Scoutmaster Weekly Update           Feb 23, 2008

If anyone has a suggestion for a cool design for our troop trailer let us know.  We can either work from the idea you have or you can submit a drawing before the end of this month. 

Troop Ski Day at Cannon Mountain
Deadline to sign-up is Tuesday Night.  Tickets are only $20.  Scouts new to skiing/snow boarding should make arrangements to have a parent accompany them. For new skiers and riders, there is a beginners-only area that limits access to the rest of the mountain.  Scouts who are capable of skiing/riding the entire mountain will be in buddy groups. 

USS Salem and Ship Building Museum  Overnight Trip

The United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum lets you experience life on board what was once one of the Navy's most powerful class of cruisers in the world. The USS Salem CA-139 is now the worlds only preserved heavy cruiser.  She is moored at her birthplace, the former Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts.

Our Overnight Adventure offers participants activities that include simulated combat situations such as radar tracking, damage control and simulated fire fighting. Other activities include scavenger hunts, cold water survival, hoisting, and first aid lessons. 

Its the hands-on aspect of our program that make us unique.  Our Adventurers get access to areas of the ship off-limits to regular guests. They even sleep in the same bunks used by naval personnel and eat in the same mess decks.   So, are you ready for a Shipboard Adventure?

We have a limited number of spaces reserved for this trip.  Permission slips will be distributed on Tuesday night.  The troop is subsidizing part of the trip by paying $23 per person of the $43 program fee.  Participants will pay the balance of $20.

Scout Knots - Trivia Contest!

What knot would you use for adjustable tension on a tent guy line?
What knot would you use around a post or through a ring or grommet?
What knot would you use when you want to use a rope to drag a log?
What knot would you use to tie packages and bandages?
What knot would you use to bypass a damaged section of rope?
What knot would you use to tie together two ropes - especially if they are different thicknesses?
What knot would you use to form a loop that will not close?
What knot would you use for lifesaving and mountain climbing?
What knot would you use for tying a boat to the dock?
What knot would you use to keep the end of a rope from being pulled through a hole or pulley?

 

Email your answers to Mr. Anthony


Need Help?  Check out the knot link on the troop website at www.troop19.org 
Bowline, Clove Hitch, Square Knot, Sheet Bend, Taut-line Hitch, Timber Hitch, Figure-Eight Knot, Sheep Shank, Two Half Hitches

Troop Activity Calendar

March 1

Cannon Mountain Ski Day

March 15 – 16

USS Salem

April 4 – 6

Troop Campout at Camp Wanocksett 

April 26 – May 3

Grand Canyon High Adventure -

May 10

Pilgrim Church Yard Service Work /BBQ / Whiffle Ball Tournament

May 17

Eagle Scout Service Project – Everett Woodward

June 6 – 8

Overnight Canoe Trip- Connecticut River

July 20 – 26

Summer Camp -  Camp Bell

August 8 - 11

Baxter State Park (Mt Katahdin Climb and White Water Rafting Trip) – Age Requirement of 14 and 1st Class

August 8 - 10

Backpacking trip for younger Scouts

 

 Regards,


Greg Anthony