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   Rte 236, S.Berwick, ME (207)748-0014 What's New? -Our sponsor, The SB Rod & Gun Association, is offering to treat our Scouts to rifle shooting and shotgun shooting sessions. Whether it is to earn one of those merit badges, or just an opportunity for target or trap shooting, this is another great benefit from our Charter Organization. The club has bought a couple of nice 22 sighted rifles and a shotgun that they'll provide for the boys' use. See the schedule below for the first date. Wed nights from 4:30 until dark, there will usually be .22 rimfire shooting available. -We've just scheduled a trap shoot for July 31st. Send Dave or Lenny an email and we'll set up some more shooting opportunities with the club. -Summer Camp is coming soon! You should have already given Sue your choices for Merit Badges before they are filled up. Great news! One of the Camp Hinds Alumni donated a motorboat for the season's merit badges to replace the disabled camp boat! Upcoming Events: See the Event Calendar for a complete listing of activities and regularly scheduled meeting info. The following are just some activity highlights. Jul 6-11 New Date! Sat-Fri - Week-long backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail from Killington to White River Junction. Boys will need backpacks and gear. (we will provide a list) Jul 24-25 Sat-Sun - Civil war Encampment at Ft. McClary. Ft. McClary calendar Jul 26-Aug 04, 2010 National Centennial Jamboree Fort A.P.Hill, VA. Jul 31 Sat - Scouts trap shoot at the Rod & Gun Club, 9am to noon, sponsored by the Club. -See Official site for information and registration and Frequently asked questions Aug 8 – 13 Sun-Fri - Camp Hinds Summer Camp new link! Cost is $295 for a week of great adventure. Camp fee “scholarships” are available if there is a need. Please contact Mr. Walker confidentially if you would like to learn more about this. Registration/Fees, Merit Badges!, Leader's Guide for Planning. There's a ton of great info, so explore all the links! Aug 14-15 Sat-Sun - Revolutionary War encampment at Ft. McClary. Ft. McClary calendar Aug 25 Wed - District Eagle Board of Review for Mike Remick, 7pm Wells Congregational Church. Aug 27-29 Fri-Sun - Campout at the Pease Air Show with the Blue Angels. Volunteer service opportunities are also available with benefits, if camping the whole weekend is not an option. The cost for the weekend is $45 which includes air show admission, meals, T-shirts, and other goodies. See Paul Serrano by Tuesday July 20th if you want to attend, so he can register us. Additional info is at Air Show Encampment and Boston/Portsmouth Air Show Remember: Parents are invited to assist at all events. If you have a particular skill that you are willing to share with the Troop, let us know! What's Up? The Night Sky! June & July: Check out Venus, Mars & Saturn in the evening sky. They'll appear to grow closer over the coming weeks. Venus is the extremely bright star-like object in the west after sunset. To its upper left is Mars, reddish and much dimmer. To Mar's upper left is Saturn, looking yellowish. In early June, Venus appears to be near Gemini stars Castor & Pollux, and in early July, near Leo's bright star Regulus. The cresent Moon will be near Venus on June 14th, Mars and Regulus on June 16th, and Saturn on June 18th. In the pre-dawn sky, extremely bright Jupiter is high in the southeast, and Mercury is low in the east in early June. There is a partial eclipse of the Moon on June 26th, visible from most of the Americas. There is a total solar eclipse on July 11th, visible from the southern Pacific Ocean & parts of southern Chile & Argentina. Check out these websites and look up at the night sky to see 'what's up'. SkyLog, Night Sky Notes, The Planetary Society Thank You to VFW Post 5744, St. John's Masonic Lodge, the Knights of Columbus-Great Works Council, the South Berwick Rod & Gun Association, P.Gagnon and Son, the Scout parents, leaders and other community members who have generously donated money, equipment, programs and precious time for our Scout Troop. Your support is greatly appreciated! Please, keep sending ideas, schedules, events, updates, etc. for posting. You'll find links to other sites of interest on our Links & Resources page. |