BEACON: 1-14-2010

1. Klondike Derby

2. Adult Leader Training.

3. Life to Eagle Workshop.

 

1. KLONDIKE DERBY. Downeast Troops to gather at Marine Maritime Museum in Bath on January 30 for annual Klondike Derby.

Registration begins at 8 am, with the Patrol Leader's Meeting at 8:30.  Opening Ceremony is at 8:45.

Stations are:

Semaphore Signaling

- Boys need to know that arm positions are opposite if you’re sending versus receiving the message.

UnRep (Underway Replenishment)

- This is a problem solving activity of how to get an object from one side of an expanse to the other, over a static line.

Plotting

- You need to plot an object on a nautical map by triangulating from three known points.  Scouts need to be able to find a direction and plot that direction on a map.

Wood Bending

- This is a demonstration station where Scouts learn how wood is bent using steam.

Scavenger Hunt

- Scouts will tour the museum and learn about Maine's seafaring tradition by finding things on a list.

The afternoon will include sled races, and a secret final competition (you'll want to know how to tie together rope of different diameters).

Families are welcome to come and visit the museum at a discounted rate, and enjoy good food in Long Reach Hall.

2. ADULT LEADER TRAINING. February 6, 2010

BSA Adult Leader Training—Downeast District February 6, 2010

Damariscotta Chapel of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Corner of Rt. 1 and Belvedere Road, Damariscotta

Cost: $9.00

Registration 8:30 AM

New Leader Essentials  9:00 AM

(Bring your own) Lunch 11:00 AM

Adult Leader Specific Training 11:30 AM

*****Please note: To be respectful or our trainers’ time, we must have at least one registrant for the leader specific portion by Wednesday February 3rd or else that training will not be offered******

· All leaders should take the program specific Fast Start training and Youth Protection Training (www.pinetreebsa.org) before attending this training.

· Adult leaders should be in uniform and have the appropriate leader book.  Also bring a notebook and pen.

· There will be a trading post open with limited items to purchase including Leader hand books.

· Please bring a bag lunch.  Please do not bring coffee into the Church.

· Any questions contact Matt Randall at 797-5252x21 or mrandall@bsa.org

Please Mail Registrations to:

Downeast District Training

Pine Tree Council

131 Johnson Rd.

Portland, ME 04102

Contact Person: ____________________________  

UNIT: ___________________________

Phone: _____________________________  email: __________________________

Please list number of people that will be attending section

Cub Scouts

Tiger Den Leader

Cub Scout (Wolf/Bear) Den Leader

Webelos Den Leader

Cub Master/ assistant Cub Master

Committee Member

Boy Scouts

Scout Master/ Assistant Scout Master

Troop Committee Challenge

Den Chief Training

Venture Leader Training

Total                x $9.00 =

3. LIFE TO EAGLE WORKSHOP.  Troops will receive a separate mailing with registration information on this two part workshop open to Life Scouts.

This is a pilot workshop. Part 1 will be held February 4, a Thursday. We will honor this date because it has been published in the Pine Tree Council calendar and we believe that troops have planned their calendars in conjunction with the PTC calendar. Part II will be held Saturday, February 6.  An invitational email will be sent within the next two days.