over our plans for the Midway trip - As this is a very Large trip, PARENTS, please plan on staying for the meeting so you get all of the specifics. Also, we will be having a representative from long beach area concil visit so your attendance is really appreciated.
- Mar 15 - We are planning on practicing FLY FISHING at the casting pond at the park next to Wilson. Please look for a flyer coming soon!
- April 19 - In preparation for our Rummage sale, scouts will be making signs and planning volunteer service hours. We will need help on Thursday and Friday night as well as on Saturday of the rummage sale - so please check your calendars!!!
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