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16/10/10

Greetings Troop 266,

Great meeting last week!  However, this weeks’ meeting is one of the 2 most important meetings of the year: Troop Elections.  This should be a very busy meeting!

This week:

Sept.  16 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham Center School

• Phase B planning for the Fall Shakedown; tent assignments, gear checks, last minute details, etc.. 
• Fall Shakedown Permission Slips available (and attached). Don’t wait till Friday! 
• Fall Shakedown payment due; $25.00 per Scout. Adults have a “free” ride.  
• Troop Elections – Please be prepared to explain how you would excel in your desired position.  All positions are up for election:  SPL, (SPL chooses 2 ASPLs), Quartermaster, Scribe, Historian, Librarian, Chaplin Aid, Webmaster, Patrol Leader, (PL chooses APL).  I have only received a handful of Applications.  Here is what I have: 

            SPL:                           Sean J.

            Quartermaster:          Fred P.

            Scribe:                        Justin M.

            Historian:                    James J.

            Librarian:                    James J., Nate H.,

            Chaplin Aid:               James J., Patrick H., Nate H.

            Patrol Leader:           Matt G.

            Webmaster:               Nate H., Sean J.

 

• Sign-Up sheet available for: 
  • Bike Trip – Oct. 1-3 – Cape Cod  - need to know if we have enough adults to support this. 
• If time allows, I’m sure the PLC has a game up their sleeve.. 

Sept. 17-19 - Fall Shakedown – Dolly Copp Natl. Forest Service Campground, Gorham, NH – fishing, hiking, mountain views. Departure: Friday, 4:00, Park & Ride – Return: Sunday, 3:00ish, Center School.  This is a great opportunity to get back into the swing of things for a new camping season.  Trip Leaders: Mr. D. & Mr. Gosselin.

Sept.  23 – Thursday – Troop meeting / Cookout – 5:30 at Griffin Park

• Food and Games for all
• Webelos II invited
• This is a good opportunity to invite a prospective Scout (with parent) for the 1^st Class “invite a friend” requirement.

 

Sept.  20 – Monday – PLC meeting – 7:00 at Deranian residence 

• 1^st PLC meeting for the newly elected PLC

 

Sept.  30 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham Center School

• New PLC installed

 

Oct. 1-3 - Bike Trip – Cape Cod  – Trip Leaders: Mr. Houde & Sean J.

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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6/10/10

Greetings Troop 266,

Another nice weekend and a great day for the Strawberry Festival.  Great job by all who helped to set up and help out at the festival and promote Scouting at our Troop display.

This week:

June 9 – Roundtable – All ASMs invited – this month at Camp Carpenter.

June 10 – Thursday – Court of Honor – 6:00 - Center School – This is a pot luck dinner and award ceremony for Scouts and their families

·  If your last name begins with A-J bring a Main Dish and a Side Dish

·  If your last name begins with K-Z bring a Main Dish and a Dessert

·        Scouts shall be in FULL Uniform

·        30 Rank Advancements,  74 Merit Badges

·        Sub Sale Awards

·        Uniform Inspection Awards

·        Portsmouth Air Show tickets will be available for Scouts to sell

·        Signup sheets available:

o       Flag Disposal – June 14 – (service hours) limit -10 Scouts

o       Portsmouth Air Show - Aug 27-29 

·        Opening and cleanup (with help) by the Bengal patrol.

June 14 – Monday – Flag Disposal – 6:00 – Cemetery on the Plain

June 17/18 – Thursday / Friday – Last day of School!

June 21 – Monday – 2010/2011 PLC Planning Meeting - 7:00 - Windham High School

June 26-27 – Whitewater Rafting trip – Trip full !  See Mr. Joseph to get on wait list.

Jul 1-4 – Adventure Base 100 in Boston – Rolling 100^th Anniversary Scout exhibit

Jul 11-17 – Camp Bell

Jul 25-31 – Hidden Valley

Aug 27-29 - Boston-Portsmouth Air Show – Camp for the weekend – meals provided - 2 day admission – all for $45

I look forward to seeing you all (in FULL uniform) on Thursday.  Please remember to bring your Family and your Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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6/2/10

Greetings Troop 266,

What a beautiful weekend and a great day for the parade.  Great job by all who marched (yes, even the band members)!

This week:

June 2 – Wednesday - FLOW Book Fair Setup – 4-7pm - Service Hours – meet at the library.

June 3 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School 

·        Strawberry Festival prep – lashed structure

·        Advancement

·        Patrol game competition.

·        Portsmouth Air Show tickets will be available for Scouts to sell

·        Signup sheets available:

o       Strawberry Festival Setup - June 5 (service hours)

o       Scouting Exhibit – June 5

o       Flag Disposal – June 14 – (service hours) limit -10 Scouts

o       Portsmouth Air Show - Aug 27-29 

·        Opening and cleanup by the Monkey patrol.

June 5 – Saturday – Strawberry Festival Setup and Flag ceremony (Service Hours)

·        Meet at 7:30 to help FLOW set up the Strawberry Festival

·        Opening Flag Ceremony at 10:00 – Full Uniform

·        Need another adult for this!

June 5 – Saturday – Strawberry Festival Troop Exhibit – help man the Troop 266 booth at the Strawberry Festival – need more to sign up for this

June 9 – Roundtable

June 10 – Thursday – Court of Honor – 6:00 - Center School – This is a pot luck dinner and award ceremony for Scouts and their families

·  If your last name begins with A-J bring a Main Dish and a Side Dish

·  If your last name begins with K-Z bring a Main Dish and a Dessert

June 14 – Monday – Flag Disposal – 6:00 – Cemetery on the Plain

June 17/18 – Thursday / Friday – Last day of School!

June 21 – Monday – 2010/2011 PLC Planning Meeting - 7:00 - Windham High School

June 26-27 – Whitewater Rafting trip – Trip full !  See Mr. Joseph to get on wait list.

Jul 11-17 – Camp Bell

Jul 25-31 – Hidden Valley

Aug 27-29 - Portsmouth Air Show – Camp for the weekend – meals provided - 2 day admission – all for $45

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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5/27/10

Greetings Troop 266,

Great job at the Sub Sale!  We had 44 Scouts participate in making 900 Subs in less than 2 hours! 

Congratulations to several Scouts who attained their next rank at Sunday’s Board of Review.

This week:

May 27 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School 

·        Coin Collecting Merit Badge arrive at 6:00 to meet with Mr. Raision

·        Resumption of Tenderfoot Fitness requirement (10a & b) 2^nd test – wear your sneakers!

·        Strawberry Festival prep – lashed structure

·        Patrol game if time allows.

·        Portsmouth Air Show tickets will be available for Scouts to sell

·        Signup sheets available:

o       FLOW Book Fair setup - June 2 (service hours)

o       Strawberry Festival Setup - June 5 (service hours)

o       Scouting Exhibit – June 5

o       Flag Disposal – June 14 – (service hours) limit -10 Scouts

o       Portsmouth Air Show - Aug 27-29 

·        Opening and cleanup by the Skull patrol.

May 31 – Monday – Memorial Day Parade – 8:30 AM – Windham Center School

June 1 – Tuesday – Camp Bell Planning Meeting – 7-8:30pm – Deranian residence – Mandatory for ALL those attending Camp Bell.  (details to follow)

June 2 – Wednesday - FLOW Book Fair Setup – 4-7pm - Service Hours

June 3 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School

June 5 – Saturday – Strawberry Festival Setup (Service Hours) & Troop Exhibit

June 9 – Roundtable

June 10 – Thursday – Court of Honor – 6:00 - Center School *Stay tuned for possible date change*

June 14 – Monday – Flag Disposal – 6:00 – Cemetery on the Plain

June 17/18 – Thursday / Friday – Last day of School!

June 21 – Monday – 2010/2011 PLC Planning Meeting - 7:00 - Windham High School

June 26-27 – Whitewater Rafting trip – Trip full !  See Mr. Joseph to get on wait list.

Jul 11-17 – Camp Bell

Jul 25-31 – Hidden Valley

Aug 27-29 - Portsmouth Air Show – Camp for the weekend – meals provided - 2 day admission – all for $45

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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5/20/10

Greetings Troop 266,

  Another busy week:

May 20 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        Tenderfoot Fitness requirement (10a & b) 2^nd test – wear your sneakers!

·        Advancement – whipping & fusing rope (Tenderfoot 4a)

·        There will be a quick side meeting for those going to Camp Bell

·        Whitewater Trip - $95.00 due this week

·        Portsmouth Air Show tickets will be available for Scouts to sell

·        Patrol game if time allows.

·        Signup sheets available –

o       Board of Review – May 23 – 7:00 -9:00 pick a time slot.

o       FLOW Book Fair setup - June 2

o       Strawberry Festival  Setup & Scouting Exhibit – June 5

o       Portsmouth Air Show - Aug 27-29 

·        Opening and cleanup by the Stealth patrol.

May 21 – Friday – Sub Sale Prep – St. Mathews Church - You must sign up with Mr. Borcoche to participate.

May 22 – Saturday – Sub Sale – 7:00AM – St. Mathews Church - mandatory attendance to qualify for campership

May 23 – Sunday – Board of Review – last BoR before CoH - Sign-up this week

May 27 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School  - Opening by Skull Patrol - 6:00 Coin Collecting MB w/ Mr. Raison

May 31 – Monday – Memorial Day Parade – 8:30 AM – Windham Center School - Full Uniform

June 2 – Wednesday - FLOW Book Fair Setup – 4-7pm - Service Hours

June 3 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School

June 5 – Saturday – Strawberry Festival Setup (Service Hours) & Troop Exhibit

June 10 – Thursday – Court of Honor – 6:00 - Center School

June 21 – Monday – 2010 / 2011 PLC Planning Meeting – Windham High School

June 26-27 – Whitewater Rafting trip – Trip full !  - $95.00 due this week

Aug 27-29 - Portsmouth Air Show -

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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5/13/10

Greetings Troop 266,

It sounds like Troop 266 had another great campout this weekend and came home with a couple of awards (and some wet gear, of course)! Great job to All!  This week:

May 12 – Wednesday – Roundtable – presentation on the Portsmouth Air Show

May 13 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        Those taking Fitness MB arrive at 6:00 to work with Mr. Laliberte

·        Those taking Entrepreneur MB arrive at 6:30 to work with Mr. Gosselin

·        Uniform Inspection – Troop picture to be taken

·        Strawberry Festival prep – plan a lashed structure & practice

·        Patrol game if time allows.

·        Sub Tickets & $$$ due this week

·        The trailer will be at the meeting.  Please return all Clean & Dry Troop equipment that you have from Encampment.  

·        Signup sheets available –

o       FLOW Book Fair setup - June 2

o       Strawberry Festival  Setup & Scouting Exhibit – June 5

o       Whitewater Rafting trip - June 26-27  Signup deadline THIS week

·        Opening and cleanup by the Bengal patrol.

May 17 – Monday – PLC Meeting - 7:00 – Deranian residence

May 22 – Saturday – Sub Sale – mandatory attendance to qualify for campership

May 23 – Sunday – Board of Review – last BoR before CoH

May 27 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School

May 31 – Monday – Memorial Day Parade

June 2 – Wednesday - FLOW Book Fair Setup – 4-7pm - Service Hours

June 5 – Saturday – Strawberry Festival Setup (Service Hours) & Troop Exhibit

June 10 – Thursday – Court of Honor - Center School

June 26-27 – Whitewater Rafting trip – signup deadline this week (05/13)

I look forward to seeing you all (in Full uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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5/6/10

Greetings Troop 266,

I hope everyone had a great vacation!  We have another busy week ahead of us.

May 6 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        Phase B Planning for Encampment Weekend – Tent assignments, Duty Rosters and logistics.

·        Encampment Permission Slip (attached) & payment due $20.00

·        Rank advancement round robin.

·        Patrol game if time allows.

·        Who has sold the most Subs?? Prize?  Proceeds from this sale go directly to the Scouts to help pay for camp.

·        The trailer will be at the meeting.  Please return all Clean & Dry Troop equipment that you have.  

·        Summer Camp balance payment is due.  Bring your checkbook!

·        Signup sheets available –

o       FLOW Book Fair setup - June 2

o       Strawberry Festival  Setup & Scouting Exhibit – June 5

o       Whitewater Rafting trip - June 26-27  Signup deadline next week

·        Opening and cleanup by the Flaming Arrow patrol.

May 7-9 – Encampment Weekend (Chuckwagon) – Camp Carpenter – Trip Leader: Mr. Houde - Permission Slip (attached) & payment $20.00 due

May 10 – Monday – PLC Troop Leadership Training -7:00 - Windham High School - Mandatory training for the PLC

May 12 – Wednesday - Roundtable

May 13 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School – Strawberry Festival prep.  Sub Tickets & $$$ due. – Uniform Inspection – Troop Picture

May 17 – Monday – PLC Meeting

May 20 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

May 22 – Saturday – Sub Sale

May 23 – Sunday – Board of Review – last BoR before CoH

May 27 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School

May 31 – Monday – Memorial Day Parade

June 2 – Wednesday - FLOW Book Fair Setup – Service Hours

June 5 – Saturday – Strawberry Festival Setup (Service Hours) & Scouting Exhibit

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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4/22/10

Greetings Troop 266,

Thanks to the SIX (yes, just SIX) hearty Scouts who volunteered for the Global Day of Volunteering for Earth Day on Saturday. Great Job!  Special thanks to Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Joseph for leading this effort.  We now find ourselves with just 2 meetings before Encampment Weekend and a lot to plan.

Apr. 21 – Wednesday – Pasta Dinner – 6:00 – to benefit Stephen Chau’s Eagle Project - Windham Presbyterian Church

Apr. 22 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School Café

·        Phase A Planning for Encampment Weekend – Meal planning and Duty Rosters.

·        Sub Ticket Distribution (really this week).  Time to start selling subs.  Proceeds from this sale go to the Scouts to help pay for camp.

·        Please return all Clean & Dry Troop equipment that you were assigned.  

·        Signup sheets available – Encampment Weekend.  There are just 2 more meetings before Encampment Weekend. Last chance to sign up!

·        Signup Sheet available for Whitewater Rafting trip - June 26-27

·        Opening and cleanup by the Dragon patrol.

Apr. 29 – Thursday – School Vacation – NO Meeting                                                                              However, for ASMs and older Scouts a CPR course is being offered by Mrs. Rouillard.  – 7:30 at TBD - This is strongly recommended for all ASMs.

May 6 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School - Phase B Encampment Planning.  Summer Camp Balance Due.  Opening and cleanup by the Flaming Arrow patrol.

May 7-9 – Encampment Weekend (Chuckwagon) – Camp Carpenter – Trip Leader: Mr. Houde

May 13 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

May 17 – Monday – PLC Meeting

May 22 – Saturday – Sub Sale

May 23 – Sunday – Board of Review – last one before CoH

Med Forms – Those going to Summer Camp (or on any activity) need to get an updated Med Form signed by your Doctor to Mr. Joseph.  These things take time.  Please plan ahead!

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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4/15/10

Greetings Troop 266,

What a Great Weekend!  We saw it all!  Rain, wind, cold, snow and that was just Friday to Saturday morning! We had a beautiful Saturday afternoon and Sunday and got TONS accomplished.  Special thanks to our SPL and all the adults who made this happen!

Apr. 14 – Wednesday – Roundtable – All ASMs encouraged to attend!  (this is the 1^st one that I’ll miss)

Apr. 15 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        Those needing 2nd Class Requirement 8a/9a arrive at 6:30 for Drug & Alcohol program with Mrs. Hutchings & Mrs. Rouillard.

·        Those working on the Entrepreneur MB arrive at 6:30 for a session with Mr. Gosselin.

·        Uniform Inspection – Troop photo to be taken!

·        Sub Ticket Distribution.  Time to start selling subs.  Proceeds from this sale go to the Scouts to help pay for camp.

·        Our Senior Patrol has planned Patrol Games.

·        Please return all Clean & Dry Troop equipment that you were assigned.  

·        Signup sheets available – Global Day of Volunteering for Earth Day & Encampment Weekend.  There are just 2 more meetings before Encampment Weekend. We would like a headcount.

·        Opening and cleanup by the Platypus patrol.

Apr. 17 – Saturday – Global Day of Volunteering for Earth Day – 10:00am – Town Hall.  Last chance to sign up this week.  Service Hours!

Apr. 18 – Sunday – Board of Review – 7:00 – Windham Presbyterian Church

Apr. 19 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

Apr. 21 – Wednesday – Pasta Dinner – 6:00 – to benefit Stephen’s
Eagle Project - Windham Presbyterian Church

Apr. 22 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham High School Café – Phase A Encampment Planning

Apr. 29 – Thursday – School Vacation – NO Meeting

May 6 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School - Phase B Encampment Planning

May 7-9 – Encampment Weekend (Chuckwagon) – Camp Carpenter – Trip Leader: Mr. Houde

Med Forms – Those going to Summer Camp (or on any activity) need to get an updated Med Form signed by your Doctor to Mr. Joseph.  These things take time.  Please plan ahead!

I look forward to seeing you all (in FULL uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring: Troop equipment that you were assigned, your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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4/8/10

Greetings Troop 266,

We had a productive meeting last week.  All should now have a Menu and Duty Roster for the Spring Shakedown.  We will finish up on the planning this week.  It’s looking like a Great Weekend!

Apr. 8 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        Phase B planning for Spring Shakedown; Tent assignments, Packing instructions, Logistics.

·        Shakedown payment due $15.00.

·        Shakedown Permission Slip (attached) due.

·        Please return any Troop equipment that you are “storing”.  We need ALL equipment before Shakedown.

·        “Old” Patrol Leaders please pass your Patrol Leader Handbook on to your new Patrol Leader.

·        Signup sheets available – Global Day of Volunteering for Earth Day & Encampment Weekend.

·        Opening and cleanup by the Monkey patrol.

Apr. 9-11 – Spring Shakedown – Hidden Valley – This will be the 1^st official Campout for our new Scouts.  All should plan on attending.  “Seasoned” Scouts will depart on Friday evening; new Scouts will arrive on Saturday morning.

Apr. 15 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School - Sub Ticket Distribution.  Those needing 2nd Class Requirement 8a/9a arrive early for Drug & Alcohol program with Mrs. Hutchings & Rouillard.

Apr. 17 – Saturday – Global Day of Volunteering for Earth Day – 10:00am – Town Hall.  Sign up this week.  Service Hours!

Apr. 18 – Sunday – Board of Review – 7:00 – Windham Presbyterian Church

Apr. 19 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

May. 7-9 – Encampment Weekend (Chuckwagon) – Camp Carpenter – Trip Leader: Mr. Houde

Med Forms – Those going to Summer Camp (or on any activity) need to get an updated Med Form signed by your Doctor to Mr. Joseph.  These things take time.  Please plan ahead!

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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4/1/10

Greetings Troop 266,

Congratulations to the new Patrol Leaders Council for Troop 266!  You guys will be leading your Troop through the end of September.  At last weeks’ meeting we also stuffed 3750 Easter Eggs.  Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt was a big success with over 4000 Eggs “hidden” (and found).  Great Job!!

Apr. 1 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        New PLC Installed – Patrol Leaders pass your Patrol Leader Handbook on to your new Patrol Leader.

·        Phase A planning for Spring Shakedown; meal planning and packing instructions

·        Please return any Troop equipment that you are “storing”.  We need to get an accurate count ASAP as we need to buy new equipment before Shakedown.

·        Signup sheet available – Spring Shakedown - Apr. 9-11 – Hidden Valley.  Last chance to sign up.

·        Global Day of Volunteering for Earth Day – signup sheet available.

·        Opening and cleanup by the Phoenix patrol.

Apr. 8 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School - Spring Shakedown – Phase B Planning - Final Details

Apr. 9-11 – Spring Shakedown – Hidden Valley – This will be the 1^st official Campout for our new Scouts.  All should plan on attending.  “Seasoned” Scouts will depart on Friday evening; new Scouts will arrive on Saturday morning.

Apr. 15 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School - Sub Ticket Distribution.

Apr. 17 – Saturday – Global Day of Volunteering for Earth Day – 10:00am – Town Hall.  Sign up this week.  Service Hours!

Apr. 18 – Sunday – Board of Review – 7:00 – Windham Presbyterian Church

Apr. 19 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

May. 7-9 – Encampment Weekend (Chuckwagon) – Camp Carpenter

Med Forms – Those going to Summer Camp (or on any activity) need to get an updated Med Form signed by your Doctor to Mr. Joseph.  These things take time.  Please plan ahead!

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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3/25/10

Greetings Troop 266,

Great meeting last week!  The new Scouts are well on their way to Scout Rank.  We will try to continue this week as time allows.  Please note location change for this weeks’ meeting.

Mar. 25 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham Town Hall (upstairs)

·        Easter Egg Stuffing for Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt (see below)

·        Troop Elections - Come prepared to explain why you should be elected!

·        New Scouts!  Bring your Scout books!

·        Our new Troop Guides will be selected after elections

·        Signup sheet available – Spring Shakedown - Apr. 9-11 – Hidden Valley

·        Mrs. Carpenter will be offering “Citizenship in the Community” MB – signup sheet available.

·        Opening and cleanup by the Platypus patrol.

Mar. 27 – Saturday – 9:30-11:45 - Town Easter Egg Hunt – Service Hours            The Troop will be hiding eggs & performing crowd control.  Our recreation director, Cheryl Haas has inquired if we have an “older Scout” who could serve as photographer for the Easter Bunny & friends (camera supplied).  Email back to me soon if interested.

Apr. 1 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School  - New PLC Installed

Apr. 8 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School 

Apr. 9-11 – Spring Shakedown – Hidden Valley – This will be the 1^st official Campout for the new Scouts.  All should plan on attending.

Apr. 15 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School  - Sub Ticket Distribution.

Apr. 18 – Sunday – Board of Review – 7:00 – Windham Presbyterian Church

Apr. 19 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

May. 7-9 – Encampment Weekend (Chuckwagon) – Camp Carpenter

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

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3/18/10

Greetings Troop 266,

Great trip this weekend! 15 Scouts and 4 Adults went to the Highland Center – Crawford Notch, NH.   We climbed 4000 ft. Mt. Pierce on Saturday and braved a sleet storm and lack of time on Sunday to build Snow Shelters.  Thanks to Mr. Carpenter for organizing this trip.

Mar. 18 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 - 9:00 at Center School 

·        New Scouts arrive!  All hands on deck to help them get to Scout Rank.

·        New Scouts!  Bring your Scout books!

·        First Class and above – let me know if you want to be considered as a Troop Guide.

·        Signup sheets available – Personal Fitness Merit Badge, & Spring Shakedown

·        New Scouts Camp deposit $50 is due this week 03/18.

·        Opening and cleanup by the Dragon patrol.

Mar. 19 – Friday - Pack 263 Crossover – WCS

Mar. 25 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham Town Hall – Easter Egg Stuffing and Troop Elections.  It’s time to think about who you want to lead our Troop through 2010.  Platypus Patrol has the opening.

Mar. 27 – Saturday – 9:30 - Town Easter Egg Hunt

Apr. 1 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School  - New PLC Installed

Apr. 8 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School 

Apr. 9-11 – Spring Shakedown – Hidden Valley

Apr. 15 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School  - Sub Ticket Distribution.

Apr. 18 – Sunday – Board of Review – 7:00 – Windham Presbyterian Church

Apr. 19 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

May. 7-9 – Encampment Weekend (Chuckwagon) – Camp Carpenter

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.
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3/4/10

Greetings Troop 266,

I hope everyone had a great vacation and survived the hurricane!  I have heard reports of a great Ski Trip!   Your PLC has another busy week planned, but there should be time for you to get some advancements signed-off, as well.

Mar. 4 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School 

·        Winter camping, igloo / snow cave building tips

·        For those signed-up for the Energy Merit Badge with Mr. Dreyfuss, there will be a session at this week’s meeting.

·        As time allows, we will spend some time on a Team Building game.

·        Signup sheets available - Crime Prevention / Fingerprinting Merit Badge (last chance), Entrepreneur Merit Badge, and First Aid Merit Badge

·        Signup sheets for Camp Bell and Hidden Valley will be available.  Deposit $50 can be paid this week – is due next week 03/11.

·        Payment for Highland Center Trip due -  $46 Scouts, $81 Adults

·        Opening and cleanup by the Flaming Arrow patrol.

Mar. 6 – Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting MB – 8:00 -12 noon - Fire Station

Mar. 11 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School – Do you have what it takes to become a Scout? - Uniform Inspection - Dragons have opening.

Mar. 13-14 - Igloo Building Camp in / out / Hike @ the Highland Center – Crawford Notch, NH.  Payment due 03/04!

Mar. 15 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

Mar. 18 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School – New Scouts arrive!

Mar. 19 – Friday - Pack 263 Crossover – WCS

Mar. 25 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Windham Town Hall – Easter egg Stuffing and Troop Elections

Mar. 27 – Saturday – 9:30 - Town Easter Egg Hunt

Apr. 1 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School  - New PLC Installed

Apr. 9-11 – Spring Shakedown – Hidden Valley

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

Congratulations to Freddy N. for being elected into the Order of the Arrow!!  We have another busy few weeks planned.

This Week - Feb. 18 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        Visit from a government official for those needing First Class requirement #5.

·        For those signed-up for the Energy Merit Badge with Mr. Dreyfuss, there will be a session at this week’s meeting.

·        As time allows, we will spend some time on a Team Building game.

·        Signup sheets available - March Highland Center trip  (last chance), Crime Prevention / Fingerprinting Merit Badge, Energy Merit Badge (last chance), Entrepreneur Merit Badge, and First Aid Merit Badge

·        Opening and cleanup by the Bengal patrol.

Feb. 19 - 21 - Ski Trip – Waterville Valley – Depart Fri, 6:00p, Return Sun, 6:00p.  See Mr. Laliberte for details

Feb. 25 – Thursday – NO Troop meeting – School vacation

Mar. 4 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School – Energy MB 2^nd session, winter camping, igloo / snow cave building tips.  Flaming Arrows have opening.

Mar. 6 – Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting MB – 8:00 -12 noon - Fire Station

Mar. 11 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School – Uniform Inspection - Dragons have opening.

Mar. 13-14 - Igloo Building Camp in / out / Hike @ the Highland Center – Crawford Notch, NH.  Last chance to Signup

Mar. 15 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

Mar. 18 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School – New Scouts arrive!

Mar. 19 – Friday - Pack 263 Crossover – WCS

Mar. 27 – Saturday – 9:30 - Town Easter Egg Hunt

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

Greetings Troop 266,

I trust everyone enjoyed their stroll in the woods last week. I’m sure that you all learned something new and discovered things that could be done differently in a real emergency.  I hope all are ready for another busy week.

Feb. 10 – Wednesday 7:00 – Roundtable – Armed Forces Reserve Center – This month is a presentation by Mark Hamel and Mark Callahan on Camp Bell and Hidden Valley.  As always, all ASMs are invited.

Feb. 10 – Wednesday – Haitian Relief - last chance to drop off items at Windham Presbyterian Church.

This Week - Feb. 11 – Thursday – Troop meeting – 7:30 at Center School

·        This weeks’ meeting is our Order of the Arrow elections.

·        The Order of the Arrow is a "Brotherhood of Scout Honor Campers", often referred to as the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service.  They are a group of Scouts who have been elected by their peers as being capable of upholding the honor through their continued actions of cheerful service to others.

·        The following Scouts are eligible for election into the                 OA:                  William C., Andrew C., Brandon D., Freddy N., & Freddie P.

·        As time allows, we will spend some more time on advancement and maybe a game.

·        Signup sheets available - Pack 266 Crossover, March Highland Center trip, and Crime Prevention / Fingerprinting Merit Badge.

·        Opening and cleanup by the Platypus patrol.

Feb. 12 – Friday – 5:30pm Pack 266 Crossover – WHS - Signup sheet available – could use 1 or 2 more Scouts to welcome the crossovers – ceremony at 7:00.

Feb. 15 – Monday – PLC Meeting – 7:00 – Deranian residence

Feb. 18 – Thursday – Troop meeting – Visit from a government official for those needing First Class requirement #5.

Feb. 19 - 21 - Ski Trip – Waterville Valley – Depart Fri, 6:00p, Return Sun, 6:00p.  See Mr. Laliberte for details

Mar. 6 – Crime Prevention & Fingerprinting MB – 8:00 -12 noon - Fire Station

Mar. 13-14 - Igloo Building Campout / Hike @ the Highland Center – Crawford Notch, NH.  Signup sheet available

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and Scout Spirit.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

Greetings Troop 266,

I hope everyone enjoyed last weeks’ camp presentation and games, and you are now ready to get back to the business of Scouting – advancement.  This is a great opportunity for younger Scouts to learn new skills and / or show what they have learned.  It is also a great opportunity for older scouts to demonstrate their Scout skills and leadership skills.

This Week - Jan. 28 – Thursday – Troop meeting

·        Advancements – The PLC has planned some Scout skills based activities – Watch for details from our SPL, Ben.

·        Haitian Relief - Bring medical supplies and food items (flyer attached) to the Troop meeting for delivery to Haiti.  Note: this is the only Troop meeting opportunity to drop off items.

·        Please return the remainder of the clean & dry Troop gear from the Klondike.

·        FLOW Winter Book Fair setup – Service Hours - Signup sheet available

·        Bengal Patrol has opening & cleanup.

Feb. 4 – Thursday – 4:00 – 6:00pm Friends of the Library Winter Book Fair setup 5 to 8 Scouts are needed to help FLOW set up their Book Fair at the library – Signup sheet available this week for this Service Hour opportunity.

Feb. 4 – Thursday – Troop meeting – NOT at Center School – Lost Scout activity at Middle School – OUTSIDE – make sure you dress appropriately.

Feb. 10 – Wednesday – Haitian Relief - last chance to drop off items (flyer attached) at Windham Presbyterian Church

Feb. 11 – Thursday – Troop meeting – Order of the Arrow elections

Feb. 12 – Friday – 5:30pm Pack 266 Crossover – WHS

Feb. 15 – Monday – PLC Meeting

Feb. 19 - 21 - Ski Trip – Waterville Valley – Depart Fri, 6:00p, Return Sun, 3:00p.  See Mr. Laliberte for details

Mar. 6 -7 or 13-14 - Igloo Building Campout / Hike @ (need a location) Please let me know if you have any ideas for this trip.

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and please return all Troop gear that you have.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

Greetings Troop 266,

I hope everyone enjoyed last weeks’ games, their day off on Monday, and are rested for another busy week.  Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about Summer Camp!

This Week - Jan. 21 – Thursday – Troop meeting

·        Summer Camp promotion -  All new Video

·        Spoke & Valley Voyager high adventure programs have been revamped for this year – if you think you’ve done it all….now there’s more!

·        Webelo II’s invited from both Packs – best behavior please!

·        This is a great opportunity to invite a friend who may be interested in Scouts.

·        Flaming Arrow Patrol has opening & cleanup.

Jan. 24 – Sunday – 8-10am Derry Applebees, Eagle Project fundraiser breakfast

Jan. 25 – Monday – PLC meeting 7:00 – Deranian Residence

Jan. 28 – Thursday – Troop meeting – Advancements – Patrol Leaders, know what your Patrol members need to grow.  Bengals have opening & cleanup.

Feb. 4 – Thursday – 4:00 – 6:00pm Friends of the Library Winter Book Fair setup 5 to 6 Scouts are needed to help FLOW set up their Book Fair at the library – Signup sheet available this week for this Service Hour opportunity.

Feb. 4 – Thursday – Troop meeting – Sliding @ Derry Recreation, Alexander Carr Hill – details to follow………

Feb. 19 - 21 - Ski Trip – Waterville Valley – Depart Fri, 6:00p, Return Sun, 3:00p.  See Mr. Laliberte for details

Mar. 6 -7 or 13-14 - Igloo Building Campout @ HVSR (tentative) Please let me know if you are interested in this trip.

I look forward to seeing you all (in uniform) on Thursday.  As always, please remember to bring your Scout Book and be ready to show some Webelos what our Troop is like.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr. D.

Jan. 8-9 – Klondike Derby – Camp Carpenter.  It looks like we have 2 smallish Patrols signed up - we could use some more Scouts.  This is a FUN event - talk with those who have gone in the past.

Sometime this Winter - Ski Trip - Somewhere fun!

Greetings Troop 266,

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!  

On Saturday, nine Scouts and several adults braved a windy morning to help the Salem Exchange Club set up their Christmas tree sale.   Great job by all!

The sale takes place on an empty lot just South of the intersection of Routes 28 and 97, across from the Dunkin' Donuts.  The Exchange Club provides funding to the Troop and this activity counts as community service hours.   We have also signed up for helping to sell trees on 3 evenings from 5:30 - 9:00 pm; Tues. 12/08, Tues. 12/15, and Mon. 12/21.  Sign up sheets for Scouts (and adults) available this week.

This Week - Dec. 3 -  Troop Meeting  

 

Dec. 5 - Saturday - 2:00 - 5:00 Town Christmas Tree Lighting and Bonfire (service hours)  We need Scouts there at 2:00 to prepare the fire, and set up chairs for the band.

Dec. 6 - Sunday - 7:00 pm - Board of Review - Windham Presbyterian Church (Last BoR before 12/17 CoH)

Dec. 8 - Tuesday, 5:30 - 9:00 pm - Salem Exchange Club Christmas Tree Sales

Dec. 10 -  Troop Meeting  - Phase B planning for the Klondike Derby. Opening and clean-up by the Phoenicians.

Dec. 11-12 - Hampshire Hills overnight event.  9:00PM  Friday to 6:30AM Saturday; climbing wall, tennis, racquetball, gym, pool, games, pizza, breakfast, FUN!  Did anyone see sleep in that list?   Mrs. Hutchings will be available to work on Rank or Merit Badge swimming requirements.  This event is opened up to the Venture Crew, Troop 263, Siblings, Pack 263 & 266 Webelos, and friends (especially those interested in joining Scouts).

Dec. 15 - Tuesday, 5:30 - 9:00 pm - Salem Exchange Club Christmas Tree Sales

Dec. 17- Thursday - 6:00-9:00 - Court of Honor  Opening and clean-up by the Monkeys (with help).  As always, this is a pot-luck event for Scouts and FAMILIES.  This time we are trying something new:

• If your last name begins with A-J bring a Main Dish and a Desert
• If your last name begins with K-Z bring a Main Dish and a Side Dish

Dec. 21- Monday - PLC Meeting - 7:00 - Deranian residence

Dec. 21 - Tuesday, 5:30 - 9:00 pm - Salem Exchange Club Christmas Tree Sales

I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday night (in FULL uniform).  As always, please remember to bring any completed Blue Cards, and your Scout Book.

Yours in Scouting,