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. We will have lots of plants for anyone interested, so please feel free to stop by after Wednesday if you didn't place an order and spread the word to your friends!. Thanks to Kathy Kohler and Janet Winthers for offering their help to sell plants on Saturday, too! —Mary Tschorn
GETTYSBURG TRIP JUNE 8-11
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. We will have lots of plants for anyone interested, so please feel free to stop by after Wednesday if you didn't place an order and spread the word to your friends!. Thanks to Kathy Kohler and Janet Winthers for offering their help to sell plants on Saturday, too! —Mary Tschorn
GETTYSBURG TRIP JUNE 8-11
Our trip to Gettysburg is fast approaching and I wanted to
send this email to get everyone up to speed. As this is the 150th
anniversary year of the battle, it should be a special time to go. We will leave KES on Friday, June 8 at 4:00pm. We will return late afternoon on Sunday, June 11. We will need drivers to help make this trip possible. Gettysburg is approximately 4.5 hours from Katonah.
Directions to our campsite on the battlefield (the
McMillan Woods Campsite) can be found on their web site. The site hold 25 people and will be in a field with
many others. We do have our own designated spot. There are
bathrooms and water. Firewood for fires in established fire rings must be
bought locally. Be aware that ticks are bad this year and bring appropriate repellent.
No backpacks or large bags in the visitor center or
museum. For the museum, cyclorama, movie, and bus guided tour
$40 will be needed. Extra spending money is recommended. Patrols must bring their own food and gear.
There are BSA patches to earn. The basic patch will be gotten at the visitor center once we participate in the program. Additional patch segments may be earned if certain hikes are made. The Johnny Reb hike at 4 miles seems possible. The Billy Yank hike at 10 miles, seems way too much. We will see how it goes.
Please attend this exciting and historical trip! Email Asst. Scoutmaster Chris Kristensen with your RSVP right away so we can make preparations for this trip.
There are BSA patches to earn. The basic patch will be gotten at the visitor center once we participate in the program. Additional patch segments may be earned if certain hikes are made. The Johnny Reb hike at 4 miles seems possible. The Billy Yank hike at 10 miles, seems way too much. We will see how it goes.
Please attend this exciting and historical trip! Email Asst. Scoutmaster Chris Kristensen with your RSVP right away so we can make preparations for this trip.