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NOTES FROM OUR SCOUTMASTER:
Wright Patterson Air Force Base campout is May 15-17. This is always a good time. I need to know right away if you are planning to go with us. We will be camping in tents.
Also, congratulations are in order for out newest Eagle Scout, Spencer Stadnik. Spencer completed is Eagle Board of Review on Thursday evening, April 30, 2009. Stay tuned for the announcement of Spencer's Court of Honor.
I also want to extend a note of gratitude to all of the parents and scouts who participated in this years flower sale. We exceeded last years sales figures substantially, even in this economy!!! It is the success of these types of fundraisers that keep us going strong. Now for delivery day. We need all the volunteers we can get. Hope to see you at the flower lot on Thursday May 7 & 8. Please let Mark Corcoran know at corcm@sbcglobal.net if you are able to volunteer.
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2009 SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
Our Troop summer camp program will be at Camp Merz in New York on Lake Chautauqua July 5-11, 2009. All Scouts are strongly encouraged to attend. Summer Camp is where new Scouts will be introduced to our camping program and be able to earn some merit badges and advance in rank. We have lots of fun as well. Older Scouts will enjoy a nice high adventure and Waterfront programs.
Check out the Camp Merz website HERE.
2009 FLOWER SALE ORDER REMINDER
Scouts and Parents are reminded that if they sold flowers outside of Fairview Park, you are responsible for the direct delivery to the customer. The Troop will deliver any Flowers to customers within the Fairview Park boundries.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE TROOP 401 GOLDEN BOOK OF EAGLES
PHILMONT 2010
Are you ready for the experience of a lifetime? If so, then make plans to travel with the Greater Cleveland Council 2010 contingent to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron New Mexico. The Philmont Contingent is for both troops and individual Scouts and adults.
Participants need to be 14 years old by 1/1/10 or have completed the 8th grade prior to the departure date. Costs are estimated to be around $1300, which includes all travel expenses and pre-trek training.
Applications for either a full 12-person troop or crew slot or provisional crew spots are due February 1, 2009. Drawings will be held of all applications, and the winners will be notified February 5. More information and applications can be found on the Greater Cleveland Counci's website - www.gccbsa.org under "Council News".
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Kevin Caine at (440) 395-8827 or email at ptc897@sbcglobal.net
Click here to view some of our Philmont Photos of the 2008 trek.
2010 NATIONAL BOY SCOUT JAMBOREE
Are you looking at attending the National Boy Scout Jamboree? You won't be alone. Over 40,000 Scouts from around the country will convene at Ft. AP Hill in Virginia for a collosal Scouting, once in a lifetime, experience. The Jamboree will be held July 26-Aug 4, 2010. Check out the National Jamboree website by clicking here. Also, check back often at the Greater Cleveland Boy Scout Council for information. Start your planning now to attend.
VIRTUS
INFORMATION
Also, the Diocese of Cleveland has issued the new Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse: Revised November 2007. This policy takes effect January 1, 2008.
Please click here to review the policy. All parent volunteers who participate in programs with children, are required to review this policy and return the Acknolwedgement of Receipt and Review of the Diocese of Cleveland, found on page 66 of the policy, to the Parish Center. This acknowledgement form needs to be completed by all parent volunteers, regardless of the prior training received.
If you have not already done so, please make arrangements to complete the required VIRTUS training. Contact the Parish Center for information on these training sessions. Click here for the current VIRTUS training schedule.
Please contact the Parish Center, if you have any questions.
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...to the website of St. Angela Merici Boy Scout Troop 401. St. Angela Merici Parish is a Roman Catholic Parish in the city of Fairview Park, Ohio. Our Troop is over 50 years old. We have a rich tradition in camping and community service. We are a very active Troop of over 40 young men. Our Scouts camp monthly, participate in a weeklong summer camp and a high adventure camping trip each summer. If you are the adventurous type, eager to learn outdoor skills, develop your leadership potential and have fun with your friends, we invite you to join us. We meet every Tuesday at 7pm at the Scout Lodge, across from the Rini center.
If you have any questions, you may email us by clicking here and we will respond to your inquiries. You can also contact the St. Angela Merici Parish Center at (440) 333-2133 for more information.
Check out the THE SCOUT ZONE
SLINGSHOT GAME
THE SCOUT OATH
On my Honor, I will do my best, to do my duty, to God and my Country, to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.
THE SCOUT LAW
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean and Reverent.
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to -
Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
I will treat public and private property with respect.
I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping. I will prevent wildfire.
I will build my fires only where they are appropriate.
When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out.
I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
I will treat the outdoors as a heritage.
I will take care of it for myself and others
I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
and
Be conservation minded
I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy.
I will urge others to do the same.
THE SCOUT MOTTO
Be Prepared.
THE SCOUT SLOGAN
Do a good turn daily.
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By: Mike Gallo
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Place a young boy,
Bright and shining with God’s grace,
Into a free and hopeful nation.
Add a large helping of mother’s love,
And a touch of father’s, too.
A full measure of Scoutmasters’ patience and generosity,
Kindness and care from Assistant Scoutmasters
Camaraderie and friendship from a number of boys,
And support and help from their parents;
Plenty of assistance and encouragement
From family, friends, and community.
A kind word in a moment of doubt,
A gentle reprimand in a moment of weakness,
A helping hand, a guiding thought,
Understanding and forbearance, in full measure.
Immerse for years
In a Scouting atmosphere,
Warming thoroughly with
Good examples on every side.
When done,
Decorate with badges,
And serve to the world
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PARENT CORNER
Check out this link to a pretty interesting talk show on raising boys in todays world. It gives an interesting insight into this important task. It is an interview on the Diane Rehm show with the author of the book "Boys Adrift", on National Public Radio. Give it a listen.
http://wamu.org/programs/dr/07/08/14.php#13672
MYSCOUTING training
A SCOUT IS REVERENT
Click here to read todays Gospel Message
Click here to go to the Cub Scout Pack 401
JOKE FOR THE DAY
Do you have a joke you want to share with your friends?
Just hit the "Contact us" button below and send me the best you've got. Remember, a Scout is Clean!!
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The Philosophy of Ambiguity
FOR THOSE WHO LOVE THE PHILOSOPHY OF AMBIGUITY....( as well as the idiosyncrasies of English)
1. ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION.
2. IF MAN EVOLVED FROM MONKEYS AND APES, WHY DO WE STILL HAVE MONKEYS AND APES?
3. I WENT TO A BOOKSTORE AND ASKED THE SALESWOMAN, 'WHERE'S THE SELF-HELP SECTION?' SHE SAID IF SHE TOLD ME, IT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE.
4. WHAT IF THERE WERE NO HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS?
5. IS THERE ANOTHER WORD FOR SYNONYM?
6. WHERE DO FOREST RANGERS GO TO 'GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?'
7. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SEE AN ENDANGERED ANIMAL EATING AN ENDANGERED PLANT?
8. IF A PARSLEY FARMER IS SUED, CAN THEY GARNISH HIS WAGES?
9. WOULD A FLY WITHOUT WINGS BE CALLED A WALK?
10. WHY DO THEY LOCK GAS STATION BATHROOMS? ARE THEY AFRAID SOMEONE WILL CLEAN THEM?
11. If A TURTLE DOESN'T HAVE A SHELL, IS HE HOMELESS OR NAKED?
12. CAN VEGETARIANS EAT ANIMAL CRACKERS?
13. IF THE POLICE ARREST A MIME, DO THEY TELL HIM HE HAS THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT?
14. WHAT WAS THE BEST THING BEFORE SLICED BREAD?
15. ONE NICE THING ABOUT EGOTISTS: THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE.
16. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CIVIL WAR?
17. IF ONE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMER DROWNS, DO THE REST DROWN TOO?
18. IF YOU ATE BOTH PASTA AND ANTIPASTO, WOULD YOU STILL BE HUNGRY?
19. IF YOU TRY TO FAIL, AND SUCCEED, WHICH HAVE YOU DONE?
20. WHY IS THERE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON SOUR CREAM?
21. CAN AN ATHEIST GET INSURANCE AGAINST ACTS OF GOD?
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UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE
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