Please be in uniform for all meetings unless noted for class B’s

>> Please ensure you are completing the Summer Camp Application booklets I have handed out to all Boys, the earlier the better.  Discounted Fee of $260.00 must be PAID BY APRIL 29th MEETING.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

>> There are only 25 Tickets remaining for the June 8th N.Y. Yankees vs. K.C. Royals game left, please submit your reservations and pass along to friends/family. Tickets are $45.00.
***NOTE – Refer to separate Flyer***

>> Mr. Thorbjorhsen (Mr. “T”) will be attending future meetings at the Fire House to work with those Scouts working on the Fly Fishing Merit Badge, be sure to bring your Blue Card and gear.

>> For those needing service hours, the flowing are available, see Scout Master for details.

>> April 26th – Trail building with Forsyth Nature Center.

>> May 12th – 6:00 PM at Montrepose Cemetery; Assist Ulster Detachment Marine Corps League with placement of Flags on Veterans’ graves in recognition of Memorial Day

>> May 17th – Rosendale Cleansweep.

>>On-going at Burnt Swamp in Rosendale with the Lower Esopus River Watch.

Apr 25-27 – CLASS “A” AND “B” UNIFORMS & PACK

11:45 AM Great Adventure Camporee – We will meet at the Fire House to pack gear in the Troop 8 trailer and then depart at 12:00 PM SHARP.  If you are going to be working on the offered Fire Safety or Forestry Merit Badges, have a Blue Card in-hand and try to have the preliminary requirements I handed out completed (can be finished back here if needed).


Apr 29 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM

7:00 PM    Bike Safety, Dutch Oven Cooking & Fire Building.

***$260.00 SUMMER CAMP FEE & APPLICATION DUE***
All late submissions will be subject to the FULL PRICE of $300.00.


May 6 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM

6:00 PM    Troop Bike Ride – We will meet at Dietz Stadium and ride through the Historic Uptown Kingston Stockade District.  The Bike Ride will end at Friendly’s on Washington Avenue for Ice Cream, please be sure to bring along some spending money.


May 13 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM

6:00 PM    Senior Patrol meeting.  All Patrol Leaders and Scouts holding a Leadership Position should plan to attend.  Troop Committee meeting will run at the same time for all Committee Members and any Parents wishing to attend.
7:00 PM    Regular Program Meeting – Scout Skills and Merit Badge Requirement 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.


May 20 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM

7:00 PM – Collections & Hobbies Night. Identify a Scouts to MC the upcoming Court of Honor.


May 26 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM, U.S. & Troop 8 Flag Set

12:30 PM – Troop 8 will be attending the Kingston Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall at 1:00 PM and then Marching in the Memorial Day Parade that follows commencing at 2:00 PM, concluding at Dietz Stadium.  We will meet in front of City Hall; Parade line-up will follow on Andrew Street.  Carry harnesses will be provided and Scouts may take turns carrying the Colors.  Mr. Gorman and Ms. Jackson will be leading this event.


May 27 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM

6:00 PM – Troop Fishing Derby at Onteora Lake.  The Troop will provide Pizzas & Bait Worms, Patrols to bring Chips/Deserts & Drinks.


Jun 3 – CLASS “A” UNIFORM

7:00 PM – Troop 8 Court of Honor followed by an Ice Cream Social & Beverages provided by Stewart’s and Troop 8.  All families are encouraged to attend.
Jun 10 – CLASS “B” UNIFORM

6:00 PM – Annual Troop 8 Family BBQ and Softball Game at the Fire House.  Hot Dogs & Hamburgers will be provided by the Troop, families are asked to bring a Dish or Salad to share.
***NOTE – LAST MEETING UNTIL SUMMER CAMP***


Jul 13 - 18 – CLASS “A” AND “B” UNIFORMS & PACK

2008 CAMP TRI-MOUNT BOY SCOUT RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP

10:30 AM – We will meet at the Fire House and pack gear in the Troop 8 Trailer, departing at 11:00 AM SHARP.  Scouts MUST be picked up at Camp Tri-Mount on Friday July 18th at 4:00 PM, unless other arrangements are made.  There is a BBQ that Friday evening at Camp (fee required, see Camp packet).  This is open to Parents & Families, followed by a Camp Fire, departure at your own discretion thereafter.



UPCOMING EVENTS:

•  Plans for Troop 8 to make a Firewood / Trash Shed for the Powell Site at Camp Tri-Mount.  Extra Inspection Points.
•  Planning a NY Mets game for September, look for info over the summer.
•  Oct 24 – 26 - Horsemanship Merit Badge / Camping weekend with Horseback Riding at April Acres Ranch in Pine Bush, N.Y. – Times & Details forthcoming, will be a great opportunity, mark the calendars now.