Registration is now open for up to 8 scouts age 14 or older and First Class or higher to attend Camp Sikorsky October 4-6.  Click on the calendar link for more information.  Sikorsky Aircraft makes helicopters and parts for the military so it is a secure facility.  Scouts who sign up must be prepared to follow orders and stay with the group at all times.  Please list the merit badges you are interested in taking in the comments area of the sign up in 1-2-3 order.  Please feel free to email me if you have any questions:  marycannin@aol.com  or speak to me at a troop meeting.

If you have made a deposit to attend Camp Yawgoog this summer (July 7th to July 14th) Payment In Full is due by the Court of Honor on June 3rd

The total cost for camp this year is 400.00 per scout, (360.00 per scout for brothers if each brother attends camp).less what you have already paid for your deposit.  (ex:  If you have one scout and you have paid a 25.00, the remaining balance is 375.00)

See you there!

I typically only mix Scouting and politics when it directly affects the Troop and our activities. You may have heard that there is a plan in the works to put a State Police Firearms facility in The Meshomasic forest, a.k.a. “The Mesh”. This would not only have a negative impact on the forest where we hike, causing additional noise pollution, runoff, but would also interrupt a critical section of the blue blazed Shenipsit Trail.  Two years ago, a group of our Adults and Scouts hiked through this spot from Gay City.  The property in question is critical as it surrounds a culvert that is used by humans, fish, and animals to safely migrate across Route 2.  There will be a public meeting this Thursday, May 9 at 7 PM at the Riverfront Community Center.  This would be a great opportunity for our scouts to learn more about public hearings and show support for preserving this land.  Although many of our Scouts leaders, including myself will not be able to attend this meeting, due to a camping trip planning committee meeting, it would be helpful to have Scouting’s voice heard at this important meeting. I encourage all available scouts to research this issue, and please attend. Please give us your support by signing the petition and attending a meeting at the Riverfront Community Center (Welles St, Glastonbury) on Thursday, May 9th at 7 PM. Doors open at 6.30 PM.”

The June COH is Monday June 3.  Since this is not a usual Scout night, please sign up under your scout's name indicating the number of adults and children attending.

Just a reminder for this badge: 

The Court of Honor is one month away. Mr. Kapustka needs a few days to process paperwork if you plan to earn this badge, and have it awarded on June 3.