At tonight's meeting, Cub Scouts from Den 5 Pack 43 gave a presentation on the religion of Islam. After the presentation there was a question and answer session. The presentation was very informative and the Troop 200 Scouts were enlightened on this religion.
At tonight's Court of Honor, Nick B. ran the meeting. Rank advancement and Merit Badges were awarded. We had presentations from the Friends of Scouting Organization. We also had presentations from Mr. Boyd about Summer Camp (June 27-July 3) and Mr. Lawrence about Philmont (August 9-21, 2011).
Awards were given to the Majkowski family and the Lawrence family for supporting Scouts. We also had a Committee Chairperson presentation from Mrs. La Tournous and a Scoutmaster minute from Mr. Lawrence.
We found out that Mr. Pittinger is leading a new Venture Crew and any Scout who is 14 years of age or older and wants to join should contact him. We celebrated the 100th birthday of Scouting (February 8) with a birthday song led by Mr. Moat.
We ended the meeting with refreshments.
At tonight's meeting, the Python Patrol went over what was needed at the Klondike. The Klondike is the weekend of January, 29. They concluded with a game similar to ultimate. This weekend is the Joyce Kilmer Merit Badge fair and Naval Academy trip.
Mr. Lawrence explained the trip to Philmont for August 9, 2011. He showed a few videos from the 2006 Philmont trip and showed us the gear that we would need for the trip. He also gave out a handout with all the Philmont information. Only 24 scouts are able to go and Mr. Lawrence will be running training hikes before the trip to get the scouts in shape for the trip. If you want to go, you need to give Mr. Lawrence a $100 deposit to hold your spot. It sounds like a great trip and a good way to support your troop.
Another great year of Christmas Caroling for Troop 200. Several scouts, leaders and family gathered to Christmas Carol in Lebanon. Afterwards, we enjoyed pizza and hot chocolate.
Next week there will be a Philmont meeting at Mr. Lawrence's house on Monday, December 28, 2009 from 7:30-9:00PM.
At today's meeting, Brian W's grandfather came to tell us about his experience in the Coast Guard in WWII in the South Pacific. He served on the USS Belfast. It was named after the city of Belfast, Maine. We also elected a new SPL, Ryan K. There is a Quartermaster job now open. Mr. Lawrence also discussed the Philmont trip for 2011. The meeting next Monday will be Christmas caroling in Lebanon. Meet at the Methodist church on Main Street.
Sergeant Trinkle from the Somerville recruiting station came to talk to the troop about his tour in Iraq. We watched a short video out his tour and there was a question and answer period.
We also heard Senior Patrol Leader (SPL) speeches from Ryan K. and Joey L. Next week, the applicants will read their speeches one last time and the troop will vote on a new SPL.
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