ANNOUNCEMENTS

Virtual Troop Meetings (Zoom) – Thursdays @ 7:00 PM

Boy Scout Troop 20/20 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Troop 20/20 – Zoom Troop Meeting

Time: May 14, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until Jun 11, 2020, 5 occurrence(s)
May 14, 2020 07:00 PM
May 21, 2020 07:00 PM
May 28, 2020 07:00 PM
Jun 4, 2020 07:00 PM
Jun 11, 2020 07:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/75293842769?pwd=czRPZWRCSVVKYS9lei9CZmpaWkJZdz09

Meeting ID: 752 9384 2769
Password: 2020

Summer Camp Update From Connecticut Rivers Council

Dear Connecticut Rivers Council Scouting Families & Volunteers:

The Committee to Reopen Connecticut, in conjunction with the State’s Office of Early Childhood Education, confirmed that all residential sleep over camps will remain closed for the 2020 Summer Camp Season.

Scouts and Scouters will gather again in our camps when it is safe for all our participants to truly enjoy the wonders of the out of doors. While Summer Camps are one of the pinnacle experiences of the year-round Scouting program, it is not the only part of the Scouting program. Scouts and Leaders continue to meet virtually while maintaining social distancing and youth protection guidelines. Scouting’s values will continue to be etched into the hearts and minds of the youth we serve today and into the future.

We will be reaching out to each Unit signed up for the 2020 season to discuss options for the return of any funds paid.

Check out Camp Kinda Like-A for your Cub Scout and Scouts BSA program options.

Scout On!

Yours in Scouting,
Connecticut Rivers Council

Virtual Troop Meeting (Zoom) – Thursday 5/7 @ 7:00 PM

Hi all,

We’re planning on having a troop meeting on Zoom this Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 PM. We will mostly catch up and discuss how scouting activities can continue during this time. Please make an effort to come, and I hope to see you there. Also, please share this info with anyone who may need it.

– Zach L, SPL

Zoom Meeting info:
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82029537182?pwd=Vyt6SnNzTkZEMFV3Y2JZSjZLSkJwQT09
Meeting ID: 820 2953 7182
Password: 2020

Cans & Bottles Collection – Saturday 5/9 @ 9:00 AM – Noon

There will be a cans and bottles collection on Saturday May 9th from 9:00 AM – Noon.

• Option 1 (Drive-thru drop off): Drop off cans and bottles at the Elks carriage house between 9:00 AM and noon
• Option 2 (Pick up): Send an email to t2020ct@gmail.com with your local residential address, put the cans and bottles outside by 9:00 AM, and they will be picked up by noon

Scoutmaster Top Ten

“Scoutmaster Top Ten” activity and challenge list for Scouts to work on. Please email completed list to t2020ct@gmail.com.

1. Tie a square knot
2. Prepare a baked good
3. Name something purple
4. Tell us what is your favorite Scout patch
5. Display the Scout motto
6. Spend 10 minutes in your backyard – write down what you see
7. Name a state that begins with the letter “A”
8. Find 2 scout camps outside of CT
9. Name 3 television dogs
10. What Scout skill have you taught a family member?

Reminder: Virtual Committee Meeting (WebEx) – Tomorrow, Tuesday 4/28 @ 7:30 PM

There is a virtual committee meeting on Tuesday 4/28 at 7:30 PM. If you don’t already get the committee emails but would like to attend the virtual meeting please email t2020ct@gmail.com to let us know so we can send you the WebEx information.

Cooking Merit Badge Class Update

Cooking Merit Badge Class Update

• Scouts working on the cooking merit badge should’ve completed requirements 1-4 (Health and safety, Nutrition, Cooking basics, Cooking at home) so far.
• Please scan or take pictures of what your scout has completed in his workbook and email that to Mr. Nevelos, dnevelos@hotmail.com, so Scoutbook can be updated.
• Once Mr. Nevelos has that information for the majority of the class, he will be setting up virtual meetings for scouts to work together on requirements 5a, 5b, 5c, 6a, 6b, 6c, and 7 (Cooking at home – planning only, Trail and backpacking meals – planning only, and Food-related careers).
• The remaining requirements for Camp cooking (5d-h) and Trail and backpacking meals (6d-f) that can’t be done virtually will be completed once the scouts are able to meet in person.
• We will also be reaching out to Council to see if adjustments can be made to those requirements so scouts can still complete them without having to meet as a group in person.

Virtual Camporee (4/25-4/26)

Below is the link for the CT Rivers Council Virtual Camporee event on Saturday 4/25 – Sunday 4/26.

https://scoutingevent.com/066-virtualcamporee?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=the_connecticut_scouter&utm_term=2020-04-21

4/21 Update On Troop Activities

Based on the below communication from Council and schools still being closed the following activities are canceled/postponed.

• 4/23 Troop meeting canceled
• 4/24-4/26 Mount Monadnock canceled
• 4/30 Troop meeting canceled
• 5/7 Troop meeting canceled
• 5/9 40th Year Reunion postponed until the fall
• 5/14 Troop meeting canceled
• 5/15-5/17 Sweetwater Bike Trip canceled

Units: Starting on Monday, March 30th, units should be canceling or postponing activities that are scheduled for April. We strongly recommend canceling or postponing in-person unit activities in May. When possible, please move committee meetings and unit program to web or phone platforms.

Summer Camp Balance Update

Summer camp balance now due by June 7. If camp doesn’t happen due to COVID then scouts would be getting refunds. Payments can be mailed to Gabi LaBrecque or dropped off on her front porch. Her cell phone number is 860-502-8108 and her address is 40 Irene Drive in Vernon.