[Troop351] Weekly update

[David Cybuck]

"How does a pirate measure their swimming distance? In yaaAAARRRRRds!"

Don't go to the church for the meeting we will be at the dublin park
pool to start at 7:00.  You can leave after you swim. Typically it's the
indoor pool, and you can check in at the main desk.

Some were interested in scoutmaster conference and we can do it at the
pool.  We'll find a place to sit and have a good chat.

*May 9nd Meeting*

   - Choose 2 possible *backpacking treks* for May
   - Swimming!!
      - Swim test (swimmer) - 3 lengths power stroke, 1 length backstroke,
      float for 10 seconds
      - Should you take the swim test?  Yes.  Even if you can't complete
      the entire test you may qualify for *the middle level,* beginner.
      And, we won't force you to do something you're not comfortable with, you
      can just try the beginner test.
      - Should you take the swim test?  Yes.  Even if you have passed it 5
      times an *up to date *result is needed.
      - Should you take the swim test?  Yes.  Even if you never plan on
      doing a water activity *ever*, it's required for* second class 5b*
      AND helping you *survive* a surprise water situation.
      - Not drowning, you or any scout ever, is actually a big part of
      scouts.


   - Uniforms - May has a uniform contest going - *way to go, Spartans* take
   the early lead.
      - Pants are the toughest - Does an enterprising parent want to
      organize a size swap?
      - Neckerchief slides can be second toughest - search youtube for make
      a neckerchief slide.
      - *Confirmed, prize will be fame AND fortune.*
   - *S*ummer camp
   - Finish payment
      - The scouts all received a printed schedule
      - Let's suppose, maybe, however unlikely, they lost it... email
      jbcooley at cooleyhome.com for links or another printed copy

*Announcements*:

   - May 9th,* swim test, *Dublin Park pool at 7:00
   - This will be our meeting
      - Passing a swim test is required for any scout water activities,
      including the ones at summer camp.
   - May 20th should be backpacking, and a trek that should include options
   for first time backpackers.

Parent reminder:

   - @Rob and Deanna Sleasman <drandmira at yahoo.com> will be the trek master
   taking us to Sipsey wilderness on May 20.
   - We have checklists, removed the need to collect money, and are looking
   for new trek masters.
   - Can't do a full trek?  Organize a Saturday morning hike on rainbow
      mountain, or a Saturday afternoon bowling, or a friday night bike ride,
      etc.  We can help you.


   - Come to the committee - see what its all about and how you can help.
      - We need a secretary and a "Webelo Whisperer"
         - @Melissa Davison <bookharlot at gmail.com> and @Debra Cybuck
         <dscybuck at gmail.com> have stepped up.
         - You can help your boys have the best scouting experience even if
      you can't go camping or be at Monday meetings (committee things are
      typically Thursday).


   - Don't want to pay dues in a lump sum?  Do what I did, subscribe via
   Paypal.  $25/month PayPal subscription
      - Set that up here: https://bsa351.org/t351-home-page/join-the-troop/
      ).
      - Note:  I also used paypal to make my summer camp deposit.

*Meetings:*

   - Monday Nights 19:00 - 20:30 except on holidays or severe weather
      - No school in Madison City, no meeting.
   - Asbury UMC Five Points Gym (google maps 34.728737, -86.742075)
   - New Scouts are welcome, and encouraged to contact Scoutmaster and
   Committee chair in advance
      - dpcybuck at gmail.com; jbcooley at cooleyhome.com;



*OA info:*

   - Next Chapter Meeting: *June???  (Not sure when the summer break
   starts...find them online for details).*
*Round Table Location:*
First United Methodist Church
   120 Greene St. Huntsville, Al.

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      - http://coosa50.org/
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