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Woodside United Methodist Church
8900 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Located at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Ballard Street,
1 block north of Spring Street. Google Map
Troop 209 History
Awarded to the Most Exemplary Scout on an outing or campout.
Congratulations to Jamsheed L. (Fall 2008) for adherence to the principles of Honor, Duty & Spirit.
Previous Tomahawk Awardees:
Nick B. (2003), Sam M-A., Terek B. (2003), Henry M. (2004), Adam H. (2004), Sebastian B. (2004), Teddy M. (2004), Paul S. (2005), Willem van de R. (2005), James C. (2005), Logan B. (2006), Nick K. (2006), Franklin V (2006), Connor M. (2007), EJ M. (2007), Patrick M. (2007).
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Our cancellation policy follows the Community Use of Facilities policy of Montgomery County Public Schools. Please note that this does not always follow the school closing policy. For example, school may be closed because of snow but the buildings may be open in the evening for community use. We will meet if county facilities are open for public use. There may be exceptions to this policy, if in doubt check this web site, your e-mail, or call patrol leaders for the latest update. Be Prepared . . . Weather conditions for many troop activities can vary greatly from those here at home in Silver Spring. If an activity listing contains a zip code, enter it in the weather search box on the left for an up to date forecast at the activity location. |
Upcoming Activities . . .
Troop Schedule Update
The Day at Quantico went very well. The DEA Training Facility tour was fascinating -- kudos to Mr Charles for setting this up! And the church van is back in its parking space at Saint Paul's UMC, cleaner than when we picked it up. Thanks to all for making this a great day.
For those interested in HEARTSAVER Training, I probably will not be able to set-up a Troop 209 class before Seabase, but the District has training available.
CPR and AED Training (from the District Newsletter)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated Electrical Defibrillator training will be held Sunday 7 June 2009, 1pm sharp to 5pm at the Ashton United Methodist Church, 17314 New Hampshire Ave., about one mile south of MD Route 108. Many Scout activities such as Merit Badges, High Adventure Camps and Camp Staffing require this certification, and, you never know when you might be called upon to use the knowledge. "Be Prepared" Cost: $35. Cash only, includes all materials.
Space is limited at this training, please call to reserve your space.... James Lehman, Mont. Dept. Dist. Commissioner. H (301)774-7561 C(301)275-1708.
May activities:
21 May SPL Nominations and Lashings! Be prepared to make a useful camp gadget, perhaps a trebochet or catapult. (We will supply the line and dowels. You supply the imagination.)
28 May SPL Election
June Activities:
Tentative Night at the Museum - troop meeting at the National Museum of Health & Medicine on the grounds of Walter Reed, Thursday 4 June… details will be made available as soon as they are available!
Planning meeting with the outgoing and incoming PLC -- June 6
Court of Honor June 11th: Get those Scoutmaster Conferences and Boards of Review set up.
LOST: Black bicycle helmet @ Troop meeting 2 weeks ago. Have you seen it? Please see Nick Ryder or Mr. Ryder if you have.
Looking Ahead
11-18 July: Goshen Summer Camp featuring the most capable Sarah Moses running the First Year Camper Program.
25-31 July: Sailing High Adventure
(Physicals are required for both of these.)
BSA has developed a new Annual Health and Medical Record form to replace the old Class 1 & 2 and Class 3 Medical forms. The new form is available and may be used now. This form must be renewed every year. The old forms will no longer be accepted after January 1, 2010.
New Form: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34605_Letter.pdf
FAQ’s: http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Resources/MedicalFormFAQs.aspx
Arleeta's Pantry at Woodside UMC provides food for 15 families in the local area. If you have any canned or packaged goods that you can donate, please bring it to any Troop activity and we will be sure it gets to the pantry. A box will be in the Troop room for collections.
Annual Troop Program Calendar
NOTE FOR TROOP 209 PARENTS
Your participation in Troop activities is encouraged and welcome. What's even MORE important is to make sure that you take some basic, brief training on WHAT Scouting is all about. Youth Protection Training is a must, and you can do it online! PLEASE speak with Mr. McNiece, Mr. Mihalski or Scoutmaster Cox to find out how. A trained "Scouter" is better able to participate, to help other Scouts and to add thoughtful ideas to the Troop Committee planning. See "University of Scouting" information below, if you'd like to join some of us in furthering our Scouting/training skills. Also, there's New Scout site for ALL Parents you should check out: http://www.scoutparents.org/
Scout Opportunities
Scout Religious Emblems Program (From AME to Zoroastrian) - http://www.scouting.org/awards/religious/
Learn your knots on-line: http://www.animatedknots.com/
Training Opportunities
On-line Adult Training
SAFE SWIM DEFENSE: BSA On line Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training is available on-line at:
www.scouting.org/pubs/aquatics/index2.html
Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training is required to be updated every two years.
YOUTH PROTECTION: Adults, if you have not yet earned your Youth Protection certificate (or RENEWED it)..do it ASAP:
www.scouting.org/pubs/ypt/ypt.jsp
Board of Review Guide for Scouts & Parents
What can you expect? What should an adult ask? How long should the Board last? Troop 209 suggests this link for an excellent resource: http://clipart.usscouts.org/ScoutDoc/Troops/SaddlebackDistBORGuide.doc