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May
2012
Troop 9
Leadership
Calendar
Highlights
TROOP NEWS
May Fri., 5/11 - Sun., 5/13
ConnJam at the Orange
Fairgrounds, Orange, CT
Fri., 5/18 - Sun., 5/20
Invitational Trip,
Martha’s Vineyard
June Camp Rocky Craig Service
Project, date TBD
Sun., 6/10
Troop Shoot at Hoyt, 9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sat., 6/16 - Sun., 6/17
Boat trip &
camping on
Sheffield Island
Thurs., 6/21
End of Year BBQ
and Court of Honor,
Camp Rocky Craig,
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sun., 6/24
Eagle Court of Honor for
Sean Nulty, FUMC, 2:00
p.m.
Thurs., 6/28
Summer Camp
prep meeting,
FUMC, 7:30
p.m.
News or photos you’d like to
share with Troop 9? Send them to Holly Connolly at
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Most of you probably know somebody who has a physical or mental
handicap. Chances are that he or she functions pretty well in spite of it. A little limp isn't going to keep anyone from living a full life, and a
person who is a bit hard of hearing probably will get along quite well with that handicap.
Some people have severe handicaps. They might be legally blind, or
completely deaf, or have to use a wheelchair to get around. We should understand that they are people just like us, with the same needs, the
same desires, and - except for the handicap - the same capabilities we have. In other words, handicapped people are more like you than dif-
ferent. When you meet a handicapped person, treat him or her exactly as you would want to be
treated. The person might need a little help from
you, but don't fuss over him. Do the minimum that's necessary to help then back off and treat
him as you would your other friends. Those of us who are able-bodied have a lot to be thankful for,
but that doesn't make us any better or worse than people with severe handicaps.
National Mobility Awareness Month
Scoutmaster’s Corner
* Color version of the Troop 9 newsletter is available online *
Troop 9’s newest Eagle Scout, Peter D. completed his Eagle Board of Review
on Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
Peter has been a member of the troop's leadership serving as Librarian, Troop
Guide, QM, ASPL, and Instructor. He attended Scouting's 100th anniversary National Jamboree serving as Patrol Leader and also participated
in T9 high adventure trips to Philmont and Florida Sea Base. His
Eagle project at the St. Maurice Church creating raised garden boxes was completed on Aug 13, 2011.
After graduating from high school this year, Peter is planning to
study engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
Eagles Soar!
Senior Patrol Leader
Reed M.
Patrol Leaders
Shane M. A-Team
Chris T. Bacon
John V. Tiger
Christoph V. Purple Platypus
Scoutmaster
Roger Williams 358-8634 [email protected]
Assistant Scoutmasters
Frank Browne 968-6540 [email protected]
Mike Kraus 968-1430 [email protected]
Mark Kuehn 324-5954 [email protected]
John Mihok 322-0929 [email protected]
Barry Morgan 329-3255 [email protected]
Doug Penn 325-8355 [email protected]
On April 13 & 14th, Troop 9 was at Eastern Mountain
Sports on High Ridge Road, recruiting new Scouts during the EMS Club Days event. A special thanks goes to As-
sistant Scoutmaster Mark Kuehn for setting up a display which promoted awareness of our Scouting program,
highlighting some of the diversity we offer and demon-strating how Scouting fits well with some of the other
activities enjoyed by customers of EMS. Peter D., shown
here at the display, spent some time enthusiastically dis-cussing his experiences at summer camp.
The Troop Shoot
on Sunday, June
10th will take
place at the Hoyt
Reservation and the cost of $5 in-
cludes lunch. Any Scout who has a
partial in the Rifle merit badge and
all Scouts taking the Rifle MB this
summer at camp should absolutely
attend this fun-filled day!
Troop 9 at Eastern Mountain Sports
When a Troop 9 Scout achieves the rank of Eagle we elicit congratu-latory letters and certificates from various dignitaries. Upon receipt,
they are placed in a keepsake binder and presented to the Scout at
his Eagle Court of Honor. If you would like to congratulate Sean N. and Peter D. in this way, please address your correspondence to the
Scout, individually, and forward it to Bob Busby (hand delivered or
attached in an email to [email protected].)
FYI...
Troop Shoot
Peter W. passed his
Board of Review for the religious emblem “Ad Altare Dei.”
Special
Award
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Troop 9 Eagles Soar - Where Are They Now?
April’s backpacker was
honestly the best back-
packer I’ve ever been on! I
knew the troop hadn’t
done Section VII in awhile
and that was why I was so
excited to go. This was a
great trip and it would be
really great if more Scouts
could attend the outings.
- John V.
The backpacker was a lot of fun. The view from the top of
Bear Mountain was amazing. We covered ten miles of
hiking at a very fast pace.
- Chris. T.
The Section VII hike on the Appa-
lachian Trail was really fun and the views were awesome! When we
reached the peak of Bear Mountain we were able to see Massachusetts,
New York and Connecticut. It was a tough hike and even the adults
had trouble on some parts. Though
it was challenging, everyone had a great time. I encourage everyone
to go on the next backpacker.
- Ryan M.
Craig, 27, completed his Eagle rank in 2001. For his Eagle pro-ject he built a new trail at the Stamford Nature Center. Craig
graduated from Lafayette College in 2006, majoring in Chemical Engineering. A resident of Stamford, today Craig is an Interest
Rate Derivatives Options & Exotics Trader with The Royal Bank of Scotland. Besides work Craig says “I really enjoy traveling all
over the world and I do a lot of backpacking. Recent trips in-clude New Zealand (pictured), Patagonia, the Grand Canyon and…the Stamford Arboretum!”
Craig Atkins
On the day hike on Section VII of the Appalachian Trail
we hiked to the summit of Bear Mountain. We had
lunch at the highest point in Connecticut. The view was
really great! We could see a lake that was miles away,
but looked really close. We could also see mountains in
Massachusetts and Connecticut. Overall, the trip was
really great!
- Christoph V.
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The 2013 National Scout Jamboree is coming! It’s the beginning of the next 100 years of Scouting and you can be in on all the action
when you attend the 2013 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West
Virginia, July 15-24, 2013.
Connecticut Yankee Council will be sending 11 Jamboree Troops (that's 440
Scouts!) and, for the first time ever, 20 Venturers, to the jamboree. The contingent will leave
Connecticut on July 12 and return July 24. Participants will experience the new permanent
home of the national jamboree, its amazing adventure facilities and all the world-class activi-
ties for which the jamboree is famous.
The fee for youth participation with the CYC contingent is $1595 for a summer you
will never forget. The application process is online at summit.scouting.org and requires some
preparation, including access to an uploadable photo of the applicant. It is recommended that
you read through the entire application process before beginning so that you will be able to
complete the process without delay. Please note that submitting the online registration does
not complete the process. The date and time of a registration for the Jamboree will be deter-
mined by submission of the "Request to Attend" form, signed by the applicant's unit leader, to
the Council office accompanied by the $200 non-refundable deposit.
DON’T WAIT - spaces are filling up fast!
To participate, you must be a
First Class Scout, at least 12 years of age by the first day of
the jamboree or an 11 year old that has graduated the 6th
grade, and have not reached your 18th birthday by the last
day of the jamboree.
Scrap Metal Recycling Program
Do you or anyone you know have unwanted scrap metal at
your home or office? Anything made of metal can be a re-
ward for our Scouts. In addition to doing our part to save the
environment, the money earned from recycling the scrap met-
al can mean extra camping gear for our boys
and funds for them to go on high adventure
trips! Materials may be brought to the
Thursday meetings or call us for a pickup.
If you are not sure about an item you may
have, just call us and ask (John Mihok 203-
667-8110 or Mark Kuehn 203-561-6483.)
Activities for the
weekend i n c l u d e
stage shows, exhibits,
and patch & pin trading, to name a few. There
will also be a concession
stand and trading post.
May 11-13, 2012
Orange Fairgrounds
Orange, CT
July 8-14, 2012 This summer Troop 9 will be at CT Yankee Council’s Camp Sequassen during the week of July 8-14, 2012. The cost
for one Scout is $375 (please make checks payable to Troop 9.) For a second Scout in the family, subtract $40. The cost includes
camp registration ($350), group picture ($10) and new Troop class “B” t-shirt ($15). Any remaining Scout Credits (earned
through fundraising) can be used to offset the cost of summer camp. Pocket cash for Scouts for the week should be approxi-
mately $30-$45 depending on individual activities.
You may make your payment for Summer Camp anytime between now and June 28th. Payments received after April 14th
will incur a $20 late fee. Payments may be given to Mr. Williams or Mrs. Nulty, and the sooner payment is received, the sooner
Scouts can be signed up for Merit Badges. Some Merit Badges are first come, first served and sign up for Merit Badges began on
April 1st. It is suggested that 1st year Scouts sign up for 1 merit badge; 3-5 badges for experienced Scouts.
All Scouts must complete the Medical Form (including all signatures) issued specifically for Sequassen Summer Camp!!
Please inform Mr. Williams ASAP if your Scout is attending this year.
Important Dates
Prep meeting for Summer Camp participants – Thursday, June 28th
Return completed ‘Hold Harmless” & Medical forms and permission slip - Scouts & Adults - no later than June 28th
Depart for Summer Camp Sunday, July 8th, 8:00 a.m. at FUMC (*Drivers needed)
Return from Summer Camp Saturday, July 14th , approx. 1:00 p.m. to FUMC (*Drivers needed)
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If you have qualified for the Invitational by meeting both your fundraising goals and adequately displaying Scout Spirit, please consider joining us on the bike-friendly island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
Upon arrival Friday night, the troop will stay at a church community room in Woods Hole, MA. On Saturday morning, bike rentals will be waiting for us
after the ferry ride. Scouts will break into groups, choose their routes and lunch, and tour the island ac-companied by adult chaperones.
After biking, activities at the hostel will include Ulti-mate Frisbee, wiffleball, football and board games and
a great dinner!
Please contact Mr. Busby if you have any questions at 203-461-8157 or [email protected].
This adventure begins and ends at Camp Sequassen. In between
are 7 days of high adventure - 6288 feet - including hiking over
Mt. Washington (the highest
peak in the eastern continental United States) with a school-
trained adventurer leading the
contingent.
This trip is for First Class scouts, 14 years or older
(as of 6/1/12) who have prepared themselves for a
rigorous, high elevation trek. Hiking/Backpacking experience is required and the trip is limited to 20
Scouts or Scouters.
The cost for the trip is $475. Please contact Mr. Browne if you have any questions at 203-968-6540
Pieces of the “Joining” package*
Other Items
T9 Shoulder Unit Number*
$5
T9 Red Scout Cap* $15
T9 Green Neckerchief w/Red Piping* $15
(not shown)
Winter Socks $10
Space Blanket $15
T9 Red Winter Hat $15
White Sock Liners $10
(not shown)
T9 Long Sleeve
Shirt $20
(not shown)
Members of the “Invaders” Patrol (from Pack 48)
Tommy A. Jacob L.
Nathan D. Daniel M.
Josh D. Owen P.
Sebastian D. Fabrice S.
Jonathan G. Logan W.
Members of the “Tracker Jacks” Patrol (from Pack 11)
Evan C. Aidan O.
John C. Grady O.
Matthew E. Daniel S.
Ian L.
Welcome to
new Troop 9
Scouts
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
Photos: Dan Taylor & Grazyna Wojciechowski
More Appalachian Trail photos, as well as
other Troop 9 photos, can be found at http://troop9stamford.shutterfly.com
YEAH!
To the two brand-new
Scouts, Josh and John, who
participated in the day hike
on Section VII
