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Dillen Patel’s Eagle Project

Wednesday, February 3

My name is Dillen Patel and I am working on my Eagle project on WEDNESDAY, February 3, 2021. For my Eagle project I will be holding a blood drive alongside the American Red Cross in the Oak room at Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Department from 12 noon to 6PM. In order to have a successful project I am looking for 5-10 scouts to help me with some of the following tasks; 1. Setup 2. Directing traffic for blood donors 3. Take donors temperatures when they arrive 4. Assist to register walk- in donors 5. Distributing snacks 6. Clean up I have a flyer [right] and link [below] to help recruit more blood donors. I need at least 35 donors to sign up, prior to Feb. 2, 2021 in order to proceed with the blood drive, so every donor helps. Please share with your friends and family. Please email me at: [email protected] if you would like to volunteer or have any questions.

February 2021 No. 2021-02 Troop 264’s Chronicle since 1981

Website: https://troop264olney.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/ Contact: [email protected] Summer Camp July 11-17 Goshen Scout Reservation in Virginia

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Dillen%20Patel%20Eagle%20Scout%20Project

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2020 End of the Year Polar Bear Conservation Challenge

Due to the pandemic, it’s currently challenging to find somewhere and sometime to do conservation service

hours. So, I made a polar bear challenge [to the troop] during the last two weeks in December, even in the snow, to

clean up trash. Scouts were required to pick any area or street of choice to clean up trash there. The scouts could

cleanup for as long as they wanted. We wore gloves and bright colored clothes, we also practiced social distancing

and wore masks. I picked up 5 bags of trash in 3 hours of service, working at Gold Mine RD and Old Baltimore RD

with my patrol. Lots of the trash was piled up by water creeks, ponds, and puddles, which is very dangerous for

wildlife. The trash could potentially run off into a bigger body of water and harm many fish. Lots of the trash I

found were empty water bottles and dog waste bags.

~ Luke Norkiewicz

Name Patrol Location Hours of Service # of Trash Bags Collected

Nick Schade Spartans Olney Mill Pool 1 1.5

Jackson Schade Vikings Olney Mill Pool 1 1.5

Cole Stewart Hawks Gold Mine RD 1.5 2

Hunter St. Denis Hawks Gold Mine RD 1 2

Luke Norkiewicz Hawks Gold Mine RD, Old Baltimore RD, and Quarrymen Drive

3 5

Connor Pugh Titans Mt. Airey Road, Treadway Road, and Olney Family Neighborhood Park, Olney Mill Pool, Greenwood, Greenwood Park, and Tanterra Pool

3 5

Photos from

Nick & Jackson

Schade


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Photos from Connor Pugh:

Photos from Luke Norkiewicz, Cole Stewart, Hunter St. Denis:


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Troop 264 Facebook Group Page

To Troop 264 scouts, scouters, and scout families: Join our growing group of 100+ members! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/ to learn more about upcoming meetings and events. This is a closed group, only those registered with the troop will be granted access. Members may post photos and articles of interest to share with scout families. Mrs. Josey Simpson moderates the group and does an excellent job at transferring events and notices sent to the troop by Mr. Dale Bickel. Sign up at the link above, or e-mail Mrs. Simpson at [email protected].

Seabase U.S.V.I. – June 29 - July 5

One crew remains signed up for Seabase in 2021, after Seabase excursions were cancelled for 2020:

St. Thomas ECO Adventure, originally starting Tuesday July 7, 2020 (ending July 13): Eakin (2) + Herseys (2) + Edward Piontek + James Fitzgerald + Eric Kilpatrick + Dean Kilpatrick = 8 The new dates are: St. Thomas ECO Adventure, starting June 29, 2021 (ends July 5) On the waitlist: Julian B. Hunter S. Mr. Ray S.

Summer Camp at Goshen Scout Reservation – July 11-17

Troop 264 is scheduled for summer camp at Goshen Scout Reservation in Virginia, dates July 11 – 17. This year, COVID-19 procedures will be in effect for scouts and adults attending. Current pandemic information related to summer camp is posted at https://www.gotogoshen.org/information/covid-19/ . All participants will be required to have completed BSA Medical Forms submitted. This link includes the merit badge list that was (supposed to be) available in 2020. While the 2021 list is not yet published, the 2021 offerings should be similar. There are also summaries on the Vets, ATV, Climbing, and CIPE programs for older scouts, and a paragraph on the Bowman Brigade for first year scouts (those joining Troop 264 in 2021). https://www.gotogoshen.org/camps-programs/camp-bowman/#top (Keep in mind that 2021 updates have not been fully made to this information yet.)

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TROOP 264 SUMMER CAMP 2021

CAMP BOWMAN

GOSHEN SCOUT RESERVATION

Troop 264 has reserved July 11 to July 17, 2021 at Camp Bowman, Goshen Scout Reservation.

The fees for Camp Bowman are: BOYS ADULTS

Paid by April 1 $425 $250

Paid by May 3 $465 $290

Paid after May 3 $505 $330

The fee schedule is established by the council, thus Troop 264 has no control over the timing.

Goshen Scout Reservation has issued Covid Protocols. These can be reviewed at the following links: https://www.gotogoshen.org/information/covid-19/ and https://www.scouting.org/ coronavirus/covid-19-faq/

Details on transportation will be announced at a later date. If interested using in the troop’s charter bus, please

answer “Y” to the bus question (next page). A “yes” answer is not a commitment at this time to using the bus.

Merit badge registration: the merit badge schedule has not yet been released but will be forwarded to scouts and parents as soon as it becomes available. Merit badge class registration typically begins mid-March or April. Boys will need to be fully registered and paid in full before class registrations can be made.

Parents are welcome to attend!

Additional Programs:

Bowman Vets: Bowman Vets is a program started in 2010 specifically designed to keep older scouts coming back to camp. With its mix of unique merit badges (Geocaching, and Search and Rescue), special programs (wakeboarding, mountain boarding, stand up paddle boarding, and C.O.P.E.) and challenging treks (Jump Rock). Bowman Vets brings together some of the best experiences that Goshen has to offer- all for your older scout. An ATV program for scouts over 14 is also available for an additional cost.

First year scouts will be enrolled in the Bowman Brigade, designed as an overview of scouting and camping skills. There will be opportunity to earn some merit badges, but they do not register for the full range of merit badges.

If you have any questions regarding summer camp please call or email: Darcy Long 301-502-6876 (C) [email protected]

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Summer Camp

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME: ___________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________

SCOUT BIRTH DATE: __________

_______________________________

BUS: Y/N _____

_______________________________

E-MAIL: _______________________________ SCOUT T-SHIRT SIZE ______

Available T-shirt sizes: Adult S, M, L Xl, XXL, XXL

PARENT(S)/ GUARDIAN INFORMATION:

NAMES: _______________________________________

HOME HONE: ____________________________

CELL PHONE: ____________________________

DAY PHONE(s): _____________________________

EMERGENCY E-MAIL: _____________________

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: ____________________________________________

ALLERGIES __________________________________________________________

PARENTS SIGNATURE: _________________________________

Parent Attending: ___________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE: ______


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Troop 264 Facebook Group Page

To Troop 264 scouts, scouters, and scout families: Join our growing group of 100+ members! Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/T264Olney/ to learn more about upcoming meetings and events. This is a closed group, only those registered with the troop will be granted access. Members may post photos and articles of interest to share with scout families. Mrs. Josey Simpson moderates the group and does an excellent job at transferring events and notices sent to the troop by Mr. Dale Bickel. Sign up at the link above, or e-mail Mrs. Simpson at [email protected].

Northern Tier 2021 – July 31 to August 6

HOL-RY!!! (Traditional greeting from one Northern Tier crew meeting another on the water or trails.) Back in January 2020, one crew signed up for a Northern Tier excursion in 2021: Expedition Number: E073121C July 31, 2021 to August 6, 2021 Ely, Minnesota The Crew: Edward Piontek Ed Piontek David Mutter Julia Mutter Nicholas Schade Mark Schade Sam Kropp Tim Kropp This is a wilderness canoeing expedition in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of northern Minnesota and the Quetico National Park in Ontario, Canada. It will be an adventure to remember!

Seabase U.S.V.I. – June 29 - July 5

One crew remains signed up for Seabase in 2021, after Seabase excursions were cancelled for 2020:

St. Thomas ECO Adventure, originally starting Tuesday July 7, 2020 (ending July 13): Eakin (2) + Herseys (2) + Edward Piontek + James Fitzgerald + Eric Kilpatrick + Dean Kilpatrick = 8 The new dates are: St. Thomas ECO Adventure, starting June 29, 2021 (ends July 5) On the waitlist: Julian B. Hunter S. Mr. Ray S.

T264 Goes to Philmont in 2022 – July 16-30, 2022

Your 12-Day expedition will arrive at Philmont on: 7/18/2022 and will depart Philmont on 7/30/2022 Your 2022 expedition number is: 718-104. . Scouts past their 18th birthday can attend Philmont, and can be counted as scouts (if under age 21). Scouts must be at least age 14 (or 13 and finished 8th grade) by July 18, 2022.

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Participants should expect a cost around $1800 per person, including airfare, ground transportation, food on the way to/from Philmont, and miscellaneous expenses. If the cost is an issue for a scout’s attendance, please discuss this privately with Mr. Bogan by telephone, but that scout’s name should be included now to hold the space. A waitlist will be established should we pass the 24 person limit for 3 crews. Plan on going out West a couple of days before the 18th, to start getting acclimated to the higher elevation. The Troop has paid the initial $150.00 deposit for 24 persons, by this payment we preserve the option for three crews to attend Philmont. At present we have 23 persons signed up. There is still space for other scouts or adults to join the expedition.

This IS a financial commitment, as we cannot get payments back from Philmont. If you later cannot go, you may get your money back if we can replace you, but there is no guarantee that we can do so. (We do try, however.)

$572.50 as a second payment will be collected by September 15, 2021 (we must have it to Philmont by October 1, 2021).

$572.50 remainder payment will be collected by February 15, 2022 (we must have this final payment to Philmont by March 1, 2022).

Travel arrangements will be made in early 2022. Trek selections will be made in late 2021.

Patapsco River Campout – November 13-15, 2020

This campout was covered in the December 2020 Signaler, but a complete list of attendees hadn’t then reached the Signaler. We now correct that omission with the updated list. Scoutbook has also been updated. Scouts: James M. Rowan J. Liam D. Devin M. Logan M. Andrew S. Julian B. Sean D. Hunter St. D. Colin L. Jamil S. Luke N. Will B. Adults: Mr. Light Mr. Mullican Mr. Mclnerney Mr. Jones Mr. Marcell Mr. Bogan Mr. St. Denis

District Roundtable (Each month)

Once a month, the White Oak District holds an evening Roundtable session for the units within the district. These sessions provide information about upcoming events of interest to troops and crews, information on changed policies and procedures, and sometimes troop patches or other items related to district events. The troop asks

Adults (4 per crew max.): Scouts: Jim S. Cole S. Bill S. Matthew S. (PA troop) Eric L. Colin L. Joan G. Zachary G. Tom H. Michael H. Ray St. D. Hunter St. D. Sean B. Julian B. Morris B. Will B. Jackson S. Andrew S. Drew F. Owen F. Hari C. Vishal C. Brady C. 10 adults -------------------- 13 scouts --------------- 23 total


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that one adult from a designated patrol attend the meeting and take notes, and then summarize the meeting at the next Troop Adult Meeting a week or two later. Patrol assignments are listed on the calendar pages at the end of this Signaler. With six permanent patrols now, a patrol adult should not have to attend more than twice a year.

WHEN: Second Wednesday, commencing 7:30 PM (except July) WHERE: The Peoples Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Rd. Silver Spring MD. About 1/4 mile WEST of New Hampshire Ave.

Note: The Roundtable is currently a virtual, online meeting during the pandemic.

Getting Credit for Troop Activities

It’s important that everyone who participates in Troop 264 campouts, trips, and community service activities gets credit for their hard work. The Signaler provides the permanent record of everyone who attends these events. Patrol leaders need to take responsibility for collecting the names of participants in their patrols and send those lists, preferably by e-mail, to the Signaler staff by the monthly deadline (25th of the month).

E-mail submissions to [email protected] .

Tell It to Mr. Matyas!

Mr. Gary Matyas is the troop’s Advancement Chair, which is a fancy (and understated) way of saying that he keeps track of all the rank advancements, merit badges, and other awards that all the scouts earn. Plus completed training for the adults, that isn’t done online by registered scouters at http://myscouting.scouting.org . This is a big job, as you can imagine, particularly in the weeks and days before a Court of Honor. You can help. Just drop an e-mail to Mr. Matyas at [email protected] for any of the following. Include the scout’s name, what the e-mail is relating to, and the date(s): Rank advancements that may not go through the 3 person Board of Review (BOR). Generally, this applies to Scout rank, most other BORs are administered by Mr. Greenspon. Service project hours outside the troop, that a scout wants to use to meet a rank advancement or merit badge requirement. This might include, for example, an event outside of scouting where the hours are not being applied to some other purpose, whether inside or outside of scouts. Even if you mark the hours in your Scout Handbook, they aren’t entered into the troop database if you don’t say something. Report them early, well before your Scoutmaster conference. Include a short description of the project(s) along with the date(s) and hours. Eagle project accounting. At the end of each Eagle project, the scout assembles a table of who worked how many hours. Please provide a copy to Mr. Matyas so that he can credit project hours to each scout in the list. Events not in the Signaler. Mr. Matyas uses the Signaler record to establish scouts’ participation record, so he won’t know of anything not published there. The best solution for that is to put an article in the Signaler, and give public credit to those who participated.

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Awards. Awards like Cyberchip, Totin’ Chit, and Fire’em Chit are sometimes not reported to Mr. Matyas in a timely fashion, and often they may not be recorded in the Signaler. Let Mr. Matyas know of these awards as they are earned. Your attention to these small matters will improve the function of the troop. Thank you for your assistance!

Troop Activity Policy

Please be reminded that it is troop policy (and common courtesy) for a scout or scouter to pay the costs associated with an event he or she has signed up for but did not attend, without being asked. No -shows increase the costs to the troop and the participants, require the troop to reserve unneeded space and transport excess equipment, and results in wasted food and materials. We realize that situations inevitably will occur that prevent a scout from attending events, and ask that the scout or scouter con tact the person organizing the event right away. If the conflict is raised early enough, adjustments can often be made where food has not yet been purchased or reservations have not been finalized.

Troop Communications Policy

The troop uses e-mail communications and a closed Facebook site to pass along information to troop and family members. From time to time we receive information about external, often non-scout related, activities. This information sometimes comes from troop members, the district or council, or it can come in from outside sources. Individually, these items may be appealing to certain scouts and parents. Collectively, they present a serious obstacle to our providing timely and effective information about primary troop activities and events. Nor do we want to imply troop approval for activities that we may have limited information about, and often we have little to no information about safety and security at such events (think YPT). For reference, we set out here in writing what has been our existing practice. The first judgment as to the suitability of e-mailing or posting along such material will be made by the Troop Adult Committee person in charge of communications (currently Mr. Bickel). Where appropriate, the Scoutmaster (SM Dennis Bogan) and the Troop Committee Chair (Mr. Rick Justus), will be consulted. Members of the Troop Committee might also be asked for their input, individually or collectively. In most cases, information about external events less than two weeks away will not be e-mailed by the troop to troop members. Generally, a shorter time frame does not get much positive response from busy scouts and scouters. The occasional non-scouting events that are forwarded, shall contain language that this is not a troop activity and that scouts/scouters must arrange their own transportation. Such e-mails may be edited for clarity or to provide additional, supporting information. Of course, scouts and scouters remain free to pass along such information personally or to make an announcement at a troop meeting. This policy isn’t intended to pass judgment on the suitability and quality of such activities. Rather it stems from a need to limit our communications portals to their intended purpose, passing scout information to troop members. Troop 264 Adult Committee, August 16, 2018


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INFORMATION PAGES

Attention: Board of Review (BOR) Procedures

Board of Review (BOR)

Any scout needing a Board of Review should call Mr. Walt Greenspon

( g r e e n s p o @ v e r i z o n . n e t ) at (301) 774-5394 no later than two Sundays (8 days) before

the scheduled Board of Review.

Failure to give proper notification will delay your BOR until the next month. Get your

Scoutmaster Conference prior to calling Mr. Greenspon. If your scout is scheduled for the

BOR, he MUST bring an adult with him. That adult is needed to sit on a BOR for another scout.

This way we can accommodate all scouts striving for advancement.

Scout dress code for BOR will include Class “A” shirt, neckerchief, slide, and scout pants (khaki or black pants can be substituted). Merit badge sash is recommended. A scout hat is preferred, if any is worn.

Scout Spirit for Advancement

We all recognize that Scout Spirit is hard to evaluate.

We know Scout Spirit includes being helpful and cheerful,

but it is more than that…it’s giving back. In an effort to

assist Patrol Dads in recognizing Scout Spirit, the following

guidelines are offered.

Our troop believes that prior to each advancement, participation in the following activities

exemplify the essences of Scout Spirit:

• A minimum of 1 nursing home visit

• Participation in at least 1 fundraiser

• At least 4 overnight outings per year

• Good deeds done outside of scouts

Scoutmaster Conferences

Any scout needing a Scoutmaster Conference for advancement up through First Class, needs to contact

one of the following for a conference:

Mr. Greenspon 301-774-5394

Mr. Laing 301-980-8932

Mr. Predoehl 301-774-0974

Mr. Matyas 301-570-0610

Mr. Bickel 301-774-0416

Mr. Kilpatrick 301-570-8061

Mr. Kennedy 301-774-5014

Mr. Delaney 301-412-0509

Scoutmaster Conferences for Star, Life, and Eagle must be held with Mr. Bogan:

(301)-774-2768. [email protected]

The Patrol Dad, not a senior scout, is responsible for signing off on Scout Spirit prior to your

Scoutmaster Conference.

Preparation for the scout’s BOR must include being

prepared to answer skill, citizenship, first aid, and

merit badge questions

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BOR for Star and Life Scout Advancements

While ropes and compasses are provided for younger ranks, by the time you are ready for Star and Life

advancement, you should be responsible enough to bring your own knot rope and compass for your BOR. We

are requiring all scouts who are advancing to Star or Life to bring a knot rope and compass to their BOR.

Life and Eagle Scouts as Advisory BOR Members

If you are a Life or Eagle Scout and would like to sit on a Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, or Star

BOR, as a “Technical Expert”, call Mr. Greenspon on 301-774-5394.

Troop 264 Adult Leadership We don’t list every registered adult in the troop here, but these are the people you are likely to meet or need first. Troop 264 is fortunate to have a lot of supporting adults, that help out in many ways, taking on tasks that the scouts cannot. Scoutmaster Dennis Bogan Troop Committee Chairman Rick Justus Treasurer Al Barth New Scouts Coordinator Donald Light Advancement Chairman Gary Matyas Board of Review Chairman Walt Greenspon Membership Chairwoman Virginia Sheikh The Signaler Advisor Dale Bickel Troop Order of the Arrow Rep. Rick Justus Chartered Organization Rep. Martin Predoehl Troop Committee Secretary Julia Mutter Senior Patrol Leader: Sean Delaney

Permission Slip for In-Person Troop Events (next 2 pages)

Print, complete, and turn in pages 15 and 16 for any in-troop or patrol activities.

Patrol Adult Leaders: Eagle Patrol Tom Hersey Hawk Patrol Jay Udovich & Jim Stewart & Ray St. Denis Shark Patrol Joan Geller Spartan Patrol Mark Schade Titan Patrol Keith Dickey Viking Patrol Dale Bickel Atomic Aliens Patrol Donald Light (first year scouts) & Kevin Kennedy


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Participant Name: ___________________________________________________________

COVID-19 Supplemental Pre-Screening

(REQUIRED in addition to Signed Permission below)

Has the participant had any contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19

in the past 14 days: Yes -- If yes, the participant should stay home.

No

Has the participant had any of the following symptoms in the past 24 hours? Fever (100.4 or greater)

Nausea or Vomiting

Diarrhea

Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing

If you selected any of the above, the participant should stay home.

Has the participant had any of the following in the past 24 hours? Unexplained extreme fatigue or muscle aches

Rash

Cough

Sore Throat

If the participant has any two (or more) of these symptoms the participant should stay home. If the participant has one of these

symptoms, discuss any limitations and restrictions and consider having them stay home.

------------------------------------ Troop 264 Permission Slip -----------------------------------

I give permission for my son/daughter to participate with Troop 264 at the above listed event and dates. In case

of emergency, please notify _____________________________ (indicate name(s) and relationship to your

son/daughter) at (_____) _____ - ________ (phone). If this person cannot be reached, I authorize qualified

medical personnel to administer any necessary aid or treatment to my son/daughter for illness or injury. My

son/daughter is allergic to the following medications or foods:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________ /_________ __________/_____ ____________/______

Adult Participant or Parent/Guardian Signature / Date Arrival Date/Time Departure Date/Time

By turning in this document, the participant agrees to wear suitable face mask coverings, and to follow social distancing, handwashing, and other measures as directed by the event leaders. Failure to do so may result in the participant’s being required to leave the event early. The parent signing below agrees to pick up their son or daughter promptly in that event. (We trust this will not happen.)

We recommend that event leaders retain these signed permission slips for at least 90 days.

Event:

**** Must be turned in by all scouts and adults at in order to participate. ****


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February 2021

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6

Troop meeting 7 PM on Zoom

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Patrol Meetings

District Roundtable

No school MCPS

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Troop meeting

7 PM on Zoom

Presidents’ Day

No School MCPS

Troop Committee Meeting, 7 PM

on Zoom

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Patrol Meetings

BOR and TLC

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Summer camp dates: July 11-17, 2021

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