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Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Kate Elliot Smith repotting on our financial position at the end of another great year of Scouting. Continue reading
Canoe Lake Umbagog
Starts June 6, runs Fri-Sun
Experience the pristine lakewaters of Umbagog. In past, a wonderful opportunity for birdwatching, wildlife photography, and sore arms.
Adult Leader (M): Derrick Jackson
Adult Leader (F): Sally Watermulder
Youth leader: Ellen O’Rouke
Arrive at St. James on June 6 at 3:15 PM for a 4PM departure. Crucial that we leave on time, so as to avoid the hazards of moose on the road at night near Lake Umbagog.
Swim Test
Anyone participating in our June Lake Umbagog trip will need to have
an up-to-date swim test. We are scheduled for that test on Tuesday May
27 at 5:15pm at the War Memorial Pool, Cambridge Ridge and Latin High School, 1640 Cambridge St., Cambridge.
Klibaner Project
Jacob Klibaner is looking for more volunteers for his Eagle Project on April 26-27, organizing and putting on a Cambridge Open Studios show for CRLS student artists.
Sign up via this Google Docs link
Please download and send out this flyer for the show to anyone you know who might enjoying coming to the event. Post it up around Cambridge and Somerville—anywhere people who might like to come to the event might see it.
Clothing/Gear Orders Due Mar 18
This is your chance to buy clothing embossed with the logo for Scouting Collective 56 (Troop/Crew/Post 56).
New Scouts are eligible to have one free short sleeve Tshirt as part of their activity fee. Scouts attending Philmont will need to have TWO activity shirts and a fleece jacket; please order accordingly.
The next order deadline will be March 18. Bring the order form to meeting on Mar 18, or mail it in ASAP.
Fitness Advancement
Many elements of this course will be peer-taught. Homework assignments will include researching and preparing information that you will teach to your peers at the next meeting Continue reading
Tree/Wreath Sale
The Tree and Wreath Sale is starting. More details in the Fundraising tab.
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
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 Here