Stillwater Boy Scout Troop 35 - Recently Updated Pages

Troop/Pack Schedule

BoyScoutTroop35 — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:44:17 CDT

BOY SCOUT TROOP 35
&

CUB SCOUT PACK 35

NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2008-09 SCOUT YEAR WILL BE POSTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER PATROL LEADERS MEETING.

Upcoming Events:

BoyScoutTroop35 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:34:01 CDT

Sept. 11th: 911 ceremony at Blockhouse, 6:45P.M ,Full Class A Uniform. Troop will lead in the opening ceremony. This count as service hours.

Oct, 3rd-5th: Council fall camporee at Fort Ticonderoga

Oct 15th: Troop elections for leadership positions

Nov, 7th: All popcorn orders along with money are due, any orders recieved after this date will not be sent in

Nov 11th: Veterans day ceremony, exact date and time to be determined

Nov 22nd: Popcorn orders will be available for pick up at the scout room from 1:00P.M.- 3:00P.M.

Dec 1st: Recharter fee for the 2009 scout year is due. Scouts are $28 ( This includes Boys Life) Adults who are registered with the troop is $10

Jan 3rd & 4th: Okpik at Camp Boyhaven( Winter survival training) Open to 1st Class Scouts and above. Cost will be determined by council

Jan30-31st: Winter camping at Boyhaven, (2nd year Webelos to attend)

March 7th: Pack 35 Blue & gold, 9:00A.M. Mechanicville Elks. ( 2nd year webelos to cross over into troop

March 11th: O/A elections, must have at least 50 % ovationf troop present

April: Troop will be having a week end camping trip Date will be set based on camp availability

May 1st: Money for summercamp due at Council, after this date there is a $50 late fee applied by council, Webelos cross overs have until June 1st

May 15th-17th: Saratoga District Spring Camporee, Cost and Location not set as of 9/01/08

May 22nd: Stillwater Memorial Day Parade. 5:45P.M. at the Arvin Hart Firehouse

May 23rd: Stillwater Blockhouse opening ceremony. 11:45A.M., Full Class A Uniform

June 6th Stillwater Family Day, Troop to lead in the opening ceremony followed by working at our booth

June 7th: Service Project, clean up after family Day.

June 19th-21st: O/A work weekend at camp Boyhaven, all newly elected candidates should attend

July 26th- Aug 1st: Summer camp 2009 at Rotary scout reservation

This is a current list of events that we have as of 9/01/08, We will have more to add after our planning meeting,

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BoyScoutTroop35 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:16:41 CDT

Stillwater Boy Scout Troop 35

Stillwater, New York

Earl J. Manning Post 490

Twin Rivers Council

Saratoga District

Boy Scouts of America

Welcome to Stillwater Boy Scout Troop 35 Web Site. On this site you will find information pertaining to our organization and events that we take part in. Troop 35 is located in Stillwater New York and is a member of the Twin Rivers Council Saratoga District of the Boy Scouts of America

The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and law

TROOP 35 ADULT LEADERS

SCOUTMASTER

BOB MURNANE

ASST: SCOUTMASTER

PAUL STEWART

ASST: SCOUTMASTER

WAYNE SIMMONS

CHARTER REP.

DAVID PALMIERI

TREASURER

BETH BREWSTER

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHUCK WICELNS

CAROLYN KONDAS

LOIS BRANDO

BOARD OF REVIEWS

KRISTIE DEVOE

2007-08

TROOP 35 SCOUT LEADERS

Senior Patrol Leader

Ryan Wichelns

Asst: Senior Patrol Leader

Wesley Chmielewski

Patrol Leader ( Indian )

Adam Pipino

Patrol Leader ( Cobra )

Jonathan Brewster

Asst: Patrol Leader (Indian)

Brian Purcell

Asst: Patrol Leader (Cobra)

Tyler Kondas

Troop Guide

Wesley Chmielewski

Scribe

Christopher Devoe

Quartermaster

Adam Pipino

Historian

Jacob Carnibucci

Librarian

Keanu Ellison

COBRA PATROL********************** INDIAN PATROL

PL. JONATHAN BREWSTER

P.L. Adam Pipino

A.P.L TYLER KONDAS

A.P.L BRIAN PURCELL

WESLEY CHMIELEWSKI

CHRISTOPHER DEVOE

JACOB CARNIBUCCI

KEANU ELLISON

Christopher Stewart

Recent Events

BoyScoutTroop35 — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:31:41 CDT

*********************SPRING CAMPOREE ,2008********************

On the weekend of May 16th-18th, troop 35 attended the annual Saratoga District Camporee held at Camp Boyhaven, the boys took part in many different activties during their stay, ranging from first aid skills to knot tying and compass courses. The younger scouts learned how to cook over an open fire and prepare meals for the troop to eat. On Saturday evening they attended the Order Of the Arrow call out ceremony. One Scout from Troop 35 was elected by his fellow scouts, to become a member of the O/A. Adam Pipino must now prove his desire to be in the O/A by attending a weekend at Camp Boyhaven. He must show his willingness to be an O/A member by completeing four tasks set by the O/A. Opon completion of these tasks, he will be fully inducted into the O/A during a ceremony on that weekend

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SUMMER CAMP, 2008

Summer camp for 2008 has just passed for troop 35. It was indeed a very good week at Camp Rotary. The week began on Sunday July 27th, as with past camping events, troop 35 brought the rain with them again, having to set up camp in the rain. After camp was set up and the boys Medical forms were checked, it was time to take the swim test, we had 11 boys take their test and 10 were swimmers and 1 beginner. then it was time for dinner and opening ceremony. The rest of the week consisted of the boys going to various classes through out the camp working on many different Merit Badges. Each morning our site went through a site inspection by the camp staff. Our opening score on Monday was 95 with a perfect 100 the entire rest of the week. On Wednesday the troop was awarded with the Honor troop award for that day. Our Troop flag was then able to be flown below the flag of our country which was great honor. This was also the day of the family Barbecue ,so all parents that came up for the night were able to see our flag flying high with the flag of our country. After the Barbecue was the camp wide camp fire in which all troops performed a skit. On Thursday, our 1st year boys went on their 5 mile hike out to Bernie Pond. They returned to camp in the late afternoon tired, but still ready to go. The entire week was a true test of the boys endurance and they passed it with out hesitation. On Saturday we awoke at 6:00A.M. to break camp. After a quick breakfast it was time for the closing ceremony. During the ceremony we had the following awards given to the boys

Troop Honor Camper: Ryan Wichelns
Trail To First Class: Nicholas Ahern, Michael Nelson, Bryton Ellison, & Alex Brown
Polar Bear Swim: Jonathan Brewster, Keanu Ellison
Firemen Chit: Nicholas Ahern, Bryton Ellison, Michael Nelson , Alex brown
Totem Chip: Nicholas Ahern , Bryton Ellison, Michael Nelson. Alex Brown
National Junior Bowman: Wesley Chmielewski
Baden Powell Honor Troop: Troop award
Mountain Biking: Jonathan Brewster, Tyler Kondas

We also had 10 boys earn a total of 51 Merit Badges which is an outstanding job, Five scouts have also earned enough merit badges to move up in rank pending a scoutmaster conference and board of review which will be held in September. A very special thank you goes out to Carolyn Kondas, Beth Brewster, Kristie Devoe, & Glenn Nelson who took time from their lives to spend a couple of days with us at camp. Your support and dedication to the boys is what makes this week happen and with out it, we could not give the boys this great experience of the outdoors, AGAIN , THANK YOU

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Advancement

BoyScoutTroop35 — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:05:56 CDT

EARNING AWARDS:

In order for a scout to Advance, Scouts MUST bring their scout handbook to every Troop Meeting. Each scout must have his name clearly written on the side or inside cover of his book.

SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCE:

When a scout has completed all of the requirements for any rank advancement, he must make an appointment with the Scoutmaster for a conference. The scout must present himself to the Scoutmaster in full Class A uniform along with his handbook with all requirements signed off by the correct People.

BOARD OF REVIEWS:

After the Scout has had his Scoutmaster conference, he must then make an appointment with the Committee Members to have a board of review( this is done as each scout have completed the requirements for that rank, ). Scouts will not obtain a rank unless they have a board of review. At the board of review, the scout will go before a panel of 3 adults who are registered Committee members of the Troop, (parents of a boy who is going before a board may not sit on it for that scout). The Scoutmaster and Asst. Scoutmasters may not sit on the board either These members will ask several questions pertaining to the rank the scout is going for and a variety of questions about the overall scout program. These questions are in no way meant to retest the scout, but just to let the board know that you are indeed ready to advance.. ALL SCOUTS WHO GO BEFORE A BOARD OF REVIEW MUST PRESENT THEMSELVES IN FULL CLASS A UNIFORM, HAVE THEIR HANDBOOK PROPERLY SIGNED and ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS CLEARLY. Upon the completion of the board of review, the scout will be told if he has obtained that rank.

MERIT BADGES:

Scouts can begin to earn merit badges immediately upon joining a troop. The scout must first fill out a merit badge blue card for the badge they wish to earn, then have the scoutmaster approve, sign and date the blue card. It is then the responsibility of the scout to contact the merit badge councilor and make an appointment with that councilor(SCOUTS SHOULD NEVER TAKE A MERIT BADGE ALONE, GET A BUDDY TO GO WITH YOU) Once you have met with the councilor, they will discuss with you the way they expect you to complete the badge. This (depending on the merit badge) could be done in 1 visit or it could take a couple of visits with the councilor. The majority of the work will have to be done by you and your buddy at home. You may have to speak before you troop about different requirements or give a demonstration. Once you have fully completed all the requirements and the merit badge councilor has signed your blue card as completed, They will take their part of the card. When you return to the next troop meeting, present the other 2 parts of the card to your scoutmaster or advancement coordinator-so it can be recorded in the troop records. You will receive your copy of the blue card at the next court of honor along with the actual merit badge. The copy that you have MUST BE KEPT IN A SAFE PLACE as this will be the only proof you have of earning that merit badge when you go for Eagle Scout. Baseball card holders work great for this.

Court of Awards

By completeing the Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Reviews, a Court of Honor will be set up, This is a ceremonial event in which each scout is rewarded with his new rank or Merit Badges he has completed. As with the Scoutmaster Conference and the Board of Review, The Scout must be in full Class A Uniform. (Note, in order for the scout to wear the Merit Badge Sash on his Uniform, he must fisrt have earned a total of five merit badges)

Troop Photo's

BoyScoutTroop35 — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:56:21 CST

Order of the Arrow

BoyScoutTroop35 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:57:37 CST

Wimachtendienk, Wingolauchsik, Witahemui

Brotherhood, Cheerfullness, Service

Purposes of the OA, Scouting's National Honor Society

--To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives
--To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit
--To promote Scout camping
--To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others

History of the OA

The Order of the Arrow (OA) was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934. In 1948, the OA was recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers and became an official part of the national camping program of the Boy Scouts of America. Today, the OA is recognized as Scouting's National Honor Society.

Why Join The OA?

Membership into the OA is something that is not to be taken lightly. It is a huge responsibility and honor. As a member, you must live up to the full ideals of the OA. You must be the perfect example of the Scout Oath and Law, during scout activities and in your daily lives. You must seek to preserve a cheerful spirit, even in the midst of irksome tasks and weighty responsibilities. It can be a lot of work, and not everyone could uphold those beliefs and become an OA member, but with work, it is possible for those elected.

How To Elect an OA Member

Just as becomming an OA member is a tough task, electing the members also requires great responsibility. You need to take seriously the importance of your task. In picking a candidate, you need to think back on their entire history as a scout. Are they a good leader? Can they perform tasks when asked? Do they listen to authority? Are they perfect examples of the scout law and oath in their daily lives? These and many others are the questions you must ask yourself.

Membership

To become eligible for election into the OA, a scout must be a First Class scout and have experienced 15 days and nights of camping in the 2 years before his election. An election is held within the troop in which the troop's scouts vote to elect the next OA candidate from their troop. The results are kept secret.

At the spring camporee every year, a callout or tapout ceremony is performed. In this ceremony, the election results are revealed. For our local district, the non-OA members form a ring around the fire with the OA members in a ring behind them. The ceremonies team circles around on the inside, handing arrows to those who have been elected. The candidates move to the center and wait. All this is done in the dark and silently.

After callout, the elected scouts are not OA members. They are referred to as candidates. From here, they must complete the ordeal. The ordeal is fairly secret, as to allow the candidates to be surpriesd when they participate. I can say, however that it is tough. You must pay for your membership into the OA.

Upon completion on the Ordeal, the candidates are partial members of the OA. They are referred to as Ordeal Members. They are allowed to wear a sash with only the arrow.

The next year, the Ordeal Members are asked to participate in the Ordeal again. Should they complete this successfully, they are official members in the OA, known as Brotherhood Members. Now, they wear the sash with the arrow and a red band above and below it. They now have full members in the OA.

After two years as a Brotherhood Member, scouts can receive the Vigil Honor for outstanding service to scouting, his lodge, and the community. This honor is bestowed by special selection and is limited to one person for every 50 members registered with the lodge each year.

Scout Room Schedule

BoyScoutTroop35 — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:03:41 CDT

DAY OF WEEK	Time	Group/Meeting	LEADER

MONDAY'S	7:00PM-8:00PM	Bear Den	MICHEAL THOMSOM
TUESDAY'S	6:30PM-7:30PM	Webelos 1 DEN	JEFF STEWART
WEDNESDAY'S	5:30PM-6:30PM	Wolf DenI	Tim & Barb Gregg
WEDNESDAY'S	6:30-8:00PM	BOY SCOUTS	BOB MURNANE
THURSDAY'S	6:30PM-7:30PM	WEBELOS 2	GLENN NELSON
FRIDAY'S	6:30PM-7:30PM	TIGER DEN	Sara Murry

Scout Links

BoyScoutTroop35 — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:07:46 CDT

Monthly Schedule

BoyScoutTroop35 — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 17:41:50 CST

[January [2007]

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
	1	2	3 Troop Mtg 7:00pm ,recharter fee due on this night, $25	4	5	6
7	8	9 District Roundtable 7:00pm	10 Troop Mtg, 7:00pm, Board of Reviews	11	12 Troop Event Midnight Bowling, Meet at 8:15pm	13
14	15	16	17 Troop Mtg 7:00pm Personal Fitness	18	19	20
21	22	23	24 Troop Mtg. 7:00pm Court of Awards, $10 deposit for klondike derby is due	25	26	27
28	29	30	31 Troop Mtg, 7:00pm, Pack Equip. for klondike Derby

February 2007

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
				1	2 Klondike Derby, Leave at 5:00pm	3 Klondike Derby
4 Return from derby about 11:00am	5	6	7 Troop Mtg 7:00pm	8	9	10
11 Scout Sunday Stillwater United Church	12	13	14 Troop Mtg 7:00pm	15	16	17 Snow Tubing Willard Mtn. Leave at 4:00pm
18	19	20	21 No Meeting Winter Recess	22	23	24
25	26	27	28 Troop Mtg 7:00pm

September 2006

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3	4 Labor Day	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25	26	27	28	29	30

October 2006

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30	31

November 2006

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11 Veterans Day
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23 Thanksgiving Day	24	25
26	27	28	29	30

December 2006

Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23
24	25 Christmas Day	26	27	28	29	30
31

SCOUTMASTER	BOB MURNANE
ASST: SCOUTMASTER	PAUL STEWART
ASST: SCOUTMASTER	WAYNE SIMMONS
CHARTER REP.	DAVID PALMIERI
TREASURER	BETH BREWSTER
COMMITTEE MEMBERS	CHUCK WICELNS
	CAROLYN KONDAS
	LOIS BRANDO
BOARD OF REVIEWS	KRISTIE DEVOE

Senior Patrol Leader	Ryan Wichelns
Asst: Senior Patrol Leader	Wesley Chmielewski
Patrol Leader ( Indian )	Adam Pipino
Patrol Leader ( Cobra )	Jonathan Brewster
Asst: Patrol Leader (Indian)	Brian Purcell
Asst: Patrol Leader (Cobra)	Tyler Kondas
Troop Guide	Wesley Chmielewski
Scribe	Christopher Devoe
Quartermaster	Adam Pipino
Historian	Jacob Carnibucci
Librarian	Keanu Ellison

PL. JONATHAN BREWSTER	P.L. Adam Pipino
A.P.L TYLER KONDAS	A.P.L BRIAN PURCELL
WESLEY CHMIELEWSKI	CHRISTOPHER DEVOE
JACOB CARNIBUCCI	KEANU ELLISON
	Christopher Stewart