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> NOTE: This year there are Scouts identified to prepare and carryout each meetings agenda.

Sep 14 – CLASS “A” UNIFORMS FOR FIELD PARADE

08:30 AM New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Trip – We will meet at the Fire House to board bus and depart at 09:00 AM SHARP. There are a few tickets still available if you or someone you know is interested, $50.00 for Ticket, Bus and light refreshments to & from. Please contact Mr. Ferrigan for info at 336-5118.

Sep 16 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM

7:00 PM - Troop Elections and Patrols formed. Review Troop Leadership positions that were handed out and be prepared to state you intentions for position you will seek. Also at this meeting we will finalize plans for the Camp Sikorsky Trip. Ice Cream to be provided.

Sep 23 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM

5:30 PM – Darren - Meet at Sawkill Fire House and Hike up through Red Pepper Valley with integrated First Aid Skills and Rescue. Bring a small daypack for water, snack, flashlight and jacket. Also at this meeting we will finalize plans for those boys who are not going to Camp Sikorsky and are interested in doing some orienteering/small stove cooking at Mr. Naccarato’s Camp.

Sep 26 - 28 – CLASS “A” AND “B” UNIFORMS & PACK

2008 CAMP SIKORSKY TRIP

1:45 PM - Meet at Sawkill Fire House and load-up to depart for Camp Sikorsky at 2:00 PM SHARP! Mr. Gorman will be the trip leader, so please address any concerns with him directly. Be sure to have your prerequisites completed for all MBs you have elected, Class “A” uniform is required. Spending money will be needed for your meal on Friday evening. Please make returning pick-up/drop-off arrangements with Mr. Gorman or Mr. Patzner at time of drop-off.

Sep 27 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM

08:00 AM – For those not going to Camp Sikorsky, we will be meeting at Mr. Naccarato’s Camp to do some orienteering and small stove cooking. If you have a small portable stove, be sure to bring it along with your favorite camping meal if you like and stay for lunch. Be sure to bring a small daypack for water, snack, and jacket.

Sep 30 – NO MEETING – SCHOOL HOLIDAY

Oct 07 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM

7:00 PM – Dan - Requirements, Scout Skills and Merit Badge night. Every Scout should have 1 Required MB and 1 Non-Required MB active at all times. Plan on doing so if this is not the case; see Mr. Lou for Blue Cards.

Oct 14 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM

7:00 PM – Austin - Camp Site selection, Tent Set-Up, Leave No Trace, Knots. $30.00 Due for those going on Horsemanship MB weekend Camping Trip.

Oct 21 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM

7:00 PM – Tyler - Plan and rehearse skits for Halloween Party. Finalize plans and menu for Horsemanship MB Camping Weekend.

Oct 24 - 26 – CLASS “A” AND “B” UNIFORMS & PACK

HORSEMANSHIP MB CAMPING WEEKEND – APRIL ACRES RANCH

4:00 PM - We will meet at Sawkill Fire House and pack gear in the Troop 8 Trailer, departing at 4:30 PM SHARP. Please make returning pick-up/drop-off arrangements with those adults driving.

Oct 28 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM – Costumes Optional

7:00 PM – Joe & Austin - Halloween Party. We will be inviting Pack 10 WEBLOS to join us and share in our Campfire. Snacks & Drinks will be served.

Nov 04 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM

6:00 PM – SPL - Senior Patrol meeting. All Patrol Leaders and Scouts holding a Leadership Position should attend. Troop Committee meeting will run at the same time for all Committee Members and any Parents wishing to attend.

7:00 PM – Joe - Backpack Night. Bring your full Pack as if you were going on a camping overnight hike.

Nov 08 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM – SCOUTING FOR FOOD

8:00 AM – Meet at the Home Plate Deli parking lot for route and bag distribution.

1:30 PM – Cirque Du Soleil – Wintuk Show at the Wamu Theater in Madison Square Garden. The Bus will depart from the Sawkill Fire House at 2:00 PM SHARP! This will allow time to do a little NYC sightseeing; shopping or dinner prior to the show that begins at 7:00 PM, with the bus departing directly after. Tickets to this event will be $85.00 each and include Ticket, Bus and light refreshments to & from. Please contact Mr. Ferrigan to reserve your seat now at 336-5118. Flyers are available at meetings.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

> Scouting for Food Pick-up
> Wreath Sales
> Trees for Tri-Mount
> Bowl-a-thon
> Fall / Winter Camping