2018 #11

November 2018
Troop 284 Times
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2018-2019 Upcoming Events: November Outing to
Dec 4 – Troop meeting (Pie orders due)
Dec 7-9 -Tree Sale weekend 2 Camp Bucoco
Dec 10 – PLC meeting By Collin G.
Dec 11 – Troop meeting
Dec 15 – Wreaths Across America
Dec 18 – Troop meeting
Dec 22 – Pie order pickup at the church
Dec 25 – NO TROOP MEETING
Jan 1 – NO TROOP MEETING
Jan 8 – Troop meeting
Jan 14 – PLC meeting
Jan 15 – Troop meeting/Test & Tune
Jan 18-20 – Camp Agawam outing
Jan 22 – Troop meeting
Jan 28 – Committee meeting
Jan 29 – Troop meeting

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America - http://www.wfbsa.org/

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For the November outing our Troop stayed at Camp Bucoco
in Slippery Rock Township. Camp Bucoco is part of the Moraine
Trails Council and serves as the resident camp during the summer.
We stayed in the Nujela Cabin, and scouts who participated included
Ethan C., Zach C., David H., A.J. M, Zach M., Alex N., Seth O.,
Quentin Q., Anthony S., Brendan Z., Mason Z., and myself. The
leaders included Mr. Dzaack, Mr. Marflak, Mr. Corlazzoli, Mr.
Suranski, and Mr. Gunzburger. The outing theme was Wilderness
Survival, and Mr. Suranski gave a good instructional talk about this
subject. In the afternoon we put these skills into practice with a
competition on building shelters and fires. The weather wasn’t the
greatest, but we made the best of it. The wood stove in the cabin
worked so good that we couldn’t keep all the doors closed without
roasting. We also had some good food, and the menu included
chicken quesadilla mountain pies, smokehouse burgers, pulled pork
sandwiches, smoked chicken, and funnel cakes. It was a great time
with lots of good skill building and fellowship. Good memories were
made!
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A Scout is… Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly,
TROOP POSITIONS Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave,
SPL* - Zach M. Clean, and Reverent.
ASPL* – A.J. This month’s Scout
Patrol Leaders* highlight is Collin G.
Pop Tart Turtles - Zach C.
Collin was nominated for
Legit Lamas – Brendan Z.
.. "Student-of-the-Month at
Special Forces – Collin Norwin Middle School.
Assistant Patrol Leaders This is a team-based
Pop Tart Turtles - David W.H.
award which celebrates
students for their
Legit Lamas– Alex N. accomplishments.
Special Forces – Louie Students are nominated
Scribe* - Quentin and voted on by the
teachers of their teams to
Quartermaster*– Louie
receive the award.
Troop Guide – Joseph Recipients of the award
Chaplain Aid – David W.H. have their picture featured
Historian – Zach C.
on the Norwin Middle
Webmaster*– Ethan C. Collin School website and
receive a medal. Collin
Leave no Trace – David H. was voted November
OA Representative – A.J. Student of the Month
along with 5 others in the
*denotes PLC member
8th grade class of 367
students. Congratulations
Collin!
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY! Luminaria Sale
November Birthdays…

David H. 11/7
Louie B. 11/22
Jen H. 11/28

Service Hour
Opportunities
➢ Salvation Army

Red Kettle On Saturday, December 1st,

➢ Wreaths Across Marty, Joseph and Zach C. worked
the Holiday Cheer Craft Show at
America Norwin High School selling the
luminaria kits the troop made.
➢ AJ’s Eagle Project
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Light Up Night Float Build
By Michael M.

On November 13th, Boy Scout Troop 284 worked

on the float that was to be displayed in the Irwin Light
Up Night Parade. The members of the troop worked
together to make a realistic winter camping themed
float using many skills that they have acquired. They
lashed a tripod and put up a tent to display on the
float, too. After fixing a prop turkey over a simulated
campfire, the troop laid prop snow and put up two
Christmas trees to complete the look. Unfortunately,
Troop 284 was forced to back out of the parade due to
bitter, icy weather. Come to Irwin Light Up Night next
year to see next year’s unbelievable hand-made float!
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The first weekend of the Troop 284 tree sale

sold over 90 trees!
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Troop 284 Closet Pie Shoppe Pies

With the troop expanding and the
scouts continuing to grow, please Reminder that the Pie Shoppe Pie
consider donating your old Class B
shirts, sweatshirts as well as any fundraiser order forms and money are
boots or other items to the gear due at the December 4th troop
room closet. All troop members are
free to “shop” as needed. Please see
meeting. All pies must be picked up at
an assistant scoutmaster to get in. If the church Saturday, December 22nd.
you do not find what you need
please contact Mrs. Corlazzoli to
place an order.

Educational Opportunities

Norwin Reality Tour Dates

December 15 At JB’S Bright Beginnings
Scouts BSA Game Design (Formerly Scull Elementary School)
9 am–4pm 780 Brush Hill Road, North Huntingdon, PA
15642
*Participants should bring a bagged lunch.

COST: $45 December 11, 2018

February 12, 2019
Merit Badge requirements met during the workshop: March 12, 2019
Scouts BSA Game Design 1-9 April 9, 2019

A completed Health Release Form

must be presented upon arrival at the
Soil & Water Conservation Merit Badge Workshop
Center before the Merit Badge
Saturday, January 12, 2019: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Workshop. If no Health Release
Form is presented, an adult must Reptile & Amphibian Study Merit Badge
Workshop
stay with the Boy Scout for the entire
Saturday, February 16, 2019: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
duration of the program.
Sustainability Merit Badge Workshop
Saturday, March 2, 2019: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
For more detailed information, please
contact us at Fishing Merit Badge Workshop
Saturday, May 11, 2019: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
440-871-2900, Ext. 211.