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Troop 19 Scouts Soar as New Eagles - Don, Ben, Kevin, and Alex
Photo Courtesy of Mr. Richard Filteau
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Nashua Mayor Lozeau - 'The World Needs
More Eagle Scouts.'
Family, friends, fellow scouts, and many honored guests filled the Pilgrim Church
for our Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday May 18.
Our Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Scott ably served as Master of Ceremonies. Scouts performed a
Scout Law and Oath candle ceremony. Assistant Scoutmaster,
Mr. Bisbee read his poem “What is an Eagle Scout”. Mr. Richard Perkins,
Mr. Matt Griffin, Mr. Jim Woodward, and Mr. Dennis Gerlitz presented Eagle awards. The Eagle Oath and Charge was given
by Scoutmaster, Mr. Greg Anthony.
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Tues 5/27,Troop Meeting
Theme: Two Meetings
There will be a regular troop meeting at Pilgrim Church with an outdoor skills theme, also at the same time
but at Mine Falls,for those scouts attending the Saco canoe trip there will be a separate canoe practice meeting, see below.
<--Look what the June Boys' Life is about? Any Hike Reports from T19?
Patrols, please note, a month remains for the point system and qualification for the National Honor Patrol before the June Court of Honor.
Where do you stand? Have you held patrol meetings, outdoor activities, and completed service projects?
Canoe Trip Permission slip due but
scouts need to confirm attendance with Mr. Popik or Mr. Sewell before this Monday May 26, so the correct
number of canoes can be reserved.
Saco Canoe Trip
June 7-8; Practice May 27 Mine Falls
Calling all swimmers, get summer started with a canoe trip down the Saco River! We will put canoes in
at Swan Falls (near Conway,NH see map below) and paddle about 15 winding miles downriver to our campsite for
an overnight campout. Cost $15 each + patrol food cost. Bring a fishing pole,
but over 12 years old requires a
Maine fishing
license,which is confusing as further upriver in NH, June 7 is a
free fishing day.
See Permission slip for more
info. Time is short, reservations needed,so PLEASE contact Mr. Popik or Mr. Sewell before
Memorial Day if you plan to attend!
All paddlers need to be familiar with canoe handling techniques so a
practice session will be held this Tuesday May 27, at 7:00pm sharp at Mine Falls Park, Conway Ice Arena
(across street from Nashua Police). Equipment will be provided, bring your own if you wish. For those not
going on the canoe trip, there will still be a regular troop meeting at Pilgrim Church that same night.
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Much effort and service are required for the scouting journey to Eagle;
few scouts earn Eagle. Three of the four had started the journey early in first grade as a Tiger scout.
But scouting is mostly fun, as scouts and leaders recalled experiences to the
audience. Mr. Perkins humorously remarked that sometimes these scouts needed a "push", a service expertly
provided by himself and Mr. Harris.
Mayor Lozeau reminded our Eagles of the importance of giving back to the community and hoped they
would return to Nashua after college. She then looked at our younger scouts seated in the first three rows
and remarked "The World needs more Eagle Scouts". The words struck a chord with one Life Scout who
approached Mr. Perkins after, "I think I need a push."
Click for more photos.
New Scout attends to injured SPL Ben. "Ben, I thought the injuries
were supposed to be fake?
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Frozen Fire Patrol
Heats Disaster Night
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Patrol Leader Mike C. lead his Frozen Fire patrol to win first place in 3 of 4 first aid scenarios and
the event overall. Scenarios included CPR, electrical burns, cold weather emergency, and fall with fracture.
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Cycling Merit Badge
Starts - Mr. Wright
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At the last troop meeting there was a signup list for Cycling merit badge.
If interested, contact Mr. Wright asap as several long bike rides are
required .
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Sun Jul 20 - Sat Jul 26
SPL: Scott Coordinator: Mr. Yost
Thurs May 29, 6-8pm Camp Bell planning meeting at Pilgrim Church.
Patrols need to form, PL's elected, patrol menus planned and activities selected by deadline June 1!
- Scouts may use money in their troop (wreath sales) accounts to pay for camp.
- 16 scouts are registered and paid in full. Will we have 2 patrols or 3?
- Scouts need a current, DOCTOR signed Class 3 Medical form for camp.
Please attach a copy of your son's medical insurance card to this form.
Tues May 27, Medical forms are due.
- Troop 19 Camp Bell Information Sheet
- Troop 19 Camp Bell Survey and Signup Sheet
Summer Camp Questions and Answers:
1. Is the troop attending Hidden Valley(HV) this summer?
No, but scouts may attend Hidden Valley as a Provisional Camper(s) during any week.
At the Provisional campsite, camp counselors serve as scoutmasters for the Provisional Troop and scouts
form patrols and elect troop officers on the first day.
To register for HV Provisional Camp,
signup online at the Daniel Webster Council website. Depending on bookings, you may be able to register just a week before camp, but you pay
full price and take your chances on space being available. Get some scouts together and register early.
2. What gift suggestions do you have for summer camp?
Pack towel - less bulky, more absorbant, quick drying. Size medium or bigger $15-30. Available from
EMS,
REI,
Campmor
LED headlamp - Energizer Head Beam $9-15 Walmart
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