Troop,

Tonight there will be no meeting at the barn! Instead we are conducting the necessary swim tests for those who have registered.

Attire is swim trunks….

The USAFA pool is located at the FITNESS AND SPORTS CENTER 5234 ASPEN DRIVE USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840.

Please arrive at 6:00pm so we can be changed and ready to jump in at 6:30pm sharp.

It’s time again to order t shirts and hoodies so our Scouts look nice for camp and meetings. The only thing that has changed is the upgraded hoody. Last year they were cotton, this year we are back to the high performance material. There are two ways to order. First, is to fill out the attached form, attach a check and give it to Scoutmaster Petree. Second, is to email me your order at fmreiser@gmail.com and pay our treasurer by Zelle, betsydouglass.bsa@gmail.com and let her know it is for shirts. Deadline for orders are May 23rd at the Court of Honor. We should have them back by June 20th.

Thanks,

Maureen Reiser

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Hello troop,

This week we will be doing elections and we need as many people to come as possible and vote to represent the whole Troop. Since we have a Court of Honor next week, we will be working on finishing up ranks with Board of Reviews for those who finished their Scout Master Conferences with Mr. Petree last week.

See you there,

Miles

Troop,

I have spoken to the USAFA Fitness Center and arranged access to the pool for the Troop to complete BSA Swim Tests. The Academy said they can accommodate 15 on Tuesday May 30th from 6:30 to 7:30/8:00pm. They are allowing us use free of charge.

Northern Tier participants are a priority as this is a requirement to attend that adventure. I would like to open up the remaining slots to anyone who needs a swim test for a water related merit badge at summer camp or rank advancement. Available slots will be first come, first served. Any additional slots can be for anyone who wants to come out for a little swim.

Please use the signup below. Make sure you put in the notes why you need a swim test so we can make sure we prioritize those who need them. There are 20 slots, but we can only accommodate the 15 most necessary justifications.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-bsaswim

The USAFA pool is located at the FITNESS AND SPORTS CENTER 5234 ASPEN DRIVE USAF ACADEMY, CO 80840.

Please arrive at 6:00pm so we can be changed and ready to jump in at 6:30pm sharp.

Hello, troop,

This next meeting we have elections for leadership positions! Come prepared with a two-minute speech for your fellow scouts so we can vote. Also, do some research on your position so you know what you are getting into for the next six months.

Thanks,

Miles

Troop,

With the weather being favorable we will be meeting at the barn tonight!

As we near our May Court of Honor we will continue to get those last requirements finished up.

Mr. Petree will be conducting Scoutmaster Conferences. If you are ready for one, please show up prepared in your Class A uniform.

If you need a Board of Review please let him know tonight so it can be scheduled with the Troop Committee.

See you all tonight!

Memorial Day is around the corner and we are still in need of a few more Scouts and parents to help out. Please consider signing up on the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BA5AF2BA1FEC52-flag1

Thank you

Maureen Reiser
208 596 3115

It’s time again to order t shirts and hoodies so our Scouts look nice for camp and meetings. The only thing that has changed is the upgraded hoody. Last year they were cotton, this year we are back to the high performance material. There are two ways to order. First, is to fill out the attached form, attach a check and give it to Scoutmaster Petree. Second, is to email me your order at fmreiser@gmail.com and pay our treasurer by Zelle, betsydouglass.bsa@gmail.com and let her know it is for shirts. Deadline for orders are May 23rd at the Court of Honor. We should have them back by June 20th.

Thanks,

Maureen Reiser

Camp Alexander offers a whitewater rafting excursion to Brown’s Canyon on Friday of summer Camp.  This is on the down day, when there are no MB classes going on. It’s run by a commercial guide service and costs $90 per person. I would like to do this. Rafting is really fun, and I like how easy this is for the Troop to do. From what I’ve seen, the cost is less than a regular commercial trip. Slots are filling up so we need to act fast.

Alex, Axel, Miles, John and Liam have already been added to the sign up from conversations with Mike…

Would your son want to do this for an extra $90?

Please sign up ASAP so Mike can grab spots!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-rafting

Let me (or Mike would be better) know if you have any questions.

Jenine

Hello Troop,

Being the first meeting of the month we have a Uniform Inspection. Make sure you show up in your finest Class A Uniform.

We will also do more rank advancement for the next court of honor.

In preparation for Northern Tier we will be doing a gear shakedown, so bring your gear so we can take a look and identify opportunities to get everyone ready.

Thanks,

Miles

Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00

This month we decided to do things a little bit differently to accommodate everyone’s busy end of school schedules. We will start the Court of Honor ceremony promptly at 7:00 and then will enjoy some dessert and time together afterwards. Please sign up on at this link to bring a dessert to share.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FACAD2DA1FCCF8-may2023

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jenine (619-607-1647)

Troop,

It is time to make that decision if you have been on the fence about summer camp. Final registration needs to be in to Camp A for our Troop by Friday and I plan to submit the roster tomorrow evening.

We currently have 15 boys registered, but space for more. If you have not yet registered and would like to go, please signup on the Signup Genius and email me and let me know you plan to attend along with your Merit Badge selections NO LATER THAN NOON TOMORROW 4/27/2023.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-summer

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Summer camp is open to all scouts. No restrictions on age or rank. It is the best time to earn lots of Merit Badges.

The camp will cost $440 per scout and $330 per scoutmaster/adult and this cost includes all lodging, facility use, and food for the entire week.

Here is more info if you have questions. https://campalexanderbsa.org/

Just to clarify for the NT crews, do NOT bring your gear this week, just the paper list of stuff (if you have it).

I will bring my gear, do an example dump, and next week, you will bring your gear so we can do a crew dump.

We will also discuss and gather crew gear during next week’s meeting on 2 May.

Apologies for any confusion.

Dan

Troop / Northern Tier participants,

We are meeting for a short time tonight during the regular Troop meeting. We will break away and link up in the main room of the church. If you have medical forms, please bring those. If not, get those things scheduled!

We will also go over the packing list, so if you have it (the packing list) bring it! I will do a gear dump this week as an example, and homework for next week is to do a dry run of your gear.

Dan

Hello troop,

Our upcoming meeting is going to focus heavily on rank advancement, as we are preparing for an upcoming court of honor.

If you are registered to attend Summer Camp at Camp A please bring your merit badge selections so we can work on compiling those to hopefully get premium choice. (see Mr. Petree’s previous posts)

If you are planning to attend Northern Tier, please make sure to attend this meeting, as we will be conducting an in-person gear shakedown.

Mr. Petree will take a moment during the meeting to speak about required paperwork and forms for both adventures taking place this summer.

See you all tonight!!!!!!

Thanks,

Miles

Troop,

The time is drawing near. If you have not signed up yet and would like to go to summer camp do it now at the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA8A828A4FD0-summer

Camp Alexander is one of the best Summer Camps in the area, and a great time to be able to accomplish a lot of merit badges. Not to mention you get to hang out with all your friends and escape your parents for a week.

The camp will cost $440 per scout and $330 per scoutmaster/adult and this cost includes all lodging, facility use, and food for the entire week.

Troop,

If you are going to Camp Alexander for Summer Camp it is time to start thinking about Merit Badge Selections. Registration starts 4/28/2023 which is right around the corner. The popular ones fill up fast and it is first come first served. Please come prepared NEXT TUESDAY APRIL 25th 2023 with your selections written down to turn in.

There are 4 Merit Badge sessions daily Monday thru Thursday while at camp. Some Merit Badges require two sessions and some Merit Badges are only two days long. Please see the following Schedule and Merit Badge Matrix and start developing your ideal schedule. Please also pick a couple of backup Merit badges in case the camp cannot accommodate your first choice.

For more detailed information when selecting your Merit Badges see the link below and read pages 17-32 of the Leaders Guide.

https://campalexanderbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/camp_a_2023_program_guide.pdf

Troop,

Please see the below information on medical forms necessary for Camp Alexander. According to them and in BOLD in the Leaders Guide is the following.

THE NUMBER ONE BIGGEST HEADACHE FOR UNITS COMING TO CAMP IS NOT HAVING THE MEDICAL AND MEDICATION FORMS COMPLETED CORRECTLY!

Forms are required to be reviewed for accuracy, scanned, and uploaded to the camp electronically ahead of time. We will do this as a unit. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD FORMS YOURSELF. No more showing up at camp with a stack of forms so we need to have this done early. Let’s make sure this is not an issue for our Troop and I ask that everyone have them completed and turned into the Troop no later than Tuesday, June 13th 2023!

Here is a link to all forms.

YOUTH – https://campalexanderbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Youth-Med-Forms.pdf
ADULT – https://campalexanderbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/Adult-Forms.pdf

Direction and details from Camp Alexander is below.

HEALTH & MEDICAL RECORDS

The State of Colorado and Department of Social Services have strict rules that Camp Alexander must follow. Please read the following section carefully. Each person attending Camp Alexander must have an Annual BSA Health and Medical Record within 12 months arrival at Camp Alexander.

Required Medical Documents:

• BSA Medical Form (Parts A, B1, B2, & C – both youth and adults)
• Copy of Health Insurance Card (both youth and adults)
• Colorado Addendum – Additional Information/Sunscreen Permission Form (youth only)
• Consent to test for COVID-19 (youth only)
• Permission for Medication Administration/Medication Log (only if taking prescription meds.) – must have
  permission form completed with signatures. Must be completed for each medication your scout will
  take at camp. Fill out the days and times on the log, our staff will complete the log as medications are
  administered. (youth only & only if needed)
  o Required for any medications (including over-the-counter and supplements)
  o Medications Must be in original container
• Colorado Addendum – Contract to Carry emergency Medication (youth only – & only if needed)
  The BSA Form must be completed and signed by a medical doctor, M.D., D.O., R.N.P. or P.A./C. These are the
  only signatures which the Colorado Department of Social Services will allow to sign the Health Form. Chiropractic doctor, D.P.M. signatures are unacceptable under Colorado Department of Social Services requirements.
  On B2 (page 3) of the BSA medical form there is a section where prescription medications are to be listed.
  Below the list there are two signature lines: one for a parent and a doctor. A parent signature is required
  even if NO medications are listed and the parents must check either yes or no for over-the counter
  medications (ex. Tylenol, ibuprofen).

NO OTHER FORMS CAN BE ACCEPTED! It is the Scout’s parents responsibility to supply a BSA Health and
Medical record before camp admittance. All Scouts and adult leaders are required to participate in a medical
check with the Camp Alexander Medical Staff upon check-in. Scouts without a completed BSA Health and
Medical record, including signatures, by 4:00 PM Monday must be picked up that evening by a parent, or
taken home by unit leadership. Failure to provide a completed BSA Health and Medical record is not an
exception to our refund policy.

Hello Troop,

This week’s meeting will be a game night since we just had our Penetente family campout. We will be playing Ultimate Cabbage at Wilson Ranch Park which we can walk to from the church. Arrive and leave at the barn like usual and we will walk there and back.

Thanks,

Miles