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Important Information

posted Mar 15, 2020, 2:24 PM by Jim Stringer

The upcoming cabin trip and future troop metings are cancelled. Troop activitiies will remain suspended pending future information regarding COVID-19. During the suspension of troop activities, the scouts could/should be working on rank requirements for advancement.

American Sportsmen Club Hunting Lodge, Whiting NJ 3/20 - 3/22

posted Mar 5, 2020, 8:19 AM by Jim Stringer   [ updated Mar 5, 2020, 8:54 AM ]

We are planning a camping trip to the American Sportsmen Club hunting lodge (200 Hwy 539, Whiting, NJ 08759) for the weekend of March 20 – 22, 2020. The scouts will have the opportunity to safely use a .22 rifle or a 12/20 shotgun at various targets.  We will have an NRA/BSA trained adult camping with us. The cost for Scouts is $41 for camping, rifle/shotgun activity, and meals, OR $35 for camping and meals only.  Scouts will be camping in a lodge and will need to bring sleeping bags and personal gear.

The Troop will be meeting at the Adelphia Firehouse at 6:30 PM for departure. All scouts attending must be accounted for at that time. For any other arrangements or changes, you must notify the scoutmaster in advance.

***Deadline for permission slips & fees is Thursday, March 19, 2019***  Also, dues must be paid up to date in order to participate.

If you have any questions please contact Jim Stringer at (732) 995-6858.

Please click on link below to download and print permission slip.

| Attachments: Permission Slip ASC_0320.pdf

Adults at Summer Camp

posted Feb 29, 2020, 6:36 AM by Alex Karn

Any adult who is interested in attending Summer Camp should see Mr. Karn or Mr. Stringer ASAP.

Pursuant to BSA regulations, an adult attending Summer Camp must be registered with the BSA and have current Youth Protection Training.

There are also forms regarding background checks that must be filed according to Pennsylvania law.

Medical Forms

posted Feb 29, 2020, 6:29 AM by Alex Karn

Let's get started on Medical Forms for Summer Camp. To attend summer camp, you must submit Part A, Part B1, Part B2, and Part C.

Part C requires an exam by a licensed practitioner.

To attend regular activities, you must have submitted Part A, Part B1. and Part B2.

PLEASE NOTE: There have been (minor) changes to Part A, Part B1, and Part B2, so please don't just photocopy last year's forms.

The forms can be found at scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr.


Summer Camp

posted Feb 12, 2020, 11:08 AM by Alex Karn

As a reminder, Scouts are asked to have their Early Bird money in by 2/20/2020 so that the checks can clear the bank, and Mr. Karn has enough time to get the money to Ockanickon.
Because 2/20/2020 is a PLC meeting, Scouts might want to bring their checks this Thursday (Regular Troop meeting).
Checks should be made out to Troop 150 in the amount of $420.00 per Scout.
Summer Camp is July 19 to July 25, 2020.

Scout Equipment for Klondike Derby

posted Jan 29, 2020, 5:57 PM by Jim Stringer

Each scout should make sure they have the following fro the Klondike Derby:

  • Neckerchief (do not need to wear)
  • Compass
  • Pocketknife w/Totin' Chip
  • Snacks
  • Two liters of water
  • Lunch and drink
These should be packed in a daypack (so they could be put on the sled). In addition all scouts should wear boots (no sneakers!) and Class B shirts. 

May Camping Trip - NJ State Police/National Guard Camporee

posted Jan 16, 2020, 12:50 PM by Jim Stringer

Every three years, there is a NJ State Police/National Guard camporee at Sea Girt NJ. This will be the 6th event and will be held from 5/29 - 5/31. The last one in 2017 had about 10,000 boys attending. There are a lot of hands-on activities that take place that are well worth a visit. The details around this trip are as follows:
  • Registration closes on April 1 (or when the number of people reaches 10,000)
  • Early Bird rate is $45 until 1/31, and will be $50 after that
  • There will be $20 added to the trip for food.
The timeframe is short on this, so we'd like to have the money for the scouts collected by 1/30 so we can take advantage of the rate (and make sure that we won't get shut out).

Jim Stringer

Summer Camp Early Bird Fee

posted Jan 16, 2020, 6:39 AM by Alex Karn

To save, $55.00 from the full camp price of $475.00, Scouts must submit the $420.00 fee by the Troop meeting on 2/20/2020. This will allow the checks to clear, and Mr. Karn will be able to get a Troop check to Ockanickon by their due date of 2/28/2020. Please make checks out to Troop 150. There is a $50.00 sibling discount.

Winterburg @ Forestburg 1/10/20 - 1/12/20

posted Jan 2, 2020, 6:50 PM by Jim Stringer

We will be cabin campin at the Monmouth Council Witerburg event in Forestburg Scout camp. The cost for this trip is $40 which inclludes the cabin and food. The boys will still need to bring sleeping bags and warm clothing for this trip.

The permission slip is posted below.

| Attachments: Winterburg_Permission_Slip_01-20.pdf

Troop 150 Fundraiser

posted Dec 5, 2019, 8:48 AM by Jim Stringer

Folks,

  There will be a Troop 150 fundraiser at Jersey Mike's on December 12th and 13th. The way the fundraiser works is 20% of all proceeds will go to the troop. Feel free to share the attached flyer with all of your friends and families.

| Attachments: IMG-2005.JPG

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