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March/April 2010  

 Feb. 28                     Troop-O-Ree Dinner/Court of Honor/FOS

                                    Dinner 5:00 PM Court of Honor to follow.

                                    Cost $5 Adults. Scouts and Children are free.

Covered Dish. (Donna Swatsworth/Laurie Barclay for details).

Friends of Scouting presentation.

 March 1                      $50 due to council for summer camp reservation.

                                    Campership applications also due.

March 1                      $100 Reservation for Fall Camp-A-Ganza (Troop)

                                    Sept. 17, 18, 19. Morraing State Park. $35 fee + food.

                                    Check your calendars. Will need numbers for final
                                    payment in the near future.                                  

 March 8                      Meeting

 March 13                   Carnegie Science Center

                                    Astronomy MB Cost $15 and bag lunch. Everything except Req. 6.

                                    Leave Indiana – Travel to Pittsburgh. Indiana people meet at Ben Franklin School Parking lot

                                    at       . Will meet with Shelocta area people at Sandy Kaye’s on the way through.

                                    Cost includes movie, merit badge and if time – the Sports

                                    Science exhibit, Will return to Indiana approx. 5:00.

                                    ***Need permission slip and place for interested volunteer

                                    drivers.

March 15                   Meeting

March 22                   Meeting

March 27/28              New Scout Campout – Shelocta Sportsmen’s Club.

                                    Bring scout to club by _______ AM, Saturday. Will do

                                    Lunch, dinner and breakfast Sunday. Pick Scout up by

                                    _________ Sunday. Will be sleeping in tents, in the large

                                    pavilion unless weather does not permit it. If so other
                                    arrangements will be made.

                                    ***Permission slip will be given to scouts that will be
                                    attending this outing.

March 29                   Meeting

April 5                         Meeting/Committee Meeting

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February 2010

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January/February 2010

Klondike Derby - The Chestnut Ridge District Klondike Derby will be on Saturday, January 23rd.  We will meet at the church and leave for camp by 7:30AM and return to the church around 4:00PM.  The cost is $6.00 per Scout and $3.00 per adult. All attending should plan on bringing a bag lunch but the hosting Troop is also indicating there will be a concession stand at the dining hall at lunch time for an additional cost. Scouts are reminded to dress for the weather (as unpredictable as it may be.) We need a head count of those attending by the January 4th mtg. There is a permission slip attached.  Any questions see Mr. Snyder or call him at (724)549-7462.

Mall Show - Troop 29 will have a display at the annual Mall Show at the Indiana Mall on February 6th. The show will run from 9:00AM till 2:00PM. We're encouraging all to attend for at least part of the show. This is going to be a special show as this is the 100th anniversary celebration.

100th Anniversary Celebration - On February 8th, Troop 29 will be marking the 100th Anniversary of Boy Scouting in the United States with by hosting Pack 29 and Pack 25 for a short program followed by refreshments including cake and drinks.

Scout Sunday - Scout Sunday service will be on Feb. 7th-service at 11:00AM. Scouts should report to the church by 10:30AM in their Class "A" uniforms. Mrs Berry will be coordinating with Rev. Hanna. The Troop will host a coffee hour. Cookie donations would be greatly appreciated. Call Katy Querry at (724)354-2728 if you are able to donate.

Blood Drive - Our December Blood Drive brought in 37 donors with 32 units of blood collected.  Over one third of the donors were Troop related.  Your generosity made this effort a success.  Thanks to all the Scouts who worked the canteen and served as walkers as well as the adults who helped set up and tear down, donor registration  and helped in the kitchen.  As always, this was an outstanding Troop event.  Thanks also go out to Vicky Westly and Joanne Dilts for their donations.

Kettle Drive - Thanks to all who rang bells for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive.  It was cold but for those who braved it, it was well worth the effort.

Newsletter - Scott Barclay will be now be coordinating the publication the monthly newsletter as well as the newsletter the boys have been producing. If you have any items to submit, please see Scott.  Also, the cutoff for submissions will be the 20th of each month.  All items need to be in by that date to be included in the next month's newsletter.

Centennial Celebration Award - This year each Scout be able to work on the requirements to earn the Centennial Celebration Award (patch.)  As we look at the events for upcoming year, it is possible for each boy to earn the award through regular Troop activities.  I hope everyone will participate. If you have any questions about this, please see Mr. Querry or Mr. Snyder.

Advancements - Star Rank - Payton Smith, Life Rank - Jason Swatsworth

Scoutmaster's Minute - As the new Scoutmaster for Troop 29, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Don Shick for five great years of service to Troop 29 as Scoutmaster. His dedication and sacrifice have not been overlooked. Just a few of his accomplishments include: working to make the Troop boy-run, implementing a number of  new activities and programs, as well as assisting thirteen Scouts earn the rank of Eagle. Not bad Don! Thanks for setting the bar so high for the next guy! Fortunately, Don is not leaving the troop - he will be staying on to work with the new Scouts that will be bridging in and more importantly, keeping me straight.  I think he may have more work than he did before.  If you would, give Don a pat on the back when you see him.  He would never ask for it, but he deserves one none the less.

     I would also like thank all the leaders, committee members and helpful parents that are part of this Troop. This program doesn't work without all of you.  I'm looking forward to working with all you and I'm excited about what's on the horizon for Troop 29.  

 Thanks, Rob
 

December 2009

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 Nov 7               Popcorn pickup at scout room from 9:00 – 11:00 or at the Monday meeting.

 Nov 9               Troop Meeting

 Nov 11             Veteran’s Day Parade (meet at 9:45 in scout room, wear Class “A” uniforms.)

 Nov 16             Troop Meeting / Rechartering money due.

 Nov 20 – 22      Campout at Seph Mack (details below.)

 Nov 23             Troop Meeting

 Nov 27             Bell ringing – Salvation Army (details below.)

 Nov 30             Troop Meeting

 Dec 1               Red Cross, 7:00 – 8:30 -  calling for blood donors, wear Class “A”.

 Dec 6               Blood Drive (details below.)

 Dec 7               Troop Meeting / Committee Meeting / Board of Review

 Recent Advancements: 

Tenderfoot – Jason Evans,  Bronze Palm – Lance Wolfe

Veteran’s Day Parade:  Meet at the scout room at 9:45 and will proceed to 5^th and Philadelphia St. as a unit.  Parade will end at the courthouse.  Scouts can be picked up at the end of parade route or at the church between 11:15 and 11:30.

Campout:  November 20^th – 22^nd,  depart from the church at 6:00PM, Friday evening and proceed to Seph Mack.  The cost is $8.00 per person.  We will return to the church on Sunday at 1:00PM.  We are inviting Webelos from some of the local Packs to stop out and see what Boy Scouts has to offer.  This is a great opportunity to show off some scouting skills, as well as our camp, to future Boy Scouts.

Bell Ringing for Salvation Army:  We will be ringing bells at the Indiana Mall, both K-Mart entrances from 5:00PM – 8:00PM.  Scouts can volunteer for one hour shifts (or longer.) Call Katy Querry at (724)354-2728 to schedule shifts.

Blood Donors:  Tuesday, Dec 1^st, the troop will meet at the Red Cross office from 7:00 – 8:30 to call blood donors. Scouts should wear Class “A” uniforms. 

Blood Drive:  Our annual Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, December 6^th from 8:00AM until 1:00PM.  Scouts can work all or part of the drive by helping as a walker, carrier or assisting at the canteen. We’re asking every scout to recruit a donor to help make this a successful blood drive.  Double reds donations will be available.  Katy Querry will take appointments at (724)354-2728.

Troop 29 t-shirts:  The Troop will be producing a special  t-shirt to commemorate Troop 29’s 60^th anniversary . Each registered Scout and leader will receive one shirt at no cost. The shirts should be sized similarly to the other gray Troop t-shirts. Please complete the attached form return to Mr. Shick ASAP.

 Menu Planning Guide:  Mr. Juart has been distributing the menu planning guide to Scouts and leaders from the Troop.  If you haven’t gotten a copy, see him. This is one of the ticket items that he is working on to fulfill his Wood Badge requirements.  Mr. Querry organized the campout on the 20^th promoting Webelos continuing on to Boy Scouts and Mr. Barclay has also been working with the boys to publish their own newsletter to complete to complete some their requirements. They are working hard and spending a great deal of their time to complete this requirements but more importantly, helping make our Troop better.  Thanks guys!

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September/October 2009

Sept  14                        Troop Meeting / Committee Meeting / Board of Review

 Sept  21                        Troop Meeting  6:45PM

 Sept  28                        Troop Meeting  6:45PM

 Oct  2 – 4                     District Fall Camporee

 Oct  5                           Troop Meeting / Committee Meeting/Board of Review/POPCORN ORDERS DUE

 Oct 12                         Troop Meeting  6:45PM

 Oct 19                          Troop Meeting  6:45PM

 Oct  26                        Troop Meeting  6:45PM

  Recent Advancements: 

June:  Star Rank – Jason Swatsworth, Life Rank – Chris Linder

August:  Tenderfoot Rank – Alex Stewart,  Karl Wolfe and Ben Snyder

Blood Drive:  Our annual blood drive with the Red Cross has been tentatively scheduled for November 1^st.  More information will follow in the upcoming newsletter.

Popcorn Orders:   Popcorn orders are due at the October 5^th meeting.  Please try to have the forms in by that date so Mr. Rougeux has time to process them before they are due at the council office.

Fall Camporee:  The Fall Camporee is on Oct. 2^nd – 4^th.  See attached permission slip for more info.  We need permission slips in ASAP for this event.  Thanks!

Homecoming Parade:  Pack 29 is entering a float for  the IUP Homecoming Parade on October 10^th.  The Pack has extended an invitation to the Troop to participate with them.  This is a great opportunity to be seen

Last but Not Least :   A big THANKS to Ivan and Justin Querry for helping out a fellow Scouter not to mention a fellow Troop 29er.  I was pulled off the road with a flat tire when Ivan and Justin happened by.  They stopped and in no time we had the tire changed and I was on my way.  This reminded me of what Scouting is all about – helping others! I have no doubt that they would have stopped regardless of who was broken down by the road - it just happened to be me.  Thanks again fellows and thanks for setting the example for all of us to follow!  –  Rob Snyder

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September 2009

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August 2009

Aug  3                      Troop Meeting / Committee Meeting/Board of Review

Aug  10                     Troop Meeting / Troop Elections,  6:45PM

Aug  16                     Court of Honor / Family Picnic

Aug  17                     NO MEETING
Aug  22 -  23             Campout with Troop 217

Aug  24                     Troop Meeting,  6:45PM

Aug  28                      Dunk tank set-up, 6:00PM at the fairgrounds.

 Aug  29 -  Sept  5     Dunk tank fundraiser during the Indiana County Fair.

Sept 7                        NO MEETING (Labor Day)

 Sept 14                     Troop Meeting/Committee Meeting/Board of Review

Advancements:  Tenderfoot  – Ben Snyder

Overlooked:  Our apologies go out to Ruth Berry for omitting her name from the last newsletter.  Ruth received her 30 year pin at the District Dinner for her years of service in scouting.  The reality is that Ruth has over 40 years of service  to this worthwhile cause..  Thanks to Ruth and again our apologies for the oversight.

Troop Elections:  The troop elections will be held at the August 10^th meeting. If you need a leadership position for rank advancement, please be at this meeting.

Troop Sweatshirts:  Mr. Rougeux has a few extra Troop 29 sweatshirts. If interested see Joe.

Family Picnic / Court of Honor:  August 16^th at the Shelocta Sportsman’s Club.  We will eat at 5:00PM with the Court of Honor immediately following.  The troop will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, plates, cups, plasticware, and napkins.  We are asking families to bring a covered side dish, salad, or dessert to share.  We will also be conducting the popcorn kickoff and dunk tank sign-ups.  Please make every effort to be there.

Summer Camp: Well the weather was better fit for a duck but the boys still had a good time.  Besides, it just wouldn’t be a Troop 29 function without some rain. We had 23 boys attend summer camp with 83 merit badges earned.  There are some partials the boys will be finishing up in the near future.  Thanks to Don Shick, Keith Peterson, Rob Snyder, Dave Wissinger, Mark Swatsworth, Scott Barclay and Lee Glasser for leadership for the week. Also, thanks to Adam Peterson and Rob for providing fire wood.  A special thanks to all that helped set up the campsite prior to the troop’s arrival.  Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, it was another successful and fun year at camp for Troop 29.

Rickett’s Glen Campout:  Just imagine – it rained on another Troop 29 campout.  Well it only rained the trip out and for camp set up.  The weather couldn’t been better for the hike on Saturday to see the incredible scenery the falls trails had to offer.  I think that everyone who attended this outing will agree that we want to return to Rickett’s Glenn State Park again. Thanks to Dave Smith and Rob for organizing this outing.  A big thanks go out to Mike and Justin for handling the food/menus.  We ate very well on this trip (as always!)  Also thanks to the leaders and all who transported.

Campout with Troop 217:  We will be doing a campout in Johnstown with Troop 217. This will probably go down as the “Cheese and Quackers” campout.  This is just for fun and fellowship with our friends from Troop 217.  Permission slip attached and more details to come.

Laurel Highlands Trek:  Mitchell Walker and his father, Eric, participated in the Laurel Highlands Trek backpacking trip in June.  The Walkers reported that this was good experience and there was some talk of taking on the Enduro for next year.  If you have any interest in taking part in this trip in the future, Mitchell and Eric can give you some good information.  I would encourage more participation in this event. 

Scout Pants:  We have some new scout pants for sale. There are 4 pairs of size 14 - 27”waist, 1 pair of size 10 – 25” waist, 1 pair of size 20 – 30” waist and 1 pair of size 22 – 31” waist.  Please see Ivan if you are interested.

Last but Not Least :   September is the Troop’s birthday!  We will be 60 years old having continually re-chartered since September of 1949.  That’s quite an accomplishment!  Happy Birthday Troop 29!

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July 2009

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June/July 2009

June 1                Troop Meeting/Committee Meeting/Board of Review

 June 7               Eagle Court of Honor for Scott Churner and Daniel Maharaj, 2:00PM

 June 8                Troop Meeting,  6:45PM

 June 15              Troop Meeting,  6:45PM

June 23              Troop Meeting – held on Tuesday because of  Camp leaders meeting on 6/22/09

June 27              Eagle Court of Honor for Lance Wolfe, 2:00PM

June 28- July 4  Summer Camp (details on page 2)

 July 6                NO MEETING (resting up after summer camp.)

July 13               Troop Meeting/Committee Meeting/Board of Review

 July 17 – 19      Ricketts Glenn Campout (details below, permission slip attached)

Advancements:           Star – Connor Barclay and Zac Rupert, 1^st Class – Peyton Smith and Brandon Griffith

Troop Sweatshirts:  Mr. Rougeux is now taking orders for Troop 29 sweatshirts. Sizes start with adult medium and up.  The cost is $21.00 for up to an XL and $23.00 for XXL and up.  No additional sweatshirts will be ordered so be sure to place an order of you want one. 

Reminder:  The troop is still collecting used toner and ink cartridges as well as old cell phones as fund raiser for the general account.  Please bring these items to the scout room – there will be a collection box set up for them.  We appreciate your help!

Rickett’s Glenn Campout:  On July 17th – 19th , the troop will be doing a campout at Rickett’s Glenn State Park .  The park is located in North Eastern PA and has some of the most magnificent scenery in the state and is well known for the numerous waterfalls located there.  This promises to be a memorable campout as we will be doing some day packing, swimming and some sightseeing.  We are looking for help with transportation and leadership  for this event. There will be a permission slip and more details emailed out and will also available at the next meeting.  Please see Dave Smith or Rob Snyder if you have any questions regarding the trip or accommodations in the area. 

Congratulations! : 

-          Steve Wolfe was presented the Indiana County Distinguished Citizen Award by Penn’s Woods Council at the William Penn Luncheon.

-          Don Shick was the recipient of the District Award of Merit along with his Scouter’s Key and 15 year pin at the recent Chestnut Ridge District Dinner.  Other leaders from Troop 29 receiving awards were: Ivan and Justin Querry – 20 year awards,  Joe Rougeux – 15 year award and Katy Querry – 10 year award.  Here’s to their dedication and congratulations to all!

Donations Needed:  Brian Stancombe, an Eagle Scout and former ASM with Troop 29, is serving his 3^rd tour of duty in Iraq. In his spare time, he enjoys working with the Iraqi children and helps organize soccer games.  He could use donations of small bags of hard candy, individual serving containers of Pringles, Slim Jims and hand wipes. If you can help out with some donations, the troop will see the items are shipped to him.  We will be collecting items during the month of June.  Please help if you can!

Summer Camp 2009

Schedule for the week 6/27/09 – 7/04/09

Saturday, 27 – Meet at the church at 9:00 to haul the Troop’s gear to camp. Trucks and bodies are needed. If we set the camp site up early It makes Sunday check-in a lot easier.

Sunday, 28 – We will be leaving the church at 1:00 pm for Summer Camp. With the amount of gear the scouts will be taking, you may need to transport your son and his gear to camp. Any bikes going to camp need to be taken there by their parents.

Wednesday, 1 – Family Night. The entire family is invited to come and visit the camp on Wednesday night. Please arrive no earlier than 5:00 pm. Bring a lawn chair, and comfortable shoes for walking all over camp seeing the sites. They are having family style chicken dinner for supper starting at 6:00 pm. The cost is usually $5.00. Please pay Don Shick on Sunday before leaving so he can make the reservations for you on Sunday during check-in. You can still come to visit without eating, or you can bring something from home to eat in camp. Just be careful, these scouts have been eating camp food for four days and may maul you over pizza. HAHA.

Saturday, 4 – Please plan on picking your scout up at 10:00 am at the basketball Court. We will be hauling the gear there to aid in checking out. If 10:00 isn’t good for some schedules, please make arrangements with other parents so your son gets picked up. It’ll be a LONG week and everyone will be wanting to get home.

Photos – They will be taking Troop photos again this year. It is a 5x7 and the cost is $5.00. Orders need to be made during check-in on Sunday. If you are interested in a photo please pay Don Shick Sunday before leaving the church.

Meals & Photo Price will be confirmed at the June 23 Meeting.

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May 2009

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April 2009

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