» Troop 88 Newest Eagle! Congratulations to Matthias Bowman - who was recommended this week at his Eagle Board of Review for Eagle Scout! We also wish Matthias and his family a safe move to Houston - they left the following day after his review! Congrats Matthias!!
» Merit Badge - Religious Emblem If you would like to work on your medal and you haven’t joined us for the previous two sessions, no big deal, you can do so at any time – just please let Mr. Miller know, so he can get you a book.
Note that we will not have a session at PEPC Tuesday, June 24th since we’ll be at PV.
We’ll resume at PEPC on Tuesday, July 2nd.
» Shotgun Shooting Interested in earning your Shotgun Merit Badge? Please contact Mr. Rice NRA – First Steps Program Only 4 scouts at a time,
Classes held during regular Troop 88 meetings.
Includes trip to shooting range for certificate Shotgun Merit Badge
Earn your merit badge at the same time -
(must have 48% Accuracy for 2 rounds) Shooting Guidelines
13+ years old & weigh at least 100 lbs. Possible Dates
Saturday July 12th or 19th /
Saturday Aug. 16th
» Eagle Project - Need volunteers! Daniel C. Eagle Project.
Date: August 9th, from 10 am to 3 pm.
Location: Chaparral High School (main sign). Scouts will need to bring sunscreen, a hat, a shovel, a wheelbarrow, sunglasses, summer clothing, enough water to
sustain hydration for at least five hours, and some work gloves. I will supply lunch, and extra water if needed. I need
some of these materials for my project: Galvanized steel edging, Edging pins, shovels, rakes, sledge hammers, and last, some pick axes.
» Troop 88 Communication Communication is critical to the success of the troop.
Some people simply delete emails once a month while others rely on daily communications.
The troop cares about your needs.
If you prefer to reduce emails and/or only want the newsletter, please respond to change your subscription.
If you are fine with the current emails, there is nothing for you to do.
Troop Email Policy
At this time, the troop uses troop88.org@comcast.net to send emails to a distribution list. Your privacy is always a concern. Information is generally coordinated by a single person to reduce SPAM. The current contact is Jason Rice. If you have information that you would like to share with the troop, please email jason.m.rice@comcast.net or troop88.org@comcast.net.
Given date/time sensitivity of the information, a decision will be made to place the information in the next Troop Newsletter or send out an email to the troop.
If you are planning an activity, please coordinate the event with Mr. Johnston. The troop needs your volunteer commitment for planned activities.
Email: bradjoanne@msn.com or 720 851-1985.
Online Calendar: http://troop88.org/secure/calendar07.htm
Please understand that the troop has grown, and we are working together to provide good communication for everyone.
» Payments for Summer Camp Grand Tetons Green River Lake Campout - July 26th - August 2nd. Approximate $200.
Rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, fishing, Merit badge college, etc. Adult drivers, Merit badge councilors needed. Family members welcome. Cost for camp, $200.00, for adults $100.00
» Online Youth Protection Training Anyone age 18 or over has to have completed Youth Protection Training (YPT) within the past two years. The training is easily completed online.
Go to the following url: http://www.scouting.org/Applications/MyScoutingFull.aspx
Set-up a My Scouting Account, and then take the on-line course. After successful completion, you can print off your wallet certificate. It takes an hour, max, much less if you have been YPT trained before. Information Courtesy of Mr. Conkey
» Troop Survey! Please take the time to fill out the parent survey, and get involved in your troop. Contact our Scoutmaster, Joe Skalisky (joe.skalisky@cs.com), for more information
» Class "B" Uniforms are in! See Mr. Johnston for the new class ‘B’ uniforms. Those who signed up for shirts - can get them now! Polo shirts for parents, T-shirts for scouts $14. Hats will also be available too!
» NEW Eagle Reference Letter Download the newest Eagle Reference Letter in pdf format or in Word.
» YourHub.com/Parker
Check out YourHub.com often and see what articles / photos are being posted about Troop 88! Parker Your Hub Stories on Troop 88:
» Wear your uniforms!
The
leaders of Troop 88 remind scouts to wear their uniforms at all
meetings and especially Court of Honor events. If circumstances
conspire to make this difficult or impossible, please come, although
please don't make a habit of not wearing your uniform. Wear your
uniform proudly! This includes shirt, belt, scarf and sash.
» Eagle Rank Application Please see Mr. Lutz if you are Life Rank for an Eagle Rank Application Form
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» Activities Chairman
Contact Mr. Johnston at bradjoanne@msn.com - Troop 88 Activities Chairman. He will be keeping the troop calendar and coordinating activities.
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» Medical Forms Mr. Davis will be keeping a binder on all scouts with their latest medical forms to make it easier on future camping trips - please turn a copy of your form!
