Troop 136 News

Hi Troop 136!

It sounds like the Klondike this past weekend was great. I saw some pictures on the Band app. I hope everyone had fun. I think a few stayed overnight on Saturday, but have not heard if that happened.

High Adventure:

Use the signup genius to sign up for Sea Base or Philmont in 2024. You can sign up for one or both. The one that has the most interest, we will be going to in 2024. Sign up by February 14th.

https://www.bsaseabase.org/

https://www.philmontscoutranch.org/

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca62fa1fe3-seabase1#/

Next events:

February 5th Scout Sunday

We will need to be at the church at 9:30. This will last until about 11:30. Since this is our meeting place, we need to show appreciation for the space. We are allowed to meet at this location because of the generosity of the church. Plan to spend some time on Sunday morning as a way to thank them for allowing us to use the space for our meetings. Sign up by Friday, February 3rd.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-scout2

February 5th PLC Meeting:

Meet at the church at 3 pm. This is the last meeting for training. We will meet at 4:30 until the next PLC is elected.

February 24-26 Campout at Marengo Caves:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca62fa1fe3-marengo#/

Permission Form is due February 14th. Sign up by February 14th.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G5reXnle6y5R0MPu7ly_5wasvZipnqdIO0teDbJtFBI/edit?usp=sharing

NYLT:

The registration opened up and we have three Scouts registered now. If you are First Class and above and want to participate, please let me know.

MapleFest Campout March 3-5:

We have participated in this service project for several years. I will call to reserve a cabin that weekend. Sign up by February 21st.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d49aca62fa1fe3-maple#/

https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FhbTM6ea9mKViPydcnuPHbox-4NqYIExJOKIG47Sow/edit?usp=sharing

March 31-April 2 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame visit and camp at Camp Manatoc:

We will travel to Camp Manatoc on March 31 and visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. It was a fun event the last time we visited. Looking for another great time.

We will stay in a cabin at Camp Manatoc. Sign up by March 7th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49ACA62FA1FE3-rock

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yxtDQSA9QG9i2voeV4a56jefHGm6EqZMQvzO7SOAynI/edit?usp=sharing

Here is some additional information provided to me by Camp Manatoc:

Please review your reservation details and keep for your records.

Unit Leaders: Please insure you and your leaders / parents understand the leadership and accommodation requirements according to the current Guide to Safe Scouting.

The excerpt below can be found in its entirety online, at: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/gss/gss01/

Lodging/Cabin Accommodations

Whenever possible, separate cabins or lodging should be provided for male and female adults as well as for male and female youth. Where separate accommodations cannot be provided due to group size or limited availability, modifications may be made. Where completely separate accommodations are not available, additional supervision is required.

If adults and youth of the same gender occupy single-room accommodations, there must be a minimum of two adults and four youth, with all adults being Youth Protection trained.
Physical separation by other means, including temporary barriers or space, should be used only when no other arrangements are possible.
These modifications are limited to single-gender accommodations.

This will apply to cabins at all of our properties such as: Legion Lodge (MSR) and Walker (Camp Stambaugh).

This does allow male leaders to be in the same room as male youth as long as the above accommodations are met. This would NOT apply for Male leaders and Female youth or vice versa.

Additional Guidelines Specifically for Cub Scout Unit-Coordinated Camping

Cub Scout camping is limited to their council’s designated locations with appropriate facilities.
- Councils use Pack Overnight Campout Site Appraisal Form (www.scouting.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/430-90218-PackOvernightForm_Fillable.pdf) to review and designate locations.
- Units can request from their council a site appraisal but cannot do their own appraisal.
Cub Scout camping is a family-centric program.
Cub Scout youth may tent with a parent or guardian as outlined in Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse.
Cub Scout youth should attend the camping event with their parent(s)/ guardian(s).
- Lions and Tigers must have their adult partner present to take part.
- For all other ranks: only in exceptional circumstances, a Cub Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a unit overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of another registered adult member of the BSA, a parent of a Cub Scout who is also attending. The unit leader and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply. At no time may another adult accept responsibility for more than one additional “non family member” youth.
- Webelos and Arrow of Light Den Camping: Each Scout should attend with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A Webelos or Arrow of Light Scout whose parent or legal guardian cannot attend a den overnight camping trip may participate under the supervision of at least two registered leaders. The leaders and a parent or legal guardian must agree to the arrangement, and all Youth Protection policies apply.