“Hello, scouts of 287! It’s Sam! I was wondering if I could get your help for my Eagle project? It’s this Sunday, Feb. 15 at my house, 2323 W Kiowa St, from Noon to 3 p.m. There will also be refreshments at the end of the work day, so you should eat before hand. Also be prepared for weather. We’ll see you there! Thanks.”

The February committee meeting will be held tomorrow evening, February 10 at 7:30 at Wilson Church. All parents are welcome!!

This Tuesday, we’ll be having new scout leadership elections. Boys interested in being a scout leader (senior patrol leader, patrol leader, quartermaster, etc), should come prepared to ‘lobby’ their fellow scouts to vote for them. New leaders will take over at the upcoming Court of Honor this month. We also be having a uniform inspection to get ready for the Court of Honor, so scouts are expected to come to Tuesday’s meeting in full class A uniforms. Get all your correct patches on those uniforms! Merit badge sash, too!

Also, after the Freezoree/beginning of next month, we’ll be holding elections for Order of the Arrow for Scouts who are First Class and have met the minimum camping requirements. More about Order of the Arrow can be found on the BSA website: http://www.oa-bsa.org.

TROOP 287 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

January 13, 2015, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM

In attendance:

Jen Jirous, Joyce Moore, Keith Moore, Tom Sharp, Andrea Warner, Mary Cancaro and Lisa Woodard.

Jen Jirous – Committee Chair

• Minutes from December were approved.
• Recharter paperwork was completed; Troop 287 successfully rechartered.
• February 17^th: Chili Cook-off Court of Honor; the boys will compete for 1^st prize for the best chili
• The boys’ schedule from the Yearly Planning Meeting was approved

Keith Moore – Scoutmaster

• Troop 287 welcomes Webelos from Sean and Andrea Warner’s Cub Scout pack as guests at tonight’s meeting!
• Mary – Cub Scout Mom – was welcomed to the Committee Meeting
• January 24^th ski trip was changed from Cooper to Monarch; it will be a one day trip instead of an overnighter; adult drivers needed.
• February 8^th is Scout Sunday; the boys will attend either the 9:30 am or the 11:00 am service at Wilson United Methodist Church.
• Summer Camp: Sandy Johnston will send out information to the Troop so that decisions can be made.

Joyce Moore – Advancement Chair

• Continuing problems with Troop Master software/ church hardware was discussed

Tom Sharp – Charter representative

• Considering moving the boys’ plaques to the inner hallway
• Boy Scout bulletin board was also discussed
• Jim Brinkman, ex-Scout Master put new wheels and a new hub on the Troop’s trailer.

Mark your calendars – here are a few other upcoming activities planned by the Scouts’ at their Yearly Planning Meeting (more info at pikespeakbsa.org):

• Jan 17, Tiger Hockey Scout Night, at the World Arena, 5:00 arrival time.
• Feb 7, Saturday, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Pikes Peak Council University of Scouting; held at Colorado Technical Univ. – space is limited.
• Feb 8, Scout Sunday; boys attend service at our charter organization: Wilson United Methodist Church
• Feb 27-Mar 1, USAFA Freeze-O-Ree; $20 early-bird registration.

The Troop 287 ski trip to Monarch is scheduled for Saturday, Jan 24. This is a day trip.

We’ll be meeting at the Safeway parking lot (30th and Colorado) at 6:30 a.m. Buy lift tickets here, in Colorado Springs. Recommendations: Shell sells tickets 2 for 1 when you buy 10 gallons of gas. Rent boards, skis, poles, and boots at Ski & Golf, Colorado Kite & Ski, Mountain Chalet. Helmets are also recommended. We plan to be back by 6:30 p.m. Bring lunch or at least $10-15 for lunch. Bring snacks, we will not be having dinner or breakfast.

We need scouts and adults to sign up.

Happy New Year! The January Committee Meeting will be at 7:30PM on Tuesday January 13 at Wilson Church. All parents are welcome!!

Fun and learning was had by the Webelos of Pack 26 as they visited Troop 287. Events included tomahawk and atlatl throwing along with some dutch oven cooking. Overall, a good turn out and good weather … wheh!

All scouts of Troop 287 are encouraged to help with serving dinners at St. Mary’s Annex on Sunday, December 28th. Please be there by 5:45 in Class A uniforms.

All scouts of Troop 287 should be at Wilson Church 12-3:30-ish to help with the Webelos activities Saturday, Dec 13. Wear Class A uniforms.

TROOP 287 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

DECEMBER 9, 2014, 7:30 PM

In attendance:

Keith Moore, John Uhlman, Tom Sharp, Will Mawhaney, Chris Swanson, Lisa Woodard, Sandy Johnston and Phil Stafford.

Jen Jirous – Committee Chair

• Agenda provided via email – Get well, Jen!

Keith Moore – Scoutmaster

• Dec 28, Sunday – Soup Kitchen, 5:45 – 7:00 (always the 4^th Sunday)
• Chris Swanson will start a sign-up sheet for the Mt. Cooper Ski Trip
• Jan 24, Saturday (or Jan 25) – Ski Trip Cooper
• Boys started the Citizenship in the World merit badge tonight; thank you, Gina Swanson!
• No Scout meetings on Dec. 23, Dec. 30 and Jan. 6^th; meetings resume Jan. 13^th.

Chris Swanson

• Need adult volunteers for Ski Trip to Mt. Cooper
• Will Mawhaney may be able to volunteer as a chaperone

Phil Stafford – Treasurer

• Popcorn sales are finished; prizes were distributed.
• Phil will help look for a replacement Treasurer

Mark your calendars – here are a few other upcoming activities planned by the Scouts’ at their Yearly Planning Meeting (more info at pikespeakbsa.org):

• Dec 13, Saturday, from 2:00 – 6:00 pm – USAFA Falcon Ice Arena Basketball Scout Night and post game skate.
• Feb 7, Saturday, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Pikes Peak Council University of Scouting; held at Colorado Technical Univ. – space is limited.
• Feb 27-Mar 1, USAFA Freeze-O-Ree; $20 early-bird registration.

The December committee meeting will be at 7:30PM on Tuesday December 9 at Wilson Church. All parents/guardians are welcome.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just a reminder that Troop 287 has volunteered to help with parking at the Wilson Church tree lighting on Sunday November 30. Please plan to arrive at 6:15. Dress warmly and BRING A FLASHLIGHT!

See you then!

All Families are invited to the annual

Troop 287 Thanksgiving Court of Honor

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Set Up 5:30 PM – Dinner 6:00 PM – Court of Honor 7:00 PM

Wilson United Methodist Church

The Troop Committee will provide 2 Turkeys, Dressing, Potatoes, Gravy, Rolls and Butter. Scouts will provide a Thanksgiving themed dessert of their choice.

We ask that the troop families bring side dishes to complement our dinner and one canned food item per person to donate to Westside Care & Share.

We hope to see you there!

Please SAVE THE DATE for the Troop 287 Thanksgiving Court of Honor on November 18. Setup will begin at 5:30 with festivities beginning at 6PM. The troop will provide turkey and all the fixins – families provide the sides. All family members are welcome and encouraged to attend! Watch for details in an upcoming message post this weekend.

The next Troop Committee Meeting will be Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30PM at Wilson Methodist Church. We will be discussing the next Court of Honor event as well as other items. All parents are welcome!

All boys on the patrol leadership council should attend. See this blog post for more information: Troop Annual Planning Meeting Scheduled for Saturday, November 8