Third time is the charm. The Troop PLC is hosting a Pool Party at Elmwood Pool on Monday, July 20th, from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. This event replaces the regularly scheduled troop meeting. Uniform is swim suit, towel, and favorite pool toys. Family members and guests are welcome to attend for $3 each for admission. Tell the staff that you are with the party when you arrive. Scouts can invite a friend to join and complete swimming advancement requirements.

Mr A.

New date for the Pool Party: Wednesday. The Troop PLC is hosting a Pool Party at Elmwood Pool on Wednesday, July 15th, from 6:30 pm until 8 pm. Uniform is swim suit, towel, and favorite pool toys. Family members and guests are welcome to attend for $3 each for admission. Tell the staff that you are with the party when you arrive. Scouts can invite a friend to join and complete swimming advancement requirements. Beyond that, just have fun..

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Recently elected and appointed Scouts area invited to attend Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops training on Saturday, May 30th, from 1 – 4 pm. Completion of ILST entitles Scouts to wear the “Trained” badge while they are in the position for which they are trained, and is a prerequisite for more advanced Boy Scout leadership classes. It is not required for service in a position of responsibility, but is recommended and is useful. See the new page on the troop website at http://www.troop42omaha.org/troop-leadership/ to be in the know about who has which duty.

Mr. A.

Join the celebration on Memorial Day at Memorial Park hosted by Heroes of the Heartland Foundation. Participation is a great way to recognize the contributions of military and first responders to our nation and is a civic service project as well. Community service starts at 10 am Monday, and the program starts at 11 to last one hour. Scouts and their families are invited to attend.

Mr A.

Scouts, remember your scout essentials for a day of recreational shooting sports Saturday, May 9rh. Don’t forget a sack lunch. We will be able to use the rifle, pellet gun, and archery ranges at Schramm State Park in the morning. These ranges plus the shotgun range will also be available in the afternoon for $3 each. Bring your essentials for hiking, including a compass, clothing suitable for the weather, and sturdy shoes. Drivers will be able to drop you off at home in the afternoon.

Be prepared!
Mr. A.

This Saturday, May 2, the Dundee Memorial Park Association will be cleaning up Elmwood Creek and Mr. Melvin said this would satisfy the Camping Merit Badge Requirement 9c. We are meeting at the Elmwood Park pavilion at 9am for snacks, drinks and instructions. The project will last until noon, but come even if can’t be there the whole time..

The Spring Court of Honor is Monday at 6:30 PM. Parents are invited to participate in the awards presentation and refreshments following. Please bring something to share: last names starting with

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Elections for the troop leadership for the next six months will be conducted at the next troop meeting. All members of the troop will elect their next Senior Patrol Leader and patrol members will elect their Patrol Leaders. Assistants and other positions of responsibility are appointed and will not change until new appointments are made.

The SPL and PLs have done a great job of leading troop events and patrol activities since last October and deserve a round of applause. Well done!

Mr Anderson, SM

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