Hello folks,

As an experiment, I’m sending out a newsletter to give you a heads up on what goings-on we have over the next couple of months.

Trips
Zoe, Britt, and Jeni are currently leading our unit on a brave snowshoeing trip to New Hampshire.
Michelle Holmes has organized a Wilderness First Aid training in early Feb. for youths and adults. This is required to go on the Maine High Adventure trip. For more info, click here or contact Dr. Holmes.
The next unit trip is the cross-country skiing trip on 9-11 Feb, led by Sam, Sue, and Colin. See the website for more information.
Youth announcements
Effective 6 Feb., youth leadership will be transitioning from Henry to Gwei. Thank you Henry for a semester of your leadership as SPL/president!
Colin Zick (Asst. Scoutmaster) has offered to help Scouts interested in getting the Snow Sports Merit Badge. Click here or contact Mr. Zick for more information.
Chef Tano Holmes (SC56 Eagle Scout graduate) will be teaching the Eagle-required Cooking MB over February vacation. Click here or contact Dr. Holmes to sign up or for more information.
Adult announcements
There are several positions available for parents new and old! Please contact me or the people listed if you are interested in any of the following:
Grub master (contact Jeni)
Registrar (contact Mike Ravicz)
Recruiter
Nurse/Medical Records (contact Tara)
Treasurer (contact Kate)
Bursar (contact Kate)
Tara has compiled the minutes from our last committee meeting on 19 Dec. Our next committee meeting is on 30 Jan.

For all dates and additional information, check out troopcrew56.org .

Yours in Scouting,

J. Andrés Ballesteros
Committee Chair