Eagle March 2007

Thanks to the effort of close to 20 scouts and their families, Troop 41 had a proud showing for the parade.

We carried six division signs and a sponsor banner.  For the first time, in quite some time,

we entered a float in the event.  Mr. Manning’s decked out truck pulled the troop’s trailer.

Ricky drove with Bailey, while the boys tossed candy to the anxiously awaiting children.

Mr. Beckvold and Mrs. Hatch walked along side with Sadie, the Hatch’s “Irish” Beagle.

On the parade route

                           photo Ed LeVine

Wacky Weather in the Blue Hills

By Jim LeVine

On the recent camping trip (to Camp Sayre), despite the cold wet snow we; Ryan H., Ryan F., Tom, Cory, Charlie,

 Ricky, Alex M., Alex Y., Russell, Ben, Ricky, Mr. Manning, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Rangel and myself still managed to have a great time.

We played water polo in the awesome Egan Center Pool. We hiked the Great Blue (Blue Hills) and we were able to have the

 basic tour of the weather station. Only to end the day with Shish-kabob and/or London broil both made over on open fire.

Candy Bar Sale

The scouts spent Saturday and Sunday, March 24^th and 25^th selling Hilliard’s candy bars at the Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club.

They sold more than 500 bars.  Great Job!  In an effort to sell the remaining cases, we’ll schedule a day at another location.

Merit Badge University

Charlie and Jim LeVine, along with William Tulip, Alex Yablonski, Tom Covert and John Bushman recently attended the

Squanto District Merit Badge University.  They each attended three classes, most of them for Eagle required merit badges.

Upcoming Events

Webelos Crossover Ceremonies

Packs 41 and 11 will be holding their ceremonies in April.  Both will be at the Cub Scout Hall on Chestnut St.

The following are the dates and times:

Pack 41 – Friday April 13^th at 6:15 PM (for set up)

Pack 11 – Sunday April 22^nd at 6 PM (for set up)

Scouts are needed for each ceremony to welcome the new boys into the troop.

Holbrook Sportsmen’s Club Weekend

April 28-29, 2007

Once again, Mr. Cesarini has made arrangements for us to camp overnight on the property and utilize the resources.

The weekend allows us to be close to home for the new scouts, but have the feeling that we’re not so close.

Mr. Cesarini will be co-coordinating activities for the afternoon to possibly to include archery and rifle sessions.

Each activity will be supervised by qualified instructors.  Permission slips are due no later than April 3^rd.

2006 Weekend at the club

                                  photo H. Beckvold

Eagle Updates

-          Christopher Beckvold’s Eagle Court of Honor is scheduled for Sunday, May 6^th.

Families will be receiving a letter and phone call from Janet Dane regarding food for the event.

-          Matt Cotton completed his Eagle Workbook and will have turned it into Old Colony Council by the time you read this.

We wish him good luck!

-          Breandon Carter is not that far behind with his workbook.

-          Matt Carvell should resume his project in the ECC Literacy Garden, now that Spring is here and the weather is improving.

-          Joe Dane is exploring Eagle Project prospects at the Dyer Memorial Library.

Note:  We are looking for Scouts and adults to submit articles on their personal experiences during Troop 41 activities.

They can be e-mailed to troop41abington@yahoo.com or handed to Mr. Beckvold.  We are working on a web site.

The address is http://www.abingtonscouts.com/Troop_41/