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Salvation Army Angel Project - Gift Selection
December 1 - 14, 2019

It's time for our Annual Angel Tree Service Project This has been a great service project for us for many years as we have partnered with the Salvation Army to take some of the families that don't make it to their angel tree. We very much hope that families will select an Angel online or Monday during the Troop Meeting. CLICK HERE FOR ANGEL GIFTS	GPS Location
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Attention Adult Leaders

Blessed Sacrament and JFK School must stay in compliance for the diocesan child protection policy by adult volunteers attending this free workshop. The Virtus Training is a newer program that was started in 2017. If you took the training before then, you must take the new training course to be in compliance, but only need to take it once!!

To check if you need to take the training, log into your virtus.org account. If you don't have an account, or need to register you will first set up a free personal account with VIRTUS!

Additionally, the Diocese requires all volunteers to be fingerprinted and have both BCI and FBI background checks done once. Fingerprinting reports need to be newer than April 1st of 2015. The cost of the fingerprinting and background checks is $37. Please let us know if the cost is an issue for your family. There are funds available through the troop should your family need assistance.

The reports should be sent to Blessed Sacrament Parish at 3020 Reeves Rd., Warren, OH 44483 Attn: Brenda Antenucci

You must register for a session through the VIRTUS website at virtusonline.org.

From the homepage, click first-time registrant and create your own account. To find nearby sessions, select Youngstown (Diocese) from the 'View a list of sessions' and they will pop up.

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Christmas Party
December 15, 2019

1:00 - 5:00 Games and activities for Scouts
5:00 - Scouts change into uniform
5:30 - Covered Dish Dinner coordinated by Eagle's Wings!
7:00 - Court of Honor

We will also announce the prize winners from the Popcorn Sale.

2019 - A Year in Review [$10 each - Available in Blu-ray or DVD]

Contains 5 Slideshows (3 regular slideshows from the courts of honor, plus a bonus activity show for the non-camping events, and the Philmont Slideshow)

A Credits Presentation

Patrol Movies from March 2019

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Salvation Army Angel Project - Delivery
December 21, 2019

Come help spread some holiday happiness with us! Drivers and adult help is encouraged! We will meet at 9:00AM at the Scout Building and deliver the gifts to our adopted families. Make sure to wear your uniform!	GPS Location

Winter Event
January 17 - 19, 2020 - $20

The 2020 Arrowhead District Boy Scout Klondike.

Upgrade and prepare your Winter Camping Gear NOW. Remember: "Don't be scared, be prepared!"

This year's Theme:

(Events and details to be posted soon.)

Packing List

<div><table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top">Scout Uniform (We wear these to and from all camps) including:</td></tr></tbody></table></div><ul><li>Scout Shirt</li><li> Green shoulder tabs</li><li> Scout Pants</li><li> Scout Cap</li><li> Scout belt</li><li> Appropriate patches</li><li> Neckerchief & slide</li><li> Scout Socks- crew length</li></ul><div>Extra Clothing - Rugged pants or Jeans, long sleeve shirts, T-shirts, long underwear (such as Under Armour  or SmartWool tops and bottoms) and additional clothes as needed for layering.   Scouts wear this for the balance of the campout.   Bring a change or enough in case it gets wet or muddy and to accommodate your layering preferences.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Changes of Underwear & Socks- - Always bring plenty of socks and changes of underwear!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Footwear -   Insulated boots for winter; hiking boots for normal wear, tennis shoes to run around in if the weather is good.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Coats, hats, sweatshirts, gloves - Bring what you need depending on the weather. Don't overdress or underdress -- too many layers may cause your clothes to become damp and you to become cold. And too few layers will make you feel chilled, so it's best to wear 2 to 4 layers of clothing (which includes your outerwear) so that you can add or remove them as needed to adjust your body temperature. Remember what Sargent Martin says: "I can be cold or I can be damp, but I don't want to be cold AND damp!"<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Backpack / Duffle Bag – either usually works for most regular camps<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Sleeping Bag -This is a critical item.   Boys need to sleep warm.   If bag is not warm enough, don't hesitate to send an extra blanket or two.   Your bag should have its own nylon stuff sack.  Place a plastic garbage bag inside that before you stuff in the sleeping bag.  That is extra insurance it will be dry. Also, a camp mattress adds an extra layer of insulation to your sleeping system. The troop has loaner bags and mattresses if you want to add a layer. See our Quartermasters for details. And the troop now has sleeping bags that promise to keep you warm down to "Zero Degrees." These are available for loan from our Quartermasters to any scout who asks.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Rain Gear - Who can forget rain gear! Please do not bring cheap, inexpensive ponchos from amusement parks. Your rain gear is one of the most important pieces of gear and should be rugged and breathable. Good rain gear can make the difference between a bad weekend and a Great weekend. We recommend looking at Scoutstuff.org , REI.com, or Campmor.com for the best rain gear at the best prices or ask a troop youth leader or adult for a recommendation. Plastic Ground Sheet - Min. 4' x 7    Even though our tents have floors this extra protection helps.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Flashlight - with fresh batteries; the headlamps are nice as well.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Pocketknife - The BSA pocketknife is best.   A lock blade standard knife is also good.  Rarely is there need for a sheath knife.  Never bring a spring blade.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Mess Kit - containing plate, bowl, cup, spoon, knife, fork<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Toilet Kit - containing soap, washcloth, towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant. But for most weekend camps you can get away with soap, washcloth, toothbrush and toothpaste.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Matches - wooden in a waterproof container.  Or purchase a Striker. The troop does not supply these.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Water Bottle - a must for hiking trips, a good thing for MOST trips! In the cold months, just like a lake, the top freezes and the bottom stays liquid, so store your drinking bottle upside down.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Compass - not essential for all camps, but a good thing for hikes!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Scout Handbook - 'Don't leave home without it!      Except maybe a backpacking trip where weight is a consideration.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Pencil and Paper - Be Prepared!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>1 or 2 Garbage Bags and other plastic bags - always come in handy to cover a pack, sleeping bag or to keep something wet from getting something else wet. <div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Warm Weather Trips:<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Swim Trunks and Towel - For summer fun<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Insect Repellant - Mosquitoes love Boy Scouts!<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Poncho or Rain Gear - Scouts don't melt, but staying warm and dry is essential for a positive outdoor experience.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Sun Screen<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Cold Weather Trips:<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Long Underwear – Smartwool and Under Armour are good brands. And layers of clothes are better than a single heavy one.  Layers can be added or removed as needed to control body temperature and moisture.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Extra socks, gloves, good boots – Avoid cotton socks and cotton gloves as they retain moisture. Also, avoid really thick socks as they will retain moisture as well making you feet moist and cold. Check at any meeting for packing tips<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div>Consider starting a "Ditty Bag" which contains: sparker, fire starters, kindling, spare batteries, compass, duct tape wrapped pencil, waterproof note pad, small bottle of Tylenol, spare batteries, plus other small seasonal items when needed.<div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div><ul><li>Mark everything with your name!</li><li>Learn to pack items in individual plastic bags - it stays dry</li><li>Electronics, food, especially food, water pistols, etc. should stay at home</li><li>Cell phones should stay at home as well, except in special circumstances – ask first.</li></ul><div> How to dress for Winter: underwear briefs > long underwear bottoms > long underwear top> wool socks>snow pants> sweater>snow boots> baclava>stocking hat> insulated jacket>glove liners> waterproof gloves (now don’t foolishly get wet!)   **Most of the items above can be found at Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, Campmor, Scoutstuff.org, Carhart or Gander Mountain.   The worst possible condition would be a cold rainy/snow mix. This is difficult for all of us. The best thing is to have rain proof winter gear. Or have large enough rain gear that can cover your winter clothes. </div></div><div> </div>

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Camp Map Sled Drawing Sled Info 2019 Flyer

Beaumont & Snow Tubing
February 7 - 9, 2020 - $15

We will be camping at Beaumont Scout Reservation. We have cabins 10 + 11. We'll be snow tubing in the afternoon. More information to come.

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Personal Equipment List -WINTERY CONDITIONS-   Full uniform - to wear down and back (Folded and put away as soon as soon as possible after we arrive in camp so that it keeps clean and dry for the return ride) Long underwear x 2 (1 set worn, the other packed): top and bottoms (wool preferred) or Under Amour Medium grade Wool socks x 3 (1 worn, the other 2 packed): Smartwool is a good brand – not too thick, though, as they will accumulate sweat and make your feet wet and cold. Snow pants (NO SWEATPANTS!) Sweater/ sweatshirt x 2 (1 worn, the other packed): wool preferred or a “Down sweater” (if you only have sweatshirts, keep it covered by a jacket as they absorb water like a sponge and take a long time to dry.) Snow boots: properly insulated and water proof (Sorrell’s are a good brand) Insulated water proof jacket Baclava/ ski mask/neck gator Stocking Hat Water proof insulated gloves Wool glove liners (Smartwool) Camping Duffle Bag or Backpack Sleeping bag in a stuff bag or thick garbage bag: (Zero Degree Bags are available from our Quartermasters to borrow for the weekend) Poncho or rain gear Pocketknife Sparker or Waterproof case with matches Headlamp or Small flashlight with fresh batteries Plate, cup, spork Water bottle Hygiene kit: Soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, small towel   Ditty bag: fire starters, kindling, compass, duct tape wrapped pencil, waterproof note pad, small bottle of Tylenol, spare batteries   Remember: ·         Mark all gear with your name ·         All your gear should be packed in individual plastic bags to keep them dry.   How to dress for Winter: underwear briefs > long underwear bottoms > long underwear top> wool socks>snow pants> sweater>snow boots> baclava>stocking hat> insulated jacket>glove liners> waterproof gloves (now don’t foolishly get wet!)   **Most of the items above can be found at Dick’s Sporting Goods, REI, Campmor, Scoutstuff.org, Carhart or Gander Mountain.   The worst possible condition would be a cold rainy/snow mix. This is difficult for all of us. The best thing is to have rain proof winter gear. Or have large enough rain gear that can cover your winter clothes.

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Beaumont_Map Beaumont Directions

Blessed Sacrament Camping at the Building and Spring Clean Up Service to the Parish
March 27 - 29, 2020

We'll be camping this weekend at the scout building and helping the Parish with various projects around the campus.

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Summer Camp
July 12 - 18, 2020 - Cost: TBD

PARENTS: We want every Scout to be able to attend camp. If you need financial assistance, contact Ken LaPolla.

BEFORE CAMP: We need as soon as possible at any meeting:

Medical form - We will be providing free physicals in May (date TBD) and should have someone at most regular meetings in June if needed
Camper Release Form - if for any reason a scout must leave during the week, this form authorized who can pick him up from camp.
Sign up and pay for the Wednesday picnic
Questions? Uniform or equipment needs? See us at a meeting so we have time to help.

Sunday we will depart from the church at 9:00AM and return Saturday before noon.

Scouts should arrive in FULL UNIFORM - there will be a uniform inspection before we depart

Scouts with medication should turn it in at that time. It must be in the original container and match what is on the medical form.

Wednesday at 5:30 in the evening is the picnic and Parents' Night. Eagle's Wings is handling the picnic. There will be a Court of Honor at 7:00.

For Directions to Camp, Click Here!

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<div style="text-align: center;">Suggested Summer Camp Personal Equipment  </div><table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; border-color: #000000; vertical-align: top;"><div style="text-align: center;"> Required Equipment</div><ul><li>Complete Field Uniform - required<ul><li> Short Sleeve Uniform Shirt</li><li>Short Uniform Pants </li><li>Scout Socks - crew length preferred </li><li>Uniform Hat</li><li>Uniform Belt</li><li>Blue 101 neckerchief</li><li>Appropriate Uniform Shoes</li></ul></li><li>Physical (Complete and Current) - turned in prior</li><li>Camper Release form - turned in prior</li><li>Any medication listed on the physical form - must be in the original container</li><li>Sleeping Bag (or 2 blankets), Pillow</li><li>Cot or sleeping pad - most Scouts will want a cot; the troop has a few to loan</li><li>Changes of Clothing (4 to 5)</li><li>Blue 101 T-shirt </li><li>Jacket or Sweatshirt</li><li>Sneakers and Boots (Hiking); no open toe shoes</li><li>Sleeping Clothes</li><li>Towel & Swim Trunks</li><li>Small Flashlight</li><li>Merit Badge Books (as required)<ul><li>Merit Badge Prerequisites</li></ul></li><li>Rain Gear</li><li>Scout Handbook - don't forget!</li><li>Scout Membership Card - for advancement</li><li>Pencil/Pen & Paper</li><li>Personal Items<ul><li>Toothbrush/Toothpaste</li><li>Comb/Brush</li><li>Lotion Insect Repellent</li><li>Sun Screen</li><li>Deodorant</li><li>Soap/Shampoo</li><li>Towel/Wash Cloth</li></ul></li><li>Foot Locker or Suitable Locking Storage - most prefer this to a backpack or duffle for the week<ul><li>Padlock</li></ul></li></ul></td><td style="width: 50%; border-color: #000000; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> Optional Equipment</div><ul><li>Camera</li><li>Watch</li><li>Merit Badge Prerequisites or Other Required Items<ul><li>Clothes for Aquatic Merit Badges for example</li></ul></li><li>Fishing Equipment</li><li>Reading Material</li><li>Small amount of money</li></ul><div><table align="center" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 300px;" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 100%; border: 1px solid #000000; background-color: #c0c0c0;"><div style="text-align: center;"> Do NOT Bring: </div><ul><li>Radios</li><li>MP3 Players</li><li>Cell Phones</li><li>Electronic Devices</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Scuba Waiver Form Annual Physical Form Camper Release Form Manatoc Topo Map Picnic Flyer Cadence

High Adventure Canadian Canoe Trip
July 25 - August 1, 2020 - $225 Both Weeks $400

This week-long adventure in the Canadian Wilderness is designed for Scouts who are First Class and above with Canoeing Merit Badge. Scouts will paddle from lake to lake through the interior of Algonquin Provincial Park carrying all their gear, food, and canoes across portages on this awesome adventure. They will return to the group camp area and meet up with the rest of the troop and hopefully stay for a second week in base camp.

Ask anyone who has done the trip before about the sheer awesomeness of this adventure!!

More details will follow as the trip is planned.

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Permission - Both Weeks Permission - Canoe Only

Canada Base Camp
August 1 - 8, 2020 - $225 - $100 due June 29; 125 due July 19

This trip is designed for ALL SCOUTS. We will be camping on the shores of Whitefish Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. Scouts will have an opportunity to swim and canoe each day as we are right next to the beach. There will be daily trips to interpretive trails, the museum-visitor center, camping outfitter store, and much more. Scouts may get to see moose, bear, loons, and even hear wolves howl!

We encourage every Scout to attend this unforgettable adventure. Please refer to the attachments about birth certificates for youth and passports for adults.

LIVE WEBCAM from the Visitor Centre

Peace Bridge Website

Public Wolf Howl

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2020 Canad Trip Book Passport Info Base Camp Permission Form Both Weeks Permission Form Cell Phone Info

Troop An Adventure for Every Season

Salvation Army Angel Project - Gift Selection

Christmas Party

Salvation Army Angel Project - Delivery

Winter Event

Beaumont & Snow Tubing

Blessed Sacrament Camping at the Building and Spring Clean Up Service to the Parish

Summer Camp

High Adventure Canadian Canoe Trip

Canada Base Camp

Event Registration