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Havre de Grace, Maryland
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  • DECEMBER '07
    • 28 Nentico Lodge Jingle Bell Beaver Day (Fri, Dec 28, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM): Service day. Camp Staff, Scouts, Scouters, Ventures, Webelos. Rain, snow, hail or shine. All the excitement of sprucing up Broad Creek begins at Reservation Headquarters at 8:30AM. We'll have donuts, coffee, and juice to begin the day with. When you arrive, we'll get you signed in, and assigned to a work crew. Then, it's off to "get 'er done"! At 12:00 noon, we'll have gallons of home made soups, and more pizza than you've ever seen! We wrap up by 3:30PM.
    If you have any questions, please call Dave Weissert at Camp at 410-879-4922. If you or members of your unit can come, please register by calling Laurie at 443-573-2503.   flyer
    (Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    25 CHRISTMAS (Tues, Dec 25)
    24 Family Christmas Service (Mon, Dec 24, 3:30-4:30 PM): Need scouts to park cars. Service is at 4:00 PM; arrive a little before 3:30 and finish a little after 4:30 PM; scouts receive a full service hour of credit toward their next rank. Report to Ken Collins in Class A uniform with outerwear appropriate for the weather. Weather-dependent.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    20 How to Start an Eagle Project (Thurs, Dec 20, 7:00PM-8:30PM): Special meeting for older Scouts (i.e., Life Scouts or soon-to-be Life Scouts) on how to get started on their Eagle project. Hear from our Eagle Scout advisors as well as several recent Eagle Scouts from within our Troop. Leader in charge: Ken Collins, coll3130@verizon.net.
    (Level Volunteer Fire Company, Level, MD)
    10 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, Dec 10, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    09 OA Lodge Leadership Development (Sun, Dec 9)
    (Camp Saffran HQ Building, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    07-08 Troop Holiday Party (Fri-Sat, Dec 7-8, 9:00PM-7:00AM SHARP!): Overnight party. Arrive in Class A uniform but bring swim suit and/or athletic change of clothing (see packing list). Troop will provide pizza. Bring dozen cookies/brownies and 2-liter soda plus donation for our adopted family (at least one canned good or non-perishable food item; checks acceptable [to Troop 965]). Bring games or pre-approved sports equip (frisbee, football, cards, books, etc.). Also, $20 deposit due if going to Feb 16-17 Adventure Aquarium Tour and Battleship New Jersey Overnighter in Camden, NJ. (Balance is due Jan 15). Leader in charge: Rob Mitchell, rremm@verizon.net.   permission slip   packing list   needy family wish list   required Arena Club waiver
    (The Arena Club, 2304 Churchville Road, Bel Air, MD; 410-734-7300)
    02 Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting (Sun, Dec 02, 6:00-7:00 PM): Scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet to plan upcoming scout activities.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    02 Troop Committee and Troop Leaders' meetings (Sun, Dec 02, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee and Adult Leaders meet separately to discuss Troop business.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    02 Rifle Merit Badge - Final Shoot (Sun, Dec 02, 11:00AM-2:00 PM): Scout must bring own ammo (100 rounds for a .22 long rifle). Dress weather appropriate, bring drinking water. No cost. This outing is limited to scouts who already started the rifle merit badge several months ago. Leader in charge: Christine Kertis, cmkertis@yahoo.com.   Permission slip
    (Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)

  • NOVEMBER '07     Nov in calendar format
    • 30 Field Trip to Ice World (Fri, Nov 30, 7:00-9:00 PM):
    http://www.iceworld.com/. Families welcome. Group rate is $7 per person, with $3 skate rental if needed. Open session runs from 7:30 to 10 PM, but the official troop sponsored time as 7:30 to 9PM. (Families can stay for the extra hour if they like.)   Permission Slip
    (1300 Governor Court; Abingdon, MD 21009; 410-612-1000)
    22 THANKSGIVING (Thurs, Nov 22)
    15 Troop meeting (Thurs, Nov 15, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    12 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, Nov 12, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    11 VETERANS DAY (Sun, Nov 11)
    10 Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup (Sat, Nov 10, 8:30-10:30 AM): Highway cleanup (age 12 and above). See bottom of Troop Links page for info, permission slip, and participation agreement.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    09-11 Troop 965 High Adventure Fundraiser (Fri, Nov 09, 6:00 PM - Sun, Nov 11, 4:30 PM): We will be working the concession stand at the Fallston Soccer Tournament and need to setup Friday and staff 4 shifts with scouts and adults on Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds to our upcoming High Adventure trips.
    SHIFT DAY DATE TIME UNIFORM
    Setup Fri Nov 09 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Class C uniform (red shirt, green pants, cap)
    1 Sat Nov 10 7:30 AM - Noon Class B uniform (tan shirt, green pants, cap)
    2 Sat Nov 10 Noon - 4:30 PM Class B uniform (tan shirt, green pants, cap)
    3 Sun Nov 11 7:30 AM - Noon Class B uniform (tan shirt, green pants, cap)
    4 Sun Nov 11 Noon - 4:30 PM Class B uniform (tan shirt, green pants, cap)
    Leader in charge: John Dowdy jcdowdy_2000@yahoo.com   Permission Slip
    (Fallston Soccer Fields, Mountain Road & Record Road, Fallston, MD)
    08 Troop meeting (Thurs, Nov 08, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    03 Webster UCC Annual Bazaar and Craft Show (Sat, Nov 03, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM): Silent Auction, Various Crafts, White Elephant Table, Beef Barbecue, Homemade Chicken Corn Soup, Cakes, Apple Pies, Candies, Activities for children.  flyer
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    01 Troop meeting (Thurs, Nov 01, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level VFC, Level, MD)

  • OCTOBER '07     Oct in calendar format
    • 31 HALLOWEEN (Wed, Oct 31)
    28 Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting (Sun, Oct 28, 6:00-7:00 PM): Scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet to plan upcoming scout activities.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    28 Troop Committee and Troop Leaders' meetings (Sun, Oct 28, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee and Adult Leaders meet separately to discuss Troop business.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    24 Court of Honor (Wed, Oct 24, 7:00-8:30 PM): Semiannual Troop awards meeting.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    21 LVFC Breakfast (Sun, Oct 21, 8:00-11:30 AM): Level Volunteer Fire Company is one of our two chartering organizations. Scouts can earn service hours at functions like these (contact Susan Beatty, jnsbeatty@mac.com).
    20 Day of Training (Sat, Oct 20, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM): Day of training for new scout leaders. Includes New Leader Essentials, leader specific training, Youth Protection, and everything else new scout leaders need (except IOLS/BALOO).
    Also, Den Chief training from 8:00AM-Noon for Boy Scouts who want to help lead a Cub Scout den in Pack 965, 235, or elsewhere. Discuss with Scoutmaster Collins if interested; he'd have to coordinate with the Cubmaster.
    POC: Steve Kilczewski, SMKILCZ@aol.com.
    (Advent Lutheran Church of Harford County, 2230 Rock Spring Road, Forest Hill, MD (off Route 24) )
    19-21 Troop Backpacking Weekend (Fri-Sun, Oct 19-21): Backpacking the Appalachian Trail in Northern Virginia/West Virginia
    The backpacking trip is intended to be an activity for the entire troop.
    Three hike options are being offered in an effort to meet a range of skill and ability levels.
       o The novice 5-mile hike is an introduction to backpacking for our first time backpackers. Pending. Dependent on scout interest and adult support.
       o The 10-mile hike is designed to reinforce backpacking skills for those who have backpacked at least once before. Will leave Level VFC at 6:00 AM Saturday morning and hike to Bears Den. 10-mile permission slip, packing list, and info..
       o The 15-mile hike is offered for scouts who have mastered their backpacking skills and for those scouts who are currently working on their backpacking merit badge. Will leave Level VFC at 3:00 PM Friday afternoon, camp overnight, and hike all day Saturday to Bears Den.
    15-mile permission slip, packing list, and info..
    Tips for packing your backpack.
    Leader in charge: Cindy Majewski, majewskicl@comcast.net.
    (Keys Gap to Bears Den Trail Center, 18393 Blueridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135)
    18 Troop meeting (Thurs, Oct 18, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. Weigh and Check each backpack. Issue green tent portions. Trail mix patrol competition.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    16 Life to Eagle meeting (Tues, Oct 16, 7:00-8:30 PM): Seminar for scouts and families progressing from Life Scout to Eagle Scout. POC is John Crowe at 410-297-8373 or john.crowe1@verizon.net.
    (St. Mary's Episcopal Church Educational building, Abingdon, MD to check directions)
    12-14 Baltimore Area Council Camporall (Fri-Sun, Oct 12-14): This is going to be a huge event with all three of Broad Creek's camps open for camping and program!
      o Camp Oest is available for Cub Packs and will be offering Central Dining as an option for campers there.
      o Camp Spencer will also be offering Central Dining, a special camping area for Venturing Crews, and a reunion for those Scouts that participated in the Lost Pines program this summer.
      o Camp Saffran will be the base of operations hosting the BIG BIG show on Saturday evening. The show includes a live band and fireworks!
    Leader in charge: Bobby Gamble, wrgamble@comcast.net. Permission slip      Packing list.
    (Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    11 Troop meeting (Thurs, Oct 11, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. Fire Safety. Patrol sessions on Camporall and backpacking preparations. Leave No Trace training. Hiking First Aid presentation.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    08 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, Oct 08, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    08 COLUMBUS DAY (Mon, Oct 08)
    06 DARLINGTON APPLE FESTIVAL FUND RAISER (Sat, Oct 6, 3-hour shifts from 8:00 AM-6:00 PM): We do not ask our scouts to sell popcorn or other items door-to-door for a couple months. Instead, we have 2 major fundraisers (Apple Festival in Oct and Spaghetti Dinner in March) where we ask scouts (and adults, if possible) to work a few hours in a common cause. We'll be baking/selling the usual funnel cakes, fries, hot dogs, baked goods, and drinks. All scouts are expected to sign up for at least one work shift. Uniform is class A (scout shirt, pants, scarf, and cap). Chairpersons are Anita anita.boris@us.army.mil and Ed Boris edward.boris@us.army.mil.
    Apple Festival website   Permission slip.   Additional info.
    (Darlington United Methodist Church, 2118 Shuresville Road, Darlington, MD)
    04 Troop meeting (Thurs, Oct 04, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
  • SEPTEMBER '07     Sep in calendar format
    • 29-30 Harford Live (Sat-Sun, Sep 29-30, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM):    http://www.harfordlive.com/exhibitor_list.html
    Harford District will be sharing a booth with the Harford County Sheriff. Service hours available in 2-hour shifts. We will be providing identification kits for families. We will do fingerprinting for kids attending under the direction of the Sheriff&146s deputies. This will also be a membership drive for us. So come on out and help for 2 hours on Saturday or Sunday. It should be fun and a great experience. Each person who helps will get a free VIP pass to Harford Live! Please let me know as soon as possible if you can help us! Call Janet Buhite at 410-692-7719 or email JBuhite@BaltimoreBSA.org.
    (Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD)
    28-30 Broadcreek Field Sports Challenge (Sat-Sun, Sep 28-30):    http://www.intandem.com/BAC/BCMSR/Challenge2007.html
    This may be of double interest to you Scouts. You can participate in the Field Sports Challenge on Sat or contact Stephanie Schwartz to help man stations in the Webelos Challenge on Saturday. This is a Field Sports weekend to allow Scouts to come out and participate in Field Sports events, Rifle/Shotgun shooting, Archery, Waterfront Activities and an Ironman Competition, etc. There is also a variety of merit badges boys can work on.
    Questions:
    Judi Robilotta, Program Director, judirobilotta@comcast.net
    Doug Porter, Field Sports Director, dougport@juno.com
    Ken Morris, Iron Man Competition Director
    The Webelos Challenge allows the Webelos to come out and work on scout skills, Every year we provide a different program. This is a great program and the Webelos have a fun weekend. Contact Loretta Cook cookr5@comcast.net and/or Stepanie Schwartz sm-schwartz@juno.com.
    (Camp Spencer, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    30 Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting (Sun, Sep 30, 6:00-7:00 PM): Scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet to plan upcoming scout activities.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    30 Troop Committee and Troop Leaders' meetings (Sun, Sep 30, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee and Adult Leaders meet separately to discuss Troop business.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    29 Webster Annual Church Dinner (Sat, Sep 29, 4:00-7:00 PM).
    Menu & ticket info.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    29 Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup (Sat, Sep 29, 8:30-10:30 AM): Highway cleanup (age 12 and above). See bottom of Troop Links page for info, permission slip, and participation agreement.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    27 Troop meeting (Thurs, Sep 27, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    21-23 Troop Canoe Outing (Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23): Leader in charge: Rob Mitchell, rremm@verizon.net.
    (TBD)
    20 Troop meeting (Thurs, Sep 20, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    14-16 Nentico Lodge Harford Ordeal (Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16)
    (TBD)
    13 NO TROOP MEETING (Thurs, Sep 13)
    10 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, Sep 10, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    07-09 Nentico Lodge Fall Fellowship (Fri-Sun, Sep 07-09)
    (TBD)
    06 Troop meeting (Thurs, Sep 06, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    03 LABOR DAY (Mon, Sep 03)
    02 Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting (Sun, Sep 02, 6:00-7:00 PM): Scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet to plan upcoming scout activities. (Rescheduled from Aug 19).
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    02 Troop Leaders' meeting (Sun, Sep 02, 7:00-8:30 PM): Adult Leaders meet to discuss Troop business. (Rescheduled from Aug 19). Troop Committee met Aug 26.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
  • AUGUST '07     Aug in calendar format
    • 30 Troop meeting (Thurs, Aug 30, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    23 Troop meeting (Thurs, Aug 23, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    26 Troop Committee meeting (Sun, Aug 26, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee meets to discuss Troop business. (Rescheduled from Aug 19).
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    26 Advancement Day at Susquehanna Park (Sun, Aug 26, 1:00-4:00 PM): .
    Wear Class C uniform, bring Scout Handbook, and any materials needed for advancement. Permission slip
    (Picnic area parking lot, Susquehanna Park, MD)
    19 Troop Swim Party (Sun, Aug 19, Noon-4:00 PM): Anyone can get onto APG; you just need a vehicle registration and picture ID (such as driver&146s license, or school ID for kids), and need to enter via the south or Route 715 gate, near Walmart. The time is 12:00 until 4:00 PM.
    The troop will provide fried chicken, hot dogs, buns, condiments, and bug juice. We ask each family to bring a side dish or dessert of your choice or specialty to share, and a drink if you want something other than bug juice.
    Directions from the Rt 715 gate to the Shore Pool: Go straight on Maryland Blvd after passing the gate. Turn right on Aberdeen Blvd (Commissary is on your right, and the Ordnance Museum is across Aberdeen Blvd to the left). Turn left on Swan Creek Drive (a block past the post office). The Shore Pool is 1 block on the right.
    (Shore Pool, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD)
    13 Roundtable Picnic and OA meetings (Mon, Aug 13, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM):
    (Camp Saffran, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    01 Troop Canoe Basic Training (Wed, Aug 01, 10:00AM-3:00PM):
    Outing to teach canoe handling and safety. For Trailblazers (new scouts) and any other scout needing this training. Bring a bag lunch. Scouts should bring a bag lunch, water, towel, personal flotation device (PFD) if they have one. Also personal paddle if the scout has one. Wear bathing suit, T-shirt, water shoes or sneakers. We will provide transportation for any Trailblazer/scout that needs a ride to and from the event if necessary (just let us know if a ride is a problem). Leader in charge: John Dowdy and Rob Cook   Scouts must be red white and blue swimmers. Permission slip
    Directions: From Level, take 161 (Darlington Road) north through Darlington and across Route 1, where it becomes 623 (Castleton Road). Past the village of Castleton, 623 becomes Flintville Road. Continue on 623 (Flintville Road) approximately 3 more miles. Broad Creek Landing will be on your right. Be careful, it is at the bottom of the hill just prior to the bridge over Broad Creek and is easy to miss. Parking is limited at the site itself but there is a parking lot across the street at the intersection of Flintville and Paddrick Rds.
    (Broad Creek Public Landing, Dublin, MD)

  • JULY '07     Jul in calendar format
    • 29-09 Northern Tier High Adventure Trip (Sun-Thurs, Jul 29-Aug 09): Week-long high adventure trip. Participants must meet prerequisites. 13 year-olds are eligible. See High Adventure.
    (Manitoba, Canada)
    28 Eagle Court of Honor (Sat, Jul 28, 2:30-4:00 PM): Eagle Court of Honor for C. Guzman. This will be a Class A event. Please RSVP Jorge Guzman, jguzman@jhmi.edu or 443-807-1417 by July 21.
    (Level Fire Hall, MD)
    19 Boards of Review (Thurs, Jul 19, 6:45-8:30 PM): Post-summer camp boards of review as needed/scheduled. POC: Susan Beatty, jnsbeatty@mac.com.
    (Level Fire Hall, MD)
    12 Boards of Review (Thurs, Jul 12, 6:45-8:30 PM): Post-summer camp boards of review as needed/scheduled. POC: Susan Beatty, jnsbeatty@mac.com.
    (Webster Church, MD)
    08 Nentico Lodge Picnic (Sun, Jul 8).
    (Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    01-08 Summer Camp (Sun-Sun, Jul 1-8): Leader-in-charge: Bill Caporellie.   http://hsr.octoraro22.org/.  Permission slip.  Packing list.  Additional information. 
    (Camp Horseshoe, PA)
    04 Independence Day Fundraiser (Wed, Jul 04): The Bel Air Parade normally ends at the high school, where they have fireworks, and we staff a booth. This year, due to construction at Bel Air high school, fireworks will be at Rockfield Park (no vendors or spectators allowed). Our booth will be in the parking lot of the district court house (Mary Risteau building) off Bond street. We have 5 shifts (from 7:00 AM to Midnight-closing) and we need 8-10 scouts or adults per shift. Please indicate a first and second shift choice on the permission slip – every effort will be made to honor your choices, but it&146s first-come, first served. And, you can volunteer for more than one shift - the more hours worked, the larger the percentage!! Profits go into scout accounts. Request Scouts wear class B uniform except 1st shift Tuesday.  POC: Anita Boris.   Memo/info for parents    Adult permission slip are due to Ms. Anita Boris by the June 21 (rocket launching) meeting. Very important in load-balancing the help for that event. Thank you!
    (Bel Air, MD)
    04 INDEPENDENCE DAY (Wed, Jul 04)
  • JUNE '07     Jun in calendar format
    • 30 Independence Day Parade (Sat, Jun 30, 1:00-3:30 PM):
    Uniform: Class A, to including scout shorts, troop hat, and troop neckerchief, and scout socks
    Leaders: Ed Boris, Dave Brown, Ken Collins
    Cost: none
    Additional instructions: Meet in Havre de Grace on Stokes Street between Franklin and Green Streets (there will be a white sign saying position #15, Boy Scout Troop 965). Parade starts at 2:00 PM. Parents, drop your scouts off at this meeting location at 1:00 PM, and pick your scouts up the parade end on Commerce Street at Tydings Park around 3:30 PM. We cannot transport scouts back to the starting location. The end time is an estimate - watch the parade and guess when we will reach the end. Parents, be prepared to walk your scout to the meeting location and from the end location, as it will not be possible to drive close to either. Scouts, bring a water cup that can be collapsed and put in your pocket or attached to your belt (the Troop will provide large jugs of ice water). Permission slip. 
    (Havre de Grace, MD)
    28 Troop meeting (Thurs, Jun 28, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. Alternate activity for Trailblazers. Last regular Troop meeting until August 23. Parade permission slips due.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    28 Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup (Thurs, Jun 28, 7:00-8:00 PM): Highway cleanup (age 12 and above). See bottom of Troop Links page for info, permission slip, and participation agreement.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    24 Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting (Sun, Jun 24, 6:00-7:00 PM): Scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet to plan upcoming scout activities.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    24 Troop Leaders' meeting (Sun, Jun 24, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Adult Leaders meet to discuss Troop business.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    21 Field trip meeting to launch rockets (Thurs, Jun 21, 6:15-8:45 PM):
    Meet at Level Fire Hall @ 6:15 PM; transportation provided to and from the area. Dress weather appropriately. No food or drinks. Bring rockets, launchers, engines, etc. No fee for launch activity. Return to Level @ 8:30 PM for pickup @ 8:45 PM. Abide by all airport and Troop safety instructions. Activity contingent on weather conditions. If rain or high winds, activity will be cancelled and we'll have a regular troop meeting instead. Bel Air 4th of July parent permission slips are due to Ms. Anita Boris by this meeting. Very important in load-balancing the help for that event.
    Permission slip     
    (Harford County Airport, 3538 Aldino Road, Churchville, MD)
    21 Troop Committee meeting (Thurs, Jun 21, 6:30-8:30 PM): Troop Committee will meet to discuss Troop business while the scouts are launching rockets.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    17 FATHERS DAY (Thurs, Jun 17)
    15-17 "Beach Brawl" Weekend (Fri-Sun, Jun 15-17): Leader in charge: John Dowdy   DE campgrounds   Holts Landing website   map/directions   Permission slip   Packing list.
    (Holts Landing State Park, Rehobeth Beach, DE)
    14 Troop meeting (Thurs, Jun 14, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. $100 deposit due if going to Sea Base, FL in 2008. POC is John Dowdy. Pack trailer for 'Beach Brawl.' Mr. Cook canoe stuff. Make rockets ($6 for a rocket).
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    14 FLAG DAY (Thurs, Jun 14)
    11 District Recognition Dinner (in lieu of Roundtable) (Mon, Jun 11, Gathering 5:30, Dinner 6:00, Program 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Dinner and awards for district scouters. Uniformed event. Tickets $17 per person. Please RSVP for tickets by June 4th to Mike Baldwin 410-557-9046 OR E MAIL to mbaldwin@metlabs.com or call Judi Robilatta 1-443-655-7790. You MUST have a ticket by June 4th to attend. NO WALK INS on June 11th!!!!!!!! CALL or Email by June 4th.
    T965 CONGRATULATIONS TO The Kilczewski Family (winners of the Kendall Family Award as the Scouting Family of the Year) AND TO Loretta Cook (Cub Scouter of the Year).
    (Jacobs Pavilion, Camp Spencer, Dublin, MD)
    09-10 Order of the Arrow (OA) Conclave (Sat-Sun, Jun 9-10).
    (Camp Henson, Seaford, DE)
    07 Troop meeting (Thurs, Jun 07, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    03 Patrol Leaders Council (PLC) meeting (Sun, Jun 03, 6:00-7:00 PM): Scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet to plan upcoming scout activities. [Rescheduled from May 27 due to the holiday weekend.]
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    03 Troop Committee and Troop Leaders' meetings (Sun, Jun 03, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee and Adult Leaders meet separately to discuss Troop business. [Rescheduled from May 27 due to the holiday weekend.]
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
  • MAY '07     May in calendar format
    • 31 Field Trip Meeting at Churchville Mini Golf (Thurs, May 31, 7:00-8:30 PM): Cost per round of golf is $4.50 per youth; we expect to have time for possibly 2 rounds of golf (Total = $9.00). Each Scout pays CASH ONLY for his own rounds (i.e., NO CHECKS TO THE TROOP). Bring additional money for snacks at Arctic Circle next door. In event of rain, this meeting will be held at Webster Church; Level is not available this night. website. Permission slip.
    (Churchville Golf Driving Range, 3040 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD [410-838-1411 or 410-879-5357])
    28 MEMORIAL DAY (Mon, May 28)
    24 Troop meeting (Thurs, May 24, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. Order of the Arrow (OA) elections.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    19 ARMED FORCES DAY (Sat, May 19)
    18-20 Troop "Extreme Treasure Hunt" Weekend (Fri-Sun, Apr 18-20): Yo Ho Ho! Arrrgh! Bring your pirate gear, Laddies! Arrrgh! Prepare for a fun and competitive weekend! Find the pieces of eight or prepare to walk the plank! Arrrgh! Pirates in charge Ron Querns and Jack Hoy will take no prisoners! Shiver me timbers! Arrrgh! Arrrgh!
    website   permission slip   packing List.
    (Elk Neck State Park, North East, MD)
    17 Troop meeting (Thurs, May 17, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    14 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, May 14, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    13 MOTHERS DAY (Sun, May 13)
    10 Troop meeting (Thurs, May 10, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. Summer Camp physicals & final payment due (if going).
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    05-06 New Scout Camping Weekend (Sat-Sun, May 05-06): Camping outing for new scouts at Camp Saffran. Leave from Level at 8:00 AM Sat, May 05 and return at 11:00 AM on Sun, May 06. Cost is $2 for outing and $10 for patrol food. Leaders in charge are Cindy Majewski and Christine Kertis, majewskicl@comcast.net, cmkertis@yahoo.com.
    Permission slip,    Packing List  
    (Camp Saffran, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    03 Troop meeting (Thurs, May 03, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
  • APRIL '07     Apr in calendar format
    • 29 Troop Committee, Leaders', and Patrol Leaders Meetings (Sun, Apr 29, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee, Adult Leaders, and scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet separately to discuss Troop business.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    27-29 More Patrol Outings Weekend (Fri-Sun, Apr 27-29):
    Permission slip for Cobras outing (APG, MD)   Packing List.
    (TBA)
    25 Court of Honor (Wed, Apr 25, 7:00-8:30 PM): Semiannual Troop awards meeting. Signed summer camp physicals due.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    22 District Cub Scout Fun Day (Sun, Apr 22, 1:00-4:00 PM): This is a Cub Scout event but there may be lots of service hours available during, before, and after the event. District POCs are Loretta Cook and Diane Ranney. Please coordinate with Ms. Susan Beatty.   email     Troop Letter
    (U.S. Army Ordnance School Museum, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD)
    20-22 Nentico Lodge Spring Fellowship (Fri-Sun, Apr 20-22).
    (TBA)
    20-22 Patrol Outings Weekend (Fri-Sun, Apr 20-22):
    Permission slip for Panthers outing (Harpers Ferry).
    Permission slip for Hawks outing (Camp Cone).
    Flying Eagle outing Permission slip (Camp ALKOR)   Packing List   Earth Treks Waiver.
    (TBA)
    19 Troop meeting (Thurs, Apr 19, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. Position Reviews. Last Minute Patrol Outing Discussions. Fireman Chit.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    14 Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup (Sat, Apr 14, 8:30-10:30 AM): Highway cleanup (age 12 and above). See bottom of Troop Links page for info, permission slip, and participation agreement.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    13-15 IOLS (Fri-Sun, Apr 13-15): Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) is a weekend course for leaders who will be responsible for scouts on outdoor outings. In order to go on an outdoor outing, a scout group must have at least one leader who has completed this training.
    (Flint Ridge, Camp Saffran, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    10 Roundtable and OA meetings (Tues, Apr 10, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    08 EASTER (Sun, Apr 08)
    06 GOOD FRIDAY (Fri, Apr 06)
    06 Harford County Arbor Day Celebration and Conservation Project (Fri, Apr 06, 8:30 AM-12:00 Noon): The Fifth Annual Harford County Arbor Day Celebration and Conservation Project will consist of planting 400 pine seedlings and building 400 seedling shelters to help reforest the pine stands that were destroyed by insects. The project will be at Harford Glen Environmental Education Center at the west end of Wheel Road in Bel Air. The Center is closed to the public until the following day (April 7). Permission slip
    (Harford Glen Environmental Education Center, 502 West Wheel Road, Bel Air, MD)
    05 NO TROOP MEETING (Thurs, Apr 05): Weekly Troop meeting cancelled due to Holy Week tradition.
    01 Rifle Merit Badge Class (Sun, Apr 01, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM): First steps basic rifle course presented by NRA-certified instructors. Includes 3 hours classroom instruction, and approximately 2 hours range time. Participants will receive a certificate from the NRA.
    All scouts need to be in dress uniform and bring the following:
    • Blue card signed by scout leader
    • Bag lunch (BUG JUICE & WATER PROVIDED)
    • BSA Rifle Shooting Merit Badge book
    • $7.00 fee to cover NRA training material
    Baltimore County Game & Fish Assn. will supply rifles, ammunition and targets.

    Contact Jack Gude TO RESERVE A SPOT IN THE CLASS.
    Email: JACKG42982@AOL.COM Phone: 410-935-7544

    COMPLETION OF THIS COURSE DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE RIFLE MERIT BADGE. SCOUTS MUST ACHIEVE THE SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED BY BSA.
    (Baltimore County Game & Fish Association, 3400 Northwind Rd., Baltimore MD 21234)
    01 Level VFC Pancake Breakfast (Sun, Apr 01, 8:00-11:30 AM). Level Volunteer Fire Company (VFC) is one of the two organizations that charter/sponsor us. Help support them as they support us. Scouts who are interested in helping in return for service hours should coordinate with Ms. Susan Beatty or jnsbeatty@mac.com.
  • MARCH '07     Mar in calendar format
    • 29 Troop meeting (Thurs, Mar 29, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. Opening & closing (Hawks). Discussion of Patrol food. Marching practice. Cheering practice. Court of Honor reminder.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    25 Troop Committee, Leaders', and Patrol Leaders Meetings (Sun, Mar 25, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee, Adult Leaders, and scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet separately to discuss Troop business.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    22 Troop meeting (Thurs, Mar 22, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    20 Life to Eagle seminar (Tues, Mar 20, 7:00-8:30 PM): Seminar for scouts and families progressing from Life Scout to Eagle Scout. POC is John Crowe at 410-297-8373 or john.crowe1@verizon.net.
    (St. Mary's Episcopal Church Educational building, Abingdon, MD to check directions)
    17-18 Troop Wilderness Survival Weekend (Sat-Sun, Mar 17-18): Camp Rodney website: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/1299/rsr.html. Leader in charge: Tim Byrnes. Cost is $5 per scout/scouter. Departure postponed until 7:30 AM Saturday due to inclement weather all along our route.
    Permission slip   Packing list
    (Choptank Campsite, Camp Rodney, Wilmington, DE)
    15 Troop meeting (Thurs, Mar 15, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD) [Level VFC unavailable due to emergency meeting]
    12 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, Mar 12, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    11 Order of the Arrow (OA) Work Weekend (Sun, Mar 11).
    (TBA)
    10 SPAGHETTI SUPPER FUNDRAISER (Sat, Mar 10, 4-7 PM): One of two major fundraisers for the Troop. Setup on Thurs. 35 tables; prepare to feed 1,000. Waiting area (going in) will be classroom. Bake sale in hallway (coming out). Leader in charge: Rick Snyder. Please feel free to email any questions about the supper to T965SpaghettiDinner@comcast.net .
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    08 Troop meeting (Thurs, Mar 08, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    04 Troop Committee, Leaders', and Patrol Leaders Meetings (Sun, Mar 04, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee, Adult Leaders, and scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet separately to discuss Troop business. Post-poned from Feb 25.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    01 Spaghetti Supper Committee Meeting #3 (Thurs, Mar 01, 7:00-8:30 PM). Chairman Rick Snyder will get into final details on Spaghetti Supper in March (our Troop's biggest fundraiser). All scouts will be expected to help. Adults are encouraged to volunteer. Leader in charge: Rick Snyder. Please feel free to email any questions about the supper to T965SpaghettiDinner@comcast.net .
     (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    01 Troop meeting (Thurs, Mar 01, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)

  • FEBRUARY '07     Feb in calendar format
    • 25 Troop Committee, Leaders', and Patrol Leaders Meetings (Sun, Feb 25, 7:00-8:30 PM): Post-poned until next week due to inclement weather. Will be Sunday, Mar 4, 7:00-8:30 PM @ Webster Church.
    22 Troop meeting (Thurs, Feb 22, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    19 PRESIDENTS' DAY (Mon, Feb 19)
    17-18 Troop Cabin Camp/Woodsman Weekend (Sat-Sun, Feb 17-18): This will be a walk in the park after Icicle; we get to stay in a cabins! And we get to play Paul Bunyan with Leader in charge: Bill Caporellie UPDATE: Camp Bashore is open this weekend so the outing is still on. We will be leaving 7 AM Sat (instead of Fri evening) due to safety concerns. Eat breakfast beforehand; the first meal we'll eat at Camp Bashore is lunch.
    http://www.campbashore.org/   Permission slip   Packing list
    (Camp Bashore, Jonestown, PA)
    15 Troop meeting (Thurs, Feb 15, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    14 VALENTINE'S DAY (Wed, Feb 14)
    12 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, Feb 12, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    11 Scout Sunday (Sun, Feb 11, 11:00 AM - Noon): Scout Sunday will be at 11:00 AM at Webster Church. Scouts are to wear class A uniform. We request everyone please participate.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    08 Troop meeting (Thurs, Feb 08, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting. $10 deposit due to Shawna Ashman if going to summer camp in July.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    10 Day of Training (Sat, Feb 10, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM): Day of training for new scout leaders. Includes New Leader Essentials, leader specific training, Youth Protection, and everything else new scout leaders need (except IOLS/BALOO). POC: Steve Kilczewski, SMKILCZ@aol.com.
    (ORSA Corporation, 1003 Old Philadelphia Rd, Suite # 103, Aberdeen, MD, 410-273-5451, map)
    08 Spaghetti Supper Committee Meeting #2 (Thurs, Feb 08, 7:00-8:30 PM). Chairman Rick Snyder will get into details on Spaghetti Supper in March (our Troop's biggest fundraiser). All scouts will be expected to help. Adults are encouraged to volunteer. Leader in charge: Rick Snyder.
     (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    01 Troop meeting (Thurs, Feb 01, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)

  • JANUARY '07     Jan in calendar format
    • 28 Troop Committee, Leaders', and Patrol Leaders Meetings (Sun, Jan 28, 7:00-8:30 PM): Troop Committee, Adult Leaders, and scout patrol leaders council (PLC) meet separately to discuss Troop business.
    (Webster Church, Webster, MD)
    26-28 Operation Icicle (Fri, Jan 26-28): Weekend outing. "2007 - Back to the Basics!" is a required theme as scouts hike from station to station. Utensil-less cooking competition and Chili cooking competition Saturday. Patch auction Saturday evening. Leader in charge: Christine Kertis.
    Permission slip   Packing list   Info for Leaders
    (Cochise campsite, Camp Spencer, Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, Dublin, MD)
    25 Troop meeting (Thurs, Jan 25, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    18 Troop meeting (Thurs, Jan 18, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting (in classroom).
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)           AND
    18 ANNUAL PARENT'S MEETING (Thurs, Jan 18, 7:00-8:30 PM). Scoutmaster Ken Collins (410-272-1099 or coll3130@verizon.net) will meet with parents to discuss the upcoming year's scouting events, Troop expectations (of the scouts and parents), weekly patrol leader phonecalls, other Troop policies, and to answer any questions they may have or focus on any problems/concerns they may have.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    15 MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTHDAY (Mon, Jan 15)
    11 Spaghetti Supper Committee Meeting (all adults are welcome) (Thurs, Jan 11, 7:00-8:30 PM). Chairman Rick Snyder will brief volunteers on his plans for this year's Spaghetti Supper in March (our Troop's biggest fundraiser). All scouts will be expected to help. All parents/adults are encouraged to attend/volunteer. Leader in charge: Rick Snyder.
     (Level Fire Hall dining hall, Level, MD)
    11 Troop meeting (Thurs, Jan 11, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall classroom, Level, MD)
    08 Roundtable and OA meetings (Mon, Jan 08, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM): Monthly meeting for scout leaders within Harford District. Format includes announcements, followed by break-out sessions. There will also be fliers available on upcoming events of interest to scouts and leaders.
    (Harford Technical High School, Bel Air, MD)
    07 Nentico Lodge Banquet (Sun, Jan 7, 2:00 PM).
    (Route 1???)
    04 Troop meeting (Thurs, Jan 04, 7:00-8:30 PM): Weekly Troop meeting.
    (Level Fire Hall, Level, MD)
    01 NEW YEARS DAY (Mon, Jan 01)


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