Dear Scouts, and Parents,

TROOP WEBSITE: http://troop147.net

TENTS AND GROUNDCLOTHS: There are still tents out from our Resica Falls camping trip. Please return the tents dried and clean at next meeting on 6/1/10. Please note that this is our last regular meeting (the COH is on 6/8/10) before our West Point camping trip.

SEABASE MEETING: We will be meeting on Thursday 5/27/10 at 8:00 p.m. at the Church.

CAMPING TRIP SIGN-UP: There will be only one sign-up on Tuesday June 1 from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. The cost is $25 for each scout. We will be tent camping West Point from 6/11/10 to 6/13/10. West Point is 50 miles north of New York City. If you cannot make the sign-up date, but wish to go please email Mr. Gianni at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it before 6/8/10.

JUNE COURT OF HONOR: Our last troop meeting of the scouting year will be on June 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All scouts and their family members are expected to attend this special troop event. The scouts will be recognized for their achievements since the last COH and will also receive their Service Stars. Scouts, please wear your full Class A uniform. Please refer to the invitation letter that was mailed home for more information.

CURTIS READ SUMMER CAMP: Whitewater rafting is open to all of the scouts for an additional cost of $25. Any merit badge work that is missed during the excursion can be made up. If you are interested please see Mrs. Cohen.

MEDICAL FORMS FOR SUMMER CAMP: Medical forms must be completed in order for your scout to attend summer camp. The form can be found on our website listed above. Forms are due now, please contact John Gianni at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and let him know the status of your scout's medical form.

DUES: Each scout must pay $30 for dues for 2009/2010 year. You can pay by check made out to “Troop 147” or the scout can pay $1 weekly.

SEWING SERVICE FOR TROOP 147 BADGES: Troop 147 has found a year round fundraiser, sewing badges on sashes and uniforms. Our seamstress is Christine Doyle, who has very graciously offered to provide this service for the troop. It is a minimal charge competitive with your local tailor. The money collected for the service will be given to our Troop. Forms can be obtained from the Troop 147 website at Troop 147 Website Documents.

UNIFORM DONATION/SWAP: Troop 147 has a uniform bin. If you have any uniforms that your scout has outgrown please drop-off in our bin. Like wise, if your scout is in need of a uniform, please checkout our bin.

DRIVER'S PLEDGE: This form is on the website, under documents on the left hand side menu. Any parent transporting scouts needs to sign this pledge. The troop needs to have these on file for our Quality Award.

PARENT ATTENDANCE ON CAMPING TRIPS: Effective January 16, 2009, Troop 147 will require that EVERY adult who goes on a camping trip must complete two BSA online training courses. This means that if you are not an Assistant Scoutmaster or a registered committee member, you must complete the training courses prior to attending any camping trips. These courses are designed to help adults deliver quality Scouting Experiences to the youth.

**Please Note**: We have added a new course, “THIS IS SCOUTING”. This is Scouting is an introductory session that hightlights the values, aims, history, funding, and methods of scouting. It addresses how these aims and methods are reached in an age appropriate style. We feel it is important that every adult who goes on a camping trip understands the fundamentals of scouting. The three required courses are “This is Scouting”, "Youth Protection Training" and "Boy Scout Leader Fast Start". Each course should take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete.

To complete the online training, visit the BSA Online Learning Center at http://www.olc.scouting.org/ click on "Youth Protection Training". You will be re-directed to the E-Learning Portal. Click "connect".

Follow the instructions to register and create a new account. You DO NOT need a BSA Member ID# to register. In the drop down menu for Council Number, please select "Bucks County Council – Doylestown, PA – 777". Once registered, choose "E-Learning" to display the training courses. Under the "General" tab, click "Take Course" next to "Youth Protection Training". Take the training and print your completion certificate when you are done. (You might have to exit the training and go back to the list of courses and refresh the screen before you can print your certificate. "View Certificate" should appear next to "Youth Protection Training"). The Fast Start training course is listed under the "Boy Scout" tab. Take the training and print you completion certificate when you are done.

Please give your certificates to John Gianni, Outdoor Program Chair. He will make sure that every adult who signs up for a camping trip is properly trained.

We encourage all parents to take the online training, whether you go on camping trips or not. You will find that the training will give you a better understanding of Boy Scouting and our Scouts will benefit from having trained parents.

If you have any questions or need help completing the online training, please contact Bill Smith, Training Coordinator, at 215 968-3463 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .