This weeks scout meeting will run like this:
Set-up: I-Patrol
Opening Ceremony: I-Patrol
Skill Instruction: Discuss rules and regulations for catapult. (See below)
Patrol Meetings: Discuss catapult ideas/designs.
Interpatrol Activity: Trash Can game led by Zane Yoder.
Scoutmaster Minute/Closing Ceremony: Mr. Everson/I-Patrol
After meeting: PLC reviews next meeting.
The troop is looking at taking the challenge of building a catapult for the Pumpkin Chunkin contest at Ard's Farm Market on November 1st. It will be great to see how far Troop 538 can catapult a pumpkin at the event.
Fall Camporee is still Oct 3,4,5 at Camp K.
See you tonight!
Monday, September 29, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Fall Camporee Invitation
Don't forget to sign up for "Fall Camporee 2014." Please click on the link below to view the online sign up sheet. We need one more adult to sign up. Plus, bring your $9.00 to the troop meeting on Monday 9/15.
To sign up, go to:
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0A44AAAA23A46-fall1/2472298
Update: 9/15/14 Scout Meeting
Jane Goodall, who most of us parents may remember growing up, is speaking at the Weis Center at 7:30pm.
Here is a link to the information about the talk
ttp://www.bucknell.edu/news-and-media/current-news/2014/september/jane-goodall-to-speak-at-bucknell-sept-15.html
A nice intro video to her work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4SpRnujdjg.
So continuing on the Nature theme for this month's, your SPL and ASPL invite you to join them in attending tonight's
visitation of Jane Goodall to Bucknell.
Meet where we did the Ice Bucket Challenge - (Parking lot by football field) at 7:00pm. If the Weis Center is filled to
capacity, Bucknell is providing overflow seating in the Langone Center (Forum Room).
How many times in your life will you meet an individual that spent many years in the wild, living with chimps and even becoming accepted by the tribe?
Wear your Class B uniform.
No troop meeting on 9/22 as this will be the meeting for the Patrol Leaders Council to plan the next set of meetings.
Next regular schedule troop meeting is on 9/29.
Mr Everson will be at the parking lot to collect the $9.00 for the Fall Camporee - Registration of the camporee is due in
Williamsport on 9/18 - so if you have not signed up for working on Geology Merit Badge with the Scoutmaster from troop
509, there is still time.
Here is a link to the information about the talk
ttp://www.bucknell.edu/news-and-media/current-news/2014/september/jane-goodall-to-speak-at-bucknell-sept-15.html
A nice intro video to her work: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4SpRnujdjg.
So continuing on the Nature theme for this month's, your SPL and ASPL invite you to join them in attending tonight's
visitation of Jane Goodall to Bucknell.
Meet where we did the Ice Bucket Challenge - (Parking lot by football field) at 7:00pm. If the Weis Center is filled to
capacity, Bucknell is providing overflow seating in the Langone Center (Forum Room).
How many times in your life will you meet an individual that spent many years in the wild, living with chimps and even becoming accepted by the tribe?
Wear your Class B uniform.
No troop meeting on 9/22 as this will be the meeting for the Patrol Leaders Council to plan the next set of meetings.
Next regular schedule troop meeting is on 9/29.
Mr Everson will be at the parking lot to collect the $9.00 for the Fall Camporee - Registration of the camporee is due in
Williamsport on 9/18 - so if you have not signed up for working on Geology Merit Badge with the Scoutmaster from troop
509, there is still time.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Troop 538 Ice Bucket Challange honors Amy Truman
Troop 538 Ice Bucket Challange honors Amy Truman
Troop 538 performed an ice bucket challenge in honor of Amy Truman, Gabe Stumbris's Aunt and Steven Stumbris's sister at Bucknell University. A total of $156 was raised in her honor.
The video of the challange is located here:
Troop 538 performed an ice bucket challenge in honor of Amy Truman, Gabe Stumbris's Aunt and Steven Stumbris's sister at Bucknell University. A total of $156 was raised in her honor.
The video of the challange is located here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSPycBXk2hU&feature=youtu.be
The following was received from TeamTrumanBeatALS:
Hi Troop 538!
Thank you so much for taking the #ALSicebucketchallenge and for your generous donations to help Gabe's aunt Amy in her fight with ALS!
Your thoughtfulness is appreciated by our entire family, and its been a source of strength for her to know of good wishes from so many people, both near and far. We’ve been amazed by all the supporters who have taken the challenge.
While we've all seen a lot of splashes and shrieks and fun; this challenge is a truly important undertaking: it has raised awareness AND funds... funds that are critical for driving research forward; and critical to helping people like Amy is their daily fight with ALS.
You may already have seen or "liked" it, but for the latest news, check out: www.facebook.com/TeamTrumanBeatALS
Thanks again,
Steve & "Team Truman"
The following was received from TeamTrumanBeatALS:
Hi Troop 538!
Thank you so much for taking the #ALSicebucketchallenge and for your generous donations to help Gabe's aunt Amy in her fight with ALS!
Your thoughtfulness is appreciated by our entire family, and its been a source of strength for her to know of good wishes from so many people, both near and far. We’ve been amazed by all the supporters who have taken the challenge.
While we've all seen a lot of splashes and shrieks and fun; this challenge is a truly important undertaking: it has raised awareness AND funds... funds that are critical for driving research forward; and critical to helping people like Amy is their daily fight with ALS.
You may already have seen or "liked" it, but for the latest news, check out: www.facebook.com/TeamTrumanBeatALS
Thanks again,
Steve & "Team Truman"
Monday, September 8, 2014
UPDATE: 9/8/14 Scout Meeting at Bucknell
9/8/14 Troop meeting is NOT at Faith Lutheran Church - It is being held at Bucknell University. Still meet at 7:00pm.
Meeting location is the parking lot right by the stadium. The troop will take the nature walk that Bucknell has setup on campus. The leaders for this part of the meeting will be our Troop Guide and Instructors - Bring your camera as you will be doing #selfieswithnature along the hike. Send your photos to either the troop facebook page or to scouts@troop538.org so we can post them.
After the hike, the patrols will compete against each other in a game of Ultimate Frisbee on the big field by the stadium.
Following the game, the troop will honor and support Amy Truman, Gabe Stumbris's Aunt and sister of Steven Stumbris in her fight against ALS. An Ice Bucket challenge will be issued to all that view the video of the troop. So remember to wear your Class B troop shirt and bring towels since you will get wet. We will take up a collection for Amy Truman at the challenge.
Hope to see you there!
Meeting location is the parking lot right by the stadium. The troop will take the nature walk that Bucknell has setup on campus. The leaders for this part of the meeting will be our Troop Guide and Instructors - Bring your camera as you will be doing #selfieswithnature along the hike. Send your photos to either the troop facebook page or to scouts@troop538.org so we can post them.
After the hike, the patrols will compete against each other in a game of Ultimate Frisbee on the big field by the stadium.
Following the game, the troop will honor and support Amy Truman, Gabe Stumbris's Aunt and sister of Steven Stumbris in her fight against ALS. An Ice Bucket challenge will be issued to all that view the video of the troop. So remember to wear your Class B troop shirt and bring towels since you will get wet. We will take up a collection for Amy Truman at the challenge.
Hope to see you there!
Monday, August 25, 2014
2015 Klondike Derby
There is a sign up that was sent out for the 2015 Klondike Derby.
The scouts are invited to attend this freezing cold event!
Note the change in date - it is happening at the end of January - NOT in February which is when it is normally held.
We will need to decide where we want to hold the Klondike Prep event - which will be the weekend of Janury 9-10 - we could head out to camp K instead of going to the church to camp out and rent a cabin.
2015 Klondike Derby
Date: January 30th at 4:00pm to January 31st 5:00pm
Schedule:
January 30th-Meet at Faith Lutheran Church, travel to Buffalo Valley Sportsman Club in Mifflinburg, PA - Setup Camp/Dinner/Snack
January 31st-Breakfast - Provided by the Troop -
Begin Klondike Derby - Lunch provided by Buffalo Sportman's Club - $5.50/person - Finish Klondike Derby - Tear Down Camp - Head back to Faith Lutheran Church
Cost - $20.00 which includes the fee for Klondike ($9.00), Lunch ($5.50), and the rest for dinner/snack/breakfast.
This is the annual Klondike Derby event by Seven Bridges Council.
More information to be handed out at troop meetings. All money must be paid by January 5th Troop meeting to attend the event. Registration is due in Williamsport on January 9th.
Any questions, See Mr. Everson!
Winter Joke:
Q:How do Snowmen get to work?
A:On bICICLES
Sign-Up Now!
The scouts are invited to attend this freezing cold event!
Note the change in date - it is happening at the end of January - NOT in February which is when it is normally held.
We will need to decide where we want to hold the Klondike Prep event - which will be the weekend of Janury 9-10 - we could head out to camp K instead of going to the church to camp out and rent a cabin.
2015 Klondike Derby
Date: January 30th at 4:00pm to January 31st 5:00pm
Schedule:
January 30th-Meet at Faith Lutheran Church, travel to Buffalo Valley Sportsman Club in Mifflinburg, PA - Setup Camp/Dinner/Snack
January 31st-Breakfast - Provided by the Troop -
Begin Klondike Derby - Lunch provided by Buffalo Sportman's Club - $5.50/person - Finish Klondike Derby - Tear Down Camp - Head back to Faith Lutheran Church
Cost - $20.00 which includes the fee for Klondike ($9.00), Lunch ($5.50), and the rest for dinner/snack/breakfast.
This is the annual Klondike Derby event by Seven Bridges Council.
More information to be handed out at troop meetings. All money must be paid by January 5th Troop meeting to attend the event. Registration is due in Williamsport on January 9th.
Any questions, See Mr. Everson!
Winter Joke:
Q:How do Snowmen get to work?
A:On bICICLES
Sign-Up Now!
Fall Camporee 2014
A sign-up was sent out for the 2014 Fall Camporee, Make sure to check your e-mail!
Geology and Mining in Society Merit Badge Fall Camporee
Join Josh Trewitz, Professional Geologist and Scoutmaster of Troop 509 to learn about Geology and Mining. Mr. Trewitz has been part of the new Susquehanna Thruway project and was involved in the reconstructions of the World Trade Center buildings.
You will learn how to identify rocks and minerals, fossil collecting, virtual coal mining and how geologist helped with trying to locate Osama Bin Laden. There is more to geology than just looking at rocks.
One of the goals of the camporee is for the scouts to earn Geology Merit Badge. Mining in Society Merit Badge will be offered too, but they can not guarantee it will be completed by the end of the camporee.
All of this fun happens October 3rd through the 5th at Camp K. Registration for the event is $9.00 per person. Food and snacks are the responsibility of the troops attending. There will be a Dutch Oven Cooking contest on Saturday night. Cooking contest entries should be on the theme for the weekend - for example - Molten Lava Chili
We'll leave the church around 6:00pm Friday night to head out to Camp K. Estimated arrival time back to church on Sunday is Noon - subject to change as they release additional information about the planned activities.
Money has to be in Williamsport on September 18th so this sign up will close on September 15th. -Bring your money to the Troop meeting on September 15th.
Since the troop attending the events are responsible for providing their own food, this is a great opportunity for a scout(s) to complete the requirements for Second or First Class.
Two-deep leadership is required for all Scout activities.
So, make sure to check your e-mail, and sign-up, genius!!!!
Geology and Mining in Society Merit Badge Fall Camporee
Join Josh Trewitz, Professional Geologist and Scoutmaster of Troop 509 to learn about Geology and Mining. Mr. Trewitz has been part of the new Susquehanna Thruway project and was involved in the reconstructions of the World Trade Center buildings.
You will learn how to identify rocks and minerals, fossil collecting, virtual coal mining and how geologist helped with trying to locate Osama Bin Laden. There is more to geology than just looking at rocks.
One of the goals of the camporee is for the scouts to earn Geology Merit Badge. Mining in Society Merit Badge will be offered too, but they can not guarantee it will be completed by the end of the camporee.
All of this fun happens October 3rd through the 5th at Camp K. Registration for the event is $9.00 per person. Food and snacks are the responsibility of the troops attending. There will be a Dutch Oven Cooking contest on Saturday night. Cooking contest entries should be on the theme for the weekend - for example - Molten Lava Chili
We'll leave the church around 6:00pm Friday night to head out to Camp K. Estimated arrival time back to church on Sunday is Noon - subject to change as they release additional information about the planned activities.
Money has to be in Williamsport on September 18th so this sign up will close on September 15th. -Bring your money to the Troop meeting on September 15th.
Since the troop attending the events are responsible for providing their own food, this is a great opportunity for a scout(s) to complete the requirements for Second or First Class.
Two-deep leadership is required for all Scout activities.
So, make sure to check your e-mail, and sign-up, genius!!!!
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