Troop 134, Douglas Ma.

- September 2011 -

- September 2011 -

Weekly Meetings

Each Wednesday- 7:00pm-8:30pm at Elementary School unless otherwise noted.

Uniform: Class A required
Handbook: Required



Leader's Meetings

Leader's Meetings are to be held on the first Monday on each month at 7:30pm
All Leaders are requested to attend. The agendas will include content and activities
for weekly meetings, as well as planning future events.




Troop 134 BBQ
and Court of Honor

September 10, 2011. 1:00pm to 6:00pm
Where: Ballou Farm , 55 Cedar Street Douglas

Scouts and Scout leaders can start arriving at 1:00pm
for a day of games, water balloon fights and other activities.
Parents and siblings are welcome come for Dinner which
will be served at 5:00pm and followed by a court of honor.
Parents are also requested to contribute a side dish and/or dessert
item. Please contact Mary St.Pierre (508-476-1211) for info.

Uniform: FULL Class A required for the court of honor.
Class B for the day's activities







Campout - Block Island

September 23,24,25

Departure: Friday Sept, 23, 7:00pm from the Scout Hall
Return: Sunday, Sept, 25 at approx 2:00pm.
Cost: $25.00/person for passage on the ferry.
Food: See below (or ask an adult leader for help)



What to Bring:

Food: This is a backpacking event. Participants will be asked to bring in thier own food.
Everything you need MUST be packed in or attached to your backpack. NO EXCEPTIONS!.
Loose articles such as pillows, coolers, pads, etc. will not be allowed. Sleeping bags must be
secured to your backpack so you can carry your own stuff.

You will be hiking in approx 1 mile from the ferry to the campsite with all your stuff so
you absolutely MUST travel light.
Water: Each person should bring at least (4) 12oz bottles of water. We will supply additional
water so there will be plenty. We will also have a fire for cooking, NO propane tanks are allowed
on the ferry, so dont try to take them.

Meals will be as follows;

Fri: Snack, Drink
Sat: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack, Drinks
Sun: Breakfast, Drink

Breakfast ideas; Pop Tarts, Breakfast bars, Hard boiled eggs, fruit, etc.
Snack ideas; Chips, cookies, crackers, etc.
Lunch ideas; Sandwitches, Hot dogs, Drink boxes, Water.

Dinner ideas; Canned Meals like Pasta, Ravioli, or Stew work well.
or this preferred scouting favorite;

** Foil Pack
-- Cubed raw potatoes, carrots, onions, and/or other veggies.
-- Frozen hamburg pattie, pork chop, or chicken breast.
-- 1 tblspoon of margarine or butter.
-- Double wrap tightly in aluminum foil and freeze solid.
-- Place in ziplock bag and move from freezer to backpack just before leaving home.
-- Cooks on fire in about 30 minutes. Yum!

other needed items;
Backpack
Personal First Aid Kid
Cool Weather Clothing ( Jacket )
Sleeping bag / Liner / Pillow
Toiletries / Toothbrush, Toothpaste/ Towel
Rain Gear
Extra socks / Shoes
Flashlight
Canteen with WATER in it.
Mess kit\Eating & Cooking utensils\cup
Scout Handbook / Class B Uniform

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