Massawepie August 7-14th, 2010
We had a VERY successful week at Massawepie.

12 Woven Baskets
11 Zombie Attacks
10 Scouts earned 33 Merit Badges!
9 Gofer food trips
8 Hours of Water Safari Fun
7 Nights of Camping
6 Trail Blazers
5 Golden Adult Leaders
4 Older Scouts
3 FULL meals a day
2 Polar Bear Swimmers
1 Great Week at Massawepie

100 Years of Scouting
On February 8th, 1910, The Boy Scouts of America was founded, after Chicago publisher William D. Boyce observed the Boy Scouts during a visit to Great Britain. Boyce incorporated the BSA in the District of Columbia. Boyce, and with the help of attorney James West, then set about merging other scout groups into the organization, which received a charter by act of Congress in 1916.

Scout Sunday

On February 7th we will be celebrating Scout Sunday at the Grace Episcopal Church on Browns Ave. in Scottsville. Service begins at 11:00 am. Families are invited and encouraged to attend. Wear your full class A uniforms.
There will be a coffee hour following the service to celebrate 100 years of Scouting.

Boy Scout Klondike Derby 2010
We will be participating in the Black Creek District Klondike Derby at Mendon Ponds Park on Saturday, January 30th.
Please meet in the Legion parking lot before 8:00am for carpooling.

Please bring $7.00 to cover the Derby fee.

The Webelos II will be guests of the Troop (no fee).

The fee includes the entire program, lunch, and event patch.

This is an ALL DAY event, we will be back around 5:30pm. Please dress appropriately...(remember "C.O.L.D.") Avoid 100% cotton items. NO Blue jeans. Snow pants preferred. Wear at least two pairs of socks.

In addition,

Each Scout is responsible to provide the following items:

Scout Handbook

Water Bottle/Canteen

Hats, 1 for each scout

Gloves 1 pair for each scout

Sturdy weatherproof footwear per scout – NO Sneakers

Rain gear 1 for each scout

Cup, 1 for each scout

Totin Chip card (at least one)

Fire’men Chit card (at least one)

Pocketknife

Watch

Flint & Steel (optional...good to have)

& Scout Spirit!

Winter Fun Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 16th and Sunday, Jan. 17th.
Meet at the Legion parking lot at 9:00am with all your gear. The Troop and guests will stay at Camp Czapranski in the hills of Dansville and spend Saturday enjoying the slopes of Swain Ski Resort. A fun activity is planned on Sunday.

National Orienteering Day
Please mark your calendars

Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at the Highland Park. Rec Center.
Meet at the Legion parking lot for car pooling at 12:30pm
Event runs from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. featuring White, Yellow, and Sprint #5 courses.
Bring a Silva Type III compass (you should already have one), your map & compass reading skills, and of course...Scout Spirit!

Your active participation will fulfill the last requirement needed to earn your First Class badge of rank. Scoutmaster conferences may be scheduled anytime after completing this requirement, with a First Class Board of Review tentatively scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21st.

Scout Night
with the Rochester Rhinos
vs. Charleston Battery

Friday, September 18th
Time: 8:00 PM
Where: Rhinos Stadium
Gates Open at 7:00 PM

The Rochester Rhinos Soccer Club would like to invite everyone involved with Scouts to a Night of Fun and Excitement with the Rhinos! All scouts, friends, and families are eligible to receive a special discounted ticket price. These include:

$6 End Zone Seats!!!
And
$11 Sideline Seats!!!

Activities Include:
Highfive line, autographs, meet/greet
Group Recognition on JumboTron

**Deadline to Guarantee Group Seating is September 4th

Troop 140's Newest Eagle Scout

Congratulations to
Eagle Scout Greg Arlauckas

Greg earned his wings on
Tuesday, August 11, 2009.
His project was the installation of mile markers along the Genesee Valley Greenway.

Summerfest Parade UPDATE

This just appeared in my mailbox:

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From Scottsville Fire Dept. Chief Robert Emerson

"The Village of Scottsville would like to take this time to invite your department or organization to participate in the Scottsville Festival on the Oatka, Parade. August 15th.

The parade lineup will be on Beckwith Ave, where the TJ Connor Elementary School is located. Lineup will be at 10 am and the parade will start at 10:30 sharp. It is a very short parade.

If your department or organization can make it, email myself at sfd151@rochester.rr.com or my cell 202-5748

I apologize for the short notice, I myself was just notified that the past parade chairperson hadn't sent out any notices.

Thank you for your time. "

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If anyone would be interested in marching, please contact me.

Yours in Scouting,

Mark Arlauckas SM