Scouts usually work with me on the First Class requirement regarding constitutional rights and obligations of a US citizen. I usually also discuss the Revolutionary War which lead to the Constitution and find many scouts are not aware of the vital role Morris County had in the birth of our country. I urge you to take your children to the Ford Mansion (Washington's Headquarters) at the Morristown National Historic Park. In fact, ten historic sites and museums throughout Morris County are inviting the public to “Be Our Guest” on Sunday, May 20, from noon to 4 p.m. in celebration of National Tourism Week. Participating institutions will open their doors and waive their admission fees during those hours. The event is sponsored by the Morris County Alliance for Tourism. For more information, call 973-631-5151.

FULL Class A uniform A MUST to participate in the Whit Estler Memorial and to march in the parade. This means official BSA shirt, neckerchief (if you have been presented with a 113 neckerchief), pants and cap.

Last day to submit orders for troop gear to Mr. Onorevole is May 23. See "Files" under menu to left then "Troop Gear Order form" for items available.

Our week at summer camp this year is Sunday, July 29 to Saturday, August 4. The following link will bring you to the Patriots' Path Council website page about Camp Somers. Take a look and explore all the activities, merit badges, and fun, fun, fun a scout could have at camp! This is the place for rank advancement and learning new skills from experienced scouters. Camp fees: Early bird - $358. if signed up and paid by April 25. After that date, fee is $392. EXCEPT, newly crossed over scouts have until May 30 to pay $358. earlybird fee.

This weekend the troop attended the 50th annual Scoutmaster’s Council Camporee at the US Military Academy at West Point. The last time we attended was 10 years ago. This year’s camporee had the highest attendance ever at 5300 scouts and scouters from over 250 units coming from 22 states. 22 scouts and 7 adults represented our troop. There were 16 competitive skill sites.

The most recent version of the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record form in PDF format may be found on our "files" page (see menu box to the left).