Spring Camporee/Medallion Hike

KING BEAVER DISTRICT INVITES ALL TROOPS/SPRING CAMP & HIKE APRIL 27-29: WEBELOS DENS ARE WELCOME TO HIKE FOR THE DAY AND EARN THE MEDALLION.

We will camp at the organized group tent camping area at the 5 Points Camp on the North Shore near the rental cabins.

 

JOIN US FOR OUR SPRING HIKE, HELL’S HOLLOW, SLIPPERY ROCK GORGE, KILLDO TRAIL AND ALPHA PASS.

 

GET YOUR SCOUTS STARTED ON HIKING MERIT BADGE.

Friday evening program: Hiking preparedness and safety, Wilderness First Aid.

 

COME FOR THE DAY OR SPEND THE WEEKEND. EVERY HIKER AND CAMPER WILL RECEIVE A HIKING STAFF MEDALLION AS PART OF THEIR REGISTRATION FEE.

 

WE WILL CAMP AT MORAINE STATE PARK AND UNITS WILL NEED TO PROVIDE SOME TRANSPORTATION TO THE START AND FINISH AREAS OF THE HIKE.

 

SCOUTS SHOULD HAVE A DAY PACK (WATER, LUNCH SNACK, DRY SOCKS) AND POSSIBLY A HIKING STICK AS PARTS OF THE TRAIL CAN BE CHALLENGING.

 

Saturday morning program: Hike- several configurations available to accommodate different abilities and goals. The most scenic and most challenging is the Slippery Rock Gorge trail, and the route can be 10 miles if desired (so that it can be used toward the hiking merit badge)-We will need some car pooling to transport scouts & leaders to the start and to return from the finish lines of the hikes.

 

Saturday afternoon program: The K-9 S.O.S Search and Rescue team will present a program in camp.

Saturday evening program: The State Park staff and outside Search and Rescue personnel will present a program after dinner.

All meals are the responsibility of the individual units. Some central on-ground fire area is available, please bring off ground cooking facilities if desired. ADULTS TAKING THE HIKE NEED TO BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION AS DO THE SCOUTS. THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT SECTIONS OF THE TRAIL THAT HAVE NO CLOSE ACCESS TO ROADS SO ‘BE PREPARED’. SCOUTS AND LEADERS MAY WANT TO BRING CAMERAS AS THE TRAIL IS QUITE SCENIC.

John Whitford

Sr. District Executive

Moraine Trails Council

Butler, Pa

724-287-6791

Openings for Technology Academy

Technology Academy has 3 openings:

 

There is one opening for the Architecture merit badge and two openings for the Drafting merit badge. To register please contact Betty 724-287-6791 or betty.bopp@scouting.org

 

Betty Bopp

Office Manager

Moraine Trails Council, BSA

830 Morton Avenue Extension

Butler, PA 16001

(724)287-6791 (Phone)

(724)287-0400 (Fax)

 

Please join fellow scout Zachary for an evening of song and dance. Listed below is the information for Shenango's musical production of Guys and Dolls.

Thursday, March 15 Friday, March 16 Saturday, March 17 All shows are at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for students.

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Boy Scout Troop 743, Committee Meeting Minutes

March 6, 2012

Meeting scheduled for February 7 was cancelled.

Meeting started 7:10 pm at First Alliance Church. Members in attendance: Gary Wolford, Betsy Wolford, Colleen Chamberlain, Phillip Lucas, Nathan Teodoro and Donna Matuch. Scouts in attendance were Evan Lucas (SPL) and Logan Teodoro.

Financial: Reports not available for distribution. Balance is approximately $7,400, approximately $5,400 available. Eagle account remains unchanged. Phillip will mail out letters regarding that status of dues for the scouts. Cub scout money (from new scouts) will be transferred, when possible, to the boy scout account.

January old business: Only after-action is for the Winter Camporee which 2 scouts attended, joining with Troop 746.

Evan (SPL) discussed activities for the upcoming meetings: priority is to work on advancement for the new boys and weekly knots. Evan was commended for a great job as SPL.

Suggestions for more productive meetings:

• Adults refrain from loud discussions while meeting are in progress and perhaps move to another location
• Agendas be approved by the committee beforehand so that minimal changes (by adults) are necessary to the SPL agenda
• Current leadership scouts (SPL or ASPL) mentor those interested in leadership positions prior to elections

Logan Teodoro offered a well-informed presentation for his Eagle project. It will be performed at Moraine State Park on the North Shore. The project will be to clear and add mulch to a picnic grove, replace cooking grill, and create 10 new tables. Project will start in the Spring. Currently looking for funding for the cost of the wood for the tables. This and other projects are available from the DCNR (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) for those interested in Eagle project ideas.

Webmaster Nathan updated the group on the changes to the website and his commitment to update the needed information. Previous problems with emails were corrected and the new boys were added to the subscription list. Website address: PATroop743.blogspot.com and Email address: PATroop743@Gmail.com

New business: Weblos cross-over in February, 2 of the 5 boys are currently ready for Scout advancement.

Colleen welcomed the new scout parents:

• Hi-lighted parental involvement
• Presented merit badge counselor forms
• Offered opportunity to survey troop's strengths and weaknesses

Scout Sunday was overlooked, plan to schedule a date with the church as well as a date to help clean-up church property.

Shenango teacher is available to teach Electronics merit badge to troop. Details to be finalized.

Opportunity to sell pies for the month of May (Mother's Day, Memorial Day weekend). Forms will be available in April. Proceeds go directly to the boy's accounts. Great way to fund summer camp!

Upcoming events:

March 17, Saturday, OA Dinner Banquet, 6:00 pm.

March 31, Saturday-Tech Academy at BC3, Butler campus. Tentative drivers: Colleen and Scott.

April 2, Monday-Pre-camp meeting, 6:30 pm, Donna attending.

April 2, Monday-Summer camp deposit money due to troop, due to council on April 5.

April 3, Tuesday-Troop Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm. All parents are welcome to attend.

April 13-15, Friday to Sunday-OA Social. Weekend campout for OA members.

April 27-29, Friday to Sunday-Spring Camporee at Moraine State Park.

May 7, Monday-Summer camp final payment due to troop, due to council on May 9.

May 11-13, Friday to Sunday, Woodsy Owl Weekend at Clear Creek State Park, campout and park clean-up. Option for Weblos to join the event.

June 17-23, Sunday to Saturday-Summer Camp at Camp Bucoco.

August 5-11, Sunday to Saturday-NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) to be held at Camp Bucoco. Scholarships (for half the cost) are available to eligible scouts.

SPL and adults will look into dates for spring/summer events for hiking, cycling and backpacking.

Next meeting on Tuesday, April 3 at 7:00 pm.

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

Respectfully,

Donna A. Matuch

Committee Secretary

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Don't forget CJ's Eagle Project!

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday, March 11 @ 1:00 p.m. Event Location (s): Cascade Park Uniform and supplies required: Class B uniform; dress for the weather; bring work gloves and wear sturdy boots!! Event Description: We will be helping CJ Beaman finalize his Eagle Project by placing the information signs. Reminder date: Thursday, March 8

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Help CJ with his Eagle Project!!

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Sunday, March 11 @ 1:00 p.m.

Event Location (s): Cascade Park

Uniform and supplies required: Class B uniform; dress for the weather; bring work gloves and wear sturdy boots!!

Event Description: We will be helping CJ Beaman finalize his Eagle Project by placing the information signs.

Reminder date: Thursday, March 8

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Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.