February, 2001 Newsletter

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Important Dates

Monday, February 5
Troop Meeting, 7 PM, Scout House

Tuesday, February 6
Leaders Meeting, 7PM, Scout House

Sunday, February 11
PLC 1PM, Scout House

Monday, February 12
Troop Meeting, 7PM, Scout House

Tuesday, February 13
Committee Meeting, 7 PM , Scout House

Wednesday, February 14
Valentine's Day, Tell someone you love or appreciate them

Monday, February 19
Patrol Meetings (Winter Recess)

Monday, February 26
NO TROOP Meeting
Merit Badge Week

Monday, March 5
Troop Meeting, 7PM, Scout House

Tuesday, March 6
Leaders Meeting, 7PM, Scout House

Sunday, March 11
PLC 1PM, Scout House

Monday, March 12
Sports Night

Wednesday, March 13
Committee Meeting, 7PM, Scout House

Monday, March 19
Patrol Meetings

Monday, March 26
Troop Meeting, 7PM, Scout House
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WINTER FUN WEEKEND

The Troop 10 second annual camping trip to Bolivar NY is coming up soon! The dates are February 17 and 18th. We will leave at 8AM from the scout house, Those of you who went last year will remember the great time we had! There will be sledding, cross country skiing, snow mobiling, petrol cooking contest, and more. If you own a snowmobile, there are many trails on 400 acres of club property to enjoy. We encourage tent camping, but provide two mobile homes that will sleep about 14 people for those who like a little heat at night. Please look for the sign-up sheet on the board in the scout house. Contact Mr. Grey for more info.
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CAMP RUSSEL SKI TRIP

Yo Ski Bums ! The reservation is set for the Camp Russel ski trip, the weekend of March 2-4. We will be camping Friday and Saturday night at Scout Camp Russel near Old Forge. Back by Popular Demand is the dining hall, complete with its plush sleeping accommodations, (benches and tables). For those of the more adventurous persuasion we’ve added the opportunity for winter tent camping. Again, the plan is for alpine skiing and snow boarding Saturday at McCaulety mountain in Old Forge. Cross Country skiing and snow shoeing are also available if there is interest from Scouts or leaders. We will drag ourselves back home on Sunday Morning. The sign-up sheet is attached to this newsletter. FILL IT OUT AND GIVE IT TO YOUR PATROL LEADER IMMEDIATELY, IF NOT SOONER. Patrol Leaders are responsible for collecting the sign-up sheets for their patrol and turning them into JEFF STEWART by FEBRUARY 9th. A trip plan will be distributed to all who sign up by FEBRUARY 9TH. This will include information on Skiing/snowboarding/snowshoeing and what we will be doing at Camp Russel. Rental equipment for cross country skiing and snow shoeing is available in Old Forge or Rochester, and alpine ski rental at the ski center. Patrol cooking is planned for Saturday. night. There is room for a limited number of tents for outside camping. Indicate if you are interested on the sign-up sheet. Adult leaders are needed to accommodate all activities on Saturday---please indicate on the sign-up sheet the activity you can help lead. At least one counselor (Mr Stewart) will be available for those working on the Snow Sports Alpine or Snow board merit badge during the alpine skiing.

For those of you who are Downhill SKIING/ SNOW BOARDING, there is a Deposit of $15.00 per person due By February 9th. In the Trip Plan there will be information on ski/ and snowboard rental, lift tickets and lessons.

For those who are NOT SKIING AND SNOW BOARDING , a deposit of $5.00 per person is due by February 9th. Trip Coordinator is Steve Tschiderer assisted by Mr. Stewart. THIS PROMISES TO BE A REALLY FUN TRIP!!
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IMPORTANT!! ANNUAL REGISTRATION

Registration! Registration! It’s that time of the year for all members of Troop 10 both youth and adult to register for the upcoming year. Early in February, all members of the Troop will receive a letter containing an invoice for your 2001 dues, optional subscription to Boy’s Life and Class 1 Medical forms. The dues for Scouts will be $26.00 while the subscription fee to Boy’s Life is $9.00. AND, guess, what? Adult Leaders and Committee members are FREE! however, there is one catch for "Active" adults. You must complete the Class 1 Medical Form that includes your age! Checks of course are to be made payable to "BSA, Troop 10". All forms and Checks must be returned by Livonia, March 1 to LuAnn Bixler, 4500 Federal Road, NY 14487, Phone (716) 346-9216. Once again!!! Everything must be returned by March 1 or else!! You know the story about turning into a pumpkin?? Looking forward to all of you registering for another great year with Troop 10.
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THANKS TO THE ROTARY……

On Wednesday, January 17th, Mr. Williamson and 8 boys attended the weekly dinner meeting of the Honeoye Falls-Mendon Rotary at The Sherwood. We were invited to represent Troop 10 as a "Thank You" for our participation at the Antique Car Show last October. The boys enjoyed a savory meal, great conversation with the Rotarians, and we told a few stories about our troop and our activities. And there was a curious experiment with a ‘magnetized’ fork and knife that kept us all at full attention. We took the opportunity to thank Rotary for their continued support to Troop 10.
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DID YOU KNOW?

There is usually a Board of Review the month/few week before a Court of Awards. We usually have three of those, one in late September, one in December, and one in May. Anyone needing a Board of Review before April/May, should contact a committee member.
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SCOUTMASTER SCRIBBLES

You may remember the famous words of John F. Kennedy: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country". Likewise, in scouting and in Troop 10, we need YOU in order to be successful. In a few weeks we will be ushering in a new set of youth; leaders, a fresh group of ‘new scouts’ and their eager parents. Every boy needs to be thinking about way position he wants to hold in our troop, where he can lead, develop and grow. And every parent needs to support their son in his commitment to the troop as well as in their own.. I’ll be talking to you, I’m sure!!!!
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MASSAWEEPIE NEWS FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who signed up to be included in the excellent time we have at Massaweepie, there are some informational meetings to be held in February. You MUST attend one of them.....and Mr. Monnat will look for you on either Feb 7, or Feb 15, or Feb 27. The discussion will include TENT BUDDIES, MERIT BADGE SIGN UP, AND PATROL ORGANIZATION . For those of you who did not sign up for Massaweepie, you will be missing out on a really good time!
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CITIZENSHIP MERIT BADGE

Mr. Ogden has been working on a series of Citizenship Badges. 7 boys participated in Citizenship in the Nation, and 4 boys are working on Citizenship in the Community. Next, he will be teaching Citizenship in the World, on Mondays before the regular meeting, (2/12, 2/19, 2/26, from 6-7 PM in the scouthouse). Bring a paper and pencil. This is an opportunity not to miss!
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WOW! REMEMBER THE KLONDIKE

For the 225 Scouts and Scouters participating in the Eagle District 2001 Klondike Derby; A Snow Odyssey on January 27 at Mendon Ponds Park, it was an event to remember! They will remember the 15 skill/challenge events; the GREAT RACE of 18 sleds in fresh snow; the breakfast sandwiches, popcorn, snocones, hot coffee and hot chocolate; The best-in-class organization and event coordination, the excellent winter weather and light snowfall; the fun, challenge and team work; the awards and recognition for a job well done; but most of all they will remember that this year’s Eagle District Klondike as sponsored, organized, and run by TROOP 10!!!!!!!!

All of us can be extremely proud to have put on such a successful and memorable event! While it was possible due to the involvement if just about everyone in the troop, there are few deserving special thanks: A really big THANK YOU to Jimmy Kanaly, Fred Collard and Mr. Liedkte for their superb leadership and organization, and proposing the idea of Troop 10’s sponsorship! To all Event Coordinators, youth and adult, who organized and led such great skill events with enthusiasm and spirit! To Mr. Collard and Mr. Cottle who did a great and helpful job in running our First Aid Station!! To the moms who provided us with tasty sandwiches and treats for lunch!! We are grateful to Mr. Knab and Mr. Koek for keeping us well fed and warm with delicious and savory treats all day long---WOW, what a food tent!!! To the RIT volunteers who did whatever we asked of them, and did it well!!

And to the others who helped in any way to make this a great event, THANK YOU!!!

Let’s not forget too, that our scouts from Troop 10, Pack 10, and Pack 105 brought home more than 10 awards, including 3 First Place Awards.

The KLONDIKE DERBY was indeed an event to remember!!

Troop X super job !
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