2021 #1

February 2021
Troop 284 Times
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Please make sure Scout Sunday 2021
you are checking your
email frequently for
summer camp emails
as well as troop Sign
Up Genius emails. You
must RSVP to sign ups
for planning purposes.

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Boy Scouts USA - http://www.scouting.org/
Troop 284 Share Site www.Shutterfly.com
Westmoreland Fayette Council, Boy Scouts of
America - http://www.wfbsa.org/

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Westmoreland Fayette Council, Boy Scouts of

America
https://www.facebook.com/WestmorelandFayett Sunday, February 7th
eBSA/
was Scout Sunday.
Bushy Run District, Boy Scouts of America
https://www.facebook.com/bushyrunBSA/ Members of Troop
284 started off the
10am service at the
First Presbyterian
Church in Irwin by
reciting the Pledge of
Allegiance, the Scout
Law, and the Scout
Oath. This was then
followed by a prayer
from David W.H. and
an update of Troop
284’s activities given
by Zach C.

TROOP POSITIONS
SPL* - Joseph M.
ASPL* – Brendan Z.
Patrol Leaders*
War Machines – Zach C.
Eagle – Marty
..
Special Forces – Ethan
Assistant Patrol Leaders
War Machines – David W.H.
Eagle – Alex
Special Forces – Quentin
Scribe* - Michael M.
Quartermaster*– Adam L.
Troop Guide – Kaden B.
Chaplain Aid – David W.H.
Historian – Zach C.
Webmaster*– Ethan C.
Leave no Trace – Quentin Q.
OA Representative – A.J.M.
*denotes PLC member
Eagle project scheduling
With five Eagle scout
projects in full swing please
make sure you are
contacting Mr. Dzaack and
Joseph before scheduling
any work activities. This will
make sure all scouts have an
equal opportunity to work
on their projects as well as
avoid conflicts with other
planned troop activities.
Make sure you are using
Sign-up genius for
responses.
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Scoutmaster’s Minute
The Two Norths
We have learned about maps and compasses and we
discussed declination. Declination is the difference
between True (Geographic) North and Magnetic
North (The Pole from the Earth's Magnetic Field. That
means you must adjust your compass. If you follow
magnetic North, you might end up miles away from
the actual North Pole.
In Life you must account for magnetic north. Your
magnetic north are the things that pull you away
from your goal. They could be friends who may not
be the best influences, unproductive uses of time, or
other temptations. Each and every day you will face
these challenges. But just like in orienteering if you
get lost you can always correct your mistakes. You
can follow a back azimuth to get you on course
again.
But how would you know what your True North is?
Your true north is the standard by which you follow.
The things that make you, you. It could be your
religion, code, values, or family. Personally, I like to
use the Scout Oath and Law as part of my True
North. The Oath we swear each Meeting and the Law
we choose to live by are a great way to keep your life
on course. It is not always easy to follow them all, but
I know I can come back to them when I have a
difficult decision to make.
So, Remember Scouts to learn the difference
between your True North and your Magnetic Norths
and know when to course correct.
 Eagle Project Updates PAGE 3 February 2021

On Saturday, February 27th, Zach C

continued with his Eagle project at the
Pitcarin-Monroeville Sportsmen’s Club.
With the assistance of scouts and
leaders he was able to finish placing
the tin on all the backstops as well as
tear down the old archery stand. In the
coming weeks he will have a new Sign
Up for the placement of the backstops
once the weather is better.

Zach M. is continuing with his

renovation of the kitchen area at
North Huntingdon Rescue 8. He is
replacing the ceiling tiles, refinishing
the cabinets, and replacing the
countertops in addition to a fresh
coat of paint to spruce the place up.

David’s project is also

underway. The main
supports are
completed but the
weather has been
keeping him from
beginning the assembly
as it must now be
constructed outside.

Kaden B. will be erecting a

first responders memorial
in Elizabeth township
through the help of Police
Chief William Sombo. He
will be placing a concrete
walkway to the memorial
along with benches and a
flagpole once it has warmed
up outside.
 PAGE 4 February 2021

Troop 284 Meetings

Proposed Calendar 2021
Date Time Location Event
Mar 9, Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting/ Parent meeting
Mar 15, Monday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church PLC Meeting
Mar 16, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
Mar 23, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
Mar 20, Saturday Last day for online pie sales
Mar 21, Sunday 12p-4p Olympia Swim Club Troop swim test/
Online Mulch sale starts
Mar 23, Tuesday 630-8p Eden Park Roller Rink Troop Skating Merit Badge
Mar 28, Saturday 10am Medici Art Museum, Warren, OH Medici Art Museum Tour
Mar 29, Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM First Presbyterian Church Committee Meeting
Mar 30, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting/
summer camp money due
April 3, Saturday 12-2pm First Presbyterian Church Pie Delivery
April 6, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting/Troop dues due ($50)
April 10, Saturday All mulch orders due
April 12, Monday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church PLC Meeting
April 13, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
April 20, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
April 24, Saturday Mulch delivery
April 26, Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM First Presbyterian Church Committee Meeting
April 27, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
April 30-May 2 Raccoon State Park Three River Dutch Oven Outing
May 4, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
May 10, Monday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church PLC Meeting
May 11, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
May 18, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
May 25, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
May 31, Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM First Presbyterian Church Committee Meeting
June 1, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
June 8, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
June 14, Monday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church PLC Meeting
June 15, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting
June 20-26 Camp Freedom Summer Camp (no Troop meeting)
June 28, Monday 7:00 - 8:30 PM First Presbyterian Church Committee Meeting
June 29, Tuesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Troop Meeting

• In the event of social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19 all meetings will be in a Discord
format.