Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Troop 153 News - May 14th

2012 Hiking Stick Program

Thank you to all the scouts and parents who came out for the first hike of the year last Saturday.  We participated in the Lorain County Metroparks Bird Hike and went on a 2-hour hike learning about the various birds that live in Sandy Ridge Reservation.  The highlight for the scouts was the fly by of the local Eagle about 25 feet above their heads.
Several of the other participants mentioned to me how well behaved the boys were, so that is great to hear those type of comments. 

We did find out after most everyone left that the Lorain County Metroparks has a hiking stick program.  If you take 6 organized hikes in the Metroparks in 4 different parks you will receive a hiking stick.  I picked up the paperwork for the scouts that completed their first hike Saturday and we will be trying to schedule more so the scouts can achieve this.

The next hike is scheduled for June 2nd at the Sandy Ridge Reservation from 1PM - 2:30PM.  We will be exploring the waters edge so please dress appropriately....might get wet!!!

 Scout Physicals
Each year we are required to have on file the complete medical form for each scout.  The medical form consists of three parts of which Part C must be done by a physician.  We are fortunate to have Dr. Dennis Carson as one of our Scout Parents.  Each year he and Mrs. Carson donate their time to providing these physicals at a troop meeting for $20 and the money is then donated to the troop.

This is a very convenient way to get this taken care of and help the troop in the process.  Dr. Carson will be at the May 20th troop meeting to give physicals for any scout or adult leader who would like to have this done.  If you have not completed Part A and B yet, please follow this link to the medical forms to complete and bring to the May 20th meeting.

Memorial Day Parade
Troop 153 will be participating along with the Cub Scouts of Pack 153 in the North Ridgeville Memorial Day Parade on May 28th.  All Scouts and leaders should arrive to the Marc's Parking lot at 9AM in their full Class A uniforms.

Upcoming Events

May 20th:  5:30PM - Patrol Leaders Meeting
May 20th:  6:30PM - Troop Meeting
May 28th:  9:00AM - March in Memorial Day Parade
June 2nd:  1:00PM - Water's Edge Hike at Sandy Ridge
June 10th:  5:30PM - Adult Leader's Meeting
June 25th:  9PM - Night Hike (Columbia Reservation)






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