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The Signaler – Troop 264’s Newsletter!
The Signaler
Troop 264 – Meeting time 7:30 PM Mondays
Venturing Crew 264 – 6:30 PM Mondays
(Venturing Crew activities in RED)
100+ Eagles Celebration – December 21
Come join T264’s one-of-a-kind celebration on Sunday, December 21, 1 to 4 PM, at The Heritage on the
Montgomery County Fairgrounds. We are celebrating the more than 100 scouts who have attained
Eagle rank since Mr. Dennis Bogan became Scoutmaster of Troop 264 in September of 1992. All
who have been with Troop 264 at any time – scouts, scouters, family members – are encouraged to attend.
This is a meet-and-greet type event, we want you to circulate and find friends old and new. T264 Eagle
Scout John Delaney is arranging an impressive variety of edibles for the event. A special commemorative
patch has been commissioned and will be given to the first 300 people only. Mr. Jim Kirk will take some
special group photos of T264 Eagles and scouts, exact compositions yet to be determined. And Mr. Bogan
will say a few words to all just after 2 PM.
ORDER TICKETS BY DECEMBER 5 for the best pricing. Information is available on the troop
website at http://www.troop264olney.net/archive/100Eagles/100EaglesEvent.html or send an e-mail to
connect264@verizon.net . See the last page of this Signaler for the order form. SEE YOU THERE!!!
Calendar Summary
December
January
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6-7
7
7
8
13
15
16
18
21
22
24
25
29
1
5
10
12
14
15
19
19
26
31
Patrol meeting
Backpacking (Thundercats)
Wreath/Ornament sales @ Farmers Market
American Legion Flag Retirement
Troop meeting
Nursing Home Sing-A-Long 11 AM
TLC, BOR, and Patrol meeting
Hanukkah starts
Troop adult meeting, 8 PM
100+ Eagles Celebration, 1-4 PM
Troop meeting (Holiday party)
No school
Christmas
Patrol meeting
New Year’s Day
Troop meeting
D.C. Hike (Eagles)
8 th Annual Webelos Visit Night – 7 PM
District Roundtable (Crusaders)
Troop Adult Meeting, 8 PM
No school (MLK holiday)
TLC, “Last Chance” BOR, Patrol Meeting
Winter Court of Honor
Nursing Home visit (Thundercats)
February 27 to March 1 – Ski trip to
Seven Springs Ski Resort (Pennsylvania)
2015 -- April 17-19 -- U.S. Merchant Marine
Camporee
2015 – July 11-18 -- SUMMER CAMP at
Camp Bowman, Goshen Scout Reservation
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December 2014
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
Backpacking
(Thundercats)
Patrol meeting
7
Backpacking
8
9
Troop Meeting
10
11
12
District
Roundtable
(Holiday party)
Olney Farmers
Market 10:30-3:30
SM/ASM Training
Nursing Home SingA-Long 11 AM-Noon
Am. Legion Flag
Retirement 2 PM
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Last recharter turn-in
15
Patrol meeting
TLC, BOR
21
T264 100+ Eagles
Celebration, 1-4 pm
At Montgomery
Fairgrounds
28
13
22
16
17
24
Troop meeting
(Holiday party ?)
30
31
(no school)
(no school)
Patrol meeting
(no school)
20
25
26
27
Christmas
(no school –
MCPS)
29
19
Troop Adult
Meeting, 8 PM at
Brookeville
Academy
Hanukkah starts
23
18
2
NO nursing home
visit
(no school)
January 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
3
New Year’s Day
4
5
6
7
(no school)
(no school)
8
9
10
Troop meeting
D.C. Hike (Eagles)
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12
13
14
15
16
17
22
23
24
District Roundtable
8th Annual Webelos
Visit Night (7 PM)
18
19
20
21
“Last Chance” BOR
and Patrol Meeting
25
MLK Holiday
(no school)
26
Troop Adult Meeting,
8 PM at Brookeville
Academy
27
28
Winter Court of
Honor, 7:30 PM
29
30
31
Nursing home visit
(Thundercats)
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Rechartering is NOW! And Troop Dues...
WE MUST COMPLETE THE RECHARTER PROCESS TROOP AND CREW IN THE NEXT FEW
DAYS. We need your help to do this
REGISTERED ADULTS: Please take a look at the expiration date for your Youth Protection Training ASAP. If
it expires in 2015, please retake the YPT training at https://myscouting.scouting.org as soon as you can. If that
training isn't complete by the time we turn in the recharter paperwork, you may have to be dropped from the troop
roster. Then you must fill out a new pain-in-the-butt Adult Application in addition to YPT to get
reregistered. Avoid that by spending 30 minutes on the online training now. Please print copies of your YPT
completed training certificate.
Annual troop dues are being collected during this process too. A large part of Troop Dues go toward the annual
cost of registration for each scout and each registered adult member of the troop. The cost this year remains the
same $55 per scout, $30 for each registered adult member. The remainder of the troop dues goes toward items
like merit badges and rank advancement patches. Please make out checks to BSA Troop 264.
Thank you to the many who have turned in their troop dues and/or completed the Youth Protection
Training (YPT)!
Adult Leader Training for 2014-15
For a summary of what’s involved with adult leader training, please see the summary on Page 11 of the September
Signaler: http://www.troop264olney.net/Signalers/2014-09.pdf That is the place to start. Anyone 18 and over
can take these training courses. An Adult Application must be completed first, and Youth Protection Training
taken online at http://myscouting.scouting.org (takes about 30 minutes).
Upcoming training for Scoutmaster / Assistant Scoutmaster:
Scoutmaster Specific Training course dates:
December 13 Day:
http://ncacbsa.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=473018&group=114105
March 7, 2015 Day: http://ncacbsa.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=473026&group=113271
April 14 & 21 & 28: http://ncacbsa.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=473026&group=113271
(3 Tuesday nights)
Then you must take Introduction to Outdoor Leadership Skills (IOLS) (dates offered):
May 30-31, 2015: http://ncacbsa.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=490998&group=113271
Then you are trained and can wear the TRAINED strip on your scout shirt sleeve.
The troop is always in need of fully trained adult leadership! This gives us more flexibility for troop outings,
which require at least one trained adult. More importantly, it gives insight as to how to work best with the scouts.
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Wreaths and Ornaments – Keep Selling!
Wreath and White House Ornament sales are happening! This is the
troop’s big fall/winter fundraiser. It is also an opportunity for scouts to
earn some money in the form of Scout Credits, that can be applied to
some of the bigger outings like summer camp or Philmont. The earlier
you begin selling, the more you can make.
This year, thanks to your November efforts, we are off to a strong
start with wreath and ornament sales. Don’t stop now!
WREATHS. The price for Holiday Wreaths is the same as last year,
at $27 apiece. We will put in the initial order for the troop on November 1, and can add to that number if scouts
sell more. Wreaths are available for delivery NOW.
WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS: The troop is selling the White House Ornaments this year for $24 apiece.
This year the focus is on President Warren G. Harding. Here is the summary about the ornament:
“ The 2014 Official White House Christmas Ornament honors
President Warren G. Harding, who served as the 29th
president of the U.S. from 1921-1923.
As a child, Harding dreamed of growing up and becoming an
engineer. As President, he took over the helm of Alaska
Railroad #618 for 51 minutes, during his famous
transcontinental speaking and sightseeing tour ca lled,
"Voyage of Understanding." It was reported that the Hardings
‘had as much fun as two youngsters on their first train trip.’
‘This is the most delightful ride I have taken in my life!’ the
President said in 1923.
Unfortunately the train that carri ed him west at the beginning of his trip also carried his casket back east to Washington DC,
following his sudden death from apoplexy or a stroke, in his room at the San Francisco Palace Hotel on August 2, 1923. His
casket was elevated to allow mourners to see it through the windows of the Superb as the train passed through towns across
the country. An estimated 3 million people paid their respects. Mrs. Harding later gave the white gloves the president wore
while at the throttle to the engineer as a memento.
The inspiration for the 2014 ornament came from his love of trains. The gold, red, white, and blue enameled engine is a
replica of one of many steam powered locomotives that pulled the Presidential Special. Attached is the coal car that fueled
the engine. This ornament can be hung separately or attached to the President's private Pullman car. Called the "Superb",
this gold and green car was outfitted with 5 bedrooms and baths, a kitchen and observation room. White House chefs,
valets and other domestic staff accompanied him on the journey. The Superb also was equipped with a public address
system, from which President Harding made his speeches.
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This unique, first of its kind, two-piece official Christmas ornament will add a new dimension to your collection of White
House presidential ornaments. The first ornament was created in 1981. The sale of such ornaments helped to fund the
acquisition of historical furnishings and artwork for the permanent White House Collection.”
Contact friends, relatives, neighbors, especially those that purchased wreaths or ornaments last year. This year, Mrs.
Danielle Delaney is coordinating wreath sales for the troop, and Mrs. Bernadette Meehan is administering the
ornament sales. Wreaths and ornaments are available for pickup and delivery now.
Backpacking on the C&O Canal – December 6-7
The Thundercats patrol is assembling a C&O Canal backpacking overnight on this weekend, details of which
have not reached the Signaler as of this date. Details will be sent out to the troop as soon as we get them.
Wreath/Ornament Sales at the Olney Farmers Market – December 7
Mrs. Meehan has obtained a space at the Olney Farmers Market on Dec. 7 from which the troop can sell wreaths
and ornaments. Hours are from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Scouts who participate will have a share of the scout
credits obtained from sales. Please sign up with Mrs. Meehan at the December 1 patrol meeting or at
b_hausheer@yahoo.com .
American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony – 2 PM, December 7
The Norman Price American Legion Post No. 68, which is the sponsor for Troop and Venturing Crew 264, will
have its annual flag retirement ceremony at 2 PM at Brookeville Academy in Brookeville. Scouts and scouters
are asked to attend in full scout uniform. A bugler is needed, please contact Mr. Bogan if you can help in that
capacity.
Troop Holiday Sing-A-Long at Friends’ Nursing Home – December 13
This is the date for the annual Holiday Sing-A-Long at Friends Nursing Home in Ashton, on Norwood Road, 11
AM to noon. All are welcome to participate. We sing Christmas carols to the residents, for their enjoyment.
Don’t worry about style, if you can croak out a tune, you’re in. Scouts with instruments are encouraged to bring
them, and there is a piano on site. The More the Merrier!
100+ Eagles Celebration – Sunday, December 21, 1 to 4 PM
Just in case you missed it on Page 1. If you don’t do this now, you can never do it again.
http://www.troop264olney.net/archive/100Eagles/100EaglesEvent.html
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Troop/Crew Holiday Party – December 22 at 7 PM
The Troop and Venturing Crew will hold the annual Holiday Party at 7 PM. We realize that this is only one day
after the Big Celebration, and likely will include some leftovers from that event, but this party will have a less
formal atmosphere. Come, relax, enjoy!
8th Annual Webelos Visit Night – January 12, 7 PM
The troop will hold its Eighth Annual Webelos visit night on Monday, January 12, 7:00 to about 8:30 PM, at St.
John’s, in place of the regular troop meeting. Webelos II Cub Scouts from local packs, and parents, are invited to
visit. Boys who are not presently in Cub Scouts, but who may be considering Boy Scouts, are also welcome to
attend, along with their parents.
Each patrol will be demonstrating skills learned and used in Boy Scouts. Patrol skill assignments will be made
at the December TLC meeting. Scouts and scouters in contact with local Cub Scout packs should make
them aware of this opportunity and get this on their calendars. Questions can be directed to
connect264@verizon.net . This has been a popular event every year to date and we expect it to be equally so this
time.
This is YOUR opportunity to show Cub Scouts and parents what Scouting has done for you, and that there is fun
beyond Cub Scouts. We hope it will kindle enthusiasm in the Webelos scouts to tread the same path beyond Cub
Scouts, whether with Troop 264 or elsewhere. Information about Troop 264 is always available on the troop’s
website, www.troop264olney.net , and in the recent Signaler newsletters therein, and via e-mail at
connect264@verizon.net .
Ski Trip to Seven Springs Ski Resort – February 27 to March 1
The Eagle patrol has started to plan a ski trip for 2015. Details are:
Who :
When:
All Troop 264 scouts and Ventures
Depart in the afternoon of 2-27-15 (tentative half day for MCPS)
Ski Friday night/2-27-15 through Sunday evening/3-1-15
Where: Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs Pennsylvania
Lodging: Seven Springs Base Lodge Tower- Friday and Saturday night- 4 people per room
Meals included: Saturday (breakfast and dinner), Sunday (breakfast).
Everyone is on their own for Friday Evening dinner and lunches on Saturday and Sunday
Price:
Lodging and lift ticket: $294 per person
Ski rental: $55
Snow board rental: $62
Helmet rental: $10 – MUST HAVE A HELMET to comply with BSA policy
The Troop will ask for a commitment with a $25 deposit by December 8th with the balance due by January 27th
Thank you!
Jake Wei.
This is a popular event and there is often a waiting list – avoid that by signing up early!
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That is what WILL happen. Now we turn to what DID happen:
Scouting for Food – Saturday, November 8
Troop 264 ran the collection point at the Olney Safeway. According to the tally
assembled by scouts, 1443 plastic bags full of food were donated. This was more
than enough to fill every big blue bin on the truck and then some. Some of these
collected by local troops and packs came in hundreds at a time, in pickups and on
trailers; others came singly or a few at a time in cars. All donations are greatly
appreciated and will greatly help Manna and local food banks maintain service to
needy families and individuals in the coming months.
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Scouting for Food –
November 8 (hours)
Sean D.
Daniel G.
Nate K.
Peter B.
Brandon S.
Luke M.
Elijah H.
Caleb H.
Tyler H.
James F.
Logan K.
Brendan O.
Luke T.
Alec F.
Atticus M.
Joey U.
Luca S.
Ian W.
Jacob Wei.
Matthew D.
Joel P.
Anthony F.
Eric F.
John F.
Mr. Dale B.
Mr. Dennis B.
Mr. Al B.
Mr. Ian D.
4.5
3
4
4.75
3
2.5
3
3
4.5
3
5
3.5
3.25
3.25
2.5
3.5
1.75
1.75
2.5
1.5
2
1
1
1
6.5
6.5
4.75
1.5
Primitive Campout – November 22-23
An early season cold snap limited the temperature to around 20° for the first arrivals on Saturday morning. One of the
first on the wires across the river was Thundercat Sean D. However, once 2/3 the way across, Sean discovered that he
was too short to reach the top wire any longer! Having worked his way back, Mr. Bickel and Jim Bickel went across
to lower the top wire by about 5 inches. That solved that problem for all the younger scouts, however, in the process
of sending tools across the cable, a hammer and a bar fell into the river. The hammer was later recovered by Peter B.
wearing waders, the bar could not be found in the grass at the bottom of the river.
Before long many scouts were across the river, surveying locations and constructing shelters to stay overnight in.
This continued until about 2 PM (with an interruption for lunch).
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2 PM is when the potato cannons came out to play. The next hour and a half were spent launching spuds across the
field and river and into the woods.
Then it was back to finish up the shelters. The Venturing Crew did not make shelters but stayed near the fire all night.
Crusaders
Thundercats Shelter #1
Eagles & Vikings
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The patrol cooking contest at nightfall was a tie between the Venturing Crew and the Thundercats, with the Viking
patrol in second place.
This year we could not have a bonfire, so we compensated to some extent by having four smaller fires in the
evening. There were nice and warm as the temperature fell off after nightfall.
The Thundercats main shelter collapsed during the night, and the other shelter damaged, under unclear
circumstances. The patrol spent the remainder of the night under the tarps, without problems.
The temperature on the Boganometer dropped to 25° by morning. Thate means that all who stayed overnight get 7
polar bear points to start off this winter season.
Sunday morning, one incompletely tethered bag fell off the line while being pulled across the cables and began
floating down the river. Fortunately it hung up on a snag along the bank and was retrieved, but not before one
scout fell in trying to reach it.
A fun time overall!
Partial participant list – please advise (1) if we missed you and (2) whether you stayed overnight. An update will
be published in the January Signaler. * denotes camping overnight.
Sean D. *
Joey U.*
Daniel G.*
Eli H.*
Eric L.
Miguel A.
Joel P.*
Matthew D.
Alec F.
Anthony F.
Brendan O.
Mr. John D.*
Mr. Dennis B.*
Mrs. Joan G.*
Mr. Eric H.
Mr. Dale B.*
Mr. Gary S.*
Mr. Dan P.*
Mr. Ian D.
Mr. David O.
Venturing Crew:
William S.*
Elizabeth J.*
Jim B.*
Shaun *
Anthony J.
Gerad S.
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Northern Tier Presentation – November 24
During the troop meeting, T264 Eagle scouts Jim
Bickel and Jeremy Neufeld, who have been
Interpreters at BSA’s Northern Tier High Adventure
base for the past three years and one year
(respectively), gave a spirited presentation of what to
expect on a visit to NT. There were a number of
questions afterward that were well answered by these
experienced guides.
T264 is
tentatively
planning to go
to NT in 2016.
We should
receive information on the registration process in December with the NT
lottery for slots in mid January.
The following scouts and scouters have indicated interest to date. It is
not too late to sign up! Scouts must be at least 14 years of age by the
date of arrival at NT (or 13 and finished 8th grade). Here’s the list:
Jacob Wei., Luke T., Mr. Rich T., Brandon S., Luke R., Mrs. Carolyn R.
At the end of the same troop meeting, scouts and scouters were treated to
Penn State Creamery Ice Cream by Jim Bickel, who is a student at the
main campus presently.
Thanks, Jim and Jeremy!!!
Olney Interfaith Thanksgiving Service – November 26
Many thanks to the Scouts of Troop 264 who
provided assistance to the Olney Interfaith
Thanksgiving Service, held at B'nai Shalom on
November 25, 2014. I am very proud of their
community service.
~ Mrs. Ginny Weinberger
Mr. Don Light
Mr. Al B.
Jacob Wei.
Luke R.
Eric L.
Sean D.
Atticus M.
Evan Doto
These volunteers helped collect over $1200 in free will offering for Olney Help, as well as food donations.
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Navy vs. Georgia Southern – November 15
Not many from the troop went to the gave this year, probably because it was not promoted well But Mr. Bogan
was there, and Midshipman and T264 Eagle Scout Holland McCabe give a tour of the Academy grounds to a
number of Cub Scouts and parents. This was be Holland’s last tour as he will be graduating in the spring. Navy
won, by the way.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Camporee – April 17-19, 2015
T264 and V264 have been invited to attend the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Camporee at Kings Point, Long
Island, NY on April 17-19. This will be the first time the troop or crew has attended this event. The Camporee
itself is not widely publicized and is limited to about 350 participants. Presently, T264 has 21 people signed up for
this event, about evenly split between scouts and adults. We are asking for limited additional slots, you can
guarantee yours by signing up now. WE STILL HAVE SPACES AVAILABLE!
The Academy (also known as USMMA or Kings Point) is one of the five United States Federal Service Academies
and it is charged with training officers for the United States Merchant Marine, all branches of the military, and the
transportation industry. Midshipmen are trained in marine engineering, navigation, ship's administration, maritime
law, personnel management, international law, customs, and many other subjects important to the task of running a
large maritime vessels. Below are a couple YouTube links that display the academy.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEhHvwiGoxk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4Mz5FC7dVk
[T]his is one of the best kept secrets of the military. Graduates get to go tuition, room and board free just like the
Naval Academy (which all of these folks know), but when the Merchant Marine Academy Officer graduates, they
can join any of the branches. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or remain Merchant Marine. I would recommend
having the scouts think about bringing a sibling that is looking forward to college and willing to consider one of
the "uniformed Services". …This link shows the class profile, proving it is not as difficult to enter as the Naval
Academy. http://www.usmma.edu/admissions/class-profile
~ [Dr.]Dave Smisson
Scouts signed up: Adults signed up:
Luke T.
David R.
Peter B.
Brandon S.
Matthew D.
Brock H.
Sean D.
William S.
Jorrdan O.
Jacob Wei.
Keith G.
Mrs. Shannon G.
Mr. Dennis B.
Mr. Rich T.
Mr. Al B.
Mr. Doug G.
Mr. Joshua S,
Mr. Ian D.
Mr. John D.
Mr. Martin P.
Mr. Dale B.
Initially, we set the expected cost at $100 per person (based on
experiences with similar trips in the past). This figure will be
adjusted next spring once we work out the cost of the charter bus.
We are close to the point where the portion of the bus cost will
come down for all as additional persons join this expedition.
All participants will receive a USMMA patch and T-shirt.
Sign up with Mr. Bickel, connect264@verizon.net .
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Philmont 2015 – August 1-15
The second installment has been paid to Philmont, and the crew members are planning prep hike to learn about
backpacking and working together as a group. The next installment payment is due in February, then after that the
airfare and related travel expensed will come due in May. Trip dates are August 1 to 15, 2014. There are still spaces
for interested scouts, must be 14 or older by August 3, 2015. Contact Mr. Dan Parks if you have interest,
dparks@gosasha.net .
Tell It to Mr. Matyas!
Mr. Gary Matyas is the troop’s Advancement Chair, which is a fancy (and understated) way of saying that he
keeps track of all the rank advancements, merit badges, and other awards that all the scouts earn. Plus
completed training for the adults, that isn’t done online by registered scouters at http://myscouting.scouting.org .
This is a big job, as you can imagine, particularly in the weeks before a Court of Honor.
You can help. Just drop an e -mail to Mr. Matyas at grymat@comcast.net for any of the following.
Include the scout’s name, what the e -mail is relating to, and the date(s):
Rank advancements that may not go through the 3 person Board of Review (BOR). Generally, this applies to
Scout rank, most other BORs are administered by Mr. Greenspon.
Service project hours outside the troop, that a scout wants to use to meet a rank advancement or merit badge
requirement. This might include, for example, an event outside of scouting where the hours are not being
applied to some other purpose, whether inside or outside of scouts. Even if you mark the hours in your Scout
Handbook, they aren’t entered into the troop database if you don’t say something. So report them early, before
your Scoutmaster conference. Include a short description of the project(s) along with the date(s) and hours.
Eagle project accounting. At the end of each Eagle project, the scout assembles a table of who worked how
many hours. Please provide a copy to Mr. Matyas so that he can credit project hours to each scout in the list.
Events not in the Signaler. Mr. Matyas uses the Signaler record to establish scouts’ participation record, so he
won’t know of anything not published there. The best solution for that is to put an article in the Signaler, and
give public credit to those who participated.
Your attention to these small matters will improve the function of the troop, and thank you in advance for your
assistance!
Video Training for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class
Scouting.org has videos available to help scouts with the rank requirements of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and
First Class. These short videos include the current requirements listed for Tenderfoot through First Class.
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/Applications/RankVideo.aspx
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INFORMATION PAGE
Attention: Board of Review (BOR) Procedures
Board of Review (BOR)
Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Mr. Walt Greenspon @ (301) 774-5394
no later than two Sundays (8 days) before the scheduled Board of Review.
Failure to give proper notification will
Scoutmaster Conference prior to calling
BOR, he MUST bring an adult with him.
scout. This way we can accommodate all
delay your BOR until the next month. Get your
Mr. Greenspon. If your scout is scheduled for the
That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another
scouts striving for advancement.
Scout dress code for BOR will include Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide, and scout pants (khaki or black
pants can be substituted). Merit badge sash is recommended. A scout hat is preferred.
Scout Spirit for Advancement
We all recognize that Scout Spirit is hard to evaluate.
We know Scout Spirit includes being helpful and cheerful,
but it is more than that…it’s giving back. In an effort to
assist Patrol D ads in recognizing Scout Spirit, the following
guidelines are offered.
Our troop believes that prior to each advancement, participation in the following activities
exemplify the essences of Scout Spirit:
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A minimum of 1 nursing home visit
Participation in at least 1 fundraiser
At least 4 overnight outings per year
Good deeds done outside of scouts
The Patrol Dad, not a senior scout, is responsible
for signing off on Scout Spirit prior to your
Scoutmaster Conference.
Scoutmaster Conferences
Any scout needing a Scoutmaster Conference for advancement up through First Class, needs to contact
one of the following for a conference:
Mr. Greenspon
Mr. Laing
Mr. Predoehl
Mr. Matyas
Mr. Freedman
Mr. Bickel
Mr. Irvin
Mr. Kennedy
Mr. Delaney
Mr. Long
301-774-5394
301-570-4235
301-774-0974
301-570-0610
301-774-7766
301-774-0416
301-570-5548
301-774-5014
301-412-0509
301-924-4365
Scoutmaster Conferences for Star, Life, and Eagle must be
held with Mr. Bogan: (301)-774-2768.
dbsm264@verizon.net
Preparation for the scout’s BOR must include being prepared to
answer skill, citizenship, first aid, and merit badge questions.
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BOR for Star and Life Scout Advancements
While ropes and compasses are provided for younger ranks, by the time you are ready for Star and Life
advancement, you should be responsible enough to bring your own knot rope and compass for your BOR.
We are requiring all scouts who are advancing to Star or Life to bring a knot rope and compass to their
BOR.
Life and Eagle Scouts as Advisory BOR Members
If you are a Life or Eagle Scout and would like to sit on a Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, or Star
BOR, as a “Technical Expert”, call Mr. Greenspon on 301-774-5394.
Troop Activity Policy
Please be reminded that it is troop policy (and common courtesy) for a scout or scouter to pay the costs associated
with an event he or she has signed up for but did not attend, without being asked. No-shows increase the costs
to the troop and the participants, require the troop to reserve unneeded space and transport excess equipment, and
results in wasted food and materials. We realize that situations inevitably will occur that prevent a scout from
attending events, and ask that the scout or scouter contact the person organizing the event right away. If the
conflict is raised early enough, adjustments can often be made where food has not yet been purchased or
reservations have not been finalized.
Getting Credit for Troop Activities
It’s important that everyone who participates in Troop 264 campouts, trips, and community service activities gets
credit for their hard work. The Signaler provides the permanent record of everyone who attends these events. Patrol
leaders need to take responsibility for collecting the names of participants in their patrols and send those lists,
preferably by e-mail, to the Signaler staff by the monthly deadline. E-mail lists to connect264@verizon.net .
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Permission Slip for C&O Canal Backpacking
December 6-7, 2014
I give permission for my son __________________________________________ to participate in T264’s
C&O Canal Backpacking. In an emergency, please notify
__________________________________________________ (indicate name(s) and relationship to your son or daughter) at
_____________________________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified medical personnel
to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son for illness or injury.
My son or daughter is allergic to the following medications or foods: ____________________________________________
________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian Signature
______________________
Date
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100+ Eagles Celebration
December 21, 2014 – 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The Heritage – Montgomery County Fairgrounds
16 Chestnut Street – Gaithersburg, Maryland
We are pleased that you will be joining us for Troop 264’s special 100+ Eagles Celebration. The event
recognizes not only the 100+ Scouts who have achieved Eagle Rank during the 23 years of leadership of Scoutmaster
Dennis Bogan, but all T264 scouts and adult assistants, past and present. Eagle Scout rank is not required to attend
this event.
Current information about this event is posted on the troop’s website, www.troop264olney.net, and
updates will be sent via email to attendees as necessary. Costs to attend the event are noted below. The increase
effective on December 5 is necessary to cover fixed costs the troop incurs for late registrants. Tickets will be
distributed at patrol and troop meetings or can be mailed to you. All funds collected wi ll help offset costs associated
with the event, therefore, no refunds will be issued.
Please send an email to Eagles264Olney@verizon.net if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing
you and your family at the 100+ Eagles Celebration.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Adults & Children Ages 13 and up
Ages 6-12
Ages 5 and under
BEFORE DEC. 5
$ 15
$ 10
FREE
AFTER DEC. 5
$20
$15
$ 5
Eagle
Scout?
NAME (s):
T264
Adult T264
Scout? Scouter?
_______________________________________________________
Y
Y
Y
_______________________________________________________
Y
Y
Y
_______________________________________________________
Y
Y
Y
_______________________________________________________
Y
Y
Y
______________________________________________________
Y
Y
Y
_______________________________________________________
Y
Y
Y
HOW MANY:
Adults : ____________ Ages 6-12: ____________ Ages 5 and under: ____________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: _____________ (Please make checks payable to “BSA Troop 264”)
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE:
_____________________________ E-MAIL: ____________________________________________
CHECK ONE:
______ Mail tickets to the address above
______ I can pick up the tickets at a Patrol or Troop Meeting
SEND COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:
Helen Justus
1870819Rolling Acres Way
Olney, MD 20832
with “ATTN: 100+ Eagles
Celebration” in lower left
corner of the envelope

The Signaler - Boy Scout Troop 264 -

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