Troop 940: Welcome
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Boy Scout Troop 940
of West Chester, OH
Troop 940 is chartered by St. John Parish of West Chester. We are part of the Ft. Hamilton District of the Dan Beard Council of BSA. We meet on Thursday nights from 7:00p to 8:30p at the St. John Hall. Click on the compass icon in the lower left corner for directions.
Check out the newest Troop Newsletter.
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Complete the attached handout(see below)and
bring back to any Troop meeting on or before Jan 28.
Summer Camp Payments are due by:
1/28/10 – 1st Payment is $100 (Refundable if cancelled by 3/25/10)
3/25/10 – 2nd Payment of $100 is due.
5/27/10 - Balance due
2010 fees (not including transportation expenses - Add approx. $120/scout, $20/adult)
Ottari is $270/scout & $160.00/adult
All High Adventure $310/scout & $310/adult
We leave for camp on Saturday, June 19, and return on Saturday, June 26.
Check the Blue Ridge Scout Reservation web site for more information about each of the camps and the merit badges available.
Other key dates to remember:
2/4/10 – Summer Camp Information meeting
4/29/10 – Sign up for Camp Ottari Merit Badges
5/27/10 – All Medical Forms and Insurance Card copies must be turned in for Summer Camp. This year we must use the new BSA Annual Health and Medical Record which requires a check up, and or physical from a doctor. All campers must also fill out the BRMSR Camp Supplemental Medical Form. If your son will take prescription medication, please visit the BRMSR website for blister-pack information.
All medical forms will be collected by Dr. Tim Boyer
Direct all other questions to Mr. Harper
Handout: 2010 Camp Sign Up
Wednesday, February 24
Handout: Current Newsletter
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Troop 940 scouts have been registered for the 2010 Merit Badge Challenge at Sycamore High School.
The merit badge schedules have been completed. Check out the 2010 Merit Badge Challenge Assignments to see what badges you have been scheduled for. It is available for download from the Important Documents section of this website (click the headline above for link).
The scouts should be working on their pre-requisites and have them completed BEFORE merit badge challenge starts. The pre-work must be completed and ready to hand in to the counselors on February 6th. Scouts who have registered for Personal Management, will need to start requirement 2A now which will require tracking information over a consecutive 13 week period in order to have sufficient time to complete the requirement by February 27th.Scouts should wear their dress uniform on all three Saturdays. As of February 6th, scouts should bring the Merit badge pamphlet, a blue card, and a self addressed, stamped envelope for each merit badge scheduled.The class dates are: February 6, 2010, February 20, 2010, and February 27, 2010Snow make update March 27, 2010Contact Mr. Stevens with questions.
Handout: 2010 Merit Badge Challenge Assignments
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Members of the Order of the Arrow can renew their annual dues by using the coupon for 2009/2010. It's available at the district website or you can link and download by clicking this article's headline.
Any questions about the Order of the Arrow should be directed to Evan C., OA Troop Representative.
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The new edition of the Boy Scout Handbook was released last August and is available at the local Scout Shop. The look is different and it is meant to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the BSA. The rank requirements have minor changes.
There is a chapter on leadership and new sections on health and internet usage.
The handbook is printed using environmentally friendly production processes including 100% recycled paper.
A website dedicated to the use of this handbook is available at www.bsahandbook.org.
All new requirements and changes are now effective (as of January 2010).
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Theo Blomquist became Troop 940's eighth Eagle Scout of 2009 following his Board of Review on December 28. He is a junior at Lakota East High School where he is an honor student and also plays recreational soccer. He's served the troop in many leadership positions including Chaplain's Aide and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. As a member of the Order of the Arrow, he attended Philmont Scout Ranch in 2009 and worked on a trail crew.
Theo performed his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project for Hopewell Junior School where he led a crew to refurbish the athletic field's press box, score board, and sidelines.
Theo is the son of Jim & Betty Blomquist and brother to Ian.
Congratulations, Theo!
The BSA has released a new Annual Health and Medical Record which will replace the old Class 1, 2, 3 forms. The changeover is mandated by January 1, 2010. Please start using the new forms immediately. As always, all medical forms should be turned in to Dr. Tim Boyer.
Everybody must now have an annual physical to participate in a high adventure trek, a strenuous activity, or any event lasting over 72 hours. There are also height/weight ratios for some activities. All age groups will use the same form.
The new computer-friendly form, with instructions, is available for download here under "Important Documents".
Handout: Medical Forms for 2009-2010
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| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Thu 3/11 |
Troop Meeting
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | St. John Center |
| Fri 3/12 |
Viaferretta Outing
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5:45 PM - 11:55 PM | TBA |
| Sat 3/13 |
Viaferretta Outing
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All Day | TBA |
| Sun 3/14 |
Viaferretta Outing
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7:00 AM - 2:00 PM | TBA |
| Thu 3/18 |
Troop Meeting
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | St. John Center |
| Thu 3/25 |
Troop Meeting
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | St. John Center |
| Thu 4/1 |
Troop Meeting
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | St. John Center |
| Mon 4/5 |
Committee Meeting
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | St. John Pavilion |
| Thu 4/8 |
No Troop Meeting - Spring Break
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM | St. John Center |
