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The extended forecast for Blairsville, GA area is calling for a chance of thunderstorms every day of camp. High temperatures will be hovering around 90 Saturday and Sunday, with the temperature somewhere around 80-82 the rest of the week.

Scouts, especially, need to keep this in mind when packing for your trip. Please make certain to pack rain gear and a pair of shoes that will keep your feet dry. This doesn’t mean we are going to be a soggy mess all week long, but it does mean we should “Be Prepared”!

Another great adventure begins in approximately 48 hours; don’t create another big adventure by waiting until the absolute last minute to take care of these details:

If you have not turned in a 3 parts of your Medical forms, you need to get that done by a physician now!!!!

MEAL MONEY:
We are stopping to have dinner in Blairsville Saturday evening. This is a pizza buffet, an honest-to-goodness all-you-can-eat deal with a salad buffet and drink included, or as Mr. Gadsby put it, “Perhaps the greatest food concept known to civilized man.”

The cost for this is $8 and that includes the gratuity (tip).

** I will collect this money at the church Saturday morning and I am requesting EXACT CHANGE, as in three Washingtons and a Lincoln, or any combination that adds up to EIGHT DOLLARS. Things will be hectic that morning and to reduce the headache of trying to make change for more than 30 people, Bank of Fatica is requesting EXACT CHANGE. You have two days to get it done, so please make sure to bring me EXACT CHANGE totaling 8 DOLLARS on Saturday morning.

DID YOU REMEMBER:
* Rain gear? In addition to a poncho or a rain slicker, bring a couple of large plastic Ziplock-type bags to protect papers or other important items. The bags might also come in handy for keeping your pack organized.

* A small container of dish soap or laundry soap? The soap can be used for hand washing your clothes if they get soiled and you run out of extras. (Mini travel containers with a sealable flip-top spout at Walmart or Target are perfect for this)

* Clothes line? (for hanging up towels and bathing suits, airing out sleeping bags)

* A small or medium sized notepad and pencil? You may want to take notes, especially for some of your merit badge sessions. A stenographer’s notepad is good for this use.

* Sunscreen?

* An extra set of batteries? Flashlights don’t stay bright forever.

* How ’bout a garbage bag so you can keep your dirty clothes separated from your clean ones? To save space in your pack, re-fold your dirty clothes and pack them as you would your clean ones. This works better than just wadding everything up.

* Plenty of extra socks? Keep your feet happy by wearing socks, even if it’s just ankle socks. Your feet will enjoy the comfort of extra padding, protection from blisters, and saving your tent partner from gagging from the stench of sweaty feet jammed in to your shoes all day long.

* A personal first aid kit? It doesn’t have to be fancy, but even an Altoids tin with some Band-Aids in it will be handy.

* Money for the Trading Post? The Woodruff trading post will have all kinds of really great things in it, including a fantastic selection of tee-shirts, caps, patches, and a nice assortment of refreshments.

See you all Saturday morning!

Yours in Scouting,
Kim Fatica, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Arrive to leave: Saturday 6:15am – United Methodist Church
Helpful links (found on this site)

Woodruff Scout Reservation

Woodruff Scout Reservation – map

Gear List (page 2)

2010 Woodruff Leader Guide

MOUNTAIN MAN EQUIPMENT NEEDS:
Participants in the Mountain Man Program should bring following items
for program purposes:

SCOUT SKILL INSTRUCTION:
Scout Handbook
Compass (if you have one)
Notebook with plenty of paper Pen and pencil
Cup or water bottle
Pocketknife (subject to Leader approval)

5-MILE HIKE:
Water Bottle Rain Coat/Poncho Flashlight
Day Pack Snacks
Personal Items – such as first aid kit, insect repellant,

Hi Troop,

I will be organizing this year’s camping and float trip to Rainbow River, Sept 10th-12th. We currently have 5 sites reserved (room for 40 scouts and adults). Please let me know if you are interested in attending.  Since I have not participated in this trip in the past, I thought it would be helpful to hear from you all.

What worked?
What didn’t work?
What might you like to do differently?

We will be holding Tenderfoot mini-clinics and need one older scout to teach each of the following tenderfoot skills:
4a- Demonstrate how to whip and fuse the ends of a rope.
4b- Demonstrate you know how to tie the following knots and tell what their uses are: two half hitches and the taut-line hitch
5- Explain the rules of safe hiking, both on the highway and cross-country, during the day and at night. Explain what to do if you are lost.
6- Demonstrate how to display, raise, lower, and fold the American flag.
11- Identify local poisonous plants; tell how to treat for exposure to them.
12a- Demonstrate how to care for someone who is choking.
12b- Show first aid for the following: Simple cuts and scrapes, Blisters on the hand and foot, Minor (thermal/heat) burns or scalds (superficial, or first degree), Bites and stings of insects and ticks, Venomous snakebite, Nosebleed, Frostbite and sunburn

I know we are all busy and still in Summer mode, but this will be here before we know it and I’d like to “be prepared”.

Sincerely,
Steve Widoff
Asst. Scoutmaster Troop 22
www.troop22tampa.org
813-254-3456

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER…

* To trumpet player BRIAN N, who was recognized back on May 27 at the Wilson Middle School Spring Band Concert for being named to the All-County Band for Hillsborough County! Brian recently volunteered to be the troop bugler, so we know we got a quality note coming. Way to go, Brian!

* To CASSIAN O. and KEILER S. for successfully completing their Citizenship in the Nation merit badge at the last district Roundtable meeting!

* To Mr. Cohn for being named to the Tocobaga District Cub Scout Roundtable Staff!

* To the adult leaders of Troop 22 for being awarded the Best Attendance for Roundtable this year! Our troop had the most consistency in attending the district’s monthly Roundtable meetings. This is where all the adult leaders for the Greater Tampa area meet to exchange ideas, learn what’s going on in our district and council, and to get training when offered.

SUMMER CAMP NOTES
It won’t be long before we are loading up in a bus to head north to Georgia for a week of great Scouting. We have just six weeks remaining until our departure so think about the following:
* Medical Forms. Do you have completed medical forms ready? All summer camp attendees need to have had a physical checkup with the proper BSA-approved medical forms.  All three sections must be completed, since our activity will be longer than 72 hours. This form is good for one year. If you or your son have recently had a physical, then your physician can simply complete and sign the form. Mr. Dinsmore will need to have these forms prior to our departure.

* Packing. Be certain to read your Scout Handbooks for what to pack for summer camp. You will be there for one week, so you will need plenty of clothes, towels, swim trunks and gear to prepare you for all types of weather, both rain and shine. I am going to see if we can arrange a night or two prior to camp for boys to bring their packs for inspection so we’ll be able to make sure the younger Scouts are prepared for a week of fun.

PATHFINDING MERIT BADGE UPDATE
A number of you have expressed interest in earning this classic merit badge, which is being offered for this year only. I am proposing some dates in July prior to summer camp where we can meet, preferably two consecutive days at the Magnolia Building (where we now have our regular meetings). I think it’s realistic we can have two 1.5 hour sessions to get it done. I emailed requirements and sent out links for this last month. If you need them again, please let me know.

Here’s hoping all of you are having a great start to your summer plans!

Yours in Scouting,
Kim Fatica, Assistant Scoutmaster
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Past Leaders, Steve Phillips, Ken Fernandez and Larry Roy receive honors for their service to Troop 22.