THE JUNE 2008 NEWSLETTER IS HERE!

Thomas S. has written a very impressive newsletter for June 2008.  Click here to read it in PDF format.  I think you will all agree that Thomas did an excellent job!

 

GOT CAMP PIX?

If you have digital photos from camp that you would like to share, send them to Mrs. Murray, who will compile them into a photo album for the website. Thanks!

BREAKING NEWS:

• Don't forget the fishing trip this weekend!  We will be fishing this Saturday at Kiptopeke State Park at the fishing pier.  For more info about the park, see the attached link, or simply Google it. The park is just over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel.
  
  http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/kip.shtml
  
  This will be a family outing.  We have reserved shelter 1. (this can be found on the above link. The plan is to meet at ST Greg's at 0730 this Saturday, and depart promptly at 0800, with a return at about 1700 (5pm) . If you are not there by 0800, we will assume you are traveling independently. There is no need for a fishing license, as the $3.00 pier fee covers licensing. We will also be conducting map and compass orienteering, and plant and animal identification for those that need it for advancement, or those that are just interested in that sort of thing
  
  What to bring: Fishing poles, tackle and lunch. There are grills available at the sight, so if you wish to bring burgers, don't forget charcoal.
   

• Court of honor: 16 August at Dam Neck Naval Station at 1200. Court of Honor will be followed by a cookout, and day at the beach. Troop will provide Burgers, Hot Dogs, Buns and Charcoal. Badger Patrol will bring chips, Wolf Patrol will bring Silverware and Napkins. and Owl patrol will bring Drinks. We will present awards from Summer Camp plus additional advancement awards that have been earned since then.

• Remember popcorn sales!  We will be conducting popcorn sales this year ICW the salesmanship merit badge.

• September Camping trip: We will return to Camp Shenandoah on 20 Sept for a day of hiking and camping, with a return on the 21st.

• Remember that troop elections are next week. Leadership positions are required for advancement.
  
   

Remember to check the BSA Troop 490 Calendar of Events Regularly

Troop 490 holds its meetings every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 in the Knights of Columbus Hall located between the school Gymnasium and Marian Manor. Please feel free to visit any time.

Troop 490 has been a partner with St. Gregory the Great Church since 1971.  We have all leaned on each other for support.  The "Knights of Columbus" has helped us by supplying a meeting place for us on Thursday.  They have also graciously rented out the Knights' Hall without asking for compensation.  The school has complemented us with the use of their school grounds for meetings and campouts.  The church has supported us by helping with advertising through popcorn sales and Scout Sundays.

In payment to the "Knights" and St. Gregory's, the Troop has completed numerous Eagle Scout Projects on campus. Some of the most recent are the projects by Kevin M. (the two benches and flower arrangements outside of the Knight's Hall), Robert O. (the multiple benches along the play fields), and Marvin L. a work in progress (large bird feeders).  We have also done odd jobs around the grounds.  The Troop is also planning to add benches and awnings to the Food Pantry in the future.