We had an awesome night hike last week and practiced finding our way in the dark.  We are working to finish our section on hiking and navigation that will culminate in the November campout to Waterfall Glen.  This week, scouts will have the opportunity to work on their navigation skills and knowledge of safe hiking practices.  Board of Review will meet this week, please sign up.

• BRING SCOUT BOOK TO ALL MEETINGS
• MEETING OPENING 7:00
  • SPARTANS are responsible for meeting set-up, FLAGS, and clean up. Report at 6:45 in Full Uniform.
• SKILL INSTRUCTION
  • Navigation: Scout Handbook Section 11 pp 327-357. See Rank Advancement Requirements under Navigation.
  • Instructors & Guides will be responsible for leading and teaching navigation.
• MERIT BADGE: [First Class & Above]
  • Mr. Jerz will be working on COMMUNICATION this week. Bring your completed workbook, BLUE CARDS and be prepared.
• TROOP ACTIVITY:
• CYBER CHIP:
  • Scout Rank and Star Rank need to acquire the Cyber Chip for your age. Go to http://www.netsmartz.org/scouting to review the requirements.  Once you have completed the Read, Write and Watch requirements, please see Scoutmaster Flaherty to schedule the Teach and Talk requirements.  We have the Cards.  The chip expires after one year, see Scoutmaster Flaherty to “Recharge” or renew the Chip.

CAMPOUT:

• WATERFALL GLEN November 10-12 including the five mile hike, orienteering, and cooking merit badge requirements.  Sign up closes on November 1 and all campers and cooking MB scouts are Required to be at the meeting on Thursday Nov. 2.

Patrol Leaders Council Meeting Tuesday November 28 at 6:00 pm.