Troop 1 Katonah, New York

Hello Troop 1, This message is intended for the following Scouts that need to complete their rank requirement for either Second  or First Class;  Jack Kristensen, Jack Kelleher, Sam Hinkley, Max Klares, Clifford Munz, Thor Adamec , Chas Gilman. The 5 Mike Hike  at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation  is on, rain or shine for Monday, May 21st. Dennis Winthers , Kyle Winthers and Jason Hinkley may attend and help as guides for this event. The hike is open to family members if they want to attend and can complete a 5 mile hike at an easy pace on a moderate trail. We will gather at 4:45pm at the Trail Side Museum and start our hike at 5pm. There's a 70% chance of showers , be prepared for wet weather in the event it rains. Rain gear and hiking boots are appropriate. Remember to also bring the following;    - Compass, maps will be provided    - Paper and writing implement     -Water     - Snac...

SPRING CAMPOREE RESULTS The Swamp Chickens patrol took Third Place overall at the Muscoot District Spring Camporee on May 4-6 at Durland Scout Reservation. The Mad Monkeys patrol was not far behind. Both patrols worked hard and did their best, wrapping up a very successful year for our troop at District competition. MAY 17 MEETING AT AMERICAN LEGION Our next meeting will take place at American Legion Post 1575 on Route 22 next to the Katonah Museum of Art. We will be meeting at 6:00pm so that we can enjoy a cookout with the veterans and talk about citizenship and what it means to be a good citizen. Scouts should turn out in FULL UNIFORM. TROOP PLANT SALE I just received notice that the plants will be arriving on Tuesday afternoon so if anyone is around between 1 and 3 that day, please let me know.  We can use help unloading the truck.  I will give everyone a call who ordered plants once they are ready for pick up which will probably be by mid-morning on Wednesday....

SPRING CAMPOREE MAY 4-6 Please also l et me know via email if you are planning to attend the Muscoot Spring Camporee - I need to get an idea of how many boys and adults will be going when I fill out a pre-registration sheet!  We will be leaving KES on Friday, May 4 at 4:30 pm and will return on Sunday May 6 before noon (early departures are discouraged as it makes it harder for the rest of the patrol to perform as a team).  The boys each have a required equipment list .  Parents, please MAKE SURE YOUR SCOUT HAS ALL REQUIRED ITEMS and that his backpack has room for patrol food and event equipment! PHOTOS FROM APRIL 19 MEETING Working on knot typing skills for the Spring Camporee Two Scouts work together on a lashing. Nick helps his brother with a lashing knot. The Scout Handbook contains step by step instructions for tying many useful knots. Scoutmaster Hank Tschorn goes over details of the upcoming Spring Camporee. We close...