In order to be the best troop that we can be, having one or two adults complete this course would be a very good thing, refer to the link below.  Any qualified Scouts could also attend.  I think that the certification would probably be more than sufficient for any summer employment opportunities related to public pool lifeguarding duties.  These classes are pretty hard to come by so don't miss out.  Training course details:  http://www.crew2200.org/lg2.pdf

We have been awarded three crews (12 people each) from the Philmony lottery June 11-24, 2015.  I know it's hard to think about a trip that's more than a year away, but we need to determine a headcount as a starting point.  Sign up now on the troop calendar, and take note of the payment schedule for the $855 Philmont fee.  We'll have plenty of fundraising opportunities along the way, and we'll start training and conditioning in early 2015.  Crews will select the specific treks in the Spring of 2015 after all fees have been paid.

Merit Badge Counselor applications were distributed at the Court of Honor last month.  Please consider serving as a counselor... you need not be an expert, just willing to volunteer and serve our Scouts.  The list of available merit badges is here, but we especially need counselors for Eagle-required merit badges.  Everything you ever wanted to know about How To Be a Merit Badge Counselor is here.  What's stopping you?

We have a partial payment due for the SCUBA and Out Island crews in October.  Please make arrangements to submit your portion of the Sea Base fees (either check or Scout account) by April 15, 2014.  SCUBA crews - $412.50 per person, OUT ISLAND crews - $342.50  per person.  Please click the <read more> link...

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