Troop 287,

Here are the pics that I took at Philmont. Mr. Moore has plenty more! It was an honor and a privilege experience the challenging Philmont adventure with the scouts. They all demonstrated true grit and positive character throughout the 11 day 106 mile hike.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a9ko5yh86lvvqmz/AADHwlZ93zYcxaH4b-9wbqisa

Use the drop box link to access all the photos I took.  Please download the ones you want because I eventually delete them off my dropbox.

Sean Warner

We’re now less than a month away from heading to Ben Delatour/Camp Jeffries Summer Camp. A few house-keeping items:

Friday Night Dinner

Visitors are invited to join us in Camp Charles Jeffrey on Friday night for the Family Dinner. We need advanced reservations and payment for the Friday night meal by Tuesday at noon of the week you will be attending. You can buy Friday dinner passes under the day passes option in your registration on Camper. Friday Night Family Dinner Only: $8.00 per person.

If you plan to attend, you’ll need to write us a check for $8 and get that to Phil Stafford, troop treasurer. We’ll then be able to go into their registration site and sign you up.

Forms

Bring your completed medical forms to the next troop meeting, please!

If you haven’t completed your medical form yet, please do so. Note that you will need a front and back copy of your insurance card, too. I (Swanie) will be collecting all the forms and have them in a master 3-ring binder to take to camp. Be sure to keep a copy for yourself. This form is good for one year for all BSA activities that may require a medical form.

Day Passes for Visitor Fees

Visitors and guests are welcome at the Scout Camp during any day of the week. Anyone who is not on the Scout or Adult summer camp roster is considered a guest. All guests must check in at the Scout Camp office upon arrival to camp and must check out when leaving.

Visitor day passes are $35 per day for adults and guests that come for just a day (or two or three). We will need to know when they will be in camp and for how many days at least two weeks prior to arrival to have food, as dining hall availability allows.

Day Passes

You can purchase day passes for the visitors who will be in camp. They are $35/day and can be added to your registration by checking the “Day Passes” box. Simply enter in the number of passes you would like.

Adults that plan to camp with the troop (regardless of the number of days) in the troop’s campsite must have the required Leader Reference Form and Character References. They will also need a Health and Medical record, but will not need Part C (Physicians form) unless they will be staying more than 72 hours. Upon check-in at the camp office you will be required to check-in all medications to the Camp Health Officer.

If you want a day pass, let us know and arrange payment with Phil Stafford.

Web Page

We’ll try to keep all the information updated on the summer camp web page:

Summer Camp!

The next committee meeting will be on June 10 at 6:30 PM at Wilson Church. Anyone is welcome!

Here is a picture from the 15 mile backpacking trip to Lost Creek Wilderness.  Everybody did great, and the boys going to Philmont in 2 weeks got to shake down all their gear.  The weather was great, no injuries, and all the boys got along–good luck to the Philmont crew!

May 2014 Committee Meeting Notes

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Discussion Notes

Attendees: Keith Moore, Joyce Moore, Kathy Kaelin, Jen Jirous, Phil Stafford, Lisa Woodard, Sandy Johnston, Will

Welcome

Correction from April’s Minutes: Scouts served at a Men’s Fellowship dinner, not breakfast.

Approval of April Minutes: Kathy approved, Phil seconded the motion.

Scoutmaster Report:

Keith shared the boys’ decision to hold a cake contest at May 20th Court of Honor.

Sign-up sheet for Memorial Day Flags will begin; 12 boys max can sign-up; meet at the church at 6:00 AM, and for the evening tear down, meet at the church at 5:00 PM.

Backpacking trip – departure date is Friday, May 30th; arrive back on Sunday, June 1st

May 27 – regular meeting

June 2 – Game night

June 10 – Leave at 6:00 AM for Philmont

June 22 – depart Philmont in the evening

Scout from Kentucky will be joining Philmont crew and will have info turned in by next week.

Lock-in was a huge success: boys mended tent poles, cleaned barn, etc.

Several Troop tents still need mending; we are down to 5 tents; this is sufficient until the Fall

In early 2015, Committee should start shopping for discounted tents

Advancement Chair Report:

Scoutmaster Conferences and Board of Reviews being held tonight, May 13th

Treasurer’s Report:

Kathy passed out the Treasurer’s Report that she and Phil completed

Committee discussed how to cover the cost of the two adult leaders for Camp Jeffrey

Decision was made: the Troop will cover half of their cost and boys going to camp will pay an extra $20

Two Scouts applied for a Camp Scholarship; Kathy distributed the applications; unanimous approval to grant scholarships for $140 each from the Troop Scholarship Fund

Treasurer report was approved by Jen; seconded by Phil

Committee Chairman Report:

Jen discussed the May 20 Court of Honor Cook-out

Troop will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and condiments; bring your own cheese!!

Each family will bring a side dish or salad

Boys will be providing dessert via their Cake Contest

Next Committee meeting will be, June 3rd, 1st Tuesday of the month (not June 10th)

Troop needs a Camp Coordinator; this will be announced at the Court of Honor

“Troop Treasures” program to begin:

Joyce suggested we find a way for Scouts to pass-down their gently used camping gear

Committee decided to begin providing hand-me-down bins beginning with the August C.O.H.

Flag Update:

The boys and Kathy repaired 60 broken flags during the Lock-in

Andrew and Kathy attended the Mountain Shadows Community Association meeting and got a few Flag subscriptions.

June 14 is Flag Day; younger Scouts will cover this, as older Scouts will be at Philmont

Zip Line activity:

Sandy announced that the Pikes Peak Council is holding a Boy Scout Zip Line Day

May 31st, 4:15 pm – 6:30 pm; $35; see pikespeakbsa.org for more information

Meeting Adjourned at 7:45

Next Meeting June 10 6:30 PM

The boys of Troop 287 are doing 15-mile backpacking trip near Lost Creek Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2014. We leave Friday, 4 p.m. at Wilson Church. We expect to be back mid-afternoon on Sunday.

All are Welcome!

Troop Committee Meeting – Tuesday May 13th at 6:30 PM at Wilson Methodist Church.

See how the support system for the troop works. All parents are welcome to attend. You do not need to be a registered leader to participate.

Hope to see many of you there.

Jen Jirous – Troop Committee Chairman

Troop 287 Committee Meeting

April 15, 2014

6:30-7:30PM
Discussion Notes

Attendees: Kathy K., Tom Sharp, Sandy Johnson, Jen Jirous, Phil Stafford, Andrea Warner

Welcome

Approval of March Minutes – Kathy approved, Keith second

Scoutmaster Report – Keith shared information about Philmont and materials to be purchased (T-shirt, Bandana). A scout from Kentucky wants to join our troop for Philmont because our troop has an extra spot and is doing the 110 mile trek. Keith needs to find out more information but with check with the boys and other adult leaders. The only concern of the committee was to ensure that the scout is physically able to handle the trek. We need to have a firm commitment by May 15 from him.

Schedule:

• Easter Egg hiding Saturday 10-12 at Wilson church.
• April 26 Lock-in. Scouts will go through gear and will let committee know if any equipment is needed.
• April 27 – soup kitchen
• May 10 – help with Men’s fellowship breakfast.
• Backpacking – first weekend of May. Need adult leader to be able to do it.

Advancements Report – Not available

Treasurer’s Report. Jen make a motion to approve. Sandy second.

• Kathy suggested we search for banks that don’t charge for debit cards.

Flag Update –

• The troop was asked to attend the Mountain Shadows Community Association meeting on April 30 to promote the flags at 6PM. We need several scouts and adults to attend and promote.
• Flag repair will happen during the lock-in.
• $25 donation for burning flags. Kathy will put it in the scholarship fund. Kathy will write a thank-you letter and have the boys sign.

May COH Planning – Cookout

• Jen will check with Joyce about flier.
• Kathy will get the meat, buns, or condiments.
• Eating at 6. COH starts at 7. Jen will ask Joyce about the cake.

Recruitment Opportunity – April 19 – cannot setup due to the short notice but we can. Sandy would like to step-up recruitment coordinator if someone else can takeover some flags. Kathy has welcome packets. Sandy will check out creating a tri-fold brochure and check into visiting troops.

Other items

Next Meeting – Tuesday May 13 – 6:30PM

For game night this Tuesday (May 6th) we’ll be accomplishing the Boy Scout swim test at the USAFA pool, followed by pool fun.  Meet at the church at 5:30 pm to carpool to the Academy pool.  Cost is $3.50 per scout.  Bring a swimsuit, towel, and goggles (if you prefer).  I’ll need one more adult to drive/chaperone the event.  See you Tuesday!  Jon Ullmann

Need Help Soup Kitchen Sunday April 27th 5:45 PM
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 21st and Colorado ave.

Tough Ride…Tougher Scouts!!!

Wilson Church needs scouts and families to help with the Easter egg hunt this Saturday. The activity starts at 10 AM so we need helpers there at 9:45. Should be done by 12. Counts as scout service hours.
Tom Sharp

Calling all Scouts! The troop has a few Soap Box derby cars to borrow and RACE, EMAIL or call me if you are interested!!!
REGISTRATION by MAY 10!! Inspection May 31 practice June 1. Race June 8. You have to have a truck or van or trailer to pick up the cars take them home.
Tom Sharp EMAIL tomjudysharp75@aol.com 719-651-4933

Troop 287 Committee Meeting

March 14, 2014

6:30-7:30PM

Welcome – Attendance: Jen J, Joyce S., Kathy K, Sandy J, Tom S., Keith M., Will M.

Approval of Minutes – Jen made a motion to accept minutes, Sandy seconded

Scoutmaster Report  –  Keith

• Working on the aviation merit badge. Visited the CS control tower last weekend.
• Lockout scheduled for April sometime to do troop inventory of equipment. Possibly the last weekend  of April 11 or weekend of April 25.
• Possible backpacking last week in May or campout possibility May 17 with Pack 6.
• Troop will need volunteers to provide transportation to Philmont and summer camp.
• We have three joining the troop from Pack 6 and one from Pack 2.
• Flag day flags will need younger guys to participate due to older boys being at Philmont.
• Order of the Arrow electionns scheduled for April 1.
• No meeting for spring break week.
• Next COH is May 20

Tom reported that there is a men’s fellowship meeting at the church on May 10 around 6PM.  Boys can each $ by participating in the dinner. He will provide a full report on April meeting.

Advancements Report – No Report

Treasurer’s Report  – Kathy – Jen  made a motion to approve. Sandy seconded.

Other items

• Mulch fundraiser will be tabled for another time. Kathy made a folder and put in file cabinet
• April is Scout food donation month. Troop is expected to collect donations and turn in to council on April 12.
• Committee reviewed and approved a scholarship application.
• Committee may have a volunteer to do treasurer when Kathy leaves.
• Sandy will volunteer for membership if someone else will volunteer for flags.
• Soapbox derby – June 1 practice, inspection May 31, June 8 race – two weekend commitment. Location is downtown Colorado Springs – $25 dollars to enter. Tom will check with boys to see who is interested. Troop has cars.

Flags Update

• Veterans Day is November 11 which is a Monday. Scouts will be in school so the troop would like to do flags the weekend before. Kathy will check with Rotary about this option and report back to committee.
• Troop will do the flag hangers on Memorial Day weekend when boys do the flags. 3 scouts will participate in each route.
• Sandy will suggest that the Rotary repair the flags during the lockin.
• Rotary will reimburse us for caps and door hangers. Will need more parent involvement in flags since Sandy will be limited in how she can support.

Next Meeting – Tuesday April 15  –  6:30PM
Meeting adjourned. 7:45

Come one come all — Troop Committee Meeting is Tuesday March 18th at 6:30 PM. 

See how the support system for the troop works.  All parents are welcome to attend.  You do not need to be a registered leader to participate.

Hope to see many of you there.

Jen Jirous – Troop Committee Chairman