• Philmont Scout Reservation
   

  • The Troop has signed up for two crews to go to Philmont in 2006.  If we are selected to go to Philmont we will be looking for $50 deposits that need to be made by January 31, 2005.  More news to come.

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• National Jamboree - Washington D.C.
   

  • Troop 22 will be visiting the 2005 National Jamboree near Washington D.C. Wednesday, July 27th thru Tuesday, August 1st 2005.   

  • During this period, scouts and family members may visit and observe the Jamboree from 9 am until 5 pm.  Due to a meeting time conflict, the next meeting about the Jamboree will be Thursday, November 4th at 7:00 pm in the Troop room. 

  • The itinerary is still in the works, so if you have a place you would like to visit in the D.C. area, come and share your idea with us at the next meeting.

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• Annual Winter Bushwhack
   

  • Troop will be leaving at 6 am December 18th and arrive at John Bryan State Park at 9 am.  We will then hike 10 miles around the Clifton Gorge.  A compass contest will be part of the hike.  After a day of hiking, we will end up at Camp Birch Boy Scout Camp where we will camp overnight, then travel to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to break up the trip on the way home. 

  • John Bryan is the most scenic state park in western Ohio.  The park contains a remarkable limestone gorge cut by the Little Miami River.  A portion of the gorge itself is designated as a national natural landmark.

  • We will also need parents at the half-way point to make and serve chili to the hikers.  It would also be nice to have some parents set up tents and start the evening meal if possible.

   

• Contact Clayton McKnight for more information.

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• Troop Leadership Training

  • For boys elected to leadership positions in Troop 22.  If you wish to attend and are not in an elected position, you may attend with permission from Scout Master Joe.  We will be planning activities for  Troop 22 for next year.

  • Load Trailer:  Thursday October 21st at 6:00 pm at St. Andrews Church

  • Depart:  Friday October 22nd at 6:00 pm - from St. Andrews Church to Camp Red Wing

  • Return:  Sunday October 24th at 2:30 pm - from Camp Red Wing to St. Andrews Church

   

• Adult in Charge:  Tim Underhill

• Other Adult Leaders:  Joe Oliver and Brian Naylor

• Drivers:  Needed - Let us know if you can drive!
   

• Every scout attending needs to bring hedge trimmers so we can cut back overgrowth along the lanes leading to the campsites.

Ideas Needed for July - December 2005.

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• Parent-Committee Meeting

  • Date: Thursday, October 21, 2004

  • Place: St. Andrews Church

  • Time: 7:00 pm

  • To add agenda items contact Committee Chairman Alan Vicstein.

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• Camp Ransburg

  • Troop 22 scouts have done it again this year at Ransburg summer camp, bringing home an impressive 61 merit badges, all while each one earned a rank in the Firecrafter program.  Scoutmaster Joe expressed pride for his scouts, "Everyone did great.  It was a wonderful week.  We had a ball!"  In addition to earning so many merit badges, each scout gained one rank in Firecrafter, a program available at summer camp in the Crossroads of America Council.   Four scouts completed the requirements for the high rank of Firecrafter.  Each one had to "get their spark" (just ask them-they'll tell you what that means!) and start a fire from scratch.  They will complete the final requirement at the Firecrafter Grand Ritual this summer in order to earn the rank.    Congratulations to our scouts this year!   You all did a fantastic job!

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• Annual Hog Roast Fund Raiser

  • Date(s): September 18, 2004 for Troop 22 and September 11, 2004 for the Hamilton Township Fire Department

  • Each Scout is to work 2 hours at each hog roast and will be given 10 tickets to sell at $7 each for the Troop 22 hog roast.  The more tickets sold, the more money earned for your point fund accounts.  Tickets will be passed out at the August 23 meeting.  Contact Brooki McKnight at 765-282-7076 to turn in ticket money or unsold tickets.  Money and/or unsold tickets must be turned in before the hog roast or the tickets will be considered SOLD and the Scouts will be responsible for the cost of tickets.

  • Class A uniform must be worn at both hog roasts.

  • Each Scout is required to donate (1) 10# can of baked beans and 2 cases of pop.  These can be brought in between now and Sept. 13.

  • On Sept. 13, each Scout must bring in a bag of baking apples.

  • Friday night, Sept. 17, each Scout must bring a desert to the Fairgrounds.  Deserts are as follows by last name:

  • A-L:  bring fruit pies or cobbler

  • M-S:  bring cookies or brownies

  • T-Z:  bring sheet cake

  • We are still in need of baking potatoes.  If anyone knows of someone that would donate them, please contact Tammy Batt at 765-282-0485.  We will need about 500-600 potatoes.

  • Questions:  Call Hog Roast Chairperson Tammy Batt at 765-282-0485

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• Fishing Derby

  • Date: Monday July 26, 2004

  • Place: John Wulff's Pond

  • Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

  • What to Bring: Fishing Gear, Bait, Side Dish or Dessert

  • Directions: From Tillotson, West on Ethel (sign on side of road)

  • Questions:  Call Joe Oliver at 765-284-3475

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