As a substitute for next weeks meeting on Dec 20, the scouts want to celebrate Christmas with an ice skating event. Because skating was not available on December 20th, we will be ice skating at Tri-Town in Hooksett on Wednesday December 19th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. It will be about $10.00 which includes:
1. Skate rental 2. Ice time (skating time) 3. Slice of pizza and a soda
If you have skates, you will save $3.00.
We will meet at Tri-Town at 6:00 pm and pick up is at 8:00 pm.
Following Troop policy, if school is cancelled due to weather the Troop meeting is also cancelled so there will not be a Troop meeting tonight.
Also, as a reminder, if you want or need a leadership position or would like to consider changing your leadership position in the Troop please fill out the attached leadership position application and return it to Andrew Carter or myself.
It is very important each Scout in the Troop vote for every Scout they think will promote camping year round. A Scout who goes on most camping trips and attends summer camp is one way to help you make this decision. This is why Mr. Dieter sent out the camping record of all the eligible Scouts who want to be in the Order of the Arrow.
In addition to camping you should vote for a Scout that you think provide cheerful service to others.
If you do not think any Scout in our Troop is worthy for the OA, then do not vote for any. But do not hand in a blank voting sheet. The voting sheet will be the eligible Scouts photos. You will be circling the picture of Scouts you believe meet the OA description.
The OA elections should not be a popularity contest. Simply do not vote for a Scout because he is your friend. He should meet the above description. If a Scout does meet the above description then vote for him. You may vote for more than one Scout, you may vote for all the Scouts being consider if you think they are all worthy. It is your vote. Vote wisely.
More instructions will be giving to you at the Troop meeting.
Purpose of the Order of the Arrow as stated on their website: As Scouting’s National Honor Society, their purpose is to: Recognize those who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives and through that recognition cause others to conduct themselves in a way that warrants similar recognition.
Promote camping, responsible outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship as essential components of every Scout’s experience, in the unit, year-round, and in summer camp.
Develop leaders with the willingness, character, spirit and ability to advance the activities of their units, our Brotherhood, Scouting, and ultimately our nation.
Crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others.
