Troop Announcements

1. See the new page for advancement and open Merit Badges.

1b. Check with Gavin B. on the 2009 Out trip Seabase- on download page is a flyer of this
information.

         1c. Book the date... Jan. 23/24/25 for the Ski weekend. 2 nights/ meals/ lift package
                    basic package - youth under 18 $ 175.00
                                             adult                    196.00
                                            non-ski                    96.00

Contact Mr. Rabito for more information.

1d. Who was it that died 40 years ago that changed things for disabled members of society?

1e. Noted this in the June 2008 Lion magazine by Albert F Brandel First International Vice

President

Service is a Joy, Not a Chore

           I meet many Lions with many years of service in my travels as an international officer. I also read
           about longtime Lions in this magazine and see newspaper stories about respected community
           members who serve their town as a loyal Lion. These Lions share something in common.
           Sometimes they voice these specific words: they gain more from serving others than they give.

           It is in giving that we receive. Longtime Lions know this. The privilege of service is indeed ours.
           Helping other gives us a good feeling inside and changes us for the better. Service is not a chore.
           It is not an obligation. It's something we look forward to, something that enriches our lives.
           I bring this to your attention because it relates to membership. We won't continue to thrive as we
           have for nearly a century unless we recruit new members of all ages. I believe that prospective
           members often don't join precisely because they are busy people who don't want another
           responsibility. They don't realize what service is all about. We need to communicate the positive
           side of service.
           Working together with likeminded people to improve our community is a joy and pleasure. Our
           best recruitment tool is ourselves: we need to show others that a life of service is a life worth
          living.

2. All Scouts soon to be Tenderfoot/ Second Class or First Class - see a leader for updates to your
Boy Scout Book for new requirements for each rank as of Jan. 1, 2008.

         3. For our new Scouts that were Cubs see the link page - then Transition

         4.     Uniform Rules
            The proper dress for Troop 9 has and will be the official Boy Scout uniform.
            There will be no substitutes. Each Scout is expected to be in full uniform at every
             meeting. If uniforms are required for special events, travel and camp outs,
             the Scout will be notified in advance of the event. See Scout Spirit page or
             the Parent Handbook for more information.


        5. Troop Nine Parent Handbook is on line. See the pages of the Parent Handbook in the
              download section. It is in Adobe format. If you cannot print it ask for a copy.



        6. When was the last time you reviewed your progress with your rank advisor. It is the
            scouts responsibility to stay in touch with your advisor and Patrol leader. See Troop
            Structure page for the advisor if you are unsure of your ranks advisor.



        7. Paper Work - As Patrol Leaders it is your responsibility to assist your Patrol
              members in Advancement. Thus bring your books and update your leader as well as
              your section leader. The Advancement Chairperson is looking for updates: Partial
              Merit Badges and Partial competitions on your next rank advancement. Please
              schedule a time with him for updating.

8. Changes to pages 11/07/08

        9. Open Troop Committee Positions -
             Membership Chairperson/Service Project Chairperson
              Contact Mr. Murphy

10. The twelfth point of the law....

         a. Catholic Award - If you are a Catholic Boy Scout in your second year or older that would
             like to know more about the award of "AD Altare Dei" contact Mr. Murphy or Mr. Buckley.
             Classes have begun. They are being held on the second and fourth Thursday in the evening.

             If interested see Mr. Buckley.

         b. Religious Award - If you are interested - contact Mr. Murphy or our
             Troop Chaplain - Mr. Buckley

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