Troop 145: Troop 145 News

Future Trips & Activities - More detail to come! 

Scout Sunday - January or February date to be annonced

Camping (Cabin) /Sledding/Skating @ Hawk Mountain - January 27-29th  

Elk Mountain Ski Trip - March 2-4th

Washington DC - March date TBA

Whitewater Rafting & Camping @ Hickory Run - April 27 - 29th

Canoe Day Trip - May 12th 

 Whitewater rafting & Camping @ Ohiopyle (Pittsburgh) - June

Orienteering at Core Creek Park - Sunday, December 11th (11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)

 Troop orienteering competition (teams of 2-3) on a pre-determined course through Core Creek Park. Scouts will only require their compass and two bottled waters. No food will be provided and no fee to participate.

Required for second or first class advancement and a great way to refresh your orienteering skills! 

 Sign-up at December 5th troop meeting

Meet at scout trailer at 11:30am sharp and scouts will return at 6PM. Eat lunch prior to arrival, bring snacks if you want to. Class A or B uniform. We will need several volunteer drivers to transport scouts to/from Core Creek.

Adult Coordinator - Mr. Sharp 

Scouts going ()-

Drivers-

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Note: You will need to type in the password to view the pictures. The password is "Troop145".  It is case sensitive.

All Parents: Please click on link above and read this important letter regarding Troop 145.

Scout Uniform - Please ensure you wear your Scout Class A Uniform to meetings.  This includes khaki pants. http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/boy-scout-uniform.asp

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Orienteering & Biking Weekend

Due to Staurday's inclement weather, please note changes to this weekend's trip effective Thursday, October 27th 

 Saturday, October 29th:

When: Friday 10/28 - Sunday 10/30 - meet at scout garage Friday 10/28 @ 5pm - depart 6pm sharp - Class A uniform, returning Sunday 10/30 ~4pm

Bring a bag dinner or eat before departure 

Cost: $25

Saturday - NJ Orienteering Championships for Scouts - Bring a Compass if you have one 

Sunday - Bike Delaware Canal tow path, bike helmets required, bike lock recommended, flat safe path with no motorized vehicles

Scouts: Savoca, Pinkas, Luzeckj, Dallas, Cusick, Deiss, Lauter, Maybaum, Solomon, Nester, Quinn, Martin, LoSardo, Patel, Mackin, Moore, Bello, Boyer, Orefice

Adults: Savoca (trip lead), Pinkas, Luzeckyj, Dallas, Cusick, Deiss, Sharp

Food/Meal Planning ; Hawk Patrol 

Packing List - Standard Tent Camping (see below)

Canoeing on the Rancocas Creek

We will be canoeing the Rancocas Creek on May 14th (Rain Date May 21st)

Cost: $7.00, lunch will be provided.

Adult Coordinator: Mr. Sharp

Scout Coordinator:

Scouts Attending: Colin Frazier, Lucas Bello, Daniel Dwyer, Andy Luzeckyj, James Maybaum, Edward Taylor, David Losardo, Brian Deiss, Joe Cusick, Tim Morris, Pat O'Connor, Zach Nester, Kenny Meier

Adults Attending: Mr. Sharp, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Deiss, Mr. Cusick, Mr. Nester

Meet at the Scout Garage at 08:00

See Below for Float Plan 

Hiking at Ricketts Glenn State Park

We will be hiking and camping at Ricketts Glenn State Park April 29-May 1st.

We will meet at the Scout Garage at 4:00 pm. Please bring a sandwich and drink for dinner on the way. Dont forget your chair!

Parents: Please do not park in the lot next to the garage! Park in the church parking lot and walk to the garage.

http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/rickettsglen.aspx

Adult Coordinators: Bill Moore, Joe Cusick

Scout Coordinator:

Scouts Attending: (15) Kevin Pecci, David Losardo, David Solomon, Brian Deiss, Edward Taylor, Lucas Bello, Daniel Dwyer, Andy Luzeckyj, Pat O'Connor, Jon Moore, Colin Frazier, Dan Dwyer, Jon Boyer, James Maybaum, Zach Nester

Adults Attending: Joe Cusick, Ed Taylor, Bill Sharp, Bill Deiss, Scott Nester

See attached "hiking" packing list below: 

 High Adventure 2011

We will be Camping on Martin Island in Lower Saranac Lake, Saranac Lake, New York.

Leaving the Scout garage on the morning of Tuesday, June 21st and arriving back on Sunday afternoon June 26th.

Martin Island is boat access only, so we will be canoeing to the island and transporting our gear and supplies by boat.

Itinerary to include canoeing, camping, hiking Ampersand Mountain (3352' Summit), fishing and exploring. Due to the physical challenge and rigorous nature of this trip, attendees will be limited to current second year Scouts or older only.

Adult Coordinators: Rob Sargente, Ed Taylor

Scout Coordinators:

Scout Attendees: (9) Robert Sargente, Edward Taylor, Tom McQuiggan, Tim Morris, Zach Nester, Colin Frazier, Jon Boyer, Scott Mackin, Patrick O'Connor 

Adults Attending: (3) Rob Sargente, Ed Taylor, Scott Nester

Adults Driving: Rob Sargente, Ed Taylor, Scott Nester 

White Water Rafting @ Jim Thorpe April 8-10th

Be the first to brave the early season water in the Lehigh Valley Gorge! Tent camping at the rafting location and two days of some of the best white water rafting the Lehigh Valley Gorge has to offer. Early season provides the best conditions with dam releases on a scheduled basis to make sure there is plenty of water. Wet suits and adrenaline keep you warm throughout the day with warm showers waiting back at the site.

Payment must be made at the March 28th Troop meeting.

 Depart Friday, April 8th @ 4 p.m. from the scout garage and return Sunday April 10th late afternoon.

www.whitewaterchallengers.com

Cost: $95/person

Scouts:(15) Pat O'Connor, James Maybaum, Eric Gasper , Alex Orifice, Scott Mackin, Nick Shields, Andy Luzeckyj, Daniel Dwyer, Brian Deiss , Zachary Nester, Kenny Meier, David LoSardo, John Savoca, Edward Taylor, Joey Cusick

Adults: Scott Nester, Andy Luzeckyj, Joe Cusick, Joe Savoca 

Driving:  Scott Nester, Andy Luzeckyj, Joe Cusick, Joe Savoca 

Washington DC - Sat, March 5th - Sun, March 6th

 Tour of Capital Building, Library of Congress (not the tourist tour, the special, Mr. Taylor has an inside connection tour) and a museum. Overnight at Bolling Air Force Base in 6-8 person suites (bunks). DC Metro Rail ride from/to Dolling Air Force Base and Capital Building. 

Cost: $35 per scout (includes Saturday Dinner & Sunday breakfast, Metro Rail card, tours and lodging at Air Force base) - Scout to bring $ for souvenirs & Saturday (possibly Sunday) Lunch

Depart - Leave Saturday, March 5th @ 6 a.m. (yes - 6 a.m.) from Scout garage - Eat breakfast before the 3+ hr car ride or bring breakfast in car - Class A or B uniforms

Return - Sunday, March 5th - early afternoon 

Packing List - One overnight, comfortable clothes including jacket for outdoor short hikes between tours and good walking shoes (sneakers ok). Sleeping bag, pillow, towel & toiletries - no snacks. Pack light as we are not taking scout trailer, spending $, camera. Day packs are typically not permitted on tours. Class A or B shirt to be worn Saturday.  

Sign-up & $ due at February 28th regular troop meeting 

Scouts Attending (16) - Nick Shields, Dave Soloman,James Maybaum, John Moore, John Sovoca, Bob Quinn, Colin Frazer, Jonas Levy, Edward Taylor, Kevin Pecci,  Bryan Diess, Kenny Mier, Alec Brown, Eric Gasper, Pat O'Connor, Andy Luzeckyj

Parents Attending/Driving - (5) Mr. Taylor, Mr. Sovoca, Mr. Sharp, Mr. Gasper, Mr. Bello

Feb. 11-13th, departing the Scout garage at 4pm. Return on Sunday late afternoon.

** Note: Use the Cold Weather-Ski Packing list in the handouts section as a guide. There is no need to bring a mat or air mattress because there are mattresses at the cabin.

** Please pack a sandwich for dinner to be eaten on the way to Elk Friday night. We will not be stopping to eat. You may bring extra spending money if you would like.

On Monday the 27th, the troop is scheduled to go to Ultra Zone in Bensalem. The cost is $20 and it includes 3 games of laser tag, 2 slices of pizza and some soda. You may bring extra money for games if you would like. You can carpool or just have your parents drive you and pick you up. Meet at the scout garage at 11:15 and we will be coming back at about 2:30.

Bring $20 to the event and give to Mr. Cusick.

 Scouts going(11)- Colin Frazier, Jonathan Moore, Daniel Dwyer, Ed Taylor, Joey Cusick, David LoSardo, David Solomon, Kevin Pecci, Brian Deiss, Jack Brown, Alec Brown, Rob Sargente - more scouts attending - need to update.

Adult Coordinator-Mr.Cusick 

Adult Drivers-Mr.Cusick, Mr.Brown- need more adult drivers 

What: Ockanikon offers a climbing program over 1.5 days that teaches boys rope climbing skills at low, high and rock climbing levels. The low program teaches basic climbing, teamwork & safety skills followed by the high program which is 20+ feet off the ground in the tree canopy ending in an 100+ yard zip-line. The program finishes Sunday morning with a rock climbing program at Stover State Park right next to Ockanikon.  

Scouts who participated in the COPE program last year will be eligible for the Climbing merit badge this year. Saturday night includes classroom work necessary for those seeking the climbing merit badge. Go to the "Advancement & Merit Badge" link from the home page,  download the merit badge work sheet and bring to the Nov 8th Troop meeting (only those who attended COPE last year and this year).    

Where: Ockanickon - Quobosco camp site for Adirondak (3 sided shed) camping           

Time: Leave Scout garage Sat, November 13 @ 6:45 a.m. SHARP! Please eat breakfast & pack a lunch before arriving.  Arrive back to the garage Sun about 2:00 pm (to be verified)

Cost: $60 (COPE program, camp site & food)  Adults not doing COPE program are $10 - Due at November 8th Troop meeting

Specific items your Scout needs to bring in addition to the standard Tent Camping Packing List (link below): All participants must wear long pants (nylon or sweat pants), a long-sleeved T-shirt, UnderArmor layers, etc. for cold weather, and soft soled shoes/sneakers. Hiking boots are not permitted on the course. All climbing equipment (harnesses, ropes, helmets, and gloves) are supplied by Ockanickon. Day packs to carry personal lunch & water are recommended. 

Scouts Attending (15 so far):  Alec Brown, Jack Brown, Andy Luzeckyj (Jr), Jonathan Moore, Alex Orefice, Edward Taylor, Bobby Quinn, Brian Deiss, Kevin Pecci, David LoSardo, Patrick O'Connor, Scott Mackin, Eric Gasper, Rob Sargente , Nick Shields

Adult Coordinators: Gordon Brown

Adults Attending/Driving (5): Gordon Brown (2+3), Bill Sharp, Mike Shields (1+4), Harry Pecci (1+6), Andy Luzcekyj (1+4)

Trailer: Gordon Brown

$75 per scout due at Monday, September 12 troop meeting - no exceptions  - see the list of scouts signed up to attend below 

Tent camping on the beach! Package includes amusements, beach camping, boardwalk tram, activities, 2 breakfast and 1 dinner (Sat).  Bring money for lunches for 2 days, Sat. & Sun.  We will meet Saturday (9/24) morning 7:00am at the scout garage.

Plan to pick up your son at the scout garage ~ 4-5 p.m. Sunday. Scouts will call ahead to parents with exact time. 

Adult Coordinators: Mackin

Scouts Attending (20): Mackin, Gasper, Boyer, Taylor, Moore, Solomon, Morris, Patel, Luzeckyj, Martin, Meier, Brown, Brown, LoSardo, Orefice, Bello, Dallas, Quinn, Dwyer, Pecci, 

 We need adult drivers! 

Adults Attending (4): Mackin, Boyer(?), Dallas, Pecci

Leave the Scout garage on Friday October 22nd about 4:00 pm and return Sunday October 24th about 4:00 pm. Camping at Artillery Ridge Campground, hiking in the Park on Saturday and Haunted Ghost Tour Saturday night. Various Halloween activites at the campground all day Saturday. 

Bring a bag lunch to eat on Friday while driving to Gettysburg - Wear Class A uniform. 

Cost: $50 per person - Due at October 11th Troop meeting

Adult Coordinators: Ed Taylor, Rob Sargente

Scout Coordinator:

Scouts Attending: (18) Jon Moore, Alec Brown, Jack Brown, Zack Nestor, Shawn Mackin, Ed Taylor, David Solomon, Bobby Quinn, Rob Sargente, Tim Morris, John Savoca, Brian Deiss, Lucas Bellow, Andy Luzeckyj, Daniel Dwyer, Alex Orefice, David Losardo, Scott Mackin,

Adults Attending: Ed Taylor, Bob Solomon, Gordon Brown, Dave Bellow (need adult volunteers, firewood & volunteer to pull troop trailer)

Below is the schedule for staffing the flag Sale table. All scouts are required to actively sell flags as part of the troop's annual fund raising efforts. If you cannot attend during the assigned time, please switch with another scout by contacting them directly.

Class A uniform required! 

8:40-10am: Cusick, Sargente, Taylor, A. Brown, J. Brown

10-11: Gasper, Moore, Wu, Frazier, O'Connor  

11-12: , Mackin, Boyer, Dwyer, Morris, Burgmann 

12-1pm: Orefice, Nester, Quinn, Leavy,   

1-2: Bello, Deiss, Savoca, Luzeckyj, 

2-3: Solomon, LoSardo, Shields, Pecci  

3-4: Cucinotta, Meier, Lauter, Patel  

4-5: Pinkas, Williams, Martin, Dallas

Whitewater Rafting on the Lower Youghiogheny River

What:  Leave the Scout garage on Thursday June 24, midday and return Sunday June 27 late afternoon. Attendance is reserved to current second year Scouts and older only.

Where: Camping at Laurel Hill State Park.  Rafting Friday and Saturday on the Lower Yough (Class III and IV rapids) in Ohiopyle, PA.

Please contact Rob Sargente ASAP to sign up for this trip at Troop145@verizon.net

www.wwaraft.com

Cost: Approximately $200.00 per person. This will include rafting both days, Campsite fees, meals, and Transportation to and from Ohiopyle.

Adult Coordinators: Rob Sargente, Ed Taylor

Adult Attendees: (4) Rob Sargente, Ed Taylor, Scott Mackin, Gordon Brown 

Scout Attendees: (6) Robert Sargente, Edward Taylor, Kyle Fenton, Scott Mackin, Patrick O'Connor, Alec Brown 

Drivers: Rob Sargente, Scott Mackin

CAMP AT HAWK MOUNTAIN AND HIKE THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL

When : November 11-13

 Meet at Scout Garage: 4:15pm 11/11

Cost $25.00

Arrive Hawk Mountain 7 pm Arrive back on Sunday 2 pm

Scouts and adults will break into two groups, one for the hike on Saturday and another to visit Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

Adult Coordinator: Andy Luzeckyj

Scout Coordinator: 

Scouts Attending: 

Adults: 

Drivers:

Summer Camp at the Rodney Scout Reservation   

We will be attending camp from 07/24/2011 to 07/30/2011 and be camping at the Frontier campsite (water view).

Departure: Sunday, July 24th Meet at scout garage at 9:30AM - first year scouts arrive at 9:00AM Wear class A shirt and have medications, towel & swim suit packed on top of gear. 

Additional information can be found at  www.dmvc.org/rodney and in the Handouts section of this web site

Scouts Attending: (22) Scott Mackin, Alex Orefice, Daniel Dwyer, Kevin Pecci, Eric Gasper, Edward Taylor, Brian Deiss, Dan Burgmann, Andy Luzeckyj, David Solomon, David Losardo, Lucas Bello, James Maybaum, Joe Cusick, Tim Morris, Jonathan Moore, Jonas Leavy, Alec Brown, Jack Brown, Zach Nester, John Savoca, Jon Boyer

Brownsea Program:(8) Michael Lauter, Hunter Martin, Shiel Patel, Corey Pinkas, Ryan Williams, Joe Cucinotta, Kenny Meier, Matt Dallas

 Adult Drivers and/or Volunteers that can attend part or all of the week: The goal will be to have 5 adults (1 from the first year attendees) be in attendance through the week.

Medical Form Information: Form #34605 has been replaced by a new Annual Health and Medical Record. If you have already had a doctor fill out form #34605 it will be accepted this year, but the new form is preferred. Parts A,B & C are required for all Scouts and Adults attending camp. The new form can be found under Handouts in Medical Forms and here:

http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/ahmr.aspx

Merit Badge Pre-requisites - the following merit badges have prerequisites to be handed into the Camp Rodney merit badge counselor in order to receive full credit for the merit badge. Go to the Handouts section from the home page and scroll down to Camp Rodney Handouts. Open the "2011 Rodney Merit Badge Selection" handout to see what MB's the scout is taking or go through the MB list below. Go to meritbadge.org or Google "_______ merit badge requirements" for specific MB requirement details. Print MB worksheet, fill out requirements and BRING the MB worksheet to camp. 

1. Camping - 8c, 8d, & 9 (most 2nd year scouts will not have completed #9)  - all 2nd yr scouts, Cusick & Savoca
2. Emergency Preparedness - 1, 2b, 2c & 8c - all 3rd yr scouts, Gasper & Moore
3. Environmental Science - 3f - all 3rd yr scouts (except Morris), Cusick & Gasper  
4. First Aid - 2d - All 2nd yr scouts & Cusick
5. Canoeing - 1,2 & boat shoes - Deiss, Pecci & Solomon
6. Motorboating - 1, 4a & NASBLA approved boater safety education certificate (take on-line, print and BRING TO CAMP) - Boyer, A. Brown, Cusick, Mackin, Moore, Taylor & Morris
7. Rifle Shooting - 1f - Boyer, A. Brown, Gasper, Macking, Taylor, Dwyer, Maybaum, Orefice, Savoca, & all 2nd yr scouts
8. Shotgun Shooting - 1f - Boyer, A. Brown, Mackin, Moore, Morris & Nester
9. First Year Scouts (Brownsea) - Bring loose fitting track pants or khakis and a long sleeve button up shirt for the swimming merit badge