Hello folks, it's time once again to hit the woods on our annual Outdoor Skills camping trip at the Alamance Wildlife Club (http://sites.google.com/site/scouttroop17/camping/camping/wildlife). We should be in for some perfect weather (but, Be Prepared). This is an important trip for our young scouts as we will be passing off several needed rank requirements (orienteering & lashing), so please make every effort to attend. What we will do on Tuesday Night to prepare for this trip (Please have your scouts present) . Choose tent buddies . Meal Planning by Patrols o Menu will be determined o Supplies will be divided up between patrol members . Turn in Cooking Merit Badge Worksheets (for those that didn't last week) PLEASE REPLY - I need to know who will be camping with us this weekend. Please reply with names of Scouts & Dads (let me know if you can drive) that are going. I will complete this list on Tuesday night. PERMISSION FORM - Please sign and return to me the attached permission form for each scout as it is required by BSA. Friday Meet at Scout Hut at 4:30p (Be on time) Some things to bring? . Cold weather camping gear . Sleeping system . Personal Items . Mess Kit (plates, bowls, cups, silverware) . Nalgene (1 ltr) water bottle . Fishing Gear . NO ELECTRONICS POLICY <https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B0XoSFIA uQkUMWY1NmM1ZjAtNzE1ZC00ZmYwLThkOWItMDVjMGYxN2IxMzA5&hl=en&authkey=CP76-vIB> There have been several folks to ask about returning for Saturday Basketball games. We have to ask that your scout make a choice as this creates a very difficult situation for me trying to keep up with who's on the property and who's not. I appreciate your understanding. As always, visit www.ScoutTroop17.org for any information you may need. John Maynard