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...

MISSING TENT As we prepare for the Spring Camporee MAY 4-6, there are a few things to keep in mind.  WE ARE STILL MISSING ONE TENT which will be needed for the camporee so PLEASE, have a look in your garages and cellars AND BRING IT IN TO THE NEXT MEETING! 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! PLANT ORDERS ARE DUE THIS THURSDAY We have had very few orders come in so far for our...

Due to the expected downpours we are supposed to get this weekend, we have cancelled the campout. Scouts should plan on attending the Spring Camporee coming up May 4 though May 6. This is our last district event for the year, so attendance is very important. We encourage Scouts to attend for the entire event from Fiday afternoon to Sunday morning, as the Camporee is a team event. More details about the Camporee will be posted shortly.

Getting ready to start the meeting...   At Thursday's meeting I handed out the order forms for our spring plant sale. About 5 boys did not get theirs- they have names on them so I know who is missing one! Those 5 will be brought to the meeting on Thursday. Parents, please check with your sons to get the order form. They are also available on the website if yours is missing! You can call Mary Tschorn if you have any plant sale questions at 232-5420. She would like some volunteers to sell plants from our driveway on May 23. Let her know if you'd be able to help. We are still missing one tent- so have a look around in your garages, basements etc. for it. Bring it to the meeting when it's been located, please! The patrols are preparing for a campout this weekend, to be held at Pound Ridge Reservation. We will arrive on Saturday and be camping out overnight. This will help many of our Scouts get requirements they need for rank advancement, and good practice fo...

ANNOUNCING TROOP #1 SPRING PLANT SALE Spring has sprung and it’s time to start thinking about some gorgeous flowers for your yard! We are once again offering a variety of sun and shade- loving plants during our pre-sale from now through April 28. Have a look at the accompanying order form and feel free to share it with friends, neighbors and co-workers! If you have any questions call Mary Tschorn at 914-232-5420 or email HTschorn@aol.com. The plants will be delivered from our supplier in Canada the week of May 14. We will give you a call when your order is ready to pick up. We will also have a variety of plants other than those on the order form available for purchase so plan to stop by 171 Bedford Rd., Katonah to see the selection and tell your friends! Please make checks payable to Troop #1, Katonah, BSA. Checks and order forms can be dropped off or mailed to 171 Bedford Rd., Katonah, NY 10536 by the April 28 deadline, please! Thank you in advance for your support of the troop!