May Events
May 5, 2012
The weather is turning hot and when it's hot everyone likes to have fun in the water so the theme for May will be aquatic safety. We will aslo try to have a meeting at a pool to do swim checkoffs for summer camp and just have some fun. More information will come regarding this.
The May 14th meeting will also include the Troop 423 mini-clinic to get our annual medical forms done. I will have the old forms and Dr McLendon has graciously volunteered to do the quickie pysicals. Remember, if you are gong to summer camp, must have a part C physical form signed by an MD/PA/NP
Memorial day weekend is the date for a easy backpacking trip at the Fews Ford section of the Eno River State Park. Just far enough to actually claim to have backpacked but easy enough even a old scoutmaster can stand it. This is a great way for our newer scouts to get a hang of what it's like before they go on one of the more strenuous trips like the one planned for later in the summer.
Summer Camp Info
March 25, 2012
This year the PLC voted to try our own council's camp so we're of to Camp Durant in Carthage the week of June 24th - 30th. We'll be staying in the Hickory campsite, which should be familiar for those of you who come down for OA weekends. That's the Eluwak Chapter's site. The camp offers 50+ merit badges plus other activities like BMX. The differnece from Cherokee will be one of size. The dining hall seats 800 so the entire camp can eat at the same time. The activities are farther apart but have more room for the activities. The waterfront is extremely nice and our own Unit Commisioner Jeff Pitts (also a ASM with Troop 17) is the aquatics director.
In mid April you'll register for merit badges so start thinking about what you'd like to take. Click here for a list of the Merit Badges being offered and any cost or prerequisites
We'll also hold our annual mini-clinic for the health forms unless you have already taken care of it through your regular doctor.
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