Tano Holmes, a near-graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and an Eagle
scout of Troop 56, will be offering the Cooking Merit Badge and Venturing Achievement in an intensive course in mid-August.
Minutes of the May Troop/Crew/Post Committee meeting, held on May 27, 2014 Continue reading
Experience the pristine lakewaters of Umbagog. In past, a wonderful opportunity for birdwatching, wildlife photography, and sore arms.
Adult Leader (M): Derrick Jackson
Adult Leader (F): Sally Watermulder
Youth leader: Ellen O’Rouke
Arrive at St. James on June 6 at 3:15 PM for a 4PM departure. Crucial that we leave on time, so as to avoid the hazards of moose on the road at night near Lake Umbagog.
Minutes of the April Troop/Crew/Post Committee meeting, held on April 29, 2014 Continue reading
Anyone participating in our June Lake Umbagog trip will need to have
an up-to-date swim test. We are scheduled for that test on Tuesday May
27 at 5:15pm at the War Memorial Pool, Cambridge Ridge and Latin High School, 1640 Cambridge St., Cambridge.
Jacob Klibaner is looking for more volunteers for his Eagle Project on April 26-27, organizing and putting on a Cambridge Open Studios show for CRLS student artists.
Sign up via this Google Docs link
Please download and send out this flyer for the show to anyone you know who might enjoying coming to the event. Post it up around Cambridge and Somerville—anywhere people who might like to come to the event might see it.
Michelle Holmes has prepared a brief history of Troop/Crew 56’s experience with the Ranger Award, the highest award in Venturing. She comments:
Hannah Lyons-Galante was the first Crew 56 Ranger; I am hopeful that Alix and others will soon follow. Since I do not believe any of you were around during those days, I feel the need to record the history and resources (see attached sheet) that went into Hannah’s award and ceremony and also to put the gear collected into the Scout store room rather than my house. In order to make Hannah’s ceremony equivalent in every way to the boys’ Eagle COH, I ended up buying stuff (neckerchief, presentation box, etc) for which the minimum order was 12; so there are 11 of these left.
Hannah sets an inspiring example for today’s youth to follow. The Ranger award is a daunting, but rewarding challenge, and we are committed to promoting and celebrating it on par with the Eagle award.
Snowshoe Trek to Zeeland Hut from the Highland Center in the White Mountains
Adult Leader (M): David English
Adult Leader (F): t.b.d.
Youth leader: t.b.d.
Details to follow. Schedule tentative.
Minutes of the December meeting of Troop/Crew 56 Committee, on December 17, 2013, Michelle Holmes presiding Continue reading
Trip Dates: leave Boston July 10, return to Boston July 24
Trip Leader: Britt Rideout
Assistant Trip Leaders: Robin Bonner and others to be determined
Trip Cost: to be determined; estimated $1,500, includes cost of Philmont program, airfare, ground transportation to/from Denver airport, 2 days ground travel, accommodations, & meals in Colorado to acclimate, participant t-shirts, and some pre-trip costs
Financial Aid: some financial aid available; more details in another posting
Participation Requirements: Continue reading
