Program Planning August 1, /1/ Troop 125 Vision Troop 125

Agenda Goals Monthly Themes Outdoor Activities Summer Camp High Adventure Ceremonies and other Troop Functions Training Advancement Opportunities Pack Relations Community Service Religious Activities Fund Raising AOB 2/5/2016 2

Goals for the Year Maintain better progress on advancements Balance of close and distant trips Continue day trips More High Adventure Win the Klondike Recruit 50% of potential Webelos –Better showing at pack meetings

Monthly Themes Sept: Wilderness Survival Oct: Pioneering/Knots Nov: Tracking/Orienteering Dec: Emergency Prepardness Jan: Winter Camping/Climbing Feb: Hobbies March: New Scout Skills April: Stem May: Boating June: Cooking

Outdoor Activities Sept: Backpacking at North South Lake Sept 21-23rd Oct : Greenbelt Trail Hike Oct 12th Webelos Woods at Cathedral Pines County Park, Oct th Nov: Holiday in the Woods at West Hills Park, Nov 9-10th Dec: Cabin Camping at Lake Frederick, Dec th Jan: Winter Camporee, Jan th Feb: Rock Climbing at Island rock Feb 1 st NYC Hike Feb 15 th March:New Scout Campout at Blydenburg Park, March th Bike Hike Mar 15th April: Spring Camporee April 4-6th Gettysburg, April rd May: Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River, May th June: Beach Conservation Project /Campout Fire Island June 7 -8 th July: Summer Camp at TBD, June 30 th - July 6 th

Summer Camp Down Selection to: –Ressica Falls –Trexler Presentations on both camps at troop meeting Troop vote on final decision Decision by Nov 1 st Summer Camp Dates, July xx th – xx rd.

High Adventure Troop High Adventure –Backpacking split at North South Lake in Sept –Whitewater Rafting on the Lehigh River in May –Climbing Day trip in Feb Older Scout High Adventure – First Class and 14 requirement –James Ryan will lead the effort to determine who is interested and plan the trips

Ceremonies and other Troop Functions PLC Day and Time, –First Saturday of month, 10:30 am at CUMC Fellowship hall Annual dues Oct 1 st Courts of Honor. Sept 20 th, June 16 th Halloween Party, Oct, 25 th Holiday Party, Dec 20 st OA Elections, March 6 th SPL Elections, Feb 7 th FOS Presentation, March 27 th

Training Troop Leadership Training - Feb 18 th National Youth Leadership Training – TBD Den Leader Training – Nov 5 th Youth Protection Training – March 27 th

Advancement Opportunities Guides will work to achieve: –Bison: First Class by December –Roadrunners: First Class by March Theme for December is Advancements Merit Badges – Troop Counselors will hold merit badge fair at a troop meeting Eagle Meeting end of September Patrol Leaders to set Goals for their Patrol Members

Pack Relations Targeted Packs – 323,329,403,125 Holiday in the Woods Den Chiefs Webelos Woods Plans Pack Meeting Assistance Pinewood Derby Assistance Blue and Gold Attendance

Community Service Fall Clean up – Aug 27 th Harvest Fair Oct 23 rd same time as Webelos Woods Thanksgiving Baskets, Due on Nov 8 th Harvest Dinner – Nov 12 th Angel Tree at CUMC - TBD Spring Clean up -TBD Flag Placement – May 26 th Retrieval – June 2 nd Memorial Day Parade May 28 th PB&J – PB&J Gang Aug 6 th, Collection in Oct.

Religious Activities Ten Commandments Hike – TBD, Not Troop Activity, Individual Activity All Faith Retreat – Oct 1 st, Not Troop Activity, Individual Activity Scout Sunday – Feb 5 th Scout Sabbath – Jan 6 th 7:30pm Jewish Conclave – May 5-7 th, Not Troop Activity, Individual Activity Memorial Day Services – May 27 th

Fund Raising Wreath Sale – Will do – Pre-sales only Swap Meet – Will do - Need to finalize date Script – Will do - Concentrate near Holidays Pancake Breakfast – Will do – Nov 16 th

Questions?