TROOP
89 NEWSLETTER
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST 2000
The 2000 summer season will bring a few changes to the traditional Troop 89 summer schedule. Troop 89 will attend Week 5 at Camp Squanto in late July/early August this year. Our White Mountains backpacking hike is scheduled for July (it has been in August in previous years). The Troop 89 Court of Honor and Family Dinner will be held outdoors at Rocky Woods for a change in June, and a Swim Night geared specifically for aquatics advancement will be held in June as well. One June activity that is quickly becoming a Troop 89 tradition is the Whitewater Rafting Trip down the Kennebec River in Maine - a Patrol Leaders’ Council (PLC) event.
Congratulations to Andrew Greenaway and Eric Gryska for successfully completing the rigorous Eagle Scout requirements. Troop 89 will honor both Andrew and Eric at an Eagle Court of Honor held on the nineteenth of June. Naturally, we hope all Scouts and their families will be able to attend this very important ceremony.
Adults and older Scouts are reminded that our Scouthouse host, the Medfield State Hospital, has requested all drivers to abide by the 15 MPH speed limit posted throughout the campus. Also, please be sure to park your car at designated parking spots only; curbside parking is not permitted except for loading and unloading equipment. Thanks for your cooperation.
ANDREW GREENAWAY, EAGLE SCOUT
ERIC GRYSKA, EAGLE SCOUT
United Church of Christ, Medfield
19 June 2000, 7:30 PM
Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Lomax, Assistant Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX,
RSVP: Mr. Steve Fernandes, Troop Committee Chairperson, 359-XXXX.
ALL SCOUTS REPORT TO THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN FULL UNIFORM AT 6:30 PM.
Congratulations to Andrew Greenaway and Eric Gryska for their outstanding achievement of earning the rank of Eagle Scout. As is the traditional custom, members and friends of Troop 89 will gather to formally present this prestigious award to Andrew and Eric. The Eagle Scout rank is by no means an easy accomplishment, and it is only right that all of Andrew’s and Eric’s brother Scouts are present with them during this special ceremony - attendance is considered mandatory for all Scouts. We also highly encourage all Scout families to attend this memorable event. Refreshments will be served immediately after the ceremony.
TROOP 89 T-SHIRTS
T-shirt price: $5.50 each (Scout price)
Coordinator: Mr. Jim Schwartz, Assistant Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX.
Troop 89 has its own T-shirts now! Scouts (and adults) are encouraged to purchase their own shirts, especially for Summer Camp, as the T-shirts will likely be used as part of a Class B uniform. Shirts will be available at the remaining Scout meetings and the Merit Badge Sign-up Night. Larger adult sizes may be slightly more expensive.
TROOP 89 COURT OF HONOR AND FAMILY DINNER:
Rocky Woods Reservation, Medfield
11 June 2000, 3:00 PM
Dinner fee: $2.00 per person (children under 5 free), $10.00 maximum per family.
RSVP/payment deadline: 7 June 2000
Coordinators: Mr. Mike McGowan, Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX,
Mr. John Stenquist, Troop Treasurer, 359-XXXX.
An outdoor Court of Honor and Family Dinner/Cook-out will be held at Rocky Woods Reservation this year. Please make plans to attend this family event. The Court of Honor is the troop's forum for officially presenting awards to the Scouts who have earned them. Dinner will be served, and outdoor activities will be scheduled afterwards.
AMERICAN LEGION FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
American Legion
17 June 2000, 9:00 AM
Coordinator: Mr. Mike Short, Charter Partner Representative, 359-XXXX.
Scouts are encouraged to participate in the annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at the American Legion. Interested Scouts should contact Mr. Short prior to the ceremony.
2000 PATROL LEADERS' COUNCIL (PLC) WHITEWATER RAFTING TRIP:
Kennebec River; The Forks, Maine
16-18 June 2000
Meal fee: $16.00, cash only please.
Meal fee payment deadline: 14 June 2000
Coordinators: Mrs. Jane Lomax, Assistant Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX,
Mr. Rick Wile, Troop Trip Coordinator, 359-XXXX.
Scouts and adults who are attending the Whitewater rafting trip are already signed-up and should expect additional information regarding this trip in the near future. All participants need to forward an additional $16.00, cash, for meals to Mrs. Lomax by the 14 June 2000 Scout meeting.
YMCA Pool Site, Needham
24 June 2000, 6:00-7:00 PM.
Activity fee: $5.00, cash only please.
Payment deadline: 19 June 2000
Coordinator: Mrs. Jane Lomax, Assistant Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX.
This activity is mainly geared towards Scouts who need to complete swimming and lifesaving requirements for advancement. There is limited space, so Scouts who are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact Mrs. Lomax right away.
White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
22-23 July 2000 (tentative)
Coordinators: Mr. Frank Garrison, 359-XXXX,
Mr. Peter Fellman, 359-XXXX.
Mr. Frank Garrison and Mr. Peter Fellman are planning a backpacking expedition through the White Mountains of New Hampshire in mid-July. Scouts who are interested in this High Adventure activity should contact Mr. Garrison or Mr. Fellman for more details right away.
Camp Squanto, Plymouth, Massachusetts
30 July 2000-5 August 2000
Merit Badge Sign-up: 21 June 2000, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. (New Scouts at 6:30 PM; all others after 7:00 PM)
$7.00 Photo fee and Medical Form Submission Deadline: 26 July 2000; Leadership Meeting: 26 July 2000
Coordinators: Mr. Mike McGowan, Assistant Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX,
Mr. Jim Schwartz, Assistant Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX.
Thirty-six (36) Scouts have signed-up for Week 5 at Camp Squanto this year. At present, several adults are planning to attend camp for the entire week as well. Other adults are more than welcome to join us or visit throughout the week.
Each Scout who is currently signed-up for camp should have received merit badge sign-up information as well as the required medical form; Scouts who have not received this information should contact Mr. Schwartz right away. Additional information, including equipment lists, will be distributed at the Merit Badge Sign-up Night on 21 June 2000. A reminder that Troop 89 T-shirts will be on sale for $5.50 (Scout price) at the Merit Badge Sign-up Night. Please contact either Mr. McGowan or Mr. Schwartz with any questions.
We all hope and expect that we will all have a great time down at Summer Camp again this year!
ORDER OF THE ARROW ORDEAL WEEKEND:
Camp Squanto
25-27 August 2000
This will be the first of the two ordeal weekends offered during 2000; the other is tentatively scheduled for 15-17 September 2000. All O.A. Ordeal candidates who are tapped out during Summer Camp must attend at least one of these weekends to complete their O.A. membership. All previous O.A. Ordeal members are encouraged to pursue their Brotherhood during one of these weekends as well. Finally, all Brotherhood members are reminded that cheerful service to the O.A. does not end upon achieving the Brotherhood honor, and all Troop 89 Arrowmen should consider joining their fellow Scouts at the Ordeal Weekend(s).
Like Troop 89, Tisquantum Lodge 164 has its own web site. You can access it directly at www.bsa.net/ma/L164 or indirectly through the Troop 89 Online home page at www.bsa.net/ma/t89.
NEW ADULT POSITION OPENINGS:
Coordinator: Mr. Mike McGowan, Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX,
Mr. John Merck, Assistant Scoutmaster, 359-XXXX.
The position of Troop Communications Coordinator, which involves assembling the quarterly newsletters and monthly Trip Information and Equipment Lists, as well as working with the web site, is currently vacant. Any adult who is interested in helping out with any of the above tasks, or who has any questions about the above, is encouraged to contact Mr. McGowan or Mr. Merck. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
ADULT LEADERSHIP MATTERS:
Committee Meetings: American Legion, 5 June 2000, 28 August 2000, 7:00 PM.
The troop's current adult leadership positions are as follows:
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Scoutmaster: |
Mike McGowan |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Brie Hall |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Jane Lomax |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Bob Meaney |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Andrew Merck |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
John Merck |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Peter Mitchell |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Jeff Rahn |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Jim Schwartz |
359-XXXX |
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Assistant Scoutmaster: |
Brandon Wilhelm |
359-XXXX |
Troop 89 Committee:
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Chairperson: |
Steve Fernandes |
359-XXXX |
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Mike Short Sr. |
359-XXXX |
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Advancement Chairperson: |
Linda Stenquist |
359-XXXX |
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Trip Coordinator: |
Rick Wile |
359-XXXX |
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Treasurer: |
John Stenquist |
359-XXXX |
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Fund Raising Coordinator: |
Jim O’Malley |
359-XXXX |
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Quartermaster: |
David Biedrzycki |
359-XXXX |
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Scouthouse Operations: |
Jerry Kazanjian Sr. |
359-XXXX |
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Activity Night Coordinator: |
Lauren Harrington |
359-XXXX |
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Service and Good Turn: |
Patti Schwartz |
359-XXXX |
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Publicity: |
Robin Devereux |
359-XXXX |
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Uniform Exchange: |
Chris Greenaway |
359-XXXX |
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Communications Coordinator: |
VACANT |
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Newsletter Support: |
Kim Mitchell |
359-XXXX |
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Chaplain: |
Maureen McGowan |
359-XXXX |
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General Committee: |
Marcie Hall |
359-XXXX |
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Warry Lomax |
359-XXXX |
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Ted Miller |
359-XXXX |
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Cheryl O’Malley |
359-XXXX |
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Troop Unit Commissioner: |
Ken Prager |
359-XXXX |
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Troop Charter Partner Rep.: |
Mike Short Sr. |
359-XXXX |
Troop 89 warmly welcomes Mr. Jeff Rahn to the position of Assistant Scoutmaster. Mr. Steven Fernandes will be stepping down as Troop Committee Chairperson, and Mrs. Louise Kazanjian will end her role as the Troop Publicity Coordinator this summer. Both Mr. Fernandes and Mrs. Kazanjian have supported Troop 89 in these and other capacities for many years, and the troop leadership extends its deep appreciation to both of them. Mr. Mike Short will act as the new Committee Chairperson, and Mrs. Robin Devereux has volunteered to handle troop publicity matters. Thanks again to all our volunteers - past and present!
Troop 89 is a strong troop with a proud tradition, but with many challenges ahead. As always, your commitment today ensures a bright future for Troop 89 tomorrow. Have a great summer!
This newsletter was written, assembled, and issued by John Merck with assistance from Kim Mitchell. Send comments or questions via email to jjmiii@sprynet.com.