PA Troop 743

Technology Merit Badge Academy REMINDER

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:38:00 +0000

This is a reminder that the early bird deadline for the Technology Merit Badge Academy is approaching and scouts need to register online and pay by February 29th to get the early bird fee.
If you have any questions, please contact Betty at the Council Service Center 724.287.6791.
Registration and other information here.

The limit on each class is 14. The boys can only sign up for one merit badge because it is a one day course.

The Scouts that are already signed up will receive an email with additional information on March 1.

UPDATE: The troop will cover the early registration cost of $12. Anyone registered after February 29 will have to cover the additional $8.00 cost for the program. Please email your registration receipts to PATroop732@gmail.com.

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link).
Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations.
Check our calendar for upcoming events.
Get a current BSA health form (if required).
Consider helping the troop! Info here.

Now posting again

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:28:00 +0000

Please forgive the interruption in service at this site. Updates to follow.

King Beaver Roundtable Annoucements

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:01:00 +0000

Via John Whitford, KB District Exec from the Moraine Trails Council Roundtable:

Please check with John Whitford regarding your unit’s status for recharter. Most units need some leaders to complete Youth Protection Training or to update their record with Pat at the office.

NANCY NEEDS HELP WITH THE CUB ‘YUKON GOLD RUSH’ ON FEB. 4… PLEASE SEE HER IF YOU CAN HELP OUT FOR THE DAY.

National Jamboree is filling up… please check with your scouts to see who may want to attend.

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2013 Jamboree Information Day

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:41:00 +0000

On Saturday, January 21^st from 2 to 3 pm at the Council Service Center there will be an open house for all interested youth and adults that want to learn more about the national jamboree.

Come and meet one of the scoutmasters, Terry Groth, who will help to lead our contingency. Terry is currently the Lodge chief Advisor for the Order of the Arrow. He has served as a Den Leader, Cubmaster, troop committee member and Assistant Scoutmaster. He also serves on the King Beaver District committee. He is a board member for Concord United Methodist church, an advisor for the 4-H club and a member of the Beaver county Chamber of Commerce. Terry is presently the Scoutmaster of troop 721.

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Committee Meeting Minutes, January 3, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Donna) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:52:00 +0000

Boy Scout Troop 743, Committee Meeting Minutes, January 3, 2012

Meeting started 7:05 pm at First Alliance Church.

Members in attendance: Colleen Chamberlain, Phillip Lucas, Doug Moon, Marilyn Moon and Donna Matuch. Scouts were Evan Lucas and CJ Beaman.

Financial: No major changes from prior month. Balance is approximately $7,457. More emphasis will be made towards payment of dues.

December Old Business:
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noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:17:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. Event Location (s): FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH, 111 Mission Meade Road, New Castle 16105 Uniform and supplies required: N/A Event Description: Committee Meeting. If you have anything you need addressed or want added to the agenda, please e-mail Mrs. Chamberlain at cchamberlain11@verizon.net. Senior Patrol Leader will be required to present agendas for next 4 Monday night meetings! Reminder date: January 1, 2012

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

Reminder - New Year's Eve Bowling!

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:06:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 6 - 8 p.m. Event Location (s): Colonial Lanes, 3210 Wilmington Road, New Castle 16105 Uniform and supplies required: Class B uniform Event Description: Bowl in the New Year! Scouts and Scouters wishing to bowl will receive 2 games and shoes at the Troop's cost. Other family members and friends are welcome but must pay for themselves. Bring a snack, dessert or drink to share. We will have the small room to set up food and drinks. Happy New Year! Reminder date: December 30

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

REMEMBER - CHANGE OF MEETING LOCATION

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:09:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Monday, January 2, 2012, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Event Location (s): FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH, 111 Mission Meade Drive, New Castle 16105

Uniform and supplies required: Class B!!!

Event Description: We are changing churches, effective January 1. Our new meeting place is First Alliance Church. Agenda for this meeting is the Chess Merit Badge; Class B uniforms are OK for this meeting. Please contact your Patrol Leader, Mr. Wolford or Mrs. Chamberlain with any questions.

Reminder date: None

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

Troop 743 Committee Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:14:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Tuesday, January 3, 2012 from 7-9 p.m.

Event Location (s): FIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH, 111 Mission Meade Road, New Castle 16105

Uniform and supplies required: N/A

Event Description: Committee Meeting. If you have anything you need addressed or want added to the agenda, please e-mail Mrs. Chamberlain at cchamberlain11@verizon.net. Senior Patrol Leader will be required to present agendas for next 4 Monday night meetings!

Reminder date: January 1, 2012

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

New Year's Eve Bowling

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:00:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Saturday, December 31, 2011 from 6 - 8 p.m.

Event Location (s): Colonial Lanes, 3210 Wilmington Road, New Castle 16105

Uniform and supplies required: Class B uniform

Event Description: Bowl in the New Year! Scouts and Scouters wishing to bowl will receive 2 games and shoes at the Troop's cost. Other family members and friends are welcome but must pay for themselves. Bring a snack, dessert or drink to share. We will have the small room to set up food and drinks. Happy New Year!

Reminder date: December 30

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

Scout Shop & Office Dates Closed Reminder

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Closing Reminder

Just a reminder that the Council Service Center and Scout Shop will be closed from this Friday, December 23 until Tuesday, January 3.

Moraine Trails Council 500, BSA

830 Morton Avenue Extension

Butler, PA 16001

(724)287-6791 (Phone)

(724)287-0400 (Fax)

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Monday, December 12, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m. Event Location (s): Meet in the lobby at Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare, 238 S Market St., New Wilmington, PA 16142 Uniform and supplies required: Class A uniform; bring your best singing voice! Family members are also welcome to attend and join in the caroling. Santa hats, reindeer antlers, mittens & hats are encouraged! Event Description: Singing Christmas carols for the residents & workers. Let's have some fun and bring some cheer! Reminder date: December 12

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

Caroling!!

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:39:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Monday, December 12, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m.

Event Location (s): Meet in the lobby at Shenango Presbyterian SeniorCare, 238 S Market St., New Wilmington, PA 16142

Uniform and supplies required: Class A uniform; bring your best singing voice! Family members are also welcome to attend and join in the caroling. Santa hats, reindeer antlers, mittens & hats are encouraged!

Event Description: Singing Christmas carols for the residents & workers. Let's have some fun and bring some cheer!

Reminder date: December 12

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

St. Vitus Food Drive

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:12:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Saturday, December 10 @ 9:30 a.m.

Event Location (s): St. Vitus Church, 915 South Jefferson Street, New Castle

Uniform and supplies required: Class A uniforms; dress for the weather!!

Event Description: Help sort donated food items and carry food out to cars for those less fortunate than ourselves.

Reminder date: December 9

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

NO meeting on Monday, 11/28 and troop update

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Just a reminder that the boys voted to cancel Monday's meeting since there is no school that day. We will continue to meet at St. Camillus through the end of December, so we will see you on December 5. Have your voices ready to practice Christmas Carols...our meeting on December 12 will be at the Shenango Presbyterian Senior Care in New Wilmington, so our meeting on December 5 will be filled with song!!

Mrs. Chamberlain

11/26 CJs Eagle Project Day is CANCELLED

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:07:00 +0000

We have received notice that the Eagle project day on 11/26 at Cascade is cancelled per CJ Beamon. Please accept apologies for the short notice.

Eagle Project Help Needed - 11/26!

noreply@blogger.com (Colleen Chamberlain) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:35:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Saturday, November 26, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m.

Event Location (s): Cascade Park

Uniform and supplies required: Class B uniforms; dress for the weather; bring work gloves; crowbars, post hole diggers and shovels are optional

Event Description: Assist Life Scout CJ Beaman in digging holes for the signs that will make up his Eagle Project at Cascade Park.

Reminder date: November 23, November 25

Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Email us (link). Need directions to an event? How to get to our most common destinations. Check our calendar for upcoming events. Get a current BSA health form (if required). Consider helping the troop! Info here.

Council and Scout Shop Hours for Thanksgiving week

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000

THE COUNCIL OFFICE AND SCOUT SHOP WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DAYS FOR THANKSGIVING

NOVEMBER 24, 25, 26, AND 28.

PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH ANYONE WHO DOESN’T GET OUR EMAILS.

Moraine Trails Council 500, BSA

830 Morton Avenue Extension

Butler, PA 16001

(724)287-6791 (Phone)

(724)287-0400 (Fax)

OA Members - you have to see this!

noreply@blogger.com (Troop 743) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:28:00 +0000

Over at Scoutmaster Musings OA in Space (and make sure you click the picture to see it full-size!)

Cory Myers Benefit Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, November 20

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:47:00 +0000

[This was sent to us by Pat Hanford from the Council. Please make this if you can to support their family]
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BENEFIT SPAGHETTI DINNER
Proceeds will go to CORY MYERS
(who is currently battling cancer)

Sponsored by family and friends

Dinner prepared by D’Anthony’s Restaurant and Catering will include:
Pasta (with your choice of garlic & butter, marinara or meat sauce), salad, rolls as well as beverages and homemade desserts

DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 (NO Steeler Game today)
TIME: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION: South Butler Fire Hall - 98 Old Plank Road, Butler

PRICE: $10 Adults
$ 5 Ages 4 - 10
FREE 3 and under

TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE

Tickets are available Presale AND At The Door

ALL PRESALE TICKETS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A PRIZE DRAWING

PRESALE TICKETS are available at:
Pepper’s Flowers/Pflueger’s Candy, 212 N. Main Street, Butler
Moraine Trails Council, BSA, 830 Morton Avenue Ext., Butler
D’Anthony’s Restaurant & Catering, 542A Evans City Road, Butler

OR BY CALLING: Lindsay at 724/712-1708

CHINESE AUCTION * 50/50 * DOORPRIZES

RAFFLE for Autographed Ben Roethlisberger Jersey

THANK YOU very much for your support!

Committee Meeting Minutes 11/1/11

noreply@blogger.com (Donna) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:43:00 +0000

The meeting started at 7:02 pm, at St. Camillus Church with the following adult members in attendance: Colleen Chamberlain, Gary Wolford, Nathan Teodoro and Donna Matuch. Evan Lucas attended the meeting on behalf of the scouts.

The meeting began with some overall website training by Nathan. Colleen, Gary, Donna and Nathan will be able to make entries into the website in the future. The website is a work in progress and many people are interested in the content of the site. Any suggestions for improvement are graciously accepted.

Financial: Treasurer’s report was not provided for this meeting.
After-action:

Colleen reported on the participation for the Shelter 5K and Haunted Cheeseman’s Farm. Both events had a small turnout but scouts had a good time.
The Camporee at Agawam had a favorable turnout and turkey meal was delicious!
Donna reported on the Halloween meeting at the Matuch home. Due to the weather conditions, the event was moved indoors, but the boys enjoyed themselves.
Thanks to the Ryan’s for the wood for the fire and all the parents for joining in the festivities.
Gary reported on the popcorn sales which were dismal. Sales for the troop were $1,615 with profit for the troop at $549.
Important dates for popcorn:
November 11-Popcorn delivery (at Classico)
December 5-Popcorn order payments due.

Next year the troop may offer incentives for top sellers as well as make plans for a Show and Sell event.

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Great Court of Honor

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:07:00 +0000

County Commissioner Steve Craig was our guest speaker. Sam Craig did a great job as master of ceremonies!

Tonight is a Court of Honor

noreply@blogger.com (Nathan Teodoro) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:17:00 +0000

Reminder:
Court of Honor tonight, Monday, 11/14

Class A uniform with Sash!

See you there!

Perfect Day for a Veterans Day Parade!

noreply@blogger.com (Troop 743) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:00:00 +0000

Now that's the way to lead a Troop!

Gorgeous weather! Enthusiastic and sharp Scouts on parade honoring our local military veterans.
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Operation Christmas Child is Monday, November 6

noreply@blogger.com (Troop 743) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:29:00 +0000

Event Date(s) and Time(s): Monday, November 6, 2011, 6-8 PM
Event Location (s): St. Camillus

Event Description:
In place of our meeting, we will be making boxes for this great Christmas program. We have a great time every year, and appreciate everyone's participation. Please come hungry, too - pizza will be provided!

Did you know Operation Christmas Child Western Pennsylvania is on Facebook?