Annual PLC

On Saturday 12/21, we had our annual PLC meeting to plan the year of 2009. The new events have been added to the troop calendar at calendar.oleytroop569.org.

Tonight's Meeting (12/15)

During tonight's meeting we finished our plans for the cook-off (12/20) and planned skits for the Christmas party (12/22). Also, a guest came in to talk to us about the National Jambo in 2010. (Go to www.bsajamboree.org for more info)

Upcoming events:
12/20 - Christmas in the Valley set-up, Cook-off, annual PLC
            Meet at the church at 8:30am.

12/22 - Christmas party

Tonight's Meeting 12/8/08

During tonight's meeting we discussed our new troop flags and menus for the cook-off.

Note on Christmas Tree Sales:

All the tall ($50) fraiser trees were marked with a tag. The normal ones are still not tagged. This is to prevent confusion about which trees should be considered tall.

Upcoming events:

12/20 - Christmas in the Valley set-up, Cook-off, annual PLC
Meet at the church at 8:30am.

We still need 8 volunteers to hand out the pamphlets on Sunday 12/21 during the caroling on Main Street.

Tonight's Meeting (12/1)

During tonight's meeting we discussed skits for the Christmas party (12/22), the Patrol Flags, and the food for the Cook-off. We will be doing themes for the cook-off this year. Each patrol must make food from a certain country.

Raptors: Italy

Vikings: Poland

Dogs of the Sea: Germany

Phoenix: Great Britain

Serranova - meet at the LEGION at 6:15 on Friday.

Christmas in the Valley setup, the cook-off, and the annual PLC planning meeting are on 12/20.

Tonight's Meeting

During tonight's meeting we filled the positions for the troop jobs.

Scribe - Alex P.

Webmaster - Jacob H.

Chaplain Aide - Chris F.

Troop Guide - Matt & Mitch B., Jarrett K.

Bugler - Chris S., Doug S.

OA - Peter A.

Librarian - Buddy U.

Historian - John S.

Instructor - Xavier G.

Upcoming events:

• Christmas in the Valley (12/20)
  
• Rock Climbing (11/28)

Rock climbing

Troop
569

Indoor

Rock Climbing

“Black”
Friday, November 28^th

1:00
to 4:00PM

at

Reading

Rocks

Meet:Friedens Church (Rte 73)

Depart:
12:30PM SHARP

Return:
4:45PM

Cost:
$12 per participant (includes harness rental)

Parent/ guardian will need to complete the required waiver form. Forms will be available at Friedens Church on the 28^th

What better way to work off Thanksgiving Dinner?

This event is part of our troop’s preparation for an outdoor climb on real rock faces in Spring, 2009

Tonight's Meeting

Tonight was troop elections. Congratulations to Craig, our new Senior Patrol Leader!!!

Upcoming events:

• Rock Climbing @ Reading Rocks- 11/28
• Serranova Campout- 12/5-7

Don't forget to sign up for Christmas tree sales!

Tonight's Meeting

During tonight's meeting new patrol arrangments were announced and members got together and discussed names, flags, and yells for their new patrol. Below are the new patrols that will be taking affect after troop elections.

Patrol 1

P. Aston

Mi. Burns

C. Frye

D. Lesko

J. Link

A. Schleicher  

N. Shewell

D. Small

B. Ulrich 

Patrol 2

C. Adams

D. Farrier

J. Hartz

E. Heintz

P. Kolodziej

K. Meyer

C. Shewell

J. Snyder

T. Wolf

Patrol 3

C. Babcock

A. Eppler

J. Fick

S. Flannery

X. Galgano

K. Kemmerer

O. Kindig-Stokes

V. Parlatore

D. Schwindt

Patrol 4

Ma. Burns

S. Fick

R. Grieb

J. Korn

A. Ponce

M. Richards

J. Ritschard

E. Schoellkopf

J. Stahl

Upcoming Events:

• Shotgun Shoot/Pumpkin Carving- 10/20, 11/3
• Scouting for Food- 11/15
• Troop Elections- 11/17
• Rock Climbing @ Reading Rocks-11/28
• Serranova Campout- 12/5-7

Reminder

Just a reminder for everyone to come to the meeting tonight. We will be announcing the new patrol arrangments. Though this change will not officially take affect until troop elections, we would like all scouts to become accuainted with their new patrols. 

*I apologize for the error made on the previous post. The Harper's Ferry trip was shown as Rausch Gap. This has been changed back. Sorry for any confusion created.  

Tonight's Meeting

This week's troop meeting began with our monthly PLC. After discussions last week with the entire troop we have decided to rearrange the patrols for a variety of reasons. The primary reason for this change is to promote more scout spirit and interaction between scouts. It is believed that rearranging patrols will create new friendships, methods, and spirit in the troop. Scouts have already been randomly rearranged into new patrols. These patrols will be announced at the next meeting on 10/13. We will continue to meet with current patrols until the troop elections.

A few date changes have been made:

• Troop Elections- November 17th/24th
• Rock Climbing at Reading Rocks- November 28th

Other important dates:

• Harper's Ferry- Oct. 10th-12th
• Shotgun Shoot- Oct. 20th/Nov. 3rd (Those not shooting can carve pumpkins at the OYB)
• Hay Ride- Oct. 27th
• PLC Meeting- Nov. 3rd
• Setup Scouting for Food- Nov. 10th
• Collect Scouting for Food- Nov. 15th
• Serranova- Dec. 5th-7th
  

Tonight's Meeting

At the troop meeting this week we discussed firebuilding without using matches. We then discussed the pros and cons of the troop. Some points of discussion were changing patrol names or possibly rearranging people into new patrols. Another topic was how we are doing as troop compared to prior years.  

We are currently updating and rearranging our library. Some plans have been made to get a whole new shelving system and all new merit badge pamphlets, based on surveys handed out to each scout. 

The next meeting we will discuss the Harper's Ferry trip, and those who are going will plan out their menus. There will also be a PLC meeting starting at 6:00. If you can not make it be sure to arrange with someone else to go and represent your patrol or position.   

Last Night's Meeting

Last night's troop meeting started out with a PLC. we discussed upcoming events such as next week's bike hike around Oley. Everyone should bring a bike to ride. If you do not have a bike or can not get it to the meeting contact Chris S, who is planning the event. The meeting will start at 6:30 with a safety overview and we will return before dark. Also emphasized at the PLC was making sure all patrols were represented at the meeting. Any Patrol leaders who can not make it to a PLC should contact there assistant to come. We would also like patrol leaders to use the Troop Meeting Outline. The next PLC will be held September 8th.

Other upcoming events include:

• Blue Marsh Family Day- September 6th
• Oley Fair- September 18th-20th
• Court of Honor- September 21st
• Wildwood Beach Jambo/Campout- September 27th-28th
• Shotgun Shooting Instruction- September 22nd
  
• Shotgun shoot- September 29th
  

Venture Crew

Anybody participating in the Venture Crew should make sure to attend the meeting on Sunday the 17th. The meeting will take place at 7:00PM at the legion building. Items that will be discussed are the upcoming cabin camping, elections, and event planning for the next twelve months.

Haliburton

A change has been made to our meeting place for departure to Haliburton. We will now be leaving from the American Legion. Personal gear will also be loaded at the Legion. Remember to bring your passports along to the Thursday meeting.

Code of Conduct

Before leaving for Canada, make sure to review the troop Code of Conduct form on the troop's website. Also, go over the Outdoor Code below for a reminder of what is to be expected of you while in the Canadian outdoors.

Outdoor Code
As an American I will do my best to

Be clean in my outdoor manners

I will treat the outdoors as a heritage.
I will take care of it for myself and others.
I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.

Be careful with fire

I will prevent wildfire.
I will build my fires only where they are appropriate.
When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out.
I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.

Be considerate in the outdoors

I will treat public and private property with respect.
I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping.

Be conservation minded

I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy.
I will urge others to do the same.

Tonight's Meeting

This week we discussed the events we will be participating in on the Haliburton trip. On Sunday the 27th we will be loading troop gear into the trailer at 3:00 PM. On Thursday the 31st we will be loading personal gear at 6:30 PM. Don't forget to bring your passports! Remember we will be meeting at Friedens Lutheran parking lot at 6:15 AM on Friday. We will be leaving promptly at 6:30 AM so try to get there early. If anyone needs a tent, there are still a few available in the Youth Building basement.Venture crew members, remember to take along items for your Wednesday to Thursday hike (if you are sharing a tent in camp, take a smaller one to sleep in on the trail.)

Meeting Report

This Evenings Meeting was a prep for the Delaware River Canoe Trip. Thanks to the Schoellkopf's for having us over...

Reminders:

Delaware River canoe trip meets 6:30 am Saturday at the Church.

The Next Scoutmasters Quarterly Meeting is Wed, Jun 25th at 7pm at the Legion Pavilion

The Haliburton Food Committee will meet Sunday Jun 22 at 8pm at the Legion Pavilion.

Last Night's Meeting

Last night's troop meeting consisted of fire building and tree identification. We practiced building fires at the American Legion and had competitions to see who could light a fire first.

Upcoming Events:

• June 7th- Craig B.'s Eagle Scout Project. Meet at Friedens Lutheran Church at 8a.m.
  
• June 7th- New York Statue of Liberty tour. Meeting at 7 a.m. and returning at 8 p.m.
• June 8th- Eric H.'s Court of Honor. Meet at American Legion at 3 p.m.
• June 9th- Troop Meeting on how to pack and keep items dry while canoeing.
• July 11th-13th- Tioga County Bike Hike
  

Memorial Day Parade

A reminder that we will be meeting for the Memorial Day parade on Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. in the High School parking lot. The parade begins at 6:00 p.m and will proceed down Main Street to the cemetery. There will be services and the featured speaker will be Brigadier General John Gronski, assistant adjutant general for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Meeting Report

Tonights Meeting was preparing for Jambo 2008 at Kutztown University.

Jambo 2008

• Meeting at Frieden's Church at 5pm Friday
• Drivers are needed. Please contact Dave Small if you can drive scouts to Kutztown.

Spring Court of Honor

• The Spring Court of Honor recognizing rank advancements and achievements completed in the past few months is Monday, May 19th at 7:00pm at the Oley American Legion Pavilion on Legion Drive.
• Desserts are requested. Please contact Diane Small if you can provide a dessert for the Court of Honor.
  
• FOR SCOUTS WHO ARE ATTENDING CAMP HALIBURTON, please bring both parents and your Haliburton Consent forms, Health forms, etc from your trip package to the Court of Honor. A notary will be attending in order to sign the parent consent forms for scouts going to camp Haliburton. Make sure both parents are attending the Court of Honor. You will also need to bring your passport (or a photocopy) so we can make sure everyone has one in time for the trip.

Early Bird Swim Check

Saturday MAY 10th from 7AM to 9AM
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE POOL
enter on N. Birch Street (between Bern St. and Richmond St.)
park on either side of the street on Birch.

Be on time - if we finish early, we will leave. If you wait until 8:30 to
show up - we may be gone.

NOTE: Albright Aquatic Club will be having a training session during our
swim checks. Proper behavior is mandatory of all who attend so we have this
option in the future. No running - no fooling around in the shower area or
locker room - no shouting - be ready when your turn comes to test. Thanks
in advance for your cooperation.

Camp Haliburton Senior Patrol Leader

This coming Monday we will be selecting SPL for the Camp Haliburton trip. The list of individuals attending is below.

Calum A.

Peter A.

Craig B.

Joe F.

Steven F.

Sean F.

Xavier G.

Rhyan G.

Eric H.

Karl K.

Matt K.

Jarrett K.

Jacob H.

Phil K.

Dan L.

Kevin M.

Vinnie P.

Jacob R.

Doug S.

Alex S.

Dave S.Jr.

John Glen S.

Joe S.

Gary S. Jr.

Fwd: Venture Crew Car Wash on Saturday

The Crew is having a Car Wash at the American Legion this Saturday from 9 to 4 and would greatly appreciate your support. Please pass this on to anyone that you think may be interested.

Meeting Report

This past Monday was spent cleaning up the Colonel Hunter Cemetery and discussing plans for the Orienteering Meet coming up on May 2-4. We went over meal plans and talked about the layout of French Creek State Park, and how to use the maps given of the course.

Next Meeting:

• Load the trailer for orienteering.
• Finish meal plans.
• Orienteering practice and discussion.
  

Upcoming Events:

• Orienteering Meet: May 2-4
• Highway Cleanup: May 10th
• Kutztown Jamboree: May 16-18
• Covered Bridge Festival Parking: May 30-31
  

Cemetery Cleanup

Tomorrow the troop will be cleaning up the Colonel Hunter Cemetery on Deturk Rd. next to Gotwall's Farm. This will start at 6:00, before the troop meeting. It will take place through most of the evening, so if you have to be at the PLC or Orienteering Meet planning you do not have to attend. Boots and work gloves are recommended, as well as a rake (leaf or garden), weed whacker, and trimming shears/branch loppers. Class A uniform is not needed. This project will count for service hours towards rank advancement. Heres is a map to the cemetery.

Meeting Report

Tonight's Meeting:

• Canoe Safety: Waterproofing gear, trip plan, and tying down gear.
• Four scouts completed their ordeal for Order of the Arrow.
• A possible new scout visited to see what Scouting is all about.

Upcoming Events:

• Schuylkill River Canoe Trip-4/19 to 4/20, meet at Friedens Church at 7:30
• Orienteering Meet- May 2-4
  

Meeting Report

Previous meeting: We collected sticks from the American Legion grounds so that they will be able to mow the grass in a few weeks.

Next Event: Schuylkill River Canoe Trip, April 19th and 20
Orienteering Meet, May 2nd to 4th

Announcements:

• Sign up for Highway Cleanup on May 10th
• Sunday April 13th, 6:30pm, at Youth building, Scouts and Parents pre-trip meeting for those attending Haliburton Trip.
• Contact Mr. Lesko if you are interested in leadership training or Wolf's Lair.

If you would like to post an announcement on this blog send an email to troop569webmaster@gmail.com

Quarterly Scoutmasters Meeting Report

Discussed 2nd Qtr 2008 events, Haliburton Trip.

Announcements

• Sunday April 13th, 6:30pm, Scouts and Parents pre-trip meeting for those attending Haliburton Trip.
• Added Venture Crew Carwash Apr 26th 9a-4p at Oley Legion
• Added Nick Shewell, Eric Heintz and Eric Schoellkopf Eagle Court of Honor Dates
• Jambo 2008, May 16th through 18th at Kutztown University. Adult Volunteers needed http://www.minsitrails.com/Events/Jambo2008/volunteer_sign_up.pdf
• Added Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour June 7th, meeting at 7 am. Maximum 47 seats available. There is still room as of now, friends and family are invited.
• We need to urge Scouts and Families to volunteer for Highway Cleanup May 10th meet 8:30 am at Frieden's
• Wolf's Lair Scout Leadership Training Weekends are Jun 13,14,15 and 20, 21, 22 at HMSR. Scouts who are interested should speak with Mr. Lesko
• Changed date of Covered Bridge Parking Service Project to May 30, 31st. Note conflict with Eric S's Eagle Court of Honor. Perhaps 569 Weblos might be interested in sharing in this great fundraiser approx 12pm - 3pm while Scouts are attending the C.O.H. There are still some uncertainties about the planning of this event, so this may change.
• Next Quarterly Scoutmasters meeting is June 25, 7pm, at Oley Legion Pavilion

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Meeting Report

Tonights Meeting Topic: Canoeing Skills and Safety.

Next Event: Schuylkill River Canoe Trip, April 19th and 20

Announcements:

• Orienteering Meet, May 2-4, Sign-up forms and money are overdue.
• Scoutmasters Meeting at Schoellkopf's, Wed April 2nd, 7pm
• Sunday April 13th, 6:30pm, Scouts and Parents pre-trip meeting for those attending Haliburton Trip.
• Code of Conduct Forms are overdue
• Everyone should sign up for Highway Cleanup, May 10th, meet 8:30 am at Frieden's

The Troop Calendar is updated, http://calendar.oleytroop569.org/

If you would like to post an announcement on this blog send an email to troop569webmaster@gmail.com

Meeting Report

Previous Meeting, How to:
-Use water filters.
-Set up a tent in the dark.
-Make a tent with a tarp.

Upcoming Event Reminders - Troop Calendar has been updated:

• Saturday and Sunday, Raush Gap Backpacking trip: Meet at Frieden's Church at 7:45am Saturday for an 8am departure. Expected return is around noon on Sunday. Check the weather forecast, rain and cold temps are expected, please dress/ pack appropriately. Buddy tenting and cooking is recommended.
• Sunday, 3:30pm: Pot-Pie Dinner cleanup service project. Meet at Oley High School at 3:30pm
• Wed, Apr 2 at 7:00pm. Mr. Lesko's Quarterly Scoutmaster's meeting at Schoellkopf's Barn.

Change in Committee Meeting

The committee meeting scheduled for the 18th is actually going to be on February 11th. It will be held at the American Legion starting at 7:10 PM.

Pictures

If anyone has pictures from any Boy Scout events, campouts, meetings, or anything else that has to do with scouts please send them to me at troop569webmaster@gmail.com or give them to me (Craig Babcock) at a meeting.
Yours in Scouting,
Troop 569 Webmaster

Welcome

Welcome to the new blog of Troop 569 from Oley, Pa. Here you can find pictures, a calendar, and regualarly updated information about upcoming meetings and events. I hope you can find everything you need but if you find a problem or have a question please contact us at troop569webmaster@gmail.com. Thank you for visting and be sure to check back for updates.

                                                                                                          Happy Scouting,

                                                                                                                    Troop 569 Webmaster

Hawk Mountain 2006

Picassa Pictures from Scout Camp 2006