Scout Updates from Meeting 4/28/14

Andrew's Eagle Scout Concert was Awesome

So many good, talented musicians.  Very nicely done, Andy!

Committee Meeting

This is on the schedule for this Thursday, May 1st, at 7 PM at Faith Lutheran Church.  We always welcome help from any and every Troop 538 participant.  Can we meet this Thursday??

Saturday -- Alden's Eagle Scout Project  

Alden's Eagle Project is on May 3, from 1-4pm. It is a computer drive to collect unused computers to be donated to the MeGive Project, which is facilitated by MePush, Inc. There will also be a presentation on Linux - "Intro to Linux" sort of thing - at 2 for all interested; you don't need a computer, you can simply come and watch.

Alden will be handing out DVDs loaded with Lubuntu, a derivative of Ubuntu, which is a free, very low-power operating system that people can use to replace Windows XP - since it is now unsupported by Microsoft - without having to purchase Windows Vista/7/8 or a new computer that can handle those operating systems.

If anyone is wondering, MeGive is a 501(c) whatever group, so donations are tax-deductible. Peripherals (i.e. keyboards, mice, monitors, etc.) will also accepted.

May 3 / 4 Weekend Campout
Please NOTE -- There will NOT be Rock Climbing OR Knoebels as a Scout Activiity on Saturday.  We did not have enough sign ups to do either as a Scout Outing -- So, feel free to go to Knoebels on Saturday on your own -- but it is NOT a Scout Trip this weekend!!
 

Plans for this weekend's campout.  First and Foremost -- You will need clean Class A's for the Service Project (waiting tables at the banquet) on Sunday 2 - 5.  Please do not forget to bring clean, complete Class A's.

We can start arriving at Camp K Edna Sheary's Cabin around 6 PM on Saturday.  UPDATE -- Mr. Everson is planning on going out about 3 pm if anyone is available then, you can go with Mr. Everson!!!   IF this time frame changes, there will be a NEW blog post so check the blog before you go.  Or you can text Steve Everson at 570-768-8289 or 570-768-7616 to see when he is getting there.

 

We would like to carpool... if you need a ride, text Barb Challman at 570-898-4788 before 5 PM.  She has a minivan and can drive some kids out.

 

If you are an adult volunteering your time that weekend -- please sign up on the Sign Up Genius.  

Send snacks!!  Dinner will be lasagna, but bring snacks for during chess time!!  Of course, bring your camping gear -- sleeping bags, pillows, mess kit, etc!!!  It's fancy camping, but it's still camping!!!

Plans -- Saturday - Go out to and set up an Orienteering Course for Sunday morning, eat dinner, play Chess (the younger scouts will teach the older boys!) so bring your Chess sets.
Sunday -- Eat Breakfast, work on Orienteering and Physical Fitness (as needed), clean up and get cleaned up, and go work the Service Project at the Dining Hall from 1:30ish to 5.  We will be done at 5 pm, make sure you arrange a ride home!!!

Court of Honor

Has been moved to May 12th -- May 5th will be a regular Troop Meeting.

We are NOT attending the Camporee on May 10th this year.