October, 1999 Newsletter

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Important Dates



Saturday, October 9:

Adopt-a-Highway clean up 9 til 12

Tuesday, October 12:

Leader's meeting, 7 PM; Committee 7:30 PM

Weekend of October 9 – 11:

Special adventure: Climbing Mt. Marcy

Monday, Oct. 11:

No School, No Meeting !!

Weekend of October 15 – 17:

Camporee at Cutler

Saturday, October 16:

Jeremy Stephen's Eagle Project

Saturday, October 23:

Mike Celona’s Eagle Project

Monday, November 8 @ 7 PM:

Brian Fronk’s Eagle Court of Honor, Scout House

Weekend of November 12-14:

Troop Campout, location TBD

Monday, November 22:

Sport's Night, Middle School Gym, 7 - 8:30 PM
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Starry Skies at Letchworth

Over 20 boys and adults enjoyed a sunny fall weekend campout at Letchworth in mid September.

Activities included bike rides, physical fitness merit badge work, fire safety and a fire building competition. Congratulations to the Viper/Nighthawk patrols for showing the older boys how to boil water!!!

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Go Climb a Mountain

Mr. McCunn and Mr. Stewart have volunteered to lead a small group of boys on a climb up Mt. Marcy, the highest peak in New York. This is a trip for older boys who are well prepared and have appropriate equipment. Depart October 9 and return the 11th.
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Pick up that trash!!

October 9 is the next clean up along Route 65. Meet at 9 AM at the second (middle) entrance to the Park. Crews will be provided helmets, reflective vests and collection bags. This counts towards service hours; We should be finished by noon.
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Camporee at Cutler

The Council Fall Camporee will be the weekend of October 15-17.. Cost is $ 7 per boy. Based on feedback at the last meeting, there is limited interest in attendance. Patrol Leaders should contact Mr.Williamson soonest to make arrangements.
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Eagle Project at Mendon Library

Jeremy Stephen's Eagle project includes prep work and re-painting the front and side of the public library. Most of the work will be done on Saturday, October 16. Three work periods have been set up: 8 til 11; 11 til 2 and 2 until 5. Please let Jeremy know when you will be able to help. There is work for all ages including parents!
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Stick ‘em up !!!

Tired of having merit badges and other patches not stick to your shirt or sash? Scouter "Heloise" tells us there is a fabric glue, ALENE’s, available at Joann’s and Michael’s. Even the boys can use it (?).
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New Scouts in Troop 10

We are pleased to welcome 4 new transfer scouts!

Garvin ("GS") Bixler is a freshman at Livonia High, a Life scout who relocated from Maryland. He will be Troop Guide for the Viper patrol along with Brian Fronk and Cam Jones. (Mr. Bixler is an experienced ASM and will assist the Vipers as Dad Coach). Three Boarman brothers moved to the community from Illinois. Mike is a sophomore at HFL, a Life scout and will join the Senior patrol. Keith, an 8th grader, is a Life scout and will be Troop guide for the Nighthawks patrol together with Chris Monnat and Jeremy Stephens. Matthew is a 7th grader, a First Class scout and will join the Cobra patrol in which he has several school buddies. Welcome to you all!!!
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Eagle Project at North Main Street Park

Mike Celona’s Eagle project has been rescheduled for Saturday October 23. Meet at 10 am at the park (Big Eddy) for trail clean up and lining; there is work for all ages! This event was postponed due the death of Mike’s grandmother. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Celona family.
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April in Gettysburg

Mr. Monnat and Chris are organizing a trip to a scout camp in historic Gettysburg where BSA has permission to camp at the battlefield and tour certain areas not open to the general public. A trip is being planned for the week of April 15 during spring break. The group will depart on Saturday and return on Wednesday, driving to Pennsylvania. Cost is estimated at $ 175/person covering transportation, meals, and some attractions. A non-refundable deposit is due by November 15. A sign up will be posted at the Scout House. See the Monnats for more details. (Note: Many HFL history courses offer extra credit for student reports from visits to historical landmarks; few are more exciting and impressive than Gettysburg!!)
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Supplies Needed!!!

All boys are requested to bring a bag of charcoal and two rolls of paper towels during the month of October. These will be used as supplies for troop and patrol campouts.
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Massaweepie 2000

It is time to start making plans for summer camp 2000. We are reserved at Massaweepie, in the brand new facility, from July 23rd to 29th. The approximate cost is $ 230 per scout including transportation. A first deposit of $ 50 will be due October 24th. Again this next year, space will be limited so registration will be done on a first come , first served basis.

Plans are unfolding also for special program for high school age boys. It will not be a merit badge program but more of an adventure program including various activities and challenging events. More details will be available end of month.
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Philmont 2000

Boys who will be 14 or older by January 1, 2000 can sign up to attend Philmont High Adventure Base in the mountains near Cimarron, New Mexico. Otetiana council is hosting a contingent of 55 Scouts during July 15 to 29. (Conflicts with Troop 10 trip to Massaweepie). Costs including airfare are expected to be $ 1,100 and a deposit of $ 100 is due soonest. This is a council event so please direct your inquiries to the Scout Service Center downtown, program office (241-8560).
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“Scout Day with the Buffalo Bills”

Sunday November 28 at 1 PM the Bills will host Scout Day in a game against the New England Patriots. Tickets are $ 30 and scouts will receive a Power Towel and entrance to a pre-game party. For more info call Joe Panzarella (842-1606) . Great activity for patrols!!!
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Skiing Scouts

Several skiing opportunities are being offered to scouts this winter. Details will be posted on the bulletin board but here’s a sample:

- BSA Ski nights on Jan. 29th and Feb 19th. Package includes rentals, lesson, merit badge work, lift ticket.

- 1st Annual Boy Scout Ski Weekend: March 10 – 12 at Ski Valley. Camping at Cutler, discounted ski packages, scavenger hunt, merit badge work, prizes.

- Night Mountain Pass for $99, boys & adults. Valid Wednesday thru Sunday, 4 til 10 PM.

As usual, limited spaces, first come , first served.
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Individual History Report

Please turn in the green forms with each boy’s scout history SOONEST. This information is being input into our new computer systems and will be used for all future advancements, scoutmaster conferences and boards of review. Drop off or send to any of the Collards.
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Scoutmaster Scribbles

I wanted to compliment the boys of Troop 10 ( and the SPL’s) for a well organized, respectful Court of Awards on September 27th. Over 60 merit badges were awarded in addition to a dozen rank advancements. I was very pleased to see the boys properly attired with Class A uniforms, solid salutes and good attention given the awardees. Meetings like this honor Scouting and our troop and create a much more pleasant experience for all involved.

Way to Be, Troop 10 !!!!!
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