Minutes of the November meeting of Troop/Crew 56 Committee, on November 18, 2013, Michelle Holmes presiding Continue reading
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Tree/Wreath Sale
The Tree and Wreath Sale is starting. More details in the Fundraising tab.
September Minutes
Minutes of the September meeting of Troop/Crew 56 Committee, on September 24, 2013, Kate Elliott Smith presiding in the absence of Michelle Holmes Continue reading
Philmont Trip 2014
Trip Dates: leave Boston July 10, return to Boston July 24
Trip Leader: Britt Rideout
Assistant Trip Leaders: Robin Bonner and others to be determined
Trip Cost: to be determined; estimated $1,500, includes cost of Philmont program, airfare, ground transportation to/from Denver airport, 2 days ground travel, accommodations, & meals in Colorado to acclimate, participant t-shirts, and some pre-trip costs
Financial Aid: some financial aid available; more details in another posting
Participation Requirements: Continue reading
June Minutes
Minutes of the April Troop/Crew Committee Meeting, 6/26/13
The purpose of the June Troop Committee meeting is to review and approve the activity calendar for the following school year, and to set the fees, including first semester/second semester and Scout-earned vs. parent contribution. Continue reading
Winding down the year
A few important events coming up before the start of summer:
Tue, June 11, 7:00-8:00 — New Parent Orientation
Concurrent with the troop/crew meeting
Full Details HereTue, June 18, 7:00-9:00 — Court of Honor
The final Court of Honor for spring 2013.
Full Details HereStarting June 22, running Sat-Sun — Camp Boston Harbor
Camping on a Boston Harbor island
Full Details HereMay Minutes
Minutes of the April Troop/Crew Committee Meeting, 5/28/13.
Primary focus: trip planning for the coming year. Continue reading
Upcoming Volunteering Opportunities
Youth members have two final opportunities to perform service this season for St. James.
Sat, June 1: St. James Work Party
The congregation of St. James is holding a restoration/refurbishing work party. This is a chance for youth to earn 3 of the 4 hours of volunteering required for the season that’s about to end.
Gather at 10 am in the sanctuary and give us a hand in making our church more beautiful.
Thu, June 6: Women’s Meal
Girls and women in the t/c are welcome to help with the women’s meal sponsored by St. James. We’ll be helping on Thursday, June 6, 4-6 pm. The meal is at Hope Fellowship Church (just down Beech street from St. James).
This counts as volunteer service to St. James. Anyone interested should contact Robin Bonner.
Camp Boston Harbor in June
Gay Youth Approved at a National Level
Michelle Holmes reports that the BSA national council has voted to allow gay youth to openly participate in scouting. This replaces an informal “don’t ask/don’t tell” policy that forced youth to conceal a central aspect of their identity.
The struggle is not over. National policy continues to forbid gay adults from serving as leaders. Advocates even now are vowing to continue to push for further reforms.
We of Troop/Crew 56 remain committed to a vision of 21st Century scouting that embraces all people, gay or straight, as youth and as leaders.