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Feb 3
T403 Senior Patrol Places 3rd at Klondike Derby
Twenty Scouts and ten Leaders from T403 participated in the Klondike Derby, scouting's annual scouting skills competition, held Jan. 29 to 31 at Beaumont Scout Reservation. Shown here along with several members of Troop 179, whith whom they shared a cabin, the Scouts competed in events such as rat rap fishing, orienteering, rope tying, and fire building. T403's Senior Patrol team, including Michael, Nicky, Charlie, Collin, placed 3rd overall among the 26 patrols that competed.
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Jan 12
Practice Klondike
Sat., Jan. 16
8:30 am - Meet @ FHC
10 pm-11pm - Scouts dropped off at home
For more information and to download the permission form, please click on the attachment, Practice Klondike Permission.pdf, below.
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Jan 11
Rank Requirements Change
Along with the Year of Celebration marking Scouting’s 100th anniversary, the BSA has made several rank requirement changes that went into effect Jan. 1, 2010. The changes are included in the centennial edition of the Boy Scout Handbook.
If a Scout is working out of the old edition of the handbook, he may continue using those requirements until he completes that rank. Then he must move to the new edition.
Troop 403 Leaders will ensure each Scout embarking on a new rank this year is aware of the new requirements.
TENDERFOOT:
A Scout must teach another person how to tie a square knot using the EDGE model (explain, demonstrate, guide, and enable). He also must be able to discuss four specific examples of how he lived the points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
SECOND CLASS:
A Scout must discuss the principles of Leave No Trace and explain the factors to consider when choosing a patrol site and where to pitch a tent.
He must explain what respect is due the flag of the United States.
He must again discuss four examples of how he lived four different points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
He must earn an amount of money agreed upon by the Scout and his parents and save at least 50 percent of it.
FIRST CLASS:
An additional requirement to the 10 separate troop/patrol activities states he must demonstrate the principles of Leave No Trace on these outings. He must discuss four more examples of how he lived the remaining four points of the Scout Law in his daily life.
LIFE:
A Scout must use the EDGE model to teach a younger Scout a specified skill.
STAR, LIFE, and EAGLE:
Troop Webmaster and Leave No Trace Trainer are two new leadership positions.
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Jan 4
Get ready for your spring and summer canoe trips! BSA Tour Permits require a CPR-certified adult on any water-based outing. Sign up now for:
American Red Cross
+ CPR and First-Aid Training+
for Adults and Scoutts over 14
Saturday, Jan. 9
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleve. Hts.
$25
You may pay at the door, but please reserve a seat ahead of time. Space and practice manikins are limited. Pack a lunch, or bring pizza money
To print this announcement, the attached document, CPR Training 0110.pdf, is at the bottom of this page.
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Dec 15
Troop 403 and the Buchholz Family
Invite you to join us in celebrating
The achievements of
Stephen I. Buchholz
As he is awarded the rank of
Eagle Scout
On
December 27, 2009
In a ceremony to be held at
St. John Nottingham Lutheran Church
17403 Nottingham Road (at Lakeshore Blvd) Cleveland, Ohio
At
Two O’clock
Reception to follow.
RSVP: 216-382-5095 by December 20th
To print this announcement, the attached document, Invite to Steve Buchholz Eagle COH.pdf, is at the bottom of this page.
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Nov 29
Troop Meeting at FHC
Monday, Nov. 30
7:30 pm to 9 pm
To participate in the Dec. 6 Swim Outing at CWRU, you must bring your permission slip to this meeting. To download the permission slip, click on the attachment at the bottom of this page.
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Trails End Popcorn Link:
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Sept 29
Twelve Scouts Advance to Next Rank
Over 50 Merit Badges Awarded
at Troop 403's Fall Court of Honor, held Monday, Sept. 28
Four Scouts advanced to Tenderfoot, four to Star, and four to Life.
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Sept 29
Popcorn Fundraiser Kick-off
Sat., Oct. 3
10 am to 1 pm
Forest Hill Church
Pizza lunch will be provided
All Scouts should report—in Class A uniform--to FHC at 10 am. They will sell door-to-door
in the FH neighborhood until 1 pm. The Troop’s goal is to raise $8,500—$250 per Scout--so
we can fund campouts, scout dues, registration and awards, as well as buy new troop
equipment.
Other details of the month-long effort include:
Show & Sell: Scouts also are expected to work at least one 2-hour shift at one of four
“Show & Sell” events. The dates and places are listed in red in the "Coming up Soon" list, at
right). Parents: we need at least two adults at each shift; please sign up with your Scout.
Individual Sales: In addition, Scouts must also sell popcorn on their own by taking orders
on a sales sheet for future delivery.
Web Sales: Information was handed out at the Court of Honor Troop Meeting about how each Scout can simplify selling to family and friends in other cities. __________________________________________________________________________________
Sept 23
Fall Court of Honor at FHC
Monday, Sept. 28
7:30 pm to 9 pm
Popcorn Show & Sell Sign-ups
Also, at the Court of Honor event, we'll be asking Scouts and Parents to sign up to sell popcorn at one of the Popcorn "Show and Sell" events (see dates and times at right). All Scouts are expected to sell popcorn at a minimum of one two-hour session. Parents, please note that Troop 403 is required by BSA rules to have at least two supervising adults at these events; please volunteer along with your Scout.
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Summer Camp Pictures!!!!!!!
If you have pictures from summercamp email digital copies to Mike (ASPL) so he can get them on the website.
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Keep In Mind...
Adam, Colin, David, Mike & Mike will be having Eagle Projects
in the coming year(s)
Keep posted for when these guys have there projects ready to start.
Adam:
Thinking
Colin:
Thinking
David:
Thinking
Mike:
Thinking
Mike (ASPL):
Thinking
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