Are you ready for the next grand adventure!

The troop will be camping at Hawk Mountain and then performing a day hike heading south along the Appalachian Trail.  We will be hiking the stretch from Route 183 to route 501.  The total distance could be as much as 10 miles but we have a bail out option at 6 miles.  We will pass the Shikellamy overlook, the shower steps with a possible detour through a boulder field. Everyone should carry a day pack so they can build their endurance.  We will have an opportunity to prepare lunch on the trail and we will retire to the comfort of a cabin at night.

All trails map	AT Trail mile 1205.8 to 1196.7	View from Round head	Shower Steps

We had a great weekend!  Normally we would have a patrol leaders council meeting this week.  But due to a scheduling mix-up this week is a regular troop meeting.  See you Tuesday.

This week is a patrol leaders council meeting.  Yes, we are a little reversed but the cabin was already booked for last weekend so we are camping next weekend!

Thats right! Join the troop as we ship off to Chester Council and the famed Camp Horseshoe and Baltimore.  We will be cabin camping at Horseshoe and traveling to Baltimore and Fort McHenry.  The plan is to participate in the morning flag raising, explore the fort, then head to the marina district and explore the Aquarium.  Sounds like a fun filled day for all!

This Tuesday is the troop Court of Honor.  Please join us in the gym to celebrate all of our scouts as they are cognized for their achievements.  The event starts at 730, scouts arrive at 700 for setup.  Refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.

Erudition - that is, reading, writing, and arithmetic - is taught in the schools; but where is the more important quality, character, taught? Nowhere in particular. There is no authorized training for children in character. - Robert Baden-Powell

Parents, On Monday February 10 at 730 we will conduct a parents meeting in the scout room.  I would like to have at least one parent from each family attend this meeting.  Join us for about an hour as we discuss the goals of the scouting program.

Other Important Stuff...

A scout is reverent... A Scout is faithful in his or her religious beliefs and respects the beliefs of others.

Sunday, February 9 is Scout Sunday.  

Please come out and support the troop and our Charter organization, Visitation BVM Church, this Sunday at the 11:00 mass. If you are available to join us we are meeting at the Church at 10:45.  Wear your Class A uniform.  All are welcome to attend.  The Cub Scouts will be in attendance and we will be supporting them as well.