Upper Saddle River Boy Scouts

NooooooooBeeeeeeeeee !!!!

Filed under: Summer Camp, email list, Leadership, Troop News, Uniform — Charlie Thomas @ 12:46 pm

Come one come all !

NOBE registration is here….please note the following dates:

Nobe registration opens MARCH 5th!

Nobe registration closes April 15th !

Camp Dates : August 8 – August 14th 2010

Camp Fee : $295 payable to: BSA Troop 133 (regular $345, but troop supports $50, so you pay only $295)

Send registration: Justin Kang, 15 Corn Mill CT, USR NJ 07458

June 4, 2010 Health Form & Insurance: 2 Copies PLEASE!!!

Parent volunteers ASAP – send me an email or call

mrjustinkang@gmail.com

201-491-8191

Registration:
You must register with payment in full by April 15th to reserve your spot at camp. No later, no exceptions!
There are no refunds once payment is received.
Please, fill out the attached permission slip and return it with payment ($295, payable to BSA Troop 133)

Health requirements:

All scouts and adults that are staying at camp must complete a physical and the form must be returned by June 4th. These forms must be fully completed and signed by Doctor, Parent & Scout!!! Please provide 2 photo copies along with 2 photo copies of your insurance card. Thank you!!!!

Volunteers:

We are in need of fathers that can stay at camp during the week and help with the daytime and evening activities. I need to schedule your stay with the camp so please call or e-mail me ASAP so he can coordinate which parents will be staying with us.

Please call me with your questions at 201-491-8191 or send email to mrjustinkang@gmail.com

Thank you and let’s get Prepared to have FUN

Ed Linde – Scoutmaster

Martin Shames – Committee chair

Justin Kang - Nobe Registration

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2010 summer camp opportunities available

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 12:43 pm

1) Camp NoBe-BosCo - Aug 8 - 14th. Ass’t Scoutmaster Justin Kang is coordinating registrations. RSVPs and questions should be directed to him. This is appropriate for the new scouts who have just bridged from Cubs.

2) Camp Floodwood - This is a more challenging experience for scouts 14+. Our decision whether or not organize this this will be based on interest of both scouts and parents to chaperone. It would probably be sometime in July. You can email me back if you are interested.

3) Philmont Scout Ranch, New Mexico. This is the ultimate experience for senior scouts. See email below for opportunity to join Troop 59 from Allendale. If you are interested, please get in touch directly with Chuck Zoeller (Troop 59
Philmont coordinator 2010: 201-934-5079 (h): 917-318-2727 (c).

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2010 NoBe Dates Announced!

Filed under: Summer Camp, email list, Leadership, Troop News, Uniform, Troop Contacts — Charlie Thomas @ 10:03 pm

Mark your calendar & save the dates for NoBe!!!

AUGUST 8 - 14, 2010

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Help Needed Saturday February 6th: 9:00 - 3:00

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 7:51 am

Hey Everyone,

I still need a few scouts to volunteer to help me with Saturday’s Iditarod at Crestwood Lake in Allendale. So far I only have one person helping me. Again, it will run from 9-3 and any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bobby Bigley
SPL

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Troop 133 Ski Trip to Mt Peter 2/28/10

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 2:00 pm

We have scheduled a trip to Mt Peter (Warwick NY) for Sunday 2/28/10. For those who would like to attend please complete the two attached forms and return to me with payment by February 15, 2010.

For those who require rentals a seperate form will be provided under seperate cover. I would suggest that rentals be acquired prior to the trip so that we are not spending time on the day of the trip fitting equipment.

2/28 is also Carnival day at Mt. Peter so there will be many activities going on. We will also work on the Snow Sports Merit Badge for those who would like to earn this badge.

We will of course need extra parents to drive and chapperone the group. Thanks

Michael Israel
201-825-0592
201-739-4674 (cell)

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Troop Meeting February 1st: At the Gravity Vault

Filed under: Uncategorized, email list, Troop News, Troop Meeting — Charlie Thomas @ 8:42 am

Hey Everyone,

I just want to remind everyone next Monday, February 1st, we will be having our troop meeting at the Gravity Vault. The meeting will begin at 7:30, however I suggest that everyone arrive 15 minutes early so we can organize everyone and fill out all the necessary paper work. To climb it is a cost of $10 per scout. Also, waivers will need to be filled out by parents for both the Troop and the Gravity Vault itself. This is the link for Gravity Vault Waiver: http://www.gravityvault.com/_userfiles/file/Waivers/4page%20Waiver%20for%20The%20Gravity%20Vault%202%20properties.pdf and attached is the troop’s waiver. Scouts must have their parents fill out both forms and bring $10 in order to climb. If anyone needs directions please visit this link: http://www.gravityvault.com/information_directions/ . See you then.

Thanks,
Bobby Bigley
SPL

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January SPL and Committee Meetings

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 8:54 pm

Troop 133,

This is a reminder that we have our SPL and committee meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 19th at the library. The SPL starts at 7 PM and the committe meeting starts at 8 PM.

Thanks
Kevin Errico

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Troop 133, Next Board of Review Dec 15

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 7:12 am

USR Library, 7:30 PM. Other instructions are on the application.

Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity if you would like to have a review.

Thanks

Tom Tarbutton

THOMAS.Tarbutton@axa-equitable.com

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We Need SPAGHETTI DINNER BOOSTERS

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 6:05 am

As many of you know, our annual Election Day Spaghetti Dinner is our single biggest fundraiser for our Troop. Jill Donato and I have been in the midst of planning this event for the last two months. Soon, you will begin to get innundated with emails asking for your help in various aspects of the dinner planning. We aplogize for this inconvenience but we need lots of help to make this event a success.

Right now, I am asking everyone to PLEASE find just ONE business to purchase a booster. Each booster is $40.00. In return for their donation, their business card will be placed on our placemats that will go to over 600 guests!!!!! Yes, last year we served over 650 dinners!! It can be your own business, a friend’s business, a restaurant that you frequent, a store that you buy from, etc……….you get the picture. This is by no means mandatory, but with over 70 scout families that can add up to a lot of extra monies that our boys and troop can use toward their events, outings, and Eagle ceremonies.

I am attaching a letter that you can print out and give to the prospective businesses. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need any additional info.

Marie Doto
Jill Donato

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Court of Honor Update: New Date October 17th at 12:00 Noon

Filed under: Uncategorized, Leadership, Troop News, Uniform, Troop Meeting — Charlie Thomas @ 5:47 am

Troop 133,
Here it is!!!! The long awaited Court of Honor for all the merit badges and advancement from over the summer. The agenda is as follows.
1. For those who are camping overnight. We can meet at Camp Glen Gray Parking lot at 10 AM.
2. We will pile our equipment together and have a truck available to drive it to the cabin.
3. The Court of Honor will take place at 12 Noon at a spot designed near the lake.
4. Be in Class “A” uniforms.
5. The Montclair Cabin is reserved for Troop 133 with tenting sites nearby.
6. Everyone who is attending should bring their own picnic lunch.
7. An orienteering course will held for the boys at 2:30 PM.
8. Those camping over night should plan a meal with their patrol for supper and breakfast the next morning.
9. A truck will be there to drive all our equipment back to the parking lot.
10. Pickup is at 10AM the next morning.
11. Even if you are not camping overnight, download and fill out the attached form so we will know what advancement we need to bring to Glen Gray.
12. All the slips can be put in my mailbox at 60 Union Ave., Upper Saddle River.
13. Any questions can be sent to my E-mail address: cquality@optonline.net
Hope to see you all there!!!!
Thanks
Kevin Errico

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Court of Honor Update: Now on October 17th

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 12:28 pm

Troop 133,

Sorry for all the confusion. This has been a challenge to get everything together. I hope we can be more organized as we go forward.

1. There will be no traditional troop meeting this Monday.
2. We will be having a combination troop meeting/court of honor on October 17th at Camp Glen Gray.
3. Troop 12/Montclair Cabin has been reserved for us.
4. After I talk with the adult leaders who are going, I will have exactly how the event will be run.
5. Be on the lookout for the permission slip which I should have out by Friday.

Thanks
Kevin Errico

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10/3/09 Court of Honor is postponed, new date to be posted shortly

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 11:23 am

Troop 133,

Due to unforseen circumstances, the court of honor that was planned for 10/3/09 has been postponed. A new date will be given on Monday.

Thanks

Kevin Errico

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Make Your October 6th Board of Review Appointments Now

Filed under: Uncategorized, Leadership, Troop News, Uniform — Charlie Thomas @ 8:02 am

If any Scout intends to have a board of review in October, I need your application by Saturday Sept 26.

I need to know how many to expect to schedule the adults.

Reminder Scouts need to be in full Class A uniform, have completed the Scout Master conference.

Thanks

Tom Tarbutton, PMP

Project Manager Lead

AXA-Equitable

525 Washington St

Jersey City, NJ

(o) 201 743 5557

(c) 347 751 5722

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September 15, 2009

Pancake Breakfast volunteers Needed for Sunday October 25, 2009

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 11:21 am

Troop 133 ….

It is a Troop 133 tradition to assist Cub Scout Pack 175 of Ramsey, NJ with
their annual pancake breakfast fund raiser. As Scoutmaster, I am requesting
that as many scouts as possible volunteer to help out with cooking, set-up,
clean-up, and assisting our Cub Scouts in manner possible. Please contact
Mr. Pacenza, Cubmaster of Pack 175, to volunteer your time and coordinate
assignments/logistics. This is a great and fun way to help and earn
community service hours.

Thank you!

Yours in Scouting Brotherhood …

Mr. Linde

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August 27, 2009

Board of Review for rank advancement will be on Sept 15th, at 7:30 PM

Filed under: Uncategorized, Leadership, Troop News — Charlie Thomas @ 4:53 pm

Our next board of review for rank advancement will be on Sept 15th, at 7:30 PM in the Upper Saddle River Library. Note this is a change to the date. If you intend to participate, please complete the application attached to the recent email you received and return it to Mr. Tarbutton by Sept 4th.

He needs to schedule a large number of adults to assist us with this.

For any of the new Scouts in addition to the application, you must complete all the Tenderfoot requirements, have your Handbook signed, complete a Scout Master Conference with Mr Linde, and be sure you know the Scout Oath and Law. Any adults who could be available to assist with the boards please let me know by return email. If this is not a good date for you, we will conduct Boards of Review in subsequent months, on the same date as the Committee meetings.

Thanks to all

Tom Tarbutton

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August 23, 2009

Welcome Back Troop 133!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 6:45 pm

We have a very exciting schedule of scout events planned for 2009/2010. See the link for the calendar on the right side. Additional details will be provided as the become available. Please check the site for information, forms and great Boy Scout links.

Thanks!

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August 20, 2009

Next Troop Meeting: September 3rd at 6:00 PM

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 10:37 am

Scouts,

Our first troop meeting is going to be our annual burger bash on September 3rd! To keep things interesting, Mr. and Mrs. Israel have arranged for us to have it at Anona Park in USR. It will start at 6PM. Each patrol needs to bring the ingredients for your own special hamburgers and the winner will get a prize for your patrol. Bring your patrol stove. The troop will get the gas.

We need the scouts that have their life guard certification to attend so that we can use the lake. Please get back to me on who you are so that I can let the association know.

Thanks

Kevin Errico

201 270 8988

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August 19, 2009

Important Message from ASM Errico

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 7:49 am

Troop 133,

I first want to let everyone know that for the 5 years I have been going to NOBE, this has been the strongest set of boys I’ve had the pleasure to be with. The completion ratio of merit badges earned was the highest I’ve seen. The first year crop of scouts were great. I’m very proud of all of you.

Here are some dates for you to start filling in your calendar for the new scout year. (Website Calendar is also updated)

September 3rd. First troop meeting at Anona Park. We will be having our burger bash. Mike Israel was nice enough to arrange for us to use the facility. The kids have a 1/2 day of school and we may start the meeting earlier. More info will follow.

October 3/4th. We will have our “Court of Honor” at Yaw Paw. This will be a combination troop meeting and campout.

November 2nd. Troop meeting. We will have our annual spaghetti dinner on Election day, Nov. 3rd.

December 7th. Troop meeting. This is our holiday party.

January 4th, 2010. Ambulance Corp troop meeting.

Troop events that the dates will be shortly decided are a fall campout and fall hike. I will also have the dates for when our committee will meet. We need parents. You will not be asked to do everything. Many hands make light work. We need adults who are willing to go to the events.

Thanks

Kevin Errico

Troop 133

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Troop 133 is looking for Board of Review Parent Volunteers

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 7:46 am

Troop 133 is looking for Board of Review Parent Volunteers. This position is a once a month commitment for about 2 hours. All scouts must attend a board of review meeting conducted by three Troop 133 adults for final approval before rank advancement. All scout parents are encouraged to inquire, especially parents of new scouts. Other board members will train you on what you need to know and do at meetings, no previous scouting experience is required. Reviews are conducted in the USR Library, usually the first Thursday of the month from 7:00 - 9:00.

For further info please contact Tom Tarbutton:

(c) 347 751 5722

(o) 201 743 5557

THOMAS.Tarbutton@axa-equitable.com

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May 20, 2009

Memorial Day Parade in Upper Saddle River May 25th (UPDATED)

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 8:00 am

Troop 133,

For those of you who are around this Memorial Day, Troop 133 will march in the USR parade. Meet 10:30 AM along Ripplewood Drive. Firemen will direct you to where you should stand. Scout Master Linde will lead the troop.

Kevin Errico

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May 9, 2009

Troop 133 trip to Yogi Berra Statum to see a NJ Jackals game and camp out June 26/27

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 10:33 pm

As a Summer outing this year, Troop 133 has decided to sponsor an overnight trip to see a NJ Jackals Baseball game, during the night of June 26^th, with an accompanying campout on the Yogi Berra Stadium outfield. My son Bobby and I attended a similar event, a number of years ago, when he was a Cub Scout, and it was a great experience!

The details regarding the outing are as follows:

Campout Dates: Friday, June 26th - Saturday June 27th

Game Time: 7:05PM (more…)

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May 6, 2009

Merit Badge Fair

Filed under: Uncategorized, Troop News — Charlie Thomas @ 11:52 am

Council is running a merit badge fair at Glen Gray on May 16^th. The Verona Cabin has been reserved for those who what to use it. Please contact the counselors as per the attached to earn the requirements or merit badge you are interested in. The cost is $25 per participant. If any of the new scouts want to go, this would be a great first trip! Please leave at check and the permission slip in my mail box.Thanks

Kevin Errico

60 Union Ave

Upper Saddle River

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March 28, 2009

Reminders from Mr. Errico

Filed under: Uncategorized — Zachary Thomas @ 12:04 pm

Troop 133,

1. The library needs are help in selling the directories. Great community service.

2. Get your forms to me so you can attend the COPE course next weekend.

3. The spots for Floodwood are filling fast. We also need a few more dads. This is a great trip to spend with your son.

4. Troop meeting Monday, April 6^th, at Bogart gym. 7:30 Sharp!

If you have any questions, just get back to me.

Thanks

Kevin Errico

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March 3, 2009

COPE Course and Camping Nights at Camp Lewis April 3,4+5

Filed under: Uncategorized — Zachary Thomas @ 5:14 pm

Troop 133 has reserved the COPE Course at Camp Lewis for Saturday and Sunday, April 4th and 5th. COPE is a Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience.

It consists of a ropes (obstacle) course. The low course is for all ages, the high course is for ages 13 and older.

The link below provides information and pictures of the course. The course starts at 8:30am sharp on Saturday, April 4th.

We have reserved the Hayden Cabin for the weekend starting on Friday night, April 3rd for anyone needing extra camping nights. You must bring your own food for the weekend.

Attached is a permission slip and medical form which MUST be returned by Sunday, March 29th. All medical forms must be reviewed by the Northern New Jersey Council ahead of time. A competed medical form must be completed by any leaders that want to try the course as well.

The cost of the trip is $25.00

Attached is the permission slip and medical form. Please return all permission slips, medical forms and checks to Kevin Errico, 60 Union Ave, USR, N.J. 07458 by March 29th.

There are 36 spots available, which will be filled in the order they are received at Mr. Errico’s.

Camp Lewis - COPE Course

Georgene Sibbald
georgene4@gmail.com
201-818-4152

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March 2, 2009

Important Troop Meeting Update!

Filed under: Uncategorized — Charlie Thomas @ 11:56 am

Troop 133,

Due to the weather, the meeting for tonight will be rescheduled for next Monday, March 9^th.

See you then

Kevin Errico

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February 24, 2009

$100 Floodwood Deposit Due March 9th

Filed under: Uncategorized — Zachary Thomas @ 5:33 pm

For those who are interested in the Floodwood trip, please bring a deposit of $100.00 to the troop meeting on Monday, ~~March 2nd~~ March 9th. It will be the best camping trip you take your whole scouting life. It runs from July 5th to the 11th.

Thanks

Kevin Errico

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February 13, 2009

Floodwood 2009 Confirmed! July 5th to July 11th

Filed under: Uncategorized — Zachary Thomas @ 9:03 pm

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