2018 #10

October 2018
Troop 284 Times
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2018 Upcoming Events: Flag Ceremony at Flag Plaza
Oct 30 – Troop meeting By David H.
Nov 6 – Troop meeting/ shirt orders due
Nov 9-11 – Camp Bucoco outing
Nov 13 – Troop meeting/Norwin Reality Tour
Nov 19 – PLC meeting
Nov 20 – Troop meeting
Nov 26 – Committee meeting
Nov 27 – NO TROOP MEETING
Nov 29 – Christmas Tree Sale setup
Nov 30-Dec 2 – Tree Sale weekend 1
Dec 4 – Troop meeting
Dec 7-9 -Tree Sale weekend 2
Dec 10 – PLC meeting
Dec 11 – Troop meeting
Dec 18 – Troop meeting
Dec 25 – NO TROOP MEETING

Information
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/

Facebook
Westmoreland Fayette Council, Boy Scouts of
America
https://www.facebook.com/WestmorelandFayette
BSA/
Bushy Run District, Boy Scouts of America
https://www.facebook.com/bushyrunBSA/
On October 9th, Troop 284 visited Flag Plaza. While we were
there we learned about some the flags that once flew over our country,
raised and lowered a 12x18 foot flag, and climbed the Eagle Trail
Staircase. Flag plaza is a Laurel Highlands Council run program. It is a
great way to learn about the flags and why they were created. Flag Plaza
also has 5 flag poles that are 80 feet tall. Flag Plaza is a great way for old
and new scouts to learn the history about flags.
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A Scout is… Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly,
TROOP POSITIONS Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave,
SPL* - Zach M. Clean, and Reverent.
ASPL* – A.J.
Patrol Leaders* This month’s
Pop Tart Turtles - Zach C.
Scout
Legit Lamas – Brendan Z.
..
Special Forces – Collin highlight is
Assistant Patrol Leaders
Pop Tart Turtles - David W.H.
Quentin Q.
Legit Lamas– Alex N. Quentin’s
Special Forces – Louie
Scribe* - Quentin
good deed
Quartermaster*– Louie was cutting
Troop Guide – Joseph
Chaplain Aid – David W.H.
his elderly
Historian – Zach C. neighbor’s
Webmaster*– Ethan C.
Leave no Trace – David H.
grass all
OA Representative – A.J. summer at
*denotes PLC member Quentin
no charge!
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY! Welcome Troop 284’s Newest Members!

October Birthdays…

Lisa C. 10/6
Anthony S. 10/10
AJ M. 10/15

Service Hour
Opportunities Welcome to our newest members…
Norwin Clothing Drive
& Coming Soon… Jacob, Michael and Anthony.
AJ’s Eagle Project & Please make our new scouts feel
Salvation Army welcome!
Red Kettle
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North Huntingdon Township
Fishing Derby
By Marty T.

The scouts went to Indian Lake Friday October 5th and set up camp for the night. After the
tents were up and camp was set we built a fire and had some hot dogs. We played a game of
football and some scouts fished. We were up Saturday morning at 6.00am and had a breakfast of
pop tarts and donuts,
The people starting coming at 6.30am for the Fishing Derby. They had the scouts in teams of
three measure the fish and report the type and sizes. The derby was from 8.00am to 11.00am.
They gave out 10 trophies to the lucky winners. I had a good time and we left at noon.
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Christmas Tree Sign Up

This year instead of emailing your

On October 28th Troop 284 recognized its
latest Eagle Scout. Tommy K. had his Eagle Scout
ceremony at St, Agnes Church in North
Huntingdon.
day/time slot selections to work the tree
sale we will be using Sign Up Genius. On
November 1st you will receive an email
from Mrs. Corlazzoli with the link. Sign up
is first come, first serve. All scouts are
required to work two four-hour shifts.
Selections should be made by November
16th.

Remind
Times are changing and so is the notification system for Troop 284! The Remind system
pushes Troop notifications to cell phones via text as well as to email depending on how you
enroll. Starting November 1st this will be the main way the troop will communicate. It is a one-
step send for the SPL. If you have yet to register please follow the directions below.

To enroll in Remind:

If you have a smartphone, get push notifications.

On your iPhone or Android phone, open your web
browser and go to the following link:
rmd.at/scout284
Follow the instructions to sign up for Remind. You’ll
be prompted to download the mobile app.

If you don’t have a smartphone, get text

notifications. Text the message @scout284 to the
number 81010. If you’re having trouble with 81010,
try texting @scout284 to (724) 471-5527.

Don’t have a mobile phone? Go to rmd.at/scout284

on a desktop computer to sign up for email
notifications.
*Note: Committee meeting information, fundraising and newsletters will still be sent regular email due to attachments.
 Educational Opportunities PAGE 5 October 2018

November 3rd – $20

Below are the merit badges being offered as well as the
prerequisites for each.

American Heritage: 3c, 5

Aviation: 3
Badges for November 3 at Trolley
Bird Study: Bring binoculars
Museum: Railroading, Electricity,
Chemistry: None Communication, & Engineering.
Citizenship in the Community: 3a, 7a-c, 8 Communication is an Eagle-required
badge, so just like Personal Management,
Citizenship in the Nation: 3
it will be an all day, six hour, single badge
Cycling: 1b, 7a2-7a3; bring bike repair tools, a bike and session.
riding clothes
Emergency Preparedness: 2b, 2c, 6c, 7, 8b
Norwin Reality Tour Dates
Family Life: 3, 4, 5, 6b At JB’S Bright Beginnings
Geocaching: 7 (Formerly Scull Elementary School)
780 Brush Hill Road, North Huntingdon, PA 15642
Graphic Arts: 6, 7
Indian Lore: None November 13, 2018
December 11, 2018
Personal Fitness: 1, 6, 7, 8 February 12, 2019
Personal Management: 2, 8 March 12, 2019
April 9, 2019
Photography: 1b; bring digital or smartphone camera

A completed Health Release Form Environmental Science Merit Badge Workshop

must be presented upon arrival at the Saturday, November 3, 2018: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Center before the Merit Badge
Astronomy Merit Badge Workshop
Workshop. If no Health Release Tuesday, November 20, 2018: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Form is presented, an adult must
Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge Workshop
stay with the Boy Scout for the entire
Saturday, January 12, 2019: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
duration of the program.
Reptile & Amphibian Study Merit Badge
Workshop
For more detailed information, please Saturday, February 16, 2019: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
contact us at
Sustainability Merit Badge Workshop
Saturday, March 2, 2019: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
440-871-2900, Ext. 211.
Fishing Merit Badge Workshop
Saturday, May 11, 2019: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
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October 27 November 18
Scouts BSA Astronomy Scouts BSA Environmental Science
9 am–Noon 9 am–Noon

Merit Badge pre-requisites: Scouts BSA Astronomy 4c, 5d, 6b Merit Badge pre-requisites: Scouts BSA Environmental
Science 3e, 4
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Scouts BSA Astronomy 1-3,
4a, b, d, 5a, b, c, 6a, c, d, 7, 8a, 9 Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Scouts
BSA Environmental Science 1, 2, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3f, 3g, 5,
Scouts BSA Signs, Signals, and Codes 6
1–4 pm
Scouts BSA Geology
Merit Badge pre-requisites: Scouts BSA Signs, Signals, and Codes 7 1–4 pm

Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Scouts BSA Signs, Signals, Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Scouts
and Codes 1-6, 8-10 BSA Geology 1-5

November 3
Scouts BSA Game Design
9 am–4 pm December 1
Scouts BSA Robotics
9 am–4pm
*Participants should bring a bagged lunch.

*Participants should bring a bagged lunch.

COST: $45

COST: $45
Merit Badge requirements met during the workshop: Scouts BSA Game
Design 1-8
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Scouts
BSA Robotics 1-7
November 10
NEW: Scouts BSA Nuclear Science
9 am–Noon December 15
Scouts BSA Game Design
9 am–4pm
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Scouts BSA Nuclear
Science 1-8
*Participants should bring a bagged lunch.
Scouts BSA Energy
1–4 pm COST: $45

Merit Badge pre-requisites: Scouts BSA Energy 1, 4 Merit Badge requirements met during the workshop:
Scouts BSA Game Design 1-9
Merit Badge requirements met during workshop: Scouts BSA Energy 2, 3, 5-
8

November 17
Webelos Adventures in Science
9 am–Noon

All Badge requirements met for Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure:

Adventures in Science

Webelos Engineering
1–4 pm

All Badge requirements met for Webelos/AOL Elective Adventure: Engineer