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5/14/12 |
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Hello Troop 205 Scouts,
Here's the news of the day:
1. MESSAGE FROM EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE MAX GIERALTOWSKI:
Hey T205, I just wanted to thank all of you who came out to my project yesterday. It looked great and the church loved it. Thanks! Max
2. TROOP COMMITTEE AND CALENDAR PLANNING MEETING TONIGHT AT 7:30PM, Second floor of the Great River Fire House - Attached please find the tentative 2012-2013 Troop Calendar. For the Green Bar Members, Patrol Leaders, and Assistant Scoutmasters who have additional ideas for campouts, trips, and activities for the troop for next academic year, please come on down to the meeting tonight. No uniforms needed.
3. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW, 7:30pm, Great River Fire House, Class "B" Meeting. Come on down to get all the scoop for this weekend's famous and popular Harriman State Park Campout for this weekend.
4. NEED TROOP 205 APPAREL - You have until May 22nd to go to the Troop 205 site: www.t205.net to place your order.
5. TROOP PICNIC AND COURT OF HONOR - June 5th, beginning at 6pm. Please fill out the attached form and submit to Troop Committee Member and Picnic chief, Sheri O'Brien-Janover at tomorrow's Troop Meeting. You may also fill out this form electronically on our site: www.t205.net.
6. DID YOU ORDER THE NEW TROOP 205 AWESOME SWEATSHIRTS? If so, they have arrived! :>) Please pick them up from Troop Committee Chairman Glen Bernichon at tomorrow's Troop meeting.
Please make it a great week, ahead!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure.
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5/11/12 |
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Hello Troop 205 Scouts, Parents, and Leaders,
This news just in:
1. MESSAGE FROM EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE MAX GIERALTOWSKI ABOUT HIS EAGLE SERVICE PROJECT TOMORROW:
Hey Troop 205, I just wanted to remind you all that my project is tomorrow, May 12th, 9:00am at Trinity Lutheran church and preschool located at 111 Nassau avenue. Bring rakes, shovels, and work gloves. Anyone that can make it will be a big help and I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!
Max
2. DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND FOR ITEMS IN OUR TROOP 205 APPAREL COMPANY: Our Webmaster, Greg Baranec, has just reinstalled our Troop 205 Apparel Order Form on our site: www.t205.net. Please submit your order online and I will let you know when I have enough items (12 total items) to complete the order. When this happens, you may then submit payment for your ordered items. We will need to complete this order by the May 22nd Troop Meeting.
Take care, enjoy the beautiful weather, thank you for supporting Max’s Eagle project tomorrow and Happy Mother’s Day to all our great mothers!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in adventure
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4/30/12 |
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Good morning, Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Below, please find the Troop e-Lert that was sent to our Scouts just moments ago!
A couple of additional notes to our Troop Parents and Leaders:
1. Troop Parents Summer Camp Meeting – tomorrow at the Troop meeting. If you son has not been to Scout Summer Camp yet, you will not want to miss this meeting. If you or any of your family members have any concerns about sending your son to Summer Camp, this is a meeting that you will not want to miss. Come on out to get all the scoop about Summer Camp as this will take all the mystery, fear, and concerns away! :>)
2. Proper wearing of the BSA Class “A” Uniform. As you know, Troop 205 has a very, very strong reputation in the community and within the county. Many Troop aspire to the high plateau that we have reached. One of the strong characteristics that we have is our fine Scouts. Can you please help us with the tradition by encouraging your Scout son about the complete and proper wearing of the uniform as shown below. By having all our Scouts follow this, we are not only living up to the Troop 205 tradition, but instilling the Troop 205 awesome pride into our Scouts at the same time. Thank you for your time and support on this subject.
See you at the Troop Meeting tomorrow evening. In the meantime, please make it a great day and week ahead!
Mark
Hello Troop 205 awesome Scouts,
A word from Eagle Scout Candidate Stephen Rourke:
Dear Troop 205 members,
I'd like to thank all the guys who came out and helped make my eagle project a success. I really appreciated everyone's help. Fr. Mahoney was very pleased with the meditation garden.
On behalf of myself and my family thank you all!!!! Eagle Scout Candidate
Here's the news of the week:
A. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT - Timber Point Elementary School, beginning at 7:30pm. Class "A" Meeting night. 1. What is the Class “A” Uniform? – In order to get full credit for wearing your Class “A” Uniform at tomorrow’s Troop meeting, as well as any other Class “A” Troop event, all of the follow criteria must be met: · Class “A” Shirt, worn neatly and tucked in · Troop 205 Neckerchief and Troop 205 Neckerchief slide must be worn · BSA, National Jamboree, or Philmont Belt worn · BSA pants or shorts · BSA Socks and some just prefer the knee socks! :>) · The wearing of jackets, sweatshirts, or anything over the Class “A” Shirt is not permitted
Troop 205 is a class act, so we want to show this mighty source of pride by wearing the uniform properly and correctly.
2. Please bring your BSA Handbooks and if you have received any rank advancement sign-offs, please submit your book to Mrs. Riley at the very beginning of the meeting – better yet – before the meeting actually begins! How about the sign-off from last week’s Drug and Alcohol Awareness session you attended?
B. HARRIMAN STATE PARK CAMPOUT, HIKE, AND TRADITIONAL TROOP 205 TURKEY THANKSGIVING DINNER – Get ready and get set for ASM John Hallowell to make the special trip announcement at tomorrow’s Troop Meeting, with information on the upcoming May 18-20 weekend. This is the last campout of the academic year and one that you just simply won’t want to miss. Our guys are still talking about last year’s trip! Tomorrow night is the last night to sign up. The flyer is attached and if this did not “attach” to your email, you may download on our site: www.t205.net.
See you at the Troop meeting tomorrow!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in adventure
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4/23/12 |
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A message from Assistant Scoutmaster for Summer Camp, Jim Fitzmaurice:
To the Parents of the new Scouts,
Welcome to Troop 205. Assistant Scoutmaster Larry Grey and I will be having a summer camp presentation for the new Scout Parents at the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, May 1, beginning at 7:30pm. We will give an overview of summer camp and answer any questions you might have. If you are unable to make the meeting, you may email or call Larry (631-581-8044) or me (631-224-2674) to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you, ASM Fitzmaurice
A message from your Scoutmaster:
First and foremost, once again – a special welcome to our Troop. We are so happy to have your son and your family now amongst our Troop 205 family. We have such a great time in our Troop and glad that your son and your family are now also part of this dynamic organization.
If you are like my wife, you may be reluctant and scared to send both of our son’s to Scout Summer Camp the first year. With my personal background in Scouting since 1st Grade, I reassured her that everything in Scouting is done on an age appropriateness level. The BSA has hit this on the mark, as it’s been successful for the last 102 years, helping to build boys into mature young men. While it may be tough to see your son go to Summer Camp for six days, it will be a very, very important step that you can make in helping your son mature and start to become independent and mature. There has never been a new Scout in our Troop who did not like Summer Camp and there has never been a time in our Troop where a new Scout going to Summer Camp came home before the end of the week – they all love it. Please don’t take my word on this, but please ask any older Scouts in our Troop, as well as parents.
Going to Summer Camp as a brand new Scout is most important as your Son will go through the Scout Pioneering Program, where they will excel with their rank advancements in completing most of their Tenderfoot and many of their Second and some First Class requirements. We have found that when our first year Scouts go to Summer Camp, they advance with the rest of their friends and because of this, are much more likely to stay in Scouting. Those that do not go to Summer Camp on their first year of Scouts, tend to fall behind and end up dropping out of the program, which is a shame and most certainly – and most certainly not our desire.
After my wife “got through” the first week of both of our son’s going to Summer Camp that first year, she totally understood what I was talking about. Due to this, along with Scouting overall, they have both become Eagle Scouts and then have both have been able to go off to college 800 miles from home and never homesick and have done extremely well with school and life, overall! We most certainly want the same for your son as well, as we want them to have a great Scouting experience – one that is positively life changing, building moral character, leadership skills, independence, along with gaining useful outdoor skills.
If you want to further discuss, please either email me or call me at 631-277-4402.
Thank you and once again, welcome to Troop 205, leading the way in adventure!
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To all our new Scouts and parents,
I would like to echo Mr. Businski's comments and to add that I also have been involved since 1st grade and there is no other program out there that is better to prepare your sons for life.
I too am available for any questions or concerns you may have. My number is 631-335-8482
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4/27/12 - 2 |
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Here's a message from Eagle Scout Candidate Stephen Rourke:
Dear Troop 205 members,
This Saturday April 28, beginning at 9:00am, I will be doing my eagle project at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church at 305 Carll's Path in Deer Park. We will be placing a meditation garden for the congregation of St. Patrick’s. I will need your help with my project. Please bring a shovel, garden rake, work gloves if you have them. We have 2 wheel barrels and we could use more, so if you can bring one, this would be very helpful. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Hope to see you all there. Thank you in advance for all of your help to make this project a success.
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4/23/12 - 2 |
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Just a couple more items to today's e-Lert:
1. SUMMER CAMP URGENT NOTICE! Tomorrow is the deadline to pay the balance of money for summer camp in order to qualify for the Summer Camp Loyalty Program rate. If you paid the deposit of $50, the balance with the estimated travel cost at this time and troop photo is $350. For the Scouts that just crossed over your deadline for the above rate is May 22. If you did not pay a deposit you are still eligible to go to camp and the cost is $430. Thank you, ASM Fitzmaurice.
2. HARRIMAN STATE PARK CAMPOUT, HIKE, AND TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER - The Flyer and Permission form has now been completed and is attached. You may sign up through ASM John Hallowell tomorrow night and the last night to sign up is a week from tomorrow evening.
3. Service Projects - In addition to Stephen Rourke's Eagle Service Project next Saturday, you may also earn Community Service hours by working the Heckscher Spring Festival next Sunday, April 29th at Heckscher State park. We need a few Scouts to staff our BSA "Base Camp" and to represents Scouts from across Long Island. The hours are from 11am to 4pm, but you may select any two hour increments that you would like. Please either reply to this email if can assist and/or see me tomorrow evening at the Troop meeting.
See you at the Troop meeting.
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4/23/12 |
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Good morning, Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Here’s the weekly Troop e-Lert that was just sent to our Troop Scouts.
See you at tomorrow night’s meeting and I thank you in advance for encouraging your son and your Scout on the proper wearing of the Class “A” Uniform, as covered in item “C” below. Thank you for your support on this matter. Troop 205 is a class act, and we want to show this pride with the proper wearing of the BSA Uniform.
A special thanks to all our Troop parents and leaders who gave of their time and talents this last weekend, as well as throughout the entire school year, in driving, giving of your time, and utilizing your talents in so many wonderful ways, to make Troop 205 as great as it is!
Mark
Hello Troop 205 Scouts,
What a great Troop 205 Weekend it was with three different events going on - all at the same time!
1. Valley Forge and Philadelphia Trip - With a huge thanks to Ms. Jodi Capobianco for organizing a great trip, along with the assistance of our Committee Chairman, Glen Bernichon, we hear that the 36 attending this weekend's trip had a wonderful time, taking in a 9 mile hike and plenty of great sights. We also thank Senior Patrol Leader Josh Silverman for doing a great job on the weekend, along with ASM Mike Gieraltowski for being Scoutmaster for the weekend and ASM Kevin Donovan. We also thank ASM Jim Spina for sending photos on the hour and for our awesome Webmaster Greg Baranec for loading them on our Troop site almost instantly. As Webmaster Baranec said, "this is the first time we have taken our campouts live!" Be sure to check out the photos on our site at: www.t205.net. There will be more photos loaded in from the photos that our Historian John Cusker, plus others, have taken. Great trip, great times, great job, Troop 205!
2. Tyler D'Agostino's Eagle project - After three days in previous weekend's neighborhood flyering distribution, Tyler's project culminated yesterday with around 25 Troop Members sorting through 195 donated bikes, getting the prepared for shipment to third world countries by greasing them up, taking the bike pedals off, and adjusting the handlebars to being parallel to the bike for shipping. Here's Tyler's message to the Troop:
Dear Troop 205 Members,
The project was a great success. In the end we received 195 bikes and 10 sewing machines. In result, Troop 205 collected 205 items (hahaha). As well, we raised $2200. I really appreciate everyone's help. Thank you all for toughing it out through the challenging weather conditions. Whether you helped flyer the communities these past three weekends, pitched in at the main event today, or donated a bike or funds towards shipping you were all an integral part of this project. Without your help my project would not have reached the magnitude it achieved. On behalf of myself and my family thank you all!!!!
Sincerely, Tyler D'Agostino Eagle Candidate
Well done, Troop 205 and great job to Tyler for taking the leadership role in developing, planning, and implementing his Eagle Project in such a sterling manner.
3. Eagle refurbishing project - While the trip was happening, along with Tyler's Eagle Project, Eagle Scout Ryan Businski, Committee Chairman Glen Bernichon, and your Scoutmaster were busy refurbishing the Adirondack Chairs at the Great River Memorial Park - getting them ready for the upcoming Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. A special thanks to Committee Chairman Glen Bernichon for his time and talents to lend a very welcome hand, along with our Webmaster Greg Baranec for previously cutting out the wood to replace some of the old and damaged wood.
Compliments to Troop 205, for pulling off three events at the same time. There's nothing like Troop 205 - Leading the way in Adventure!
Here's the news of the week:
A. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT - Timber Point Elementary School, beginning at 7:30pm. This meeting has been changed to a Class "A" Meeting night, due to the special guest and speaker on Drug and Alcohol Awareness. Please bring your BSA Handbooks as many of our Scouts can get a sign-off in your Handbooks for attending this special, informative, and educational session.
B. HARRIMAN STATE PARK CAMPOUT, HIKE, AND TRADITIONAL TROOP 205 TURKEY THANKSGIVING DINNER – Get ready and get set for ASM John Hallowell to make the special trip announcement at tomorrow’s Troop Meeting, with information on the upcoming May 18-20 weekend. This is the last campout of the academic year and one that you just simply won’t want to miss. Our guys are still talking about last year’s trip!
C. What is the Class “A” Uniform? – In order to get full credit for wearing your Class “A” Uniform at tomorrow’s Troop meeting, as well as any other Class “A” Troop event, all of the follow criteria must be met:
· Class “A” Shirt, worn neatly and tucked in · Troop 205 Neckerchief and Troop 205 Neckerchief slide must be worn · BSA, National Jamboree, or Philmont Belt worn · BSA pants or shorts · BSA Socks and some just prefer the knee socks! :>) · The wearing of jackets, sweatshirts, or anything over the Class “A” Shirt is not permitted
Troop 205 is a class act, so we want to show this mighty source of pride by wearing the uniform properly and correctly.
See you at the Troop meeting tomorrow!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in adventure
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4/15/12 |
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Dear Troop 205 Scouts,
I am sure you had a great week off school and nice break! Welcome back to the Troop! Here’s the Troop News of the week:
1. TROOP 2012-2013 TROOP CALENDAR PLANNING MEETING TOMORROW EVENING, MONDAY, APRIL 16th, GREAT RIVER FIRE HOUSE, beginning at 7:30pm. We encourage all Greenbar Members, Patrol Leaders, Troop Guides, and Assistant Scoutmaster’s to attend to provide your input on the campout ideas that you have for the next school year. For all our Troop Scouts, please submit your campout ideas to your Patrol Leader and/or Greenbar Members to bring to the meeting.
2. TROOP MEETING THIS TUESDAY, APRIL 17th – Great River Fire House, 7:30pm to 8:30pm, Class “B” Uniform. a. We will begin the meeting by organizing our Patrols for Meeting Openings and Closings. b. If you purchased any items from our Troop 205 Apparel Company, your purchases will be ready during the course of the Troop Meeting. Everything you ordered will be available, with the exception of the Troop 205 Sweatshirts, which will not be ready until next week. c. If you are attending next weekend’s Valley Forge/Philadelphia trip, you will want to be sure to attend this Troop Meeting, as you will be given all the details that you will need to know for this Trip. Your Class “A” Uniform will be worn on this entire trip, with the exception of the hike, where your Class “B” Uniform will be worn.
3. UPCOMING EAGLE SCOUT AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS – There are plenty of opportunities to earn community service hour credits, help our fellow Eagle Scout candidates, and to help promote Scouting. Please help at the following project and service days:
a. TYLER D’AGISTINO’S EAGLE PRJECT DAY ON EARTH DAY – Sunday, April 22nd, for those not attending the Valley Forge/Philadelphia trip – collecting and packing donated bikes and sewing machines at the Sinai Reform Temple, 39 Brentwood Road Bay Shore. Please get the details from Tyler at this week’s Troop Meeting.
b. STEPHEN ROURKE’S EAGLE PROJECT – Saturday, April 28th - Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church of Deer Park on Saturday, April 28th, developing a garden and memorial in the Church yard. More details from Stephen to follow.
c. HECKSCHER PARK SPRING FESTIVAL, FIELD 1, Sunday, April 29th. Be part of the nationally-praised Boy Scout “Base Camp” by promoting Scouting to the public, along with demonstrating the Scout principal of “Leave no Trace.” Class “A” Uniform for this event, please! The event runs from 11am to 4pm, but you can select any two hour increments of time that you could attend. Your time and efforts will be very much appreciated. Please reply to me if you can attend and participate or see me at the Scout Meeting this week.
d. MAX GIERALTOWSKI’S EAGLE PROJECT, Saturday, May 12th – Trinity Lutheran Church, Islip on Saturday, May 12th – Building a playground for the Church’s nursery school. More details from Max to follow.
Wow! – We sure have a lot going on in Troop 205! Please join in on the fun, excitement, and service that we provide our community, Scouting, and our fellow Troop Scouts.
See you at the Troop meeting!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in Adventure!
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4/8/12 |
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Hello Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Here's the Troop 205 e-Lert that was just sent to our Scouts.
Please take a special note to our Troop 205 Calendar Planning Meeting a week from tomorrow.
Happy Easter, Happy Passover, and Happy Holiday Weekend.
Mark
Hello Troop 205 Scouts,
Happy Easter, Happy Passover, Happy Holiday Weekend, Happy Week off School!
Here's what's going on in the Troop:
1. NO TROOP MEETING THIS WEEK. Will meet again on Tuesday, April 17th at Timber Point School. Enjoy the week off school!
2. ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR PATROL, GREENBAR MEMBERS (includes Troop Guides), PATROL LEADERS, AND ASSISTANT SCOUTMASTERS - Please canvas our Scouts for ideas on campouts and events for next academic year. Then, please come on out to our Troop 205 Planning Meeting on MONDAY, APRIL 16th, beginning at 7:30pm on the second floor of the Great River Fire House, where the Troop Committee will receive your input as the 2012-2013 Troop Calendar begins to be developed. Our Troop calendar gets developed based on what out Scouts want to do, so please come on out for this very special meeting.
3. TROOP 205 APPAREL ORDER - The mega order has been made to the embroidery company, who are now hard at work preparing for our new Troop 205 special look for this spring. We should have your ordered items over to you real soon!
Take care, have fun, and see you next week.
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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4/2/12 |
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Good morning Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Here's the Troop 205 e-Lert that was just sent to our Troop Scouts this morning, as shown below.
Mark
Hi Troop 205 Scouts,
A message from Eagle Scout Candidate - Tyler D'Agostino:
To Troop 205 Members,
Let me begin by first thanking all of those who turned out today for the first distribution of flyers for my Eagle Project. Your help was very much appreciated and we accomplished the task in less time then anticipated. For those of you who couldn't make it today, we will be distributing flyers again on Saturday , April 7th and Saturday, April 14th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m [meeting at Timberpoint Elementary on both Saturdays at 9:45]. Please let me know if you are interested in helping out on one of these dates. This is a great opportunity to acquire those hours needed to advance in rank, as well as community service needed for various honor societies. In addition, the main event will take place on Sunday, Earth Day April 22nd. I've attached a flyer with all the details. Thanks for your support and have a great week.
Sincerely, Tyler D'agostino Eagle Candidate
Here’s the Troop news of the day:
1. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT, Timber Point Elementary School – 7:30pm, Class “A” Uniform. After working on Rank Advancements, the Archers patrol will be leading the Troop in a “Lashing” Troop Activity. 2. GREEN BAR MEEETING TOMORROW EVENING – Attention all Patrol Leaders, members of the Senior Patrol, and Assistant Scoutmasters – please stay on after the Troop Meeting tomorrow night for the Greenbar Meeting so we can plan out the Troop Meetings for the next month.
Take care and see you at the Troop meeting!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in adventure!
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3/5/12 |
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Good morning, Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
First and foremost, a huge thanks to all the Troop 205 families who have supplied the Troop 205 Meals on Wheels to the Murphy's, which runs through this Wednesday - extended due to the outpouring volume of tremendous support (it's the Troop 205 way!). A huge Scout salute to all of you for "Doing a good Turn" to the Murphy's Scouting family as Pattie Murphy recuperates from her hip replacement surgery. The Meals on Wheels roster is attached for your review.
The Council Fellowship Dinner is on Wednesday, March 28th at Villa Lombardi's in Holbook. We already have 8 from our Troop attending and we would like to have 20, or two tables. Attached, please find the information on this event. Please RSVP to me directly by Tuesday, March 13th, so I can make one reservation for our Troop so we can all sit together.
Below, please find the Troop e-Lert that was just sent to our awesome Troop 205 Scouts, as shown below.
Please make it a great week ahead and will be seeing you at the upcoming Troop Meeting on Tuesday.
Mark |
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3/4/12 |
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Good evening Troop 205 Parents and Leaders, I am happy and proud to announce that The Council Fellowship Dinner will be on Wednesday, March 28th, beginning at 6pm at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook. This an excellent evening of fellowship amongst our fellow Troop 205 Leaders and Parents, along with many, many other Sagtikos District and Suffolk County Council members and fellow Scouters. We already have the following Troop 205 Members attending and we certainly hope that you can also join us as well: Jan & Glen Bernichon Susan & Andrew McGovern Paula Riley Sheri O'Brien-Janover Bonnie & Mark Businski The cost for the event is $44. per person or $84. per couple. Please RSVP me directly by Tuesday, March 13th so I can place our Troop 205 reservation together so we can all seat together. Please pay my in cash or check made out to me and I will submit one reservation on our Troop's behalf. Attached, please find additional information. Thank you so much for you consideration and I am very much looking forward to a most enjoyable evening of fellowship and fun. Mark |
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2/27/12 |
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Hello Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
First and foremost, a huge thanks to the following Troop 205 families who have already signed up for the Murphy's - Troop 205 Meals on Wheels Program: The Baranec's, Spina's, Capobianco's, Donovan's, Kissel's, and Fitzmaurice's. A huge Scout salute to all of you for "Doing a good Turn" to the Murphy's Scouting family as Pattie Murphy recuperates from her hip replacement surgery. At this time, we still have one open date for the Murphy's - Thursday, March 1st. Which Scouting family can take this date? Thank you for your consideration. You may sign up by replying to my email, or on the online request on our Troop Site The latest Meals on Wheels roster and menus are posted on our Troop site and also attached.
Below, please find the Troop e-Lert that was just sent to our awesome Troop 205 Scouts, as shown below.
Please make it a great week ahead and will be seeing you at the upcoming Troop Meeting on Tuesday.
Mark
Hi Troop 205 Scouts,
I hope you had a great week off school! Welcome back to school and Scouts, too!
Here's the Troop news of the week:
1. TROOP MEETING THIS WEEK - Tuesday, February 28th at Timber Point School, Class "B" Uniform. Please bring your BSA Handbook to work on Rank Advancements.
2. CAMP HERO CAMPOUT AND SEAL WALK - Attached, please find the flyer and permission form. You will also find this on our awesome Troop website. The sign up deadline for this trip is Tuesday, March 6th - just a little over a week away!
2. TROOP 205 APPAREL COMPANY ORDER FORM - Just in time for the new spring fashions, Troop 205 now has a new Class "B" apparel line up of shirts, hats, and Leader Jackets. The order forms have been attached. If you are unable to open these attachments or if the attachments did not come through, you may also access the form and/or the online order form. Please let me know if you will be using any Troop credits to pay for part or all of your order.
3. SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP - It is still cold outside but it is time to start thinking about summer camp this year. Troop 205 will be attending summer camp at Camp Wakpominee from August 5 through August 11. Twin River Council is offering a special program this year- The Summer Camp Loyalty Program. They are offering Scouts the 2011 rates for 2012. In order to receive the discount the Scout must pay a deposit to council by 3/15/12. The deposit of $50 is non-refundable but is transferrable to another Scout. You will need to find another Scout to transfer it to. The money will need to be received by the Troop no later than 3/6/12 to allow time for it to get to Council. The balance of the fees will need to be received by Council on May 1 no later or the discount will not apply. The early bird rate with the loyalty program fee and transportation costs is $380. The late fee with transportation costs is $440(received after 5/1/12). The loyalty program will be a nice way to save a few dollars and spread out the cost. ASM Fitzmaurice and ASM Grey.
See you at Tuesday's Troop Meeting! :>)
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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2/24/12 |
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Good afternoon, Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
A week ago yesterday, Troop 205 Mother, Pattie Murphy - and Mother of Scouts Billy and Tommy, and wife of ASM Bill, had a hip replacement. Pattie is now how home and recovering nicely, but could use assistance with dinners starting next week. The local PTA has been preparing dinners since her arrival home, but this will end this next Monday.
So, since there is still a need for dinners while she is recuperating, we would like to start up a shortened version (per the request of the family) of the Murphy's Meals on Wheels Program, beginning on Tuesday, February 28th and concluding on Monday, March 5th. If the Murphy's feel it should be extended, we will reach back out to our Scouting families.
So, can you please consider sending Pattie Murphy a speedy recovery card to her home at: 4 Carey Street, East Islip, NY 11730.
Will you also please consider preparing and delivering a dinner? Please see the attached sign up and let me know the date and your dinner menu selection so we can post accordingly.
We thank you so much for your previous support to our Meals on Wheels program and thank you for your consideration in helping the Murphy's at this time of need.
Besides, when there's a need, Troop 205 delivers - you folks are THE BEST!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure! |
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2/20/12 |
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Hello Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Happy President's Day to you!
Here's the Troop 205 e-Lert that was just sent to our Scouts, as shown below.
See you soon.
Mark
Happy President's Day, Troop 205 Scouts,
I hope you are enjoying the long President's Day Weekend and your winter school recess! Enjoy!
Here's the Troop news of the week:
1. NO TROOP MEETING THIS WEEK - Our next Troop Meeting will be on Tuesday, February 28th at Timber Point School. Enjoy your week off school!
2. TROOP 205 APPAREL COMPANY ORDER FORM - Just in time for the new spring fashions, Troop 205 now has a new Class "B" apparel line up of shirts, hats, and Leader Jackets. The order forms have been attached. If you are unable to open these attachments or if the attachments did not come through, you may also access the form and/or the online order form on our Troop site at: www.t205.net. Please let me know if you will be using any Troop credits to pay for part or all of your order.
3. SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP - It is still cold outside but it is time to start thinking about summer camp this year. Troop 205 will be attending summer camp at Camp Wakpominee from August 5 through August 11. Twin River Council is offering a special program this year- The Summer Camp Loyalty Program. They are offering Scouts the 2011 rates for 2012. In order to receive the discount the Scout must pay a deposit to council by 3/15/12. The deposit of $50 is non-refundable but is transferrable to another Scout. You will need to find another Scout to transfer it to. The money will need to be received by the Troop no later than 3/6/12 to allow time for it to get to Council. The balance of the fees will need to be received by Council on May 1 no later or the discount will not apply. The early bird rate with the loyalty program fee and transportation costs is $380. The late fee with transportation costs is $440(received after 5/1/12). The loyalty program will be a nice way to save a few dollars and spread out the cost. ASM Fitzmaurice and ASM Grey.
See you next week.
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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2/7/12 |
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Hello Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Below, please find the Troop 205 e-Lert that was just sent to our Scouts.
We invite and encourage you to attend tomorrow night's Troop 205 Court of Honor. This is a perfect time for all our Scouting Parents and Leaders to see all the fine accomplishments of our superb Scouts since the Fall Court of Honor. We really hope that all of you can make it to this festive evening!
See you tomorrow evening!
Mark
Good morning, Troop 205 Scouts,
Hey - how about those Giants last night - what a game!
Happy Scouting Week, as the BSA celebrates 102 years of Scouting in the USA this Wednesday, along with the Centennial of the first Eagle Scout Badge earned and presented.
A special thanks to ASM Jim Fitzmaurice, for doing a great job in organizing, planning, and being Scoutmaster on the Polar Bear Campout this last weekend at Ten Mile River Scout Camp. It looks like you guys had a great time!
Tomorrow night is the Troop Court of Honor, beginning at 7:30pm at Timber Point School - complete Class "A" Uniform, please - including the official Troop 205 Neckerchief, Troop 205 Neckerchief slide, Class "A" Shirt, Scout Belt, Scout pants or shorts, and Scout Socks. And, how about the BSA Card in your wallet? :>)
Please be sure to bring your parent(s) as well, as they can see all the Scout Rank Advancements and Merit Badges that have been earned since the fall Court of Honor, as well as viewing the famous Mr. Baranec slide shows of all the Troop activities that have taken place since the fall - we have been one busy beaver group!
See you at the Court of Honor tomorrow night.
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure
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1/29/12 |
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To Parent and Leaders
On behave of Mr. Businski here is this week's Troop 205 E-Lert that was sent to our Scouts tonight.
Hello Troop 205 Scouts,
Here’s the current Troop 205 news!
1. TROOP MEETING TUESDAY – Great River Fire Department, Class “B” Uniform. a. This is the last Meeting to have the Board of Reviews completed for next week’s Court of Honor. b. If you are attending this next weekend’s Polar Bear Cabin Camping, please bring your $15. (unless your patrol decides on a different amount) cash for the Patrol Cooking cost. c. Greenbar Meeting, immediately following the Troop Meeting from 8:30pm to 9pm – all newly elected Senior Patrol Members, newly elected Patrol Leaders, and Assistant Scoutmasters are invited and encouraged to attend to plan out the Troop Meetings for the next month. 2. SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP - It is still cold outside but it is time to start thinking about summer camp this year. Troop 205 will be attending summer camp at Camp Wakpominee from August 5 through August 11. Twin River Council is offering a special program this year- The Summer Camp Loyalty Program. They are offering Scouts the 2011 rates for 2012. In order to receive the discount the Scout must pay a deposit to council by 3/15/12. The deposit of $50 is non-refundable but is transferrable to another Scout. You will need to find another Scout to transfer it to. The money will need to be received by the Troop no later than 3/6/12 to allow time for it to get to Council. The balance of the fees will need to be received by Council on May 1 no later or the discount will not apply. The early bird rate with the loyalty program fee and transportation costs is $380. The late fee with transportation costs is $440(received after 5/1/12). The loyalty program will be a nice way to save a few dollars and spread out the cost. ASM Fitzmaurice and ASM Grey.
3. TROOP ELECTIONS – Congratulations to the following Scouts, who were elected to the following positions at last week’s Troop Meeting: Senior Patrol Leader Justin Arnold 1st Asst. SPL – Admin Josh Silverman 2nd Asst. SPL – Program Chris Rathbun Bugler Jack Donovan Historian John Cusker Librarian Kevin Donovan Quartermaster Brian Fitzmaurice Scribe James Spina Webmaster Harrison Gieraltowski
Patrols: Golden Bullets PL – Tommy Murphy APL – Michael Grey
Little Bus (Change name to Rated G) PL – Mike Connolly APL – Antonio Ditta
Archers PL – Greg Casiano APL – Eva Lazaro
Men In Tan PL – Chris Sumano APL – Luke Schapfel
Tasteful Argyles PL – James Mellett APL – Ben Hallowell
The Blue Team PL – Max Schapfel APL – Ed Stella
Enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you at the Troop Meeting on Tuesday.
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in adventure
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1/16/12 |
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evening to Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
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1/9/12 |
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Good morning, Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Here's the Troop e-Lert that was sent to our Scouts this morning. See you at the Troop Meeting tomorrow evening.
Please make it a great day and week ahead.
Mark
Hello Troop 205 Scouts,
A special thanks to ASM Randy Neubauer for leading a great trip to Camp Wakpominee this last weekend. If you have photos from the weekend, please supply them to our Webmaster, Mr. Greg Baranec. Thank you, ASM Neubauer for doing such a great job. It was nice to have two our Troop 205 Eagle who are now in college in attendance for the weekend - James Montague and Alex Neubauer.
Here's the news of the day:
1. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT - 7:30PM at TIMBER POINT SCHOOL - While the calendar shows a Class "B" uniform night, it would be appreciated if you could please make this a full and complete Class "A" Uniform night sue to the special meeting.
Special Meeting? As you know, we have a new Scout, JonMichael, in the Troop. As a way for all of us to be able to work with Jon Michael in the best way and for JonMichael to get the best out of his Scouting experience, we will have JonMichael's teacher from Sherwood Elementary School, along with his Social Worker, at tomorrow night's Troop Meeting, to provide us insight and education on JonMichael and to learn first-hand of the best ways to work and interact with JonMichael. JonMichael's grandfather will also be in attendance to further assist in the discussion. We thank ASM Bob Lowe for making the arrangements to having our two special guest speakers at tomorrow's meeting. Thank you, Bob! A Dodgeball game will begin at the conclusion of the Troop Meeting.
2. POLAR BEAR CABIN CAMPING - FEBRAURY 3-5, 2012. Attached, please find the flyer and permission form. This has always been a very popular weekend and expect it to "sell out" very quickly. So, please print the attachment and submit your permission form and payment at tomorrow's Troop meeting. The cut off to sign up is next Tuesday, January 17th.
See you at the special Troop Meeting tomorrow!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure
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12/3/11 |
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Hello Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Here's the Troop e-Lert that was just sent to our great Scouts this evening - an early edition this week! Enjoy your weekend.
Mark
Hello Troop 205 Scouts,
WOW - you guys did an amazing job at Dan Lowe's Eagle Project today. I had a BSA Suffolk County Board Retreat to attend this morning and was unable to make the project, but received a personal tour and inspection of the project this afternoon by Eagle Scout Dan Lowe and Father and ASM Bob Lowe, along with Committee Chairman Glen Bernichon and ASM Jim Montague. Great job, guys! Troop 205 continues to amaze and impress me - about 40 guys coming out today for Dan! Nice!
Here's the news of the week:
1. A WORD OF THANKS FROM EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE DAN LOWE:
Hi Everyone,
Thank you to all of the people that helped me today at my Eagle Project, it went very smoothly. I just have a few things to say:
A. CHECK FOR TICKS! I know of three people already that had a few ticks on their pants at the end of the day. Be sure to check tonight and again tomorrow morning. B. We have some rakes and shovels that aren't ours. If one of the following tools are yours just email me back at DanLowe95@gmail.com. My dad and I won't be at Tuesday's meeting because he will be away on business but we will be there the following week with the tools.
C. . Mr. McGovern's rake is missing. We are assuming that somebody took his home instead of theirs by accident. Please check and if you did email me back at the above email. (Mr. Spina we have your rake, we don't know if you forgot it or took Mr. McGovern's by accident, but we will have it at the meeting in two weeks)
Thanks again to everybody that helped me today!
Danny Lowe
2. TROOP MEETING TUESDAY EVENING - CLASS "A" UNIFORM, 7:30PM AT TIMBER POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Rank Advancements, followed by a Troop Activity by the Men In Black Patrol.
3. WINTER WONDERLAND CABIN CAMPING - Flyer and Permission form attached. Please fill out and submit to ASM Randy Neubauer at the Troop Meeting this Tuesday, as we are limited to 20 Scouts and 18 Father's for this trip.
All for now, guys - enjoy the rest of the weekend and see you soon.
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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11/30/11 |
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Hi Everyone, Just a reminder that my Eagle Project is this Saturday, December 3rd at 9:30 in Connetquot State Park. Any help will be greatly appreciated. You can enter the park through the Sunrise Highway entrance, where the person at the booth will direct you to the hatchery parking lot. If you own a wheelbarrow, metal rake, or shovel please bring them along as there is a lot of sand and gravel to move. Also, I am still in need of an adult who is coming that would be able to bring their own chainsaw to help clear some brush. If anyone is able to bring a chainsaw please email me at DanLowe95@gmail.com. Thanks again and remember to dress warmly! Danny Lowe |
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11/23/11 |
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Hello Parent and Troop Leaders,
Here's the special Troop 205 e-Lert Thanksgiving e-Lert that was just sent to our Scouts - moments ago, as shown below.
All the best for a wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your wonderful family! Amongst many things, I am very thankful for great and supportive Parents and Troop Leaders like you, who continue to make Troop 205 great-great-great!
Mark
Happy Thanksgiving to our Troop 205 Scouts, Parents, Leaders, and Families,
Here’s the news of the day of this special Thanksgiving issue:
1. HAPPY THANKSGIVING – As we enter into this very festive holiday, please let us think and pray for all that we are thankful for – the freedom in which we enjoy in the U.S.A., the wonderful community we live within, the caring and loving family that we all have, and the awesome and superb Boy Scout Troop 205 that we have with great Scouts (you!) and Leaders, too! Above all, let’s give a moment of thanks for the wonderful health that we all enjoy to make everything else worthwhile. I personally also give thanks for the blessing of a great Troop 205 that we have, amongst many other things. With dedicated and loyal Scouts, talented and dedicated Leaders, and caring families, I am extremely proud to be your Scoutmaster. May each and every one of you have a very Happy, meaningful, and memorable Thanksgiving amongst family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving!
2. CONNETQUOT RIVER CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE AND GRUCCI FIREWORKS – Saturday, November 26, 2011 (rain date is Sunday, November 27th) – with the boat parade at 5:30pm and fireworks at 7pm. The best viewing will be from either the Great River Boat Launching site and Memorial Park (location of Ryan Businski’s Eagle Project) or the Greta River Fishing Park (location of Curtis Businski's Eagle project).
3. EAGLE PROJECT MESSAGE FROM EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE DANNY LOWE - also attached:
Dan Lowe's Eagle Project
My eagle project will be taking place December 3rd at Connetquot State Park.
We will be meeting at the park hatchery at 9:30 to walk in to where my project will take place. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. You can enter through the Sunrise Highway entrance, and the person at the booth will tell you where to go.
Be sure to wear warm clothes, as it will be quite cold. Gloves are recommended.
We will be needing some people to bring extra items. If you have a wheelbarrow, shovels, or metal rakes please bring them as we can use as many as we have. Also, if anyone has a generator or a chainsaw please let me know.
We will be needing a lot of workers at the project, so if you are able to come it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Danny.
In the case of rain on Saturday, the project will be moved to Sunday. I will send out an email if this happens.
4. WINTER WONDERLAND – CAMP WAKPOMINEE CABIN CAMPING TRIP – Attached, please find the Flyer and Permission Form. This trip is on a first come, first serve basis and limited to 20 Scouts and 18 male adults (due to the cabin accommodations). Please send in your reservation to ASM Randy Neubauer today to reserve your spot!
Best wishes to all of our Troop 205 Scouts, Parents, Leaders, and Families – for a very Happy Thanksgiving – much to be thankful for – for sure!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in Adventure
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11/21/11 |
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Good morning, Troop 205 Parents, and Leaders,
Here's the Troop e-Lert that was just sent to our Scouts.
Mark
Hello Troop 205 Scouts, WOW – What a great Indian Island Bike Hike Campout it was with 80, yes, 80 in total attendance. The weather was great; the food splendid, and the 20 mile bike hike was wonderful. A special thanks to Assistant Scoutmaster Bob Lowe, who did a fantastic job promoting and implementing such a successful event – even complete with entertainment on Saturday evening with a flying squirrel act, as this little fella flew from tree to tree, directly above our campsite! We also thank the following Assistant Scoutmaster Liaisons, who promoted the trip to four of our local Packs, who was successful in getting about 20 Webelos and their parent to attend: Mike Polidoro, Mike Gieraltowski, Kevin Donovan and Ray O’Neill. We also thank Larry Grey for coming out on Saturday to take the lead on his special chili recipe (which was delicious), along with all the leaders who shopped and cook for over 50 in the Webelos, parents, and Leaders patrol. Great job, gentlemen!
We thank Troop Webmaster Greg Baranec for already leading up some of the weekend’s photos on www.t205.net. We also thank our Troop Historian, John Cusker, who was busy over the weekend taking photo to document the weekend, who will be supplying the photos to Mr. Greg Baranec for inclusion on our site as well!
Thank you Troop 205 Scouts, Parents, and Leaders – you all continue to impress and amaze me! Way to go Troop 205!
Here’s the news of the day:
1. TICK ALERT – If you attend the Indian Island Bike Hike Campout, please do a complete body check for ticks, as they are still active with the warmer weather that we have been experiencing. 2. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT – Timber Point Elementary School – 7:30pm – Class “B” Uniform. Please bring your BSA Handbook for rank advancement work, which will be followed by a fierce Dodgeball game after closing of the Scouts vs. “The Dad’s!” 3. TROOP TENTS AND COOKING EQUIMENT – IF you took a tent home from the weekend to dry and air out, as well as cooking equipment to wash, please kindly return it to the Troop Meeting and check in with the weekend’s acting Quartermaster, Jacob Levesque. We thank Jacob for his fine Quartermaster duties over the weekend and a shout out to ASM Quartermaster Mike Polidoro for hauling the equipment from tomorrow night’s Troop Meeting. 4. SELL POPCORN? If so, please pick up at the Troop meeting tomorrow night.
Best wishes to all of our Troop 205 Scouts, Parents, Leaders, and Families – for a very Happy Thanksgiving – much to be thankful for – for sure!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 – Leading the way in Adventure
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10/23/11 |
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Hello
Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
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10/18/11 |
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Good morning, Troop!
Just one more thing - please remember to bring any Troop equipment that you took home from the Camporee this weekend to the Troop Meeting this evening - including dried out tents and cleaned cooking utensils. Please check in this equipment to our Troop Quartermaster - Raymond O'Neill.
Thank you.
Please note my email address has changed to: mbusinski@refuelnow.com |
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10/17/11 |
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Good afternoon Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
A huge thanks to Mike Polidoro, who was our Activity Captain for the "Survivor" Sagtikos District Camporee this last weekend, who did a fantastic job organizing the weekend. We also thank ASM Mike Gieraltowski, who was our Scoutmaster for the weekend, leading the Troop in many, many awards and honors! Great going, guys and we thank you for your time and talents!
Here's the Troop news of the day, send via an e-Lert this morning to our Scouts.
Mark
Hello Troop 205 Scouts,
WOW - we just returned from the wonderful "Survivor" Sagtikos District Campout where 25 of us had a great time. With Troop 205 leading the way in adventure once again, our Troop took one third place, two first places, and Second place overall for the entire weekend amongst all troops present. Great going, guys. Here's the Troop News of the day:
1. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW - TIMBER POINT SCHOOL, 7:30pm - Class "B" Uniform. Will be working on Rank advancements and at the conclusion of the meeting, will have a Dodgeball game. After the Dodgeball game, we would like the Troop's Top 10 who will be the honor guards at this Friday's BSA Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner will meet to practice and work out the ride logistics for the event.
2. THE TROOP NECKERCHIEF SLIDES HAVE ARRIVED - photo attached! $5. per and will be available at tomorrow night's Troop Meeting! Looking great, guys!
3. POPCORD SALE ENDS NEXT WEEK - Just one more week to sell popcorn, guys. Your order forms and popcorn money is due to our awesome Popcorn Kernel - Mrs. Rosa Kissel at next week’s Troop Meeting. Remember, 40% of EVERYTHNG you sell goes to your Scout Account.
4. ANNOUNCING THE NOVEMBER CAMPOUT - Bike Hike. Be sure to check out the attached Flyer and Permission form and sign up at tomorrow's Troop Meeting. This will be an event that you won’t want to miss! Great times ahead!
See you at next week's Troop meeting!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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If you have photos from the weekend, please provide them to Mr. Baranec on a memory stick or disc upon his return.
Here's the Troop News of the day:
1. TROOP MEETING TOMORROW - TIMBER POINT SCHOOL, 7:30pm - Class "B" Uniform. Will be working on Rank advancements and at the conclusion of the meeting, will have a Dodgeball game. After the Dodgeball game, we would like the Troop's Top 10 who will be the honor guards at this Friday's BSA Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner will meet to practice and work out the ride logistics for the event.
2. THE TROOP NECKERCHIEF SLIDES HAVE ARRIVED - photo attached! $5. per and will be available at tomorrow night's Troop Meeting! Looking great, guys!
3. POPCORD SALE ENDS NEXT WEEK - Just one more week to sell popcorn, guys. Your order forms and popcorn money is due to our awesome Popcorn Kernel - Mrs. Rosa Kissel at next week’s Troop Meeting. Remember, 40% of EVERYTHNG you sell goes to your Scout Account.
4. ANNOUNCING THE NOVEMBER CAMPOUT - Bike Hike. Be sure to check out the attached Flyer and Permission form and sign up at tomorrow's Troop Meeting. This will be an event that you won’t want to miss! Great times ahead!
See you at next week's Troop meeting!
Mark Businski Scoutmaster Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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9/26/11 |
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Good morning, Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Here's the Troop 205 e-Lert that was just sent to your son, this morning. See you at the Troop Meeting. If you have not already paid the dues, they are $120 for each Scout and $15. for the Assistant Scoutmasters and Troop Committee Members.
Mark
Hello Troop Scouts,
Here's the Troop news of the day:
1. TROOP MEEGING TOMORROW NIGHT - 7:30pm at Timber Point School. Class "B" Uniform unless you are having a Scoutmaster Conference and/or Board of Review if so, then it's Class "A" all the way! If having a Scoutmaster Conference, they have to be completed by the time the 7:30pm meeting begins so be at the school at 7pm. Board of Reviews will begin at 7:30pm. Tomorrow’s Troop Meeting will be the last before next week's Court of Honor.
Elections of the Senior Patrol and Patrol Leaders/Asst. Patrol Leaders at tomorrow night's Troop Meeting. Need a leadership position? If so, then run for a position of responsibility. We will be electing two Asst. Senior Patrol Leaders - a first! One who will be working with the Patrols and the second working with the Troop Guides.
2. MISSING TENTS - It has been brought to our attention that two Troop tents have not yet been returned. We will need these tents for our next campout so please return them to next week's Troop meeting.
3. MERIT BADGE BLUE CARDS - All completed BLUE CARDS must be turned in to Mrs. Riley at the beginning next week's Troop Meeting in order to get registered and awarded at the upcoming Troop Court of Honor. If your earned merit badge is not listed in the advancement history report that we distributed at last week's Troop Meeting, then we won't know about it being earned.
4. SAGTIKOS DISTRICT CAMPOREE - Please find the Flyer and Permission form attached. You must fill out and submit to ASM Polidoro, along with the Camporee fee at this next Troop Meeting in order to get the early bird rate.
All for now.
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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9/21/11 |
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Good
evening Troop 205 Parents and Leaders,
Hello Troop Scouts,
Here's the info for our special e-Lert edition - mid-week!
1. BEACH CLEAN UP RESCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND FROM THE HURRICANE WEEKEND - here is the flyer, below, for the Sayville seafood festival this weekend. All Scouts interested in community service hours should call Dave (phone number on the flyer below and here: 516-946-6560) directly and identify yourself as a Troop 205 member. We anticipate it will be a lot of fun, and a great family outing as well. Uniforms are not required, but a class "B" shirt is highly suggested and encouraged as ASM Mellett and ASPL James Mellett will be wearing theirs!
2. MISSING TENTS - It has been brought to our attention that two Troop tents have not yet been returned. We will need these tents for our next campout so please return them to next week's Troop meeting.
3. MERIT BADGE BLUE CARDS - All completed BLUE CARDS must be turned in to Mrs. Riley at the beginning next week's Troop Meeting in order to get registered and awarded at the upcoming Troop Court of Honor. If your earned merit badge is not listed in the advancement history report that we distributed at last week's Troop Meeting, then we won't know about it being earned.
4. SCOUTMASTER CONFERENCES - Must be completed between 7pm and 7:30pm at next week's Troop Meeting. Board of Reviews will then be held during the Troop Meeting and closed at the conclusion of the Troop Meeting before the Court of Honor. You must wear complete Class "A" Uniform for the Scoutmaster Conference and Board of Reviews.
5. ELECTIONS AT NEXT WEEK'S TROOP MEETING - Need a leadership position, then consider running for an elected office. More details in the next Troop e-Lert, coming your way this next Monday before the next Troop Meeting.
6. SAGTIKOS DISTRICT CAMPOREE - Please find the Flyer and Permission form attached. You must fill out and submit to ASM Polidoro, along with the Camporee fee at this next Troop Meeting in order to get the early bird rate.
All for now.
Mark Businski Scoutmaster, Troop 205 Troop 205 - Leading the way in adventure!
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