BOY SCOUT TROOP 201

THE GRIZZLY TROOP

SHELTER ROCK, NEW YORK



Welcome to the new website for Boy Scout Troop 201! Here you will be able to find all information about the troop, it's upcoming events, meeting plans, trips, photos, articles, and more! This site will be updated regularly with updates to keep you well informed of the Troop's activities. If you have any questions, or suggestions about other features that could be added to the site, don't hesitate to email me, Terence. I will be more than happy to hear your suggestions so that this site is as useful as it can be!

Joining the Troop     News     Calendar     Troop Guidelines     Adult Leaders     Trip Equipment List     Finances     Photos     Parent Meeting Minutes

Joining the Troop

Boys in or above sixth grade, or over the age of 11, are welcome to bring their parents to visit at any Monday Night meeting (7:30 – 9:00 in the Searingtown School all purpose room). Parent meetings are held once a month. All parents are asked to volunteer their time or services as a committee member, participant in Troop activities, or as a merit badge counselor. To join the troop, you simply have to fill out the proper forms and pay the yearly dues (explained in the Finances section). After the forms are filed, you will be welcomed into the Troop at one of our Monday night meetings and will be assigned a Patrol.

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News


May 15th, 2009: Summer Camp Information

Trexler Scout Reservation (http://www.trexlercamp.org/)

Sunday 6/28 thru Saturday 7/4

1. Camp Fees: (all fees must paid to the troop by not later than June 8)

· If you have already paid the $100 summer camp deposit then the balance of $170 is due. Any payment received after June 8 must also include a $20 camp late fee for a total fee of $190.

· For those boys who still want to attend summer camp, but have not paid the $100 deposit, the camp fee is $290.

· New scouts who joined the troop after March 15, 2009 are eligible to attend summer camp and can do so by paying the discounted camp fee of $270 by June 8.

2. Medical Forms:

3. Merit Badges: (this information will be reviewed at the troop’s May 18 meeting)

Presently, there are 33 scouts signed up to attend summer camp with Troop 201.

Any questions related to both camp fees and medical forms should be directed to Mr. Tim Ryan. And, any questions regarding merit badges should be directed to Mr. Roger Cocchi.


Instructions for Medical Forms
Class 3 Medical Form
Routine Drug Administration Record

May 7th, 2009: Summer Camp Merit Badge Information
To all scouts attending summer camp –
The attached schedule lists of the merit badges that will be offered at Camp Trexler. Please review the schedule and select the merit badges that you want to sign up for. The completed form must be returned to the troop by no later than June 1st.
Also attached is a list of the merit badge prerequisites that must be finished before summer camp in order to COMPLETE the merit badge. If the prerequisites are not done prior to camp, then you will only receive a PARTIAL completion for the merit badge which can then be completed in the future.
All first year campers will take “Operation First Class” which is an all day program that includes completing a number of requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class Ranks as well as taking both Basketry and Leatherwork Merit Badges.
Merit Badge Prerequisites Merit Badge Schedule

April 7th, 2009: Fishing Trip
Please find attached a flier with information on this year’s fishing trip scheduled for Saturday, May 30.

March 27th, 2009: Camping Trip, Camp Nooteeming
Please find attached a permission slip for the weekend camping trip to the District Camporee at Camp Nooteeming, Salt Point, NY on April 3, 4, 5.
Since this is a camporee event, Class A uniforms will be required for meals and ceremonies. Wear your Class B uniform to and from camp, but be sure to bring your full Class A uniform and handbook.

March 27th, 2009: Eagle Scout Service Project
Please find attached a flier/permission slip and a photo release for assisting Steven Ham in his Eagle Scout service project on Saturday March 28. Participation in Eagle Scout projects earns service time.
Any questions, please call Steven Ham at 516-428-4848.

March 17th, 2009: Eagle Scout Service Project
Please find attached a flier/permission slip for assisting Michael Trietsch in his Eagle Scout service project on Saturday March 21. Participation in Eagle Scout projects earns service time.
Any questions, please call Michael Trietsch at 248-5730, after school hours.

March 6th, 2009: Reminders
Two reminders:
1. Signed permission slips and payment for the camping trip March 13, 14 and 15 are due at the Monday March 9 troop meeting.
2. Deposits of $100.00 per scout for Summer Camp (Camp Trexler, June 28 –July 4) are due at the Monday March 9 troop meeting.

February 27th, 2009: Summer Camp
Concerning the Troop’s summer camp week at Trexler Scout Reservation in Pa. from 6/28/09 through 7/4/09, the following important information and dates are provided for your review:
· Cost for this year’s trip is $270 per scout.
· All initial deposits of $100.00 per scout are due by 3/9/09.
· Medical forms and Summer Camp programs/outlines can be found on the council’s web site www.minsitrails.com
· The troop will have a limited amount of medical forms, hospital waivers, and camp programs on hand therefore we request that you download all of the necessary forms and Camp program information on the council web site.
· All scouts and attending parents must complete a medical form which must be endorsed by your physician. Completed medical forms must be submitted by 5/18/09
· The final payment of $170.00 is due by 5/18/09.
· OTHER UPCOMING TRIPS:
· March 13 thru 15 – Cabin camping trip - Scout Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco near Blairstown, NJ
· April 3 thru 5 – Camping trip - District Camporee at Schiff Scout Camp in Wading River, NY
· May 8 and 9- White Water Rafting weekend in Whitehaven, PA
Any questions please feel free to call me at 521-2278.
For more information on Camp Trexler click here.

February 26th, 2009: Permission Slip
Please find attached the permission slip and information for the camping trip March 13, 14 and 15. Signed permission slips and payment are due by the March 9 troop meeting.

February 12th, 2009

Please remember that Searingtown School is closed the week of February 16: there is no troop meeting next week. Our next troop meeting is Monday February 23.

Cub Pack 201 has requested scouts assist with First Aid presentations at their Pack Night this Friday February 13: please contact Senior Patrol Leader Chris Farrell at 516 742-7396 by Thursday night if you are able to come.


February 5th, 2009

Our February outing to Camp Turrell, February 6, 7 and 8 is cancelled.

Other important reminders:

  • The troop meeting on Monday February 9 will not be a regular troop meeting: we will hold a Green Bar planning meeting from 7:30 -8:30. All junior leaders, patrol leaders and assistants are expected to attend to plan future meetings and activities. Adult leaders and parents meet from 8:00 -9:00. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
  • Parents of Scouts attending Philmont Scout Reservation this August will meet briefly from 9:00 -9:15.
  • Searingtown School is closed the week of February 16 for winter recess: there will be no troop meeting that week.
  • The next regular troop meeting will be Monday February 23.


January 12th, 2009

Follow the link to the permission slip for the Ski/Snowboarding/Tubing trip at Windham Mountain, January 16th-18th.


December 2nd, 2008

Follow the link to the permission slip for Advancement Weekend at Camp Glen Gray on December 12-14.


November 21st, 2008

Popcorn and holiday wreath pickup is this Saturday, November 22, at the rear of the Community Center. Please note the new time: 11:00 A.M. All scouts are expected to attend to pick up popcorn orders and holiday wreaths.


November 6th, 2008: Reminders and Popcorn Sales

A reminder that the troop meting scheduled for Monday November 10 will be held in the American Legion Hall on Willis Avenue from 7:30 -9:00. Please enter directly into the basement room from the parking lot on the right (south) side of the building.

Permission slips and payment for the November 15 sporting clay outing to Peconic River Sportsman Club are due on Monday November 10. The information/permission slip is in an attachment to this e-mail.

POPCORN orders, including your prize selection, MUST be submitted on Monday night, November 10th.

The troop’s popcorn order has to be delivered to Council on Tuesday, and therefore, all orders which are not received by Monday night cannot be filled.

If you will not be at Monday night’s troop meeting, please either have someone else bring it to the meeting for you, or call Mr. Cocchi at (516) 746-3863 during the weekend.

November 1st, 2008: Reminders

A reminder that the troop meeting scheduled for Monday November 3 will be held at the American Legion Hall on Willis Avenue from 7:30 -9:00. Please enter directly into the basement room from the parking lot on the right (south) side of the building.

Below is the information and permission form for the Sporting Clay outing scheduled for Saturday November 15. Please print and complete the form, and return to Tim Ryan with payment no later than Monday November 10.

Please remember that popcorn orders are due Monday November 3. All scouts are required to pick up both popcorn and holiday wreaths on Saturday November 22.



September 17th, 2008: A Few Reminders
  • For those going on the kayak trip this coming weekend, please meet at Searingtown School no later than 6:30 P.M. Friday night. Be sure to bring warm clothes for cooler nights.
  • Our meeting on Monday September 22 is not a regular troop meeting: once a month, usually following an outing weekend, the junior leaders meet starting at 7:30 for a Green Bar leaders meeting to plan future troop meetings and activities. The Troop Committee, Adult Leaders and Parents meet starting at 8:00 to plan troop activities. All parents are welcome, and encouraged to attend.
  • Troop calendars and revised Guidelines and Procedures have been posted on the troop website (www.grizzlytroop201ny.com). For 2008/2009, dues have been increased to $75.00 per scout ($65.00 for the second scout in the troop). The guideline for fundraisers has also been revised: please see the website for more details.
  • Current dues are due by October 1.
  • All scouts interested in attending the Council All Faith Weekend at Schiff September 26-28, please find information and permission forms below. All interested scouts should contact Mr. Trietsch at mtrietsch@nysnacks.com or 248-5730.


  • September 4th, 2008: Scout Religious Emblem Program
    The twelfth point of the Scout Law is: “A scout is reverent”.
    Practically every religious group has an emblem program associated with the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts who earn the religious emblem for their faith receive a medal and patch that can be worn on their uniform. Most religious groups utilize a work book that can be completed by scouts with their family or clergy. Each religious group has their own requirements, time schedule and awards ceremony.
    Please see Mr. Trietsch for contact information for any of the religious emblems programs. All scouts are invited to attend the Council’s All Faith Weekend at Schiff on September 26-28.
    Roman Catholic scouts who are interested in working on the Ad Altare Dei religious emblem this year should contact Mr. Trietsch at our first meeting on Monday September 8. Several required activities are coming up fast, including the Scout Convocation at St. Agnes Cathedral on Sunday September 21 (2:30), and the Catholic Scout Retreat at the All Faith Weekend at Schiff on September 26-28.
    Please feel free to e-mail any questions on the religious emblems programs.

    June 4th, 2008: Troop T-Shirts
    Please check out our new T-Shirt order form here.

    March 1st, 2008: Regarding Philmount Scout Reservation

    Dear Scouts and Parents:

    Troop 201 has recently been awarded a limited number of slots for a 12 day excursion to Philmont Scout Reservation from August 5 through 17, 2009.

    Philmont Scout Reservation in Cimarron, New Mexico is the Boy Scouts of America’s premier high adventure camp. It consists of 214 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness, with terrain ranging from 6,500 feet to 12,400 in elevation. Those participating in a Philmont Trek will carry a 35-50 pound backpack while hiking 5-12 miles per day. Participants must be willing to commit to a period of preparation, teamwork and physical training in the 18 months prior to the trip. The trails are physically and mentally demanding, and require top physical condition, maturity, and a command of scouting and camping skills.

    Youth participants must be minimum 14 years old by January 1, 2009, or be at least 13 years old and have completed 8th grade prior to August 5, 2009, and achieved the rank of First Class Scout.

    All participating adults must be registered scout leaders, with current youth protection training. At least one must show evidence of American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid training (16-hour course). At least one must show evidence of American Red Cross CPR training. Certificates of Completion for these courses will be collected in Base Camp.

    The cost to attend Philmont is $595.00 per person. In addition, participants are responsible for travel costs to and from the reservation. There will also be expenditures for backpacking and hiking gear that is not normally used on our typical weekend outings. We may be able to hold Philmont-specific fundraisers to help defray some of these costs.

    Since it is essential that our Philmont crew operate as a team prior to arriving in New Mexico, scouts interested in attending will form a Philmont Patrol, and will meet apart from the troop to train and prepare for the trip. This may include separate hiking and backpacking outings.

    Please respond by Monday March 3, 2008, to let us know whether you are interested in being part of the Philmont Patrol. Please contact us with any questions. Information is also available on the Philmont website at www.scouting.org/philmont.

    The council will be holding an informational meeting on Philmont and other high adventure trips at Kellenberg High School on Monday February 25, 7:30 -9:00. All interested scouts and parents are encouraged to attend (Class A uniforms required).

    Tim Farrell, Michael Trietsch

    Philmont Coordinators



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