PARTICIPATION/ADVANCEMENT
I urge all parents to talk to their sons about their
progress, as this will help Mr. Shields and Mr. Andrzejewski when they talk to
the Scouts about their progress.
Participation in Troop meetings, Campouts and
activities are important part of the Boy Scout Advancement Program
Requirements. While we are mindful of the many different school and
sports activities in which the boys participate, your son’s participation in
the Troop's program is necessary in order for him to advance.
Leadership is an important requirement, for Scouts
seeking to earn the ranks of Star, Life and Eagle. Each Scout is required
to demonstrate at the Board of Review that, to the best of his ability, he
actively fulfilled this requirement.
I would also remind all Eagle Candidates that they
should get their project ideas approved by the their Advisor, Troop Advancement
Chairman and Scoutmaster and then the District Eagle Board Chairman as soon as
possible
EAGLE COURT OF HONOR
All of our Scout Families are reminded that we would
like all of our Scouts and their families to attend the Eagle Scout Court of
Honor scheduled for MARCH 14, 2004. As of the date of this
newsletter we will be presenting the Eagle Scout Award to Dan Noonan and
Joe Leahy, Troop 332's 101st and 102nd Eagle Scouts. The
Breakfast will begin at 10 AM in St. Raymond's School Cafeteria. All Catholic
Scouts are urged to attend the 9 AM Mass. ALL SCOUTS ATTENDING WILL BE
RECOGNIZED WITH AN AWARD(S) ON THIS DAY. The Troop puts out a Journal
for this Court of Honor and we ask that each family to help solicit
advertisements for the Journal. The Troop will soon be sending out letters to
each Scout Family, with further information on our Journal and Eagle Scout
Court of Honor.
TREASURE ISLAND SUMMER CAMP July 4-10, 2004
I am pleased to announce that the Troop will be
attending TI during the week of July 4-10, 2004. The cost this
year will be $230 per Scout and $50 per Adult. A $50
deposit, for each Scout AND Adult leader, payable to Troop 332,
is due by February 6, 2004. The fee balance of $180 per scout
is due April 23, 2004 (Adults pay only the $50 deposit). Parents may sign
up as adult leaders for all or part of the week. More information will be
forthcoming.
FUNDRAISING
POPCORN - I want to thank all of the Scouts and
Leaders who participated in the Council and Troop Popcorn sales campaign. We
topped last year's totals. Council still has a limited supply of popcorn,
if you wish to order additional popcorn, let me know right away. Please turn in
all popcorn order money by December 5th. BULLY!
DEPOSIT BOTTLES AND CANS - A reminder
to all to continue to bring deposit bottles and cans to Troop Meetings. This is
an ongoing, year round campaign. Remember to put your names on/in the bags
(This is important so that your son can be presented with a participation
patch.
Lately, the numbers of Scouts participating has fallen
off considerably. This fundraising activity keeps allows us to fund our
advancement awards. It also keeps us from having to ask your sons to
participate in a Troop sales campaign in addition to the Popcorn Sales that
benefit both our Scout Council and Troop.
VOLUNTEERS
I want to thank all of the adults who have
volunteered their time to make the Troop's program a success. A Hearty
BULLY!!! to all volunteers.
Thanks, Chairman Ed
Scoutmaster's Minute
There are
certain protocols for wearing the Boy Scout uniform and there are various times
that different uniforms are to be worn at the various Scout functions.
Please see the attached papers regarding the specific policy of Troop 332 as
regards the official Boy Scout uniform.
Is has come to
my attention these past few Scoutmaster's Conferences and Boards of Review that
there have been problems regarding the Boy Scout Sash and the Merit Badges
required for the ranks of Star Scout and Life Scout.
Therefore, the
policy for Scoutmaster's Conferences and Board's of Review for these ranks
will include the following: Scout's must present to the
Scoutmaster either the Merit Badge Blue Cards with Signature or the Merit
Badge Cards themselves along with the Scout Handbook that would include
the Merit Badges to be used for that rank advancement. The
Merit Badge Sash "WILL" be worn for all Star and Life Conferences and
Board's of Review without exception. This is not a change in any policy,
it is an enforcement of the policy. These requirements are not meant to
make anything more difficult, they are meant to prevent a possible problem with
future advancement.
A note about Camping. "Outing" is part of
Scouting. We had a terrific time at the Boston Area hikes and the
past Chapel Weekend was as terrific. We could have seen more Scouts
there. Remember that you need to be on one of the troops outings just
prior to any advancement. Our next activity will be either the Nathan
Hale Trail in Huntington or the Hempstead Town Historic Trail here at
home. Remember that the Hempstead Town Historic Trail is sponsored by our
Troop. The cost of that trail if free, except for Medals and
Patches. The cost of the Nathan Hale trail will be mentioned at
the troop meetings. The Nathan Hale Trail is open only to Scouts and
Leader’s, the Town of Hempstead Trail is open to anyone, including entire
families.
Both are two-day hikes, but with
the Huntington trail you must overnight there. Our trail, you can sleep
at home and return the next morning to finish. It might be cold in
December. See Mr. Ezagui for details. Please sign up early.
David M. Shields
Scoutmaster
Service
Participating in service projects to
benefit the community is a vital part of scouting. Troop 332 is involved in
various service projects throughout the year enabling the boys to meet their
requirements for rank advancement, fulfill certain school obligations but, most
importantly, instill a sense of responsibility toward our neighbors and
community organizations.
An on-going project is to assist the
ushers at St Raymond's Church with the St. Vincent De Paul food drive at all
masses during the first weekend of each month. There will be several upcoming
opportunities to participate in a service project so all scouts should be able
to find one or more which can fit into their schedule.
Anyone interested in upcoming service
projects can contact Joe Ginley or any of the scout leaders. Remember service
is a big part of scouting.
Religion
Reminders:
The Pope
Pius XII Emblem is available to Catholic Scouts in grades
9 through 12.
The
Ad Altarendei Classes are forming and will meet once a week. This is open to Scouts in grades 7 through
12.
The
Rosary Patch is available to all Scouts and their families - just pray for
World Peace and return the completed sheets by 12/19.
For Questions
regarding any of the above programs, please contact Janet Fusswinkle at
593-9849.
NewsLetter
If
anyone has information to be added to a future NewsLetter or to the Troop Web
Site please email me at petelarson@aol.com. Please put ‘TROOP 332’ in the Subject Line
of the message.
Thanks.
Pete Larson
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR December
& January
November:
11/21 -Troop
Meeting -Business Personal Management Theme
11/28 –NO
TROOP MEETING
11/28 -Ten Commandments
Hike -ALL FAITHS COMMITTEE
December:
12/5 –
Popcorn Money Due - Troop Meeting -Business Personal Management Theme
12/6-7 St.
Vincent DePaul Food Service Project
12/9 – Troop
332 Committee Meeting
12/17 – OA
Chapter Meeting
12/19 –
Holiday Awards COH – Parents Night
12/26 – NO
MEETING
12/20 – OA
Lodge Banquet
12/31 –
National Approval Deadline for 2004 Eagle COH Candidates
January:
1/2 – NO
MEETING
1/3-4 St.
Vincent DePaul Food Service Project
1/9 –
Basketball Challenge Game vs. Troop 20
1/13 - Troop
332 Committee Meeting
1/16 – Troop
Meeting – First Aid Theme
1/16-18 –
USNA-Annapolis Merit Badge Jamboree (14 & 1st class scouts and
above) Tentative
1/21 - OA
Chapter Meeting
1/23 - Troop
Meeting – First Aid Theme – Troop OA election
1/24 – Merit
Badge Seminar – Troop Bowling Tournament
1/30 - Troop
Meeting – First Aid Theme
IMPORTANT DATES:
12/19 – Holiday
Awards Night – Parents Night
1/9 – Basketball
Challenge Tournament
1/24 – Troop
Bowling Tournament
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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Dave Shields
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Scoutmaster
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593-4254
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Ed Schenk
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Committee
Chairman
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593-1676
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Bob Andrzejewski
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Advancement
Chairman
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599-0351
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Joe Ginley
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Service Projects
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887-0018
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Ed Ezagui
Steven
Fusswinkle
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Troop Outings
Senior Patrol
Leader
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593-4724
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