Troop 100's annual trip to Goshen Scout Reservation has gotten off to a great start.  The boys are having a great time.  The weather is perfect, the food is good (the boys are becoming good cooks), the lake water is warm and clear, and eveyone is pitching in and doing their part to insure a wonderful week for all.

Troop 100 Fills Several Positions: Key One Remains

At our final 2008-2009 meeting, the committee selected new and returning officers. Thank you to those who stepped forward to take responsibility for the important business and social aspects of our Troop's life.

Some details are posted here -- others will be shortly. (see below)

But one position that remains open is that of Committee Chair.  Anyone who has not already picked a post is encouraged to take on this task.

The May 30-31 Parent-Son Campout was a great time.

Scoutmaster John Le Mon sends his thanks to all, especially those who helped in the kitchen.

The late May weather was wonderful, and we welcomed a new Scout (Michael Vigdor) into the Troop.

West Point

Scoutmaster John Le Mon reported Troop 100 won a Third Place in the "Grenade Toss" competition (don't try this at home). He detailed the hike in and the long drive up and back from Washington, DC.  We learned that the presence of Girl Scouts at the West Point event led our boys down that long, sinister path  where all young men wander when Girl Scouts are on the scene: Girl Scout Cookies.  Lets just say money was exchanged.

What is Wilderness First Aid?   WFA employs advanced delayed-care skills used, in both urban or remote areas, when traditional emergency response help is delayed 20 minutes or longer. WFA is comprehensive training in how to react, respond, and save lifes in remote, life-threatening situations.

On April 26, eight members of Troop 100 completed a 30 hour comprehensive ASHI Certified Wilderness First Aid Training Course as part of their preparation for this summer's high adventure trip. Philmont requires that at least one person in each 12 person crew be currently certified in American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid (a 16 hour course) or the equivalent. Troop 100 will have 4 persons in each crew trained in these advanced first aid skills. In addition, all eight of these individuals received their certification in American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED.

The latest Edition of The Council Fire, vol. 89, is now available.  To download a copy in .pdf format, please click on the cover picture.

 Thanks to all the parents and scouts who came to our Anniversary Dinner on the first weekend of April.  From the great potluck meal to the pun-laced skits, it was an evening to remember.

JUNE 2009                                     Theme:  MECHANICS

It's almost time to start thinking about summer camp again. It's coming up June 27 through July 4, Saturday to Saturday.  Start thinking swimming, advancement and adventure.  With that in mind, let's go back and remember what we did there in summer 2008.