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Hello Everyone,
Tomorrow is the meeting, and I just want to make sure as many people as possible have permission slips for the trip to turn in. If you don’t turn in a permission slip before we leave, you won’t be able to go, so please hand one to me ASAP.
YiS,
Henry
Trip Permission Form: download
The March trip is coming very close and we will start preparing for it. As Mr. English has stated before, the most dangerous thing we do in this troop are our winter trips. The cold is a very serious and dangerous threat but can be mitigated and prevented to a very minimal threat. It can be easily protected against as long as we keep up with our Scout motto, “Be Prepared”.
7:00-7:05 | Opening
*=scouts not going on the trip will learn about wilderness survival skills, especially for the winter
Scouts that are not going on this trip will also be needed for next week. The skills they learn will be taught to the whole troop in some presentations and demonstrations.
Yours in Scouting,
Jeffrey Gomez
Hello Everyone
Eli and me, Emily, are the co-leaders for the March Trip.
We would like to know if you are still planning to go to this trip. Please reply to this email either way, so we can know if there is any space for the people on the waiting list.
March Trip description by Andres Ballesteros
Mar: Wilderness Survival (led by Michelle and Andrew)
· The focus on the March trip will be to try and complete as many requirements as possible of the Wilderness Survival merit badge, under the guidance of Registered Maine Guide Lou Falank. We will have a wood stove heated cabin for Friday night and emergency back up for Saturday night. The wilderness survival trip is mostly held outside and is geared to how to keep yourself alive if stranded out in the woods: making fire with no matches, creating your own shelter out of sticks, etc. One such requirement is to spend a night outside in a shelter you built. However there is nothing in the requirement that says you can’t use a sleeping bag so the plan is to use zero degree winter bags from the AMC.
Yours in scouting,
Emily
Eli
Hello everyone,
Just a reminder that tomorrow is the pack check and you need to bring your pack if you plan on going skiing. We will only need to plan for two meals this trip (lunches).
Thank you,
Henry
Hi Scouts,
I hope you’re all having a good week!
The February trip is coming coming up soon! Make sure to take a look at the packing list below and get ready for a pack check next week (1/22).
This pack check is mandatory meaning IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE THE PACK CHECK YOU CANNOT GO ON THE TRIP, especially since this is a cold weather trip. If there is anything you need to borrow from the AMC, email Colin at cjzick@umich.edu or let us know at the next meeting.
We will have the ski boots from the AMC for you to try on either next week or the week after.
Please feel free to email with any questions: monkeymanzewde@gmail.com
Best,
Samuel
Via Michelle Holmes:
I have been asked to distribute the electronics policy of Troop & Crew 56. This is based on many years of experience, a recent Troop Committee vote, and consultation with several leaders.
The ONLY use for cell phones, (also laptops, iPads etc) on Scout trips is to call parents for pick up after the trip is done. If brought, phones should stay in the cars during the trip. We strongly urge families to consider having their Scout leave their phone home period. Adult phones will be available to call parents for pick up after the trip.
The following reasons are not considered legitimate needs for a phone:
· entertainment during the car ride
· alarm clock
· desire to complain to parents during the trip
· taking photos
· music to fall asleep by
· ordering pizza
· and others
Reasons for enacting this policy include
· encouragement of pro-social interactions, and teamwork
· appreciation of nature
· encouragement of youth independence, problem solving, and overcoming obstacles
· discouragement of disruptive behavior such as making of crank calls, emails, and social media posts; and looking at inappropriate websites and movies in the tents. This is very difficult for adult leaders to police.
We encourage parents to discuss these rules with their children prior to attending this weekend’s trip, and any other trips.
Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!
As you all know, we are leaving for the Winter Trek this Friday. I know Harrison sent a reminder a few days ago, but because we are not meeting before we head out…we are sending extra reminders.
Please, Please, Please make sure your packs are packed with the gear listed below. We want to keep everyone safe and warm during all the outside activities. It looks like Saturday may be a mix of rain/snow, so please take a double or triple check to make sure you have rain gear, snow gear, and warm layers. Mr. Katz will be picking up our borrowed gear from the YOP on Thursday. In efforts to make a speedy departure, we will keep it stored in the car and distribute it to each individual when we reach VT. Can’t remember what you asked to borrow? Check out the list here.
We will meet at the parking lot behind the Carriage Building (2067 Mass Ave, Cambridge) at 3:30 pm. Please, please, please bring a SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP with you. You can find it on the troop website here and I’ve attached a pdf to this email.
Everyone please bring a bag dinner on Friday for the ride up to VT.
Remember that any medication needs to be in its original packaging with directions and please leave your electronics at home.
It will take us about 3.5 – 4 hours to reach the camp. Right now, Friday looks to be good weather for driving. There will be other troops arriving on Friday night and the camp has some activities and ice breakers planned for Friday evening. Before our departure on Sunday, we will make some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for scouts to eat on the way home. We have had limited contact with the camp and do not have an accurate time as to when we will be leaving…sometime in the morning after breakfast. We will provide you with pick up details as soon as we can. I’m sure the reception is spotty up there, but we will pull over to fill you in during travel.
Please feel free to contact either Mr. Katz or myself if you have any questions. Looking forward to having some fun in the snow…it’s going to be a great weekend!
Happy New Year!
Shannon – 617-710-6799
Gerry – 617-515-8383
| Item | Quantity |
| t-shirts (not cotton) | 3 |
| Long sleeve shirt (not cotton) | 3 |
| Long pants (not cotton) | 2 |
| Fleece jacket (synthetic) or heavy wool sweater | 2 |
| Warm gloves or mittens | 1-2 |
| Warm winter jacket | 1 |
| Snow pants | 1 |
| Underwear | 2 |
| Wool socks | 3 |
| Liner socks (synthetic) | 3 |
| Synthetic long underwear (base layer) top & bottom | 2 |
| Rain gear (pants and jacket) | 1 |
| Warm hat (wool or synthetic) | 2 |
| Balaclava | 1 |
| Warm, insulated hiking boots or winter boots | 1 |
| Slippers for inside cabin to avoid wet floors | 1 |
| Sleeping bag (30°F) no sleeping pad needed | 1 |
| Towel – small hand | 1 |
| Toiletries (thoothpaste, toothbrush, etc | 1 |
| Headlamp or flashlight | 1 |
| insulated mug or cup for hot drinks (not ceramic) | 1 |
| Water bottles (1L Nalgene) | 1 |
| Scout handbook | 1 |
| Clothes to sleep in (can be cotton) | 1 |
| Lightweight daypack | 1 |
| Large duffel or backpack to fit everything | 1 |
| Optional Items Optional Items | |
| Camera | |
| reading book | |
| pocketknife (Need Totin’ Chip) | |
| NO ELECTRONICS WHILE CAMPING |