March 31, 2009

The meeting was about boating safety, and what to expect this weekend, and what they may see (pine snake, Pine Barrens tree frogs (may hear them), painted/spotted turtles, Timber rattlers, deer, fox and beaver lodges).  The kids have to think small, as they are supposed to fit all their belongings in one (preferably) or two buckets that seal shut.  The buckets have to be tied into their canoes, so that if they capsize, their belongings don't get swept downstream without them.  They had blue buckets their last night that Mr. Murphey got from his company that the kids can get.  The kids signed up for them last night, and they have to keep them (Mr. Murphey and the troop doesn't want it back).  Thing is, the kids have to make sure they seal them properly & keep the lip of it clean.  Also, they won't get them until Friday, so they should bring their stuff in a bag and then stuff it in when they get to the church.

They each need to bring at least 3 logs.  Anlagen of water would be good.  They are camping at Goshen Pond Friday night.  If they want they can research the NJ Devil to talk about it over the campfire.

No smellables - food, toothpaste, soap, deo or anything of the sort in the tent.  Doesn't have to smell good, just interesting to attract raccoons/bears on some other trips.

Bring some short pieces of rope to tie belongings to the canoe.

Ziploc bags are a good thing.

A ground cloth may be a good idea, in case they want to sleep out under the stars Sat, or under canoe? & use it to help create a shelter. 

Synthetics are better than cotton - dries faster.  Kids don't want to get their sleeping bags wet - will be on river Sat, and won't have time/place to dry it out.

If they need a scout master conference, they should bring their books and get it done this weekend.

6:00 Friday is the meeting time.

Sign up for Earth day

Jamboree money now goes to the troop council   2 slots left.

I think that covers it.  If you have any questions, let me know : )