All Adults, We are in need of Merit Badge Counselors. As of January 1, all prior Merit Badge Counselor Applications are no longer valid. If you have not submitted a Merit BadgeCounselor Information Form in the new August 2011 format, you are not recognized as a Merit Badge Counselor by the Palmetto Council. So far, I have received the new application forms from Chase Foster, Bill Ruddy, Jeff […]
Folks: Have you read chapters 1-3 in the PADI dive book? Have you done the self checks and chapter quizzes? Are you prepared for a review class Monday night? Remember its YOUR responsibility to “BE PREPARED” so we don’t waste anyone’s time on Monday. Time is one thing you CAN NOT get back! As they […]
Scouts, On Saturday, January 28th from 9:00 – 12:00, T250 is having ILST training at Grace. What is ILST? Good question. ILST is Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops. ILST is the replacement for TLT (Troop Leadership Training). Mr. Reiter will be running the course with SPL Adam Patyk and Scoutmaster Robert Mercer assisting. Here’s […]
Calling All Auto Engineers, Designers, Builders and Racers!!! This is the Formal Announcement of the FIRST (and hopefully annual) Troop 250 Woodcar Challenge!!! As I have previously stated in a couple of the Troop Meetings this will be a Team event (2 – 4 cars per team.) I would prefer that you to participate with your Patrol members. […]
Scouts, In 2012, the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the Centennial (100th Anniversary) of the 1st Eagle Scout (Arthur Eldred). For this special occasion, there will be a special Eagle Scout badge for ALL Scouts that earn the Eagle Scout rank in 2012. ONLY the Scouts that earn Eagle in 2012 can wear this […]
Scouts, The Scout Motto is “Be Prepared”. It’s more than just a catchy phrase. It is a way of life. Scouting prepares all of us to “be prepared” to make a difference if and when the time comes. Click on the link below (thanks, Mr. Michaeli) http://www.nj.com/news/local/index.ssf/2012/01/scout_post_scout_wins_award_fo.html R. Mercer Scoutmaster Troop 250 SR-1019
Scouts, Adult Leaders, & Parents, Happy New Year! I trust the holidays have been good to you. Now that we are officially in 2012, if you have not already let me know about your intentions in attending summer camp this summer, please do so as soon as possible. See email below for details. For those […]
Scouts & Parents, At a Troop meeting and the Court of Honor in December, Ken Reiter and I provided an overview of the upcoming 2013 BSA National Jamboree. With the holidays past us, it is time to once again to give this event some thought if you are interested in attending. The attached brochure […]
Hello Scouts and Leaders! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I know that with all the days off from school, spending time with family, and playing with all those gifts, you are certainly ready for some OUTDOOR CAMPING FUN!!! I’ve got the solution – Camp out with Polar Bears!!! Okay, not really, but…The York […]
For all those that have expressed in an interest in getting certified we have definitive dates as outlined below: Friday, February 10th – 4 hr class PADI book review Saturday, February 11th, – PADI Test, Pool time from 12pm – 5pm Sunday, February 12th – Pool time 12pm – 5pm Florida Trip Open Water Dive […]
