Yes, we do have a meeting set for this Tuesday, 4/1.  We know some are traveling and the turnout will be light but we are meeting. The no school, no scouts policy is only if the schools close for weather or emergency events. Most other weeks we do meet.

Charleston, SC. -  We will put the final schedule together Tuesday. If you are not at the meeting, we will send out all info on Wednesday morning. Those going on the USS Yorktown trip should remember to pack light. You will have a walk of 400 yards and then a good number of steps onto the ship. Backpacks are preferable to duffels. You don't need a lot of extra clothing on this trip. Showers are available so toiletries and a towel will be needed. A better list will be out by the meeting.

Summer Camp - See Mr. Call or Mr. Rost if you want to attend and have not signed up. We can still get you in !!!

Unfortunately, we have the bad timing to have the need to pay for two big activities at the same time! Payments can be made in cash, by check, or in the preferred method, by Venmo to “@Troop-Fivetwoone”. If you use Venmo, please be sure that you are covering the complete amount to the Troop, we do not cover any fcredit card ees for the use of Venmo.

The cost of the trip to the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC, April 4^th – 6^th, is $225. The fee is the same for both youth and adults and is due by Tuesday night’s meeting.  We need to know for sure how many, youth and adults, are planning to attend so that we are sure that we have our transportation covered

The total fee for summer camp, July 6^th -12^th, at T. Brady Saunders this year is $435. Of that fee, we are asking that each youth pay $200 by Tuesday, March 25^th, with the balance of $235 due by Tuesday, May 20^th. We do need to know as soon as possible if your son is going to summer camp so that we can get him signed up for his merit badge classes. Some of the merit badge classes have a limited number of slots available. We will determine what the adult fee will be after we know how many youth are attending.

Any program questions can be directed to either Mr. Call or Mr. Swingle. Any finance questions should be directed to Mr. Rost. We do have the ability to provide some financial assistance if someone needs help currently or needs additional time to make the payments. Mr. Rost can be reached at (410) 259-2624 or oldbear541@gmail.com.

We have two great Scouting opportunities upcoming - the Spring Break trip to Charleston, SC and our week at T, Brady Saunders for summer camp! Yhere is still time to sign up!

Ever slept on an aircraft carrier! The cost of the trip to the USS Yorktown in Charleston, SC, April 4^th – 6^th, is $225. The fee is the same for both youth and adults and is due by Tuesday night’s meeting.  We need to know for sure how many, youth and adults, are planning to attend so that we are sure that we have our transportation covered.

The total fee for summer camp, July 6^th -12^th, at T. Brady Saunders this year is $435. Of that fee, we are asking that each youth pay $200 by Tuesday, March 25^th, with the balance of $235 due by Tuesday, May 20^th. We do need to know as soon as possible if your son is going to summer camp so that we can get him signed up for his merit badge classes. Some of the merit badge classes have a limited number of slots available. We will determine what the adult fee will be after we know how many youth are attending. 

Payments can be made in cash, by check, or in the preferred method, by Venmo to “@Troop-Fivetwoone”. If you use Venmo, please be sure that you are covering the complete amount to the Troop, we do not cover any fcredit card ees for the use of Venmo.

Any program questions can be directed to either Mr. Call or Mr. Swingle. Any finance questions should be directed to Mr. Rost. We do have the ability to provide some financial assistance if someone needs help currently or needs additional time to make the payments. Mr. Rost can be reached at (410) 259-2624 or oldbear541@gmail.com.

After our roadside trash pickup, we will do a backpacking shakedown hike. We will meet at 9:30 at Cool Spring Church by the trailers and travel to the Cold Harbor National Battlefield. The loop around the battlefield is around 2 1/2 miles. It is paved and has very little elevation change. It should be an easy hike (walk). This is open to all of our scouts but is especially important for those scouts that are considering going on the May backpacking trip.  Parents ... you can come too!  Please bring your backpack (or a borrowed one) with approximately 20 lbs of gear packed in it. A gallon of water weighs 8 lbs so 2 gallon jugs of water will get you close.  You will also need drinking water for the hike. The idea is for the scouts to get the "feel" of a weighted backpack before heading out to the trail. 

If you need a five mile hike for advancement, this can also be used to meet that requirement. We will have more info at the Tuesday meeting. Questions? See Joe Curren