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  • January 26 - Troop Meeting
  • February 2 - Troop Meeting/Guest Speaker (7:30pm)
  • February 4 - Merit Badge College
  • February 4 - PLC (6:30pm)
  • February 9 - Court of Honor/FOS Presentation & Car Wash Fundraiser Kickoff (car wash cards distributed)
  • February 12 - Scout Sunday at FCSUMC (10:45am service)
  • February 16 - Troop Meeting (7:30pm)
  • February 17-18 - Klondike Derby at Camp Tuckahoe
  • February 20 - Troop Committee Meeting (7pm)
  • February 23 - Troop Meeting (7:30pm)

 

 

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» Adult Leadership Change...
January 2012 will see a change in Troop Committee leadership.  Hopefully, to most Scouts and parents in Troop 198, you will not even notice the change, but it will occur.  After five years as Troop Committee Chairman, Kurt Williams will change roles within the troop to become an Assistant Scoutmaster and Life-to-Eagle Co-Advisor.  The position of Committee Chairman will be held by Jay McKiernan.  This means that the Troop is in need of an Assistant Outings Coordinator, a VERY important position since our current Outings Coordinator, Kristine Troutman, will likely be resigning from her position later in 2012.   If you are interested in this position, please talk to Jay or Kristine.
» 2013 National Jamboree...

 

Interested in Attending the 2013 National Scout Jamboree in West Virginia ?  Click Here to begin the registration process.

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» 2019 World Scout Jamboree to be held in West Virginia...

Scouts from every corner of the world will soon have the experience of a lifetime at The Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve in West Virginia. The bid to host the 2019 World Scout Jamboree is a combined effort of the Boy Scouts of America, Scouts Canada, and the Scout Association of Mexico. This will be the first time the World Scout Jamboree has been held in the United States in more than 40 years.

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Troop 198 is chartered to Fishing Creek Salem United Methodist Church and has been serving youth in the Etters / Lewisberry area of northern York County, Pennsylvania for 38 years (2012 BSA Charter). The Troop meets on most Thursdays at 7:30 pm. Please view our calendar for complete information about our schedule.

 

Car Wash Fundraiser...


Stay Tuned for Information regarding a Car Wash Coupon Fundraiser

February 9th (at the COH):  Distribition of Car Wash Debirt Cards ($10 each)

March 9th:  Return unsold cards and all sale proceeds

ALL net profits from this sale ($5 per card) will be deposited into each Scout's ISA to help the Scouts pay for Beach Jam and Summer Camp.

2011 Journey to Excellence...

Congratulations to the Scouts and Scouters of Troop 198 on achieving BSA's Journey to Excellence GOLD status for 2011.  This achievement reflects a combination of good program, adult training, service hours, camping, summer camp attendance and rank advancement.   It was truly a great year for Troop 198 !  Thank you to everyone who make it so.

Order of the Arrow News...

Troop 198's 2012 Order of the Arrow Unit Elections is scheduled for March 15th.

What is the Order of the Arrow ?

Click Here for Complete:  YOUTH ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

? The youth must have reached the rank of First Class

? The youth must have experienced fifteen days and nights of Boy Scout camping during a two year period prior to the election. The fifteen days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and nights camp approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camping.

? Please note, cabin camping may be included as part of the short-term camping.

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2012 OA Ordeal Dates:

May 18-20 at Camp Tuckahoe and August 17-19 at Hidden Valley

Pretzel Making at FCSUMC...

FCSUMC invites all Scouts and families to assist with pretzel making, 8am-12noon:

Feb 4 & 18

March 3, 10 & 17

Contact Susan Huntsberger at shuntsberger@hbgdiocese.org if you can help.

      

Woodbadge in 2012...

Woodbadge Course in 2012

The purpose of the Wood Badge experience is to strengthen Scouting in our units, our districts, and our council.  The Wood Badge “ticket” represents each participant’s commitment to complete a set of personal goals relating to that individual’s Scouting position.  These goals will significantly strengthen the program in which the participant is involved. In addition, the Ticket gives participants an opportunity to practice and demonstrate a working knowledge of the leadership skills presented during the course.  Participants are required to complete their Wood Badge tickets no later than 18 months after the completion of the practical phase of the course. Sign up today and start your “Journey to the Mountaintop”!

For the upcoming scout year, 2011-12, the NBOF will host N6-544-12 over two non-consecutive weekends: August 24-26, 2012 and September 14-16, 2012 at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation.

NYLT...

NYLT Course Dates Announced

The New Birth of Freedom Council is pleased to announce its annual NYLT course. This course will be held June 17-22, 2012 at Hidden Valley Scout Reservation. The NYLT course is an exciting, action packed program designed to provide youth members of the Boy Scouts of America with leadership skills and experiences they can use in their home unit and in other situations demanding self-discipline and leadership of others.

September 2012 USNA Trip...
Watch for details in the Spring of 2012 regarding a Troop 198 trip to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD,  September 28-30, 2012.

 

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Klondike Derby 2012...

Get ready for the 2012 Klondike Derby at Camp Tuckahoe

February 17-18

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Scoutmaster's Corner...

Dear Troop 198 –

I wanted to take a moment to talk to you about a couple things that have been weighing heavy on my mind.  This has been a difficult week for many.
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We mourned the loss of a great man and strong supporter of the Scouting program… Pastor Paul Wilcox.  An avid outdoorsman and a calming force for those in turmoil around him, Paul will truly be missed.  As I sat through his funeral service in a packed church on Saturday, I was struck by the fact that there were more laughs and smiles shared than there were tears shed.  To me, that is the sign of a life well-lived and a gentleman who will be [sincerely] missed.
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The world continues to watch as tragedy and scandal shake to the core an institution that many of us have looked to with pride at Penn State University.  I imagine that you, like me, have been speechless as this decades-long criminal episode unraveled before us.  No words can adequately describe how disappointed I am in the leadership of my alma mater; and how broken-hearted I am for the victims of these terrible crimes.
When you see and read about this type of abuse, it may cause you to ask yourself whether your son or daughter is safe participating in a chosen the youth program. Whether it’s youth sports, social organizations or even youth ministries like Scouting, I know I’ve asked myself, “Is my son safe here?”
Understand that we at the Troop and the Church believe that child safety is our greatest responsibility.
Each adult leader participating in BSA programs undergoes a child abuse history and criminal history background check and must complete “Youth Protection” training every two years.  This program teaches us how to identify and handle instances when youth may be in danger.  One of the most basic requirements in establishing a safe environment for our youth is maintaining what BSA calls ‘two-deep leadership.’  This means that there should be two trained adult leaders present during any interaction between adult and child.
Fishing Creek Salem developed and adopted a “Safe Sanctuaries” policy in 1996.  This policy requires adult leaders of youth programs to undergo background checks and training.
The goal is consistent with the youth protection goals of scouting:  “To demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to the physical and emotional safety and spiritual growth of all our children and youth.”
At the Troop, I ask that every parent come in with their son when dropping them off for meetings.  In addition to getting valuable information about what we may be doing that night; filing any last minute permission slips; or getting a better idea when we’ll be wrapping up the meeting, it’s important to know that there are (at least two) adults present.  Also, if ever you or your son have any concerns about personal safety (or anything else for that matter), please do not hesitate to pick up the phone or talk to me directly.
Yours in Scouting,

Jim Mann, Scoutmaster
Troop 198
11/14/11

 


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