Red Lantern - May 2009
announcements
THANK YOU to all the adult volunteers who made 2008-2009 a great year for Troop 294!!!Congratulations to Troop 294's newest Eagle Scouts: Spencer P and Noah M-R!
Philmont High Adventure 2010 - Crew 294 and Troop 294 are going to Philmont next summer. We have several people signed up, but there is still room. This is a trip of a life time please read the attached flier. Last time we went to Philmont was 2005 and who knows when our next opportunity will come along!
Youth Leadership training - Training for Scouts elected to leadership position at summer camp is going to be at Summer Camp this year. This training is required. Descriptions of positions are available upon request. Questions please call Ellen Aeling at 651 738 9095.
Annual Youth Planning Meeting: What do you want to do in Boy Scouts in 2009-2010?? - Come and help plan the year on Sunday, August 16 from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Scouts in leadership positions are expected to attend in uniform. At this meeting we will pick the Merit badges, activities, pick new camping sites, and talk about high adventures. - All interested scouts are encouraged to come. This will be at the Aeling's house. Questions please call Ellen Aeling at 651 738 9095.
Adult Planning Meeting for 2009 - 2010: Wednesday, Sept. 2. After the youth pick what they want to do - we will have a meeting for all the adult leadership and all interested scout parents and volunteers. Hosted by the Munklewitz Family. Details will be sent out in August.
Adult Volunteers for the 2009 - 2010 Troop 294 year. Attached to this Red Lantern is the list of volunteer needs to make Troop 294 a success each year. Now is a good time to plan ahead for the role you can play. For now all positions are shown open - If you want to continue as an experienced volunteer in the same role you have done before please let the Aeling's know, if you don't want to continue in a job you have been doing please let the Aeling's know. Or perhaps you would like to try something new? It would be great to be able to fill these positions now, so that planning this summer can focus on the youth activities and not on filling volunteer needs. If you have questions on any of the positions and their requirements, please see Mike or Ellen.
upcoming troop calendar
| 26-May | 7 - 8 pm | Philmont meeting at the Aeling's see flier |
| 1-Jun | Deposit due for Philmont 2010 see flier | |
| 7-Jun | 2:00 PM | Venture Crew skills practice for canoe trip |
| June 17-21 | depart | Bicycling High Adventure Trip |
| July 4 - 11 | meet 9 am | Summer Camp at Tomahawk Scout Reservation |
| July 4 - 11 | At summer camp | Leadership elections and training |
| 12-Jul | 1:00 PM | Camp Equipment Clean-up |
| 15-Jul | 6:00 PM | Camp Equipment Clean-up |
| 16-Aug | 7 - 8 pm | Youth planning meeting for all. Youth leadership need to attend and all scouts who have ideas of things they want to do in 2009-2010 |
| August 20-23 | depart TBD | Venture Crew 294: Canoe Trip |
| 2-Sep | TBD | Adult Planning Meeting, hosted by the M Family |
| 14-Sep | 7 - 8:30 | Welcome back first scout meeting of 2009-2010 year |
Leadership
| Senior Patrol Leader | Sal R |
| Assistant Senior Patrol Leader | Adam S |
| Historian | Ignatius B |
| Scribe | Ryan J |
| QuarterMaster | Ben L |
| Patrol leader | Daurius M |
| Patrol leader | Stephen K |
| Patrol leader | Desmond B |
| Bugler | Maththew S |
| Den Chief | Ian B | OA Representative | Calvin R |
reports
ASPL Report. This month we have camped at eagle cave, which is a park where we can explore a cave. We also got to sleep in the cave, which was a fun experience. We are also finishing up Biking, Hiking, and Chemistry. We also prepared for Tomahawk by taking our swim test at Harding High School, instead of at the Camp itself. Adam S.,Immortals Patrol: This is Daurius M. and this is my Red Lantern article for May. This month we as a patrol did not do any thing. Now, the normal attendance is me, Joseph K., Ignatius B. and Ryan J. The people in my patrol are: Ignatius B., Ian B., Ian D., Galen D., Ryan J., Joseph K., and me, Darius. - Darius M., Patrol Leader.
Pi Patrol: Our second patrol activity was scheduled for Sunday the tenth of May. Due to various reasons I was the only scout to show up. We will not be having another activity. This past week on Monday the eleventh, we all took our swim tests for summer camp at the Harding High School pool. It was very refreshing, and personally, it did not last long enough. Members: Tyler E., John H., Regis H., Gideon K., Peter M., Joseph M., Noah M-R., Charles P., and Sal R. - Stephen K., Patrol Leader.
Infinite Sponges: Members: Caleb Bu., Jonas Bu., Ben L., Danny M., Andy M., Calvin R., Adam S., Matthew S., Elliot W., - Desmond B., Patrol Leader.
Walking Gophers: Members are: Andrew B., Andrew H., Austin H., Ricky L., Tristen L., Antony M., Mathew M., Benjamin P., Keivan S., and Joseph K. - Patrol Leader.
order of the arrow
The Order of the Arrow is Scouting's National Honor Society, Its purpose is: To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives, to develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit, to promote Scout camping, to crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.OA Report: There are no new announcements to report for OA. - Calvin R, OA Representative.
camping
Start thinking about next year! Plan on joining in on the monthly campout fun! Attend the youth planning meeting on August 16th to suggest ideas for next year's campouts!SUMMER 2009 TRIPS
High Adventure Biking trip: Munger Trail Bike Camp Trip, June 17 - 21. Questions - contacts are Paula M or Rita S.
Summer Camp at Tomahawk Scout Reservation, Rice Lake, Wisconsin. July 4-11. Planning for summer camp is underway. For another successful camp many Adult Volunteers are needed as cooks, guides, merit badge record keepers and drivers to/from camp. If you can help out, Please Please Please either send Mike Aeling an e-mail telling him the dates or fill out the section on the summer camp registration form.
Camper-ships for summer camp - If the cost of summer camp is a hardship on your family, there are camper-ships available from the Northernstar Council. Please contact Mike for a form.
activities
Tomahawk Camp Clean-up Sunday July 12 at 1 pm and Wednesday July 15 at 6 pm both are at the Aeling's. All equipment is unloaded from the trailers, cleaned thoroughly and repacked for storage until next year: Tents are washed and hung to dry, cooking equipment is sanitized and other gear is cleaned and organized. Come and pitch in to protect the investment in Troop 294 gear. Both adults and youth are needed to get this done!merit badges
Youth: What Merit Badges do you want to work on next year?Adults: What Merit Badges would you like to lead?
Attend the planning meetings in August to help guide the next year!
THANK YOU to all the Merit Badge leaders this past year. You have helped many youth achieve their rank advancement..they couldn't do it without you!
MERIT BADGES: Check the Scout Handbook for MB requirements for advancement to Eagle Scout or follow the links on the troop website for more info on specific merit badges and requirements.
venture crew news
Venturing is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women, 14 (and have completed eighth grade) through 20 years old. Upcoming Venture Activities:| Sunday, June 7 | 2 pm | Canoe Trip canoe skills practice |
| August 20-23 | Canoe Trip |
If you are interested in participating more in Venture Crew 294, please see Ellen Aeling. (651-738-9095) or Amy Bu
Troop 294 website
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