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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. |
Thu 2/4 - PLC @ 6:30pm/Troop Meeting @ 7:30pm - Advancement & Merit Badge Night. Work on RANK advancement night OR, work with one of the adult Merit badge counselors on one of MANY Merit Badges. PHILMONT DEPOSIT CHECKS DUE TONIGHT!
Sat 2/6 - Chili Cook off w/ Woodside Youth Group
Thu 2/11 - Troop Meeting @ 7:30pm/Backpacking: Personal Gear (Presenter - EJ)
Sun 2/14 - Scout Sunday @ Woodside UMC
Thu 2/18 - Troop Meeting @ 7:30pm/Backpacking: Tents, Filters, Stoves & Food (Presenter - Henry)
Thu 2/25 - WINTER COURT OF HONOR @ 7:30pm
Sat 2/27-Sun 2/28 - CAMPOUT - West VA Airboarding Trip
Thu 3/4 - PLC @ 6:30pm/Troop Meeting @ 7:30pm - Advancement & Merit Badge
Thu 3/11 - Troop Meeting @ 7:30pm/Backpacking - Trip Planning (Presenter - Connor)
Thu 3/18 - Troop Meeting @ 7:30pm/Backpacking - Pack Check & Final Prep for backpacking overnight (SPL/ASPL & PL)
Sat 3/20-Sun 3/21 - CAMPOUT - AT Backpacking to Devil's Racecourse or other MD AT shelter. (Mr. Scanlan will lead)
OTHER KEY DATES:
Saturday, May 1 - Troop Car Wash (YOUR Presence is essential)
Sat July 10 - Sat July 17 - GOSHEN SUMMER CAMP
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, the Committee Chair, or the Scoutmaster 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. Also, there's a Scouting 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/
Learn your knots on-line: http://www.animatedknots.com/
Training Opportunities
On-line Adult Training
Scouting on-line training center for adults:
http://olc.scouting.org/
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