MARCH CAMP OUT: POSSUM CREEK METROPARK (MAR 23-25): This camp out will be the first Troop 318 adventure for the newly “crossed over” Webelos. Join them to make it a memorable introduction to our troop’s camp outs.
APRIL BACKPACKING: (APRIL 13 – 15): This wilderness area is located close to the city of Bloomington, Indiana. Lake Monroe forms the northern boundary. It covers approximately 13,000 acres. The area boasts flat-topped ridges, geode-laden streambeds, and occasional caves. Squirrels, deer, and other game are plentiful. The entire area now known as the "Deam" was once inhabited by white settlers. Most of the trails follow old roadbeds, and a bit of exploration off the main trails will bring you past shadows of the past, including house foundations, domestic plants, old fences, and the occasional cemetery (five cemeteries exist within the wilderness boundary). This backpacking trip is considered moderate to rugged and will be approximately 20 miles in length. You must have previously completed a backpacking qualifier to attend. Contact Mr. Hundt or Mr. Schirack to schedule a qualifier if you need one.
MAY CAMPOUT: (MAY 11-13): Think fishing…more to come later…
HIGH ADVENTURE 2007: (APPLACHIAN TRAIL – JUNE 19 – 24) Four days, three states, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia..count on hiking 40 miles. You must complete a strenuous qualifier..2 trips around Germantown on a Saturday..then return to Germantown Sunday (the following day) and complete an additional 2 trips around the trail. That’s six hours of hiking on Saturday and another 6 hours of hiking on Sunday. Check your schedule late May or early June schedule for times you’d be available to complete these hikes. Specific times/dates will be announced later. Contact Mr. Schirack for additional details.
BLUE & GOLD/CROSSOVER: Remember your crossover to the Boy Scouts? It’s time to welcome a new group of Webelos into the Boy Scouts. We need your help building the crossover bridge, and serving at the Blue & Gold Banquet on Sun., Mar 18. Contact your patrol leader and let him know how you can help.
ELECTIONS: Would you like to be a patrol leader, a quartermaster, the troop librarian or chaplain? Semiannual elections are Sun., Mar 4. You must be a first class scout to run for a position. Check out the following site for a description of all the leadership positions in a troop and the duties of each: http://www.bsatroops.org/sd/t346/HB05.htm. If you’re interested in becoming the troop’s next Senior Patrol Leader, please contact Mr. Robillard ASAP. When casting your ballot, please vote for the scout who will do the work!
ADVANCEMENT: The troop has 4 Eagle Scouts, 8 Life Scouts, 6 Star Scouts, 8 1st Class Scouts, 1 2nd Class Scouts, and 5 Scouts.
SEMIANNUAL DUES: $45 semiannual troop dues to Mr/Mrs. McQuiston now. Dues pay for National Scout Registration and your Boys Life subscription. Additionally a portion of your dues pays for purchasing uniform ranks and merit badge patches, program materials, troop insurance, troop gear, camp out and other outing expenses. The McQuiston’s, will take the money out of your scout account if you have the funds to cover it. If not, please make a check payable to Troop 318.
SUMMER CAMP: It’s time to start thinking Summer Camp 2007 which is Jul 15 - 21 at Woodland Trails. Check out this website………. http://www.mvcbsa.com/WT.html on the Woodland Trails video and you’ll get a first hand look at all the awesome programs and facilities this camp offers. The first payment of $75 is due now! Please tell Mr/Mrs. McQuiston. to take the money out of your scout account or bring in a check made payable to Troop 318.
MERIT BADGE COLLEGE: Sessions continue Mar 3 and 31. Contact Mr. Hallinan with any questions.
SCOUT SUNDAY: (FEB 11): Thanks to all scouts who helped with this event especially our servers Jacob Hamilton and Peter Evans and our readers Michael Baumgartner and Charlie Hallinan!
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: (MAR 11) T318 will host our annual fundraiser on Sun., Mar 11 in the parish center for the Girl Scouts and the café for everyone else. See your patrol leader and sign up to help. We need everyone to make this event a success. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors for an amazing breakfast for only $6 for an adult ticket and $4 for a child’s ticket. Volunteers are needed for set up Sat, Mar 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. .
