Hi again!
The Scouts who are cooking this weekend will need to share
with me your meal plans. I only got a couple of them last night.
You can send me a picture in a text or as an email attachment. I want to
be sure I know the utensils that you need to cook your meals. I will
bring all of the items you need to cook the meal, but you will need to bring
the items needed to cook. It sounds like we need at least four
stoves for you to cook on this weekend. I also did not get the names of
those cooking and who they are cooking for in your groups. That is
important for me to know as well.
Those Scouts working on their Cooking Merit Badge will be
responsible for purchasing their food items. I called and talked with
Todd last night, both Todd and I agreed that those Scouts working on the
Cooking Merit Badge will purchase the food they need to cook for the Merit
Badge. Those Scouts working on the Second Class and First Class
advancement would only be responsible for cooking the food purchased by the
Troop. For example, think about a Scout working on the Woodwork Merit
Badge. The troop does not provide the wood kit for the Scout to take with
him to complete the Woodwork Merit Badge. The same would be for the food
that the Scout needs to complete the Cooking Merit Badge. I hope this
helps to explain why we are asking the Scouts to purchase the food they will be
making at this event.
Please keep your receipts and being them on Tuesday to the
meeting.
I have attached a form that you will need to complete for
reimbursement.
Also, I learned something new about our troop that has been
done for the Cooking Merit Badge. The Cooking Merit Badge counselor has met
Scouts before or during the troop meetings at the campfire area and they worked
on the cooking during this time. This might be something that we can do
for those that need to earn their Cooking Merit badge. They would work
with the Merit Badge counselor. Cooking in the warmer temperatures might
be a good idea! :)
Those going on the trip this weekend will need to plan for
very cold weather camping. The forecast is still about the same. It
will be colder on Friday night:
What should I bring this weekend?
Article: https://boyslife.org/outdoors/outdoorarticles/6981/checklist-for-a-basic-cold-weather-outing/
Items to consider bringing and do during the campout:
Blanket over your head - One of the items that is not
listed is a blanket to cover your head. In the winter, I have a polyester
hat and blanket that I have that allows me to breath warmer air than the cold
air in my tent.
Ground pad - Another items is to be sure that you have a
good ground pad. You do not want the cold ground to be next to your
body. You must have something that gets you off the ground.
Bathroom - I always go to the bathroom before going to bed
on a cold night. It is much better sleeping on an empty bladder and not
having to go to the bathroom during the night.
Sleeping clothes - I also have a complete set of clothes
that I only use for sleeping. I take off all of my clothes including
socks and underwear. I change into the fleece top, bottom fleece and
socks only, no cotton underwear or cotton t-shirt. The fleece wicks the
moisture away from your body and keeps you warmer.
Batteries - Bring extra flashlight batteries because the
colder temperatures makes the batteries lost their charge faster.
Hand Warmers - Bring several hand and feet warmers with
you. They very helpful in keeping you warm.
Backpack or Rubbermaid tote - We will be using the trailer
this weekend, so if you want to pack your items in a backpack or a Rubbermaid
tote, you can choose either one. Whatever works best for you.
Socks - You need to bring at least two pairs of socks for
each day. I think five pairs of socks should be good. Do not bring
cotton socks. They need to be a blend or wool socks.
Who is ready? I am looking forward to earning another
Polar Bear Patch for sleeping in the cold weather. Are you?
--
Phillip Freeman
Scoutmaster, Troop 136 in Grove City, OH
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