The Signaler Troop 264’s Newsletter! · The Signaler – Troop 264’s Newsletter! 6 Next SPL Election – September 9 At the June Troop Committee Meeting, the troop adults in attendance

The Signaler – Troop 264’s Newsletter!

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Heroes of Troop 264

Just one more picture (above) from the May 28 District Awards Dinner. The picture shows some of the many people that keep your troop on course. From left to right, front row: Kevin Hopson, Doug Long, Helen Justus, Martin Predoehl (holding his Silver Beaver plaque), his son Alex Predoehl (T264 Eagle Scout), and Rick Justus. Rear row, left to right: Dale Bickel, T264 Scoutmaster Dennis Bogan, Keith Dickey, Walter Greenspon, and Paul Fowler.

July 2019 No. 2019-07 Troop 264’s Chronicle since 1981

Website: https://troop264olney.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/ Contact: [email protected]

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In addition, this troop is fortunate to have many more adults who donate their time and expertise to T264. That service takes many forms: adult troop leadership positions, patrol dads/moms, merit badge counselors. It also includes the parents who bring their scouts to meetings and activities: your sons benefit from association with these scouters and with other scouts. Thank you for your continued support!

Summer Camp at Heritage Scout Reservation, July 14-20 and Summer Camp Meeting, July 8

In place of the regular troop meeting, there will be a meeting for scouts and parents on July 8 to receive the latest information about summer camp 2019. Questions are welcome. But briefly (and by no means a complete list):

If you have not turned in medical forms or permission slips to Mr. Barth, you must do so before you will be allowed to board the bus on July 14. Please include a copy of the front and back of your medical insurance card with the medical forms. All paperwork must be in order. That includes the troop permission slip toward the end of this Signaler. The place of departure will be Rosa Parks Middle School, 9 AM on Sunday, July 14. Please arrive at least half an hour before that time (by 8:30 AM). Wear Class A shirt on the bus, to and from camp. There is no cost for riding the bus this year, the troop will be paying that cost. A list of gear follows on the next page, print it and use it as a guide. Patrols will need to get their cooking gear ready for transport to the camp. Anyone that has troop gear, please bring it to the meeting on Monday, July 8. (Scouts may need it, but it won’t help if it sits in your garage or basement.) Last year each Patrol was given a Dutch Oven hook as well as a blue collapsible water bucket. These along with a Patrol cooler are the first things you need to put aside for camp. You will not be needing camp propane lanterns since the Troop has purchased for each Patrol 2 LED

lanterns that run on AA batteries. The new LED lanterns will be given out at camp and they come with batteries.

All summer camp participants, scouts and adults, need to complete the BSA Medical Form, Parts A and B, and take

Part C to a doctor for completion. Schedule your appointments NOW! The medical form is available as a PDF at

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ .

There is also a LHC (Laurel Highlands Council) supplemental medical form:

https://www.lhcscouting.org/sites/lhcscouting.org/files/lhc_supplemental_medical.pdf

Prerequisite work for some merit badges, in order to be able to finish them at summer camp:

https://www.lhcscouting.org/sites/lhcscouting.org/files/hr_activity_plan_2019_-_mb_schedule_0.pdf

Please bring the completed work along with you, to show the counselor.

Please take pictures of all Scout Handbook pages listing completed work. Just in case the book gets lost or falls

apart. This can save a LOT of work and frustration later, if the book or pages cannot be found. Keep the images in a

safe place, in case they are needed at a later date.

https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/

https://www.lhcscouting.org/sites/lhcscouting.org/files/lhc_supplemental_medical.pdf

https://www.lhcscouting.org/sites/lhcscouting.org/files/hr_activity_plan_2019_-_mb_schedule_0.pdf


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Whad ot en choo?

You see this on the troop’s Class B shirts. What does this mean? Former Troop 264 Scoutmaster John Fuchs (1969 – 1975), reports that the troop adopted the song “Whad Ot En Choo” during camp at Camp Tuckahoe, apparently in the early 1970s. (For more of SM Fuch’s comments, please go to https://troop264olney.net/archive/JohnFuchSM/JohnFuchSM.html ). The troop has retained it as its own ever since. Research on the origins of this song leads nowhere fast. It is evident, however, that it has been around a long time and has been and still is sung in many different scout camps. And there are different interpretations of where the words came from and what they mean. Or how they are spelled: Wha daten chu? Whadat-n-chew? Wallop-n-Chew? And many more variations. (You get the idea.) One such theory holds that the words came from “Why don’t you chew?” (a lecture to a scout who ate meals too fast). In the end, there is no reliable finding of the original source. Generally, a leader recites a line, and the group repeats it (double volume on “What o ten choo?”). Print and cut out the text on the right, then you’ll have the lines ready for summer camp!

Family Camp – August 23-25

Troop & Crew Committee Chairs Rick and Helen Justus are proud to announce reservations have been made for our Annual Troop & Crew 264 Family Camp. Friday August 23 to Sunday August 25. We all know Scouting is supposed to be FUN, and this is a relaxed activity where everybody in the entire family can come and camp out as a group. Mr. Justus, a Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant is authorized to host this activity, and has had the pleasure to do so at least 6 times since 2007. If you have questions or concerns after reading this entire message, please bring them to Mr. or Mrs. Justus

Whad ot en choo?

1. Whad ot en choo?

2. Bodo skideeten aten

Whad ot en choo?

3. Its skittle-li oaten doten

bodo skideeten aten

Whad ot en choo?

4. Oaten doten little boaten

its skittle-li oaten doten

bodo skideeten aten

Whad ot en choo?

5. Itten ditten little kitten

oaten doten little boaten


bodo skideeten aten

Whad ot en choo?

6. Eatel leetel little beetle

itten ditten little kitten



bodo skideeten aten

Whad ot en choo?

7. Urdel lurdle little turtle

eatel leetel little beetle




bodo skideeten aten

Whad ot en choo?

8. Oodle loodle little poodle

urdel lurdle little turtle

eatel leetel little beetle




bodo skideeten aten

Whad ot en choo?.

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at regular Scout meetings or send us an email at [email protected]. There is no need to contact the NRC at Solomons Island, as we are the point of contact for this Troop/Crew 264 camping event. 1. Which brings us to ONE BIG NOTE: our Troop/Crew and Families will be guests on a US Military Base and we all must follow the military rules, which should not be a problem for Scouts and Scout Families. The base is fenced and a Guard is at the single gate 24 hours a day. Drivers will need to register their vehicles with Mr. Justus for access to the base, and those instructions will be sent out at a later time to those families who register. 2. Arrivals start at 3 pm on Friday August 17th and although Check Out from the camp site is 11 am on Sunday August 25th, all those registered and attending may remain on the base and enjoy their Activity Pass through 7 pm Sunday evening. Families or Patrols can cook together, Scouts can organize and complete Cooking requirements for rank advancement, and some might even just go across the street to grab a snack or meal at one of the many local establishments or grocery store. 3. We have two large group sites and the cost is $9.00 per Scout/youth or Parent over 5 years old per night. Children 4 and under pay no charge but we must register all participants. $9.00 pays for your night of camping and gives you the Activity Pass which allows each person to enjoy all of the many activities FREE: 3 pools, sand beach, miniature golf, and the Adventure Zone. 4. The location is just one hour forty minutes and 85 miles from St. John's Episcopal Church where we have our Scout Meetings: NRC SOLOMONS ISLAND, 13855 SOLOMONS ISLAND ROAD, SOLOMONS MD 20688 USA 5. We ask that each family please send an email to [email protected] providing names/ages of Scouts/children 5-17 years old, names of those 18 and over, and names and ages of those 4 years and younger so we have a total list of all family members participating. 6. You can bring your own bicycles, roller blades and skateboards ... as long as you have the proper helmet and protective equipment. 7. Registration forms will be sent out in a few weeks. We need to get these back and to the base in time so they can process them. 8. All drivers must bring: driver’s license, vehicle registration, and proof of current insurance on the vehicle. Drivers have to be registered in advance. No exceptions will be made. Let's have FUN in the SUN at this 2019 Troop 264 Family Camp!! Rick Justus, Troop 264 Committee Chair Helen Justus, Crew 264 Committee Chair




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Next SPL Election – September 9

At the June Troop Committee Meeting, the troop adults in attendance recommended a change in the timing of Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) elections. In the past they have been held at Courts of Honor, resulting in elections often being eight or nine months apart. The committee suggests that the elections be decoupled from the Courts of Honor and be held every six months, starting in September. This will afford more scouts an opportunity to serve as SPL, while keeping the six month service requirement needed for rank advancements. We encourage all eligible scouts (age 15 and star rank, or higher) to seek election as SPL. It is a leadership opportunity not to be missed, building confidence and character. Scouts elect the SPL at a troop meeting, and the newly elected SPL works with the Scoutmaster and other troop members to learn his duties and fill the role. Go for it!

Troop 264 Facebook Group Page

Troop 264 scouts, scouters, and scout families: Join our growing group of 100+ members! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/ to learn more about upcoming meetings and events. This is a closed group. Members may post photos and articles of interest to share with scout families. Mrs. Josey Simpson moderates the group and does an excellent job at transferring events and notices sent to the troop by Mr. Dale Bickel. Sign up at the link above, or e-mail Mrs. Simpson at [email protected].

Harpers Ferry Hike and Backpacking – June 1-2

The Eagle Patrol Hike on June 1-2 turned out to be a successful outing. The hike starting in Harper's Ferry continued along the scenic C&O Canal towpath to Weverton Cliffs. This portion of the C&O Canal is also the part of the Appalachian Trail. Three adults, Mr. Wisner, Mr. Sussal and Mr. Brian Hersey joined five scouts, Ian W., Brandon S., Edward P., Michael H., and Connor Pugh in hiking through the historic Harper's Ferry town, then crossing the foot bridge over the Potomac River followed by 4.5 miles to the Weverton Cliffs. The hike was easy going until the Weverton Cliffs section, where the seven hikers needed to navigate switchbacks for 1.5 miles, gaining 564 feet in elevation. The view of the Potomac from the cliffs made the climb worth it. After eating lunch at the cliffs the hikers returned down the 1.5 miles of switchbacks back to the parking lot meeting up with Eagle Patrol Parent Tom Hersey. Total hike was a total of 6 miles with several hikers carrying full backpacks in preparation for the 2019 Philmont Hike. ~ Mr. Hersey, Eagle Patrol Dad

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At the start of the hike in Harpers Ferry: Connor on the C&O Canal:


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Atop Weverton Cliffs:


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Setting Up at the Cub Scout Day Camp – June 16

Troop 264 donated the use of a large shelter, as well as 10’x15’ and 10’x10’ shelters for the annual Cub Scout Day Camp week at the Izaak Walton League site in Gaithersburg. We thank the following scouts, scouters, and parents who came out in advance to help set these shelters up. The camp was very pleased with the help. Scouts: Liam D. Ben C-E. Nick H. Nick S. Jackson S. P.J. W. Scouters and parents: Mr. Dennis B. Mr. Rick J. Mrs. Helen J. Mr. Bill D. Mrs. Ann E. Mr. Mark S. Mrs. Kelly H.

First Aid Kits! $10

Troop 264 is selling First Aid kits to raise money to support the troop. The self-contained kits come in two versions, one for home, and one for the car. T264 is selling them for just $10, a very reasonable price for what’s included. Part of the profit goes to the scout selling the kit in the form of scout credits (to be applied in the future to offset camp expenses), while a smaller portion of the profit goes to the troop to keep the troop running. Please contact any T264 scout to purchase a first aid kit (or more than one). Sorry, we cannot ship any kits. These first aid kits make great presents. Questions can be sent to Mrs. Helen Justus at [email protected] . Thanks for your support of Troop 264!



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Working at the Cub Scout Day Camp – June 17-21

Scouts Nick H., David M., and Jamil S., along with scout parents Kelly H. and Julia M., worked 5 weekdays at the Cub Scout Day Camp in Gaithersburg. They earned a whole bunch of SSL hours for their work with the Cub Scouts.

The birdhouses here were painted by Cub Scouts, but mush of the rest here – the fire pit, wood rack, and the three-post benches, were scout Ben. K’s recent Eagle Scout project. T26 scouts helped with this project.


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Soldiers Delight NEA – June 22 – 23

Only a few people came out for the trail hike, even fewer for camping. But in some ways it was much better so, as you will see. The Wisners and myself arrived at the Soldiers Delight Visitors Center

parking lot, followed a little while later by Vishal C. and his dad Hari. The Wisners used this opportunity to carry a full pack, with all the gear needed for an outing at Philmont, as preparation for that very purpose. As there weren’t enough T264 scouts to draw rain clouds, the weather remained sunny and completely dry throughout the weekend. Not hot either, perfect weather for hiking.

Soldiers Delight is a natural grassland area, which is rare in the eastern part of the U.S. It is caused by the greenish or brownish serpentite rock that can be seen along the trail. The chemicals in the rock (chromium included) prevent most plants from growing well, so most trees and plants cannot grow and the ones that do, do so with difficulty. Some oaks do grow, but stunted. Even with that, there are invasive species that need to be controlled, in this case mainly Virginia (“scrub”) pines. A short way into the hike, at a water break, Vishal asked to try on Mr. Wisner’s pack, weighing in at about 50 pounds. Vishal carried it to the top of the next slope, maybe about 150 distant, before returning that weight to Mr. Wisner.


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We crossed the road at the sign (note the blue sky in the background) and continued a short distance to the old mine entrance. Nearly all the world’s chromium cane from places like this, in Maryland and southeastern Pennsylvania, from 1828 to 1850, and mining continued in this area until at least the 1880s.

The trail continued on to more wooded areas, offering some protection from the bright sun.


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At around the five mile point in the hike, Vishal began to announce that “[m]y legs are dead!” But Vishal’s leags still had enough animation to carry him the last half mile to the parking lot. Vishal and his dad Hari departed at that point. The Wisners and I had lunch at a picnic table in the trees, and then went past the mine once more to finish the remaining trails at Soldiers Delight. Including the trail segments we crossed more than once, the total distance was approximately 9 miles, all of it backpacking for the Wisners. Once that was finished, we left for the campsite at Codorus State Park, just across the Mason Dixon Line in Pennsylvania. This park is about 45 minutes from Soldiers Delight. The park has a lake (which we did not see but could easily infer from al the canoes and kayaks passing by on trucks). The campground proved to be a popular place for those with trailers and RVs. The site we were at, however, was not crowded at all. (Note: for future reference, Campsite 133 is a little too close to the bathhouse – not noise but light at night. Campsites on the side of the road where #133 is are in the shade, those across the road have no shade.) Being a small group of 3, we upgraded the standard scout-cooked suppers to

Stuffed to the max, we retired for the night. Good sleeping temperatures all night.

… big thick sreaks, baked potatoes, and vegetable, followed by apple crumb pie (not baked on the fire). YUM!


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Sunday morning. The Wisners drove back to Soldiers Delight to do more backpacking with the Sussals (as a Philmont prep hike). Saturday: Vishal C. Mr. Hari C. 5.5 miles, no camping Ian W. Mr. Wesley W. Mr. Dale B. 9 miles, 1 night camping Sunday: Ian W. Brandon S. Mr. Wesley W. Dr. Joshua S. 6 miles, no camping. Information: See the Winter Campout article at https://troop264olney.net/Signalers/2010-02.pdf NEA: http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/NaturalAreas/Central/Soldiers-Delight.aspx Maryland Geological Survey: http://www.mgsmd.gov/esic/features/soldiers.html http://www.mgs.md.gov/geology/geology_tour/soldiers_delight.html ~ Dale Bickel [email protected]

June Nursing Home Visit – Saturday, June 29 (Hawks and Titans – 11 AM - Noon)

For the past several nursing home visits, we have been requesting two patrols to attend each visit. This has been working out very well, there has been a good turnout each time. We plan to continue this arrangement next fall. Just three scouts attended this summer visit: Attending: Connor P. Michael H.

Aidan W. Mr. Martin P. Mr. Tom H. Mr. Steve W. Mr. James P.

https://troop264olney.net/Signalers/2010-02.pdf

http://dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife/Pages/NaturalAreas/Central/Soldiers-Delight.aspx

http://www.mgs.md.gov/esic/features/soldiers.html

http://www.mgs.md.gov/geology/geology_tour/soldiers_delight.html



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Philmont 2019 – August 4-18, 2019

ALMOST HERE! Dates arranged with Philmont are August 6 to 18, 2019. Our crew will go out to Albuquerque a couple of days before to get acclimated to the altitude. All is in readiness. The major task this month is to get in shape. Backpackers: Daniel H. Brandon S. Daulton S. Sean D. Edward P. Ian W. Dr. Joshua S. Mr. Tom H. Mr. Jim S. Mr. Wesley W.

Seabase U.S.V.I. – July 2020

Within minutes of the opening of the registration portal on January 15, Troop 264 had arranged for two eight-person crews in the U.S. Virgin Islands, east of Puerto Rico. This will be the first time Troop 264 has gone to Seabase in the USVI. Each outing runs for 7 days (6 nights). The dates, and tentative crew rosters, are as follows: St. Thomas ECO Adventure, starting Tuesday July 7, 2020: Eakin (2) + Herseys (2) + Edward Piontek + James Fitzgerald + Ismail Ebrahim + Dean Kilpatrick = 8 St. Croix Adventure, starting Monday July 27, 2020: Stewarts (2) + St. Denis (2) + Donahues (2) + Mark Williams + Rick Prothero (Mark’s grandfather) = 8 On waitlist: Mr. Eric Kilpatrick There have been a few recent expressions of additional interest. It remains possible to add adventures (boats). There are still plenty of adventures to pick from. If you have interest, send an e-mail to [email protected] . At least 6 to 8 persons are required for a boat. Scouts must be age 14 (or 13 and finished 8th grade) by the date of the outing, no exceptions will be allowed by Seabase. A $250 deposit for each boat was placed during signup, and there was an $800 payment due for each boat due February 15. The next payment comes due in September. Airline arrangements won’t need to be made until January 2020. The marine adventures are started!

District Roundtable (Each month)

Once a month, the White Oak District holds an evening Roundtable session for the units within the district. These sessions provide information about upcoming events of interest to troops and crews, information on changed policies and procedures, and sometimes troop patches or other items related to district events. The troop asks that one adult from a designated patrol attend the meeting and take notes, and then summarize the meeting at the



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next Troop Adult Meeting a week or two later. Patrol assignments are listed on the calendar pages at the end of this Signaler. With six permanent patrols now, a patrol adult should not have to attend more than twice a year.

WHEN: Second Wednesday, commencing 7:30 PM (except July) WHERE: The Peoples Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Rd. Silver Spring MD. About 1/4 mile WEST of New Hampshire Ave.

Getting Credit for Troop Activities

It’s important that everyone who participates in Troop 264 campouts, trips, and community service activities gets credit for their hard work. The Signaler provides the permanent record of everyone who attends these events. Patrol leaders need to take responsibility for collecting the names of participants in their patrols and send those lists, preferably by e-mail, to the Signaler staff by the monthly deadline (25th of the month).

E-mail lists to [email protected] .

Tell It to Mr. Matyas!

Mr. Gary Matyas is the troop’s Advancement Chair, which is a fancy (and understated) way of saying that he keeps track of all the rank advancements, merit badges, and other awards that all the scouts earn. Plus completed training for the adults, that isn’t done online by registered scouters at http://myscouting.scouting.org . This is a big job, as you can imagine, particularly in the weeks and days before a Court of Honor. You can help. Just drop an e-mail to Mr. Matyas at [email protected] for any of the following. Include the scout’s name, what the e-mail is relating to, and the date(s): Rank advancements that may not go through the 3 person Board of Review (BOR). Generally, this applies to Scout rank, most other BORs are administered by Mr. Greenspon. Service project hours outside the troop, that a scout wants to use to meet a rank advancement or merit badge requirement. This might include, for example, an event outside of scouting where the hours are not being applied to some other purpose, whether inside or outside of scouts. Even if you mark the hours in your Scout Handbook, they aren’t entered into the troop database if you don’t say something. Report them early, well before your Scoutmaster conference. Include a short description of the project(s) along with the date(s) and hours. Eagle project accounting. At the end of each Eagle project, the scout assembles a table of who worked how many hours. Please provide a copy to Mr. Matyas so that he can credit project hours to each scout in the list. Events not in the Signaler. Mr. Matyas uses the Signaler record to establish scouts’ participation record, so he won’t know of anything not published there. The best solution for that is to put an article in the Signaler, and give public credit to those who participated. Awards. Awards like Cyberchip, Totin’ Chit, and Fire’em Chit are sometimes not reported to Mr. Matyas in a timely fashion, and often they may not be recorded in the Signaler. Let Mr. Matyas know of these awards as they are earned. Your attention to these small matters will improve the function of the troop. Thank you for your assistance!


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Troop Activity Policy

Please be reminded that it is troop policy (and common courtesy) for a scout or scouter to pay the costs associated with an event he or she has signed up for but did not attend, without being asked. No -shows increase the costs to the troop and the participants, require the troop to reserve unneeded space and transport excess equipment, and results in wasted food and materials. We realize that situations inevitably will occur that prevent a scout from attending events, and ask that the scout or scouter con tact the person organizing the event right away. If the conflict is raised early enough, adjustments can often be made where food has not yet been purchased or reservations have not been finalized.

Troop Communications Policy

The troop uses e-mail communications and a closed Facebook site to pass along information to troop and family members. From time to time we receive information about external, often non-scout related, activities. This information sometimes comes from troop members, the district or council, or it can come in from outside sources. Individually, these items may be appealing to certain scouts and parents. Collectively, they present a serious obstacle to our providing timely and effective information about primary troop activities and events. Nor do we want to imply troop approval for activities that we may have limited information about, and often we have little to no information about safety and security at such events (think YPT). For reference, we set out here in writing what has been our existing practice. The first judgment as to the suitability of e-mailing or posting along such material will be made by the Troop Adult Committee person in charge of communications (currently Mr. Bickel). Where appropriate, the Scoutmaster (SM Dennis Bogan) and the Troop Committee Chair (Mr. Rick Justus), will be consulted. Members of the Troop Committee might also be asked for their input, individually or collectively. In most cases, information about external events less than two weeks away will not be e-mailed by the troop to troop members. Generally, a shorter time frame does not get much positive response from busy scouts and scouters. The occasional non-scouting events that are forwarded, shall contain language that this is not a troop activity and that scouts/scouters must arrange their own transportation. Such e-mails may be edited for clarity or to provide additional, supporting information. Of course, scouts and scouters remain free to pass along such information personally or to make an announcement at a troop meeting. This policy isn’t intended to pass judgment on the suitability and quality of such activities. Rather it stems from a need to limit our communications portals to their intended purpose, passing scout information to troop members. Troop 264 Adult Committee, August 16, 2018


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INFORMATION PAGES

Attention: Board of Review (BOR) Procedures

Board of Review (BOR) Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Mr. Walt Greenspon at (301) 774-5394

no later than two Sundays (8 days) before the scheduled Board of Review.

Failure to give proper notification will delay your BOR until the next month. Get your

Scoutmaster Conference prior to calling Mr. Greenspon. If your scout is scheduled for the

BOR, he MUST bring an adult with him. That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another scout.

This way we can accommodate all scouts striving for advancement.

Scout dress code for BOR will include Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide, and scout pants (khaki or black pants can be substituted). Merit badge sash is recommended. A scout hat is preferred.

Scout Spirit for Advancement

We all recognize that Scout Spirit is hard to evaluate.

We know Scout Spirit includes being helpful and cheerful,

but it is more than that…it’s giving back. In an effort to

assist Patrol Dads in recognizing Scout Spirit, the following

guidelines are offered.

Our troop believes that prior to each advancement, participation in the following activities

exemplify the essences of Scout Spirit:

• A minimum of 1 nursing home visit

• Participation in at least 1 fundraiser

• At least 4 overnight outings per year

• Good deeds done outside of scouts

Scoutmaster Conferences

Any scout needing a Scoutmaster Conference for advancement up through First Class, needs to contact

one of the following for a conference:

Mr. Greenspon 301-774-5394

Mr. Laing 301-980-8932

Mr. Predoehl 301-774-0974

Mr. Matyas 301-570-0610

Mr. Bickel 301-774-0416

Mr. Long 301-924-4365

Mr. Kennedy 301-774-5014

Mr. Delaney 301-412-0509

Scoutmaster Conferences for Star, Life,

and Eagle must be held with Mr. Bogan: (301)-774-2768. [email protected]

The Patrol Dad, not a senior scout, is responsible for signing off on Scout Spirit prior to your

Scoutmaster Conference.

Preparation for the scout’s BOR must include being prepared to answer skill, citizenship, first aid, and

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BOR for Star and Life Scout Advancements

While ropes and compasses are provided for younger ranks, by the time you are ready for Star and Life

advancement, you should be responsible enough to bring your own knot rope and compass for your BOR. We

are requiring all scouts who are advancing to Star or Life to bring a knot rope and compass to their BOR.

Life and Eagle Scouts as Advisory BOR Members

If you are a Life or Eagle Scout and would like to sit on a Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, or Star

BOR, as a “Technical Expert”, call Mr. Greenspon on 301-774-5394.

Troop 264 Adult Leadership We don’t list every registered adult in the troop here, but these are the people you are likely to meet or need first. Troop 264 is fortunate to have a lot of supporting adults, that help out in many ways, taking on tasks that the scouts cannot. Scoutmaster Dennis Bogan Troop Committee Chairman Rick Justus Treasurer Al Barth New Scouts Coordinator Donald Light Advancement Chairman Gary Matyas Board of Review Chairman Walt Greenspon Membership Chairwoman Virginia Sheikh The Signaler Advisor Dale Bickel Troop Order of the Arrow Rep. Rick Justus Chartered Organization Rep. Martin Predoehl Troop Committee Secretary Julia Mutter

Patrol Adult Leaders: Eagle Patrol Tom Hersey Hawk Patrol Jay Udovich Shark Patrol Joan Geller Spartan Patrol Mark Schade Titan Patrol Keith Dickey Viking Patrol Dale Bickel Zombie Patrol (First year scouts) Donald Light & Kevin Kennedy


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TROOP 264 SUMMER CAMP 2019

CAMP LIBERTY, HERITAGE SCOUT RESERVATION Farmington, Pennsylvania (near Uniontown, PA)

Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20, 2019

Troop 264 has a reservation for Camp Liberty at the Heritage Scout Reservation in Farmington, Pennsylvania for the period of Sunday, July 14 to Saturday, July 20, 2019. This is a patrol cooking camp, which in the troop’s experience means that the boys and adults eat better when the boys do the cooking rather than eating in the camp dining hall. The fees for Camp Liberty are:

BOYS ADULTS Paid after June 2 $440 $240 For older scouts 13 and over interested in the high adventure Day Trek program, there is an additional $50.00 fee. In this program, scouts will participate in high adventure activities during the day and join the troop for dinner and evening activities. No merit badges are earned with this program. The fee schedule is established by the council, thus Troop 264 has no control over the timing. The cost of the bus to and from camp is now being paid by the troop. We encourage campers to travel by bus. No other transportation will be provided by the troop. Camp Liberty is approximately 175 miles from Olney (three hours’ drive). Questions? Contact: Darcy Long [email protected] Cell - (301) 502-6876



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2019 REGISTRATION FORM

NAME: _____________________________________ BIRTH DATE: _____________

ADDRESS: _______________________________ BUS: Y/N _____

_______________________________

_______________________________

E-MAIL: _______________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE BOY______

Available T-shirt sizes: Adult S, M, L XL, XXL, XXL

PARENT(S)/ GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

NAMES: _______________________________________

HOME PHONE: _________________________________

CELL PHONE: __________________________________

DAY PHONE: ___________________________________

EMERGENCY E-MAIL: ___________________________

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: __________________________________________________________

PARTICIPATING IN DAY TREK PROGRAM: Y/N ______________ (additional $50.00)

PARENTS SIGNATURE: _________________________________

Parent Attending: ___________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE: ______

Full or partial week for parent (if partial, please note dates): ___________________________


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Permission Slip for Troop 264’s Summer Camp Camp Liberty, Heritage Scout Reservation

July 14-20, 2019

I give permission for my son __________________________________________ to participate in Troop 264’s summer camp, July 14-20, at Camp Liberty at Heritage Scout Reservation, Farmington, PA. In an emergency, please notify (indicate name(s) and relationship to your son) at _____________________________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified medical personnel to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son for illness or injury. My son is allergic to the following medications or foods: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________________ Parent or Guardian Signature Date

All medicines must be turned in before you board the bus. They must be in a clear plastic bag with the scout’s name on it, the original prescription bottle, and instructions listing all dosages and the times and manner (for

example, before eating, after eating) the medication is to be administered.


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Permission Slip for Troop 264’s Family Camp U.S. Navy Recreation Center, Solomons, MD

August 23-25, 2019

Note: this permission slip is in addition to the base access form (NAVSEC) required for access. The NAVSEC form will be available soon, announcement will be made via e-mail.

I give permission for my son or daughter __________________________________________ to participate in Troop 264’s Family Camp at the U.S. Navy Recreation Center at Solomons, MD. In an emergency, please notify ______________________________________________ (indicate name(s) and relationship to your son or daughter) at ____________________________________________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified medical personnel to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son or daughter for illness or injury. My son or daughter is allergic to the following medications or foods: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ______________________ Parent or Guardian Signature Date

All drivers at the Family Campout must carry a driver’s license, the registration card for the vehicle, and proof of insurance. If you don’t have all of these, your vehicle will be denied access to the recreation center.


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July 2019

Sunday Monday Sunday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

Troop Meeting Independence Day

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

The Summer Camp Meeting, 7:30 PM

NO Roundtable

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Summer Camp at

Heritage Reservation Summer Camp at





Heritage Reservation Return from Summer

Camp at Heritage Reservation

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Patrol Meeting

World Jamboree Day Visit?

Troop Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM



28 29 30 31

World Jamboree Day Visit – Short hours?

Troop Meeting



Last day for

World Jamboree Day Visits?


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August 2019

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

To Philmont

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 At Philmont! Patrol Meeting

To Philmont

Philmont Philmont Philmont Philmont Philmont

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Philmont Troop Meeting

Philmont

Philmont District Roundtable

Philmont

Troop Committee Meeting, 7:30 PM

Philmont

Philmont Philmont

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Late return from

Philmont Patrol Meeting

TLC & BOR Family Camping at

Solomons Island (Justus)

Family Camping at Solomons Island

(Justus)

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Family Camping at Solomons Island

(Justus)

Troop Meeting

Documents

The Signaler Troop 264’s Newsletter! · The Signaler – Troop 264’s Newsletter! 6 Next SPL Election – September 9 At the June Troop Committee Meeting, the troop adults in attendance