Boy Scout Troop 55
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
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Memorial Day Packing List and Directions 

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Packing list
Gear
• Pack
• Flashlight w fresh batteries
• Pocket knife (if you have earned totenchit)
• Matches (if you have Fireman badge)
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, etc.)
• Beach Towel
• Bailer - Gallon milk or water jug with bottom cut out, or plastic pale that can be lashed to canoe
• Sleeping Bag and Pad
• Mess Kit (plate, cup, utensils)

Food
• Friday night Dinner
• Snacks for 2 days
• Troop will provide breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast and lunch on Sunday.

Clothes
• Hiking Boots or comfy shoes
• Water shoes, Tevas, or old sneakers
• 4 clean underwear
• 4 days clothing - Avoid jeans or cotton; nylon dries more quickly
• Swimming trunks or pants you don't mind getting wet
• Jacket (for temps in the 50's)
• Poncho or rain gear
• Hat
• Sun Screen SPF 50+ (and use it!)
Sleeping Arrangements
• Boys will sleep in Patrol tents. No tents needed.
• Adults sleep in bunks in the cabin. Bring sleeping bag or sheets and blankets. Bring anti-snoring devices or ear plugs.

Directions To Ten Mile River (TMR), Traubner/Barta Cabin.
GPS 41.59594,-74.93408
  1. Travel on the Garden State Parkway to I-87, taking it west to the exit marked Harriman and Woodbury Common. At that exit, pick up Route 17 West.
  2. Travel on Route 17 for 44 miles to exit 104 (Monticello Raceway). 
  3. Travel on 17B for about 6.7 miles into White Lake and blinking light.
  4. At 0.7 miles beyond the blinker, make a left hand turn on Route 55 West. 
  5. Follow Route 55 for about 4 miles to the Ten Mile River Camp cut-off on the right hand side (County Route 26 or Crystal Lake Rd). 
  6. Follow the TMR signs. Look for Traubner/Barta cabin on your right at the top of a short lane.
    If you reach the TMR HQ, you've gone too far. Turn around and go a couple miles back.
    Note: After getting on to Crystal Lake Rd, you'll soon see a sign for Ten Mile River Camps and a gravel road. don't take it! 
Posted by Jeff P. at Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:07 AM | Add Comment

Send off Potluck for Jeff P at Rifle Camp Park on 6/3 

Submitted by Brad B on 5/21
Join us on Sunday, June 3 at 1pm for an outdoor potluck to thank Scout Master Jeff Pitcher for his countless hours of dedication to Troop 55. He and his family have been an important part of Glen Ridge Scouting for several years, so let's send them off in Troop 55 style: surrounded by nature and trails.

The potluck will be held at Rifle Camp Park, at Second parking lot on left side of road.

Please RSVP to brad.bushue@gmail.com (Subject line: Jeff P Picnic) and indicate the dish you would like to bring.
  • Meat for grilling (Hotdogs, Hamburgers and Buns)
  • Deserts
  • Salads
  • Drinks
  • Paper plates, napkins, cups
Directions:
GSP to 46W (exit 153B )
Take 46W to Great Notch exit toward Cedar Grove (exit is directly after the Great Notch Inn)
Follow Rifle Camp Rd past reservoir.
Park entrance is on your Right, just before the Sunoco gas station on left.
Follow the lane past the first parking lot on right to the second parking lot (on your left).
<GPS: 40.890313,-74.18762>

    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Monday, May 21, 2012 8:28 AM | View Comments  (1) | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
Canoe Trip Reminder: RSVP at 5/21 Meeting 

    	

    		Don't forget. Attendance for next weekend's canoe trip on the Delaware Water Gap are due at Monday night's meeting at Linden Ave School. 
The Cost is $70 per individual. Please bring checks payable to Troop 55 or cash in clearly labeled envelope. 
Other details will be distributed at the meeting.
Checks can be left with Paula Fields or Brad Bushue

    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Sunday, May 20, 2012 10:00 AM | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
6/4/2012 Troop 55 Committee Meeting 

    	

    		
There will be a regular committee meeting on June 4th to discuss Troop 55 business. If you are on the board or would just like to participate, please meet in the Art Room of Linden Ave School during the regular troop meeting. 
For those of you not already on the committee, there are several open positions. This is a great way to share you son's scouting with minimal investment in time. 

Open Board Positions that need to be filled:
- Advancement Chair (Urgent)
- Fund-raising Chair (coordinates individual event chairs)
- Equipment Coordinator (supervises the QM)
- Committee Secretary

Uniformed position to be filled:
Assistant Scout Master for new scouts

Other positions to be filled to help patrol leaders organize and communicate:
Single outing coordinator 
Single fund-raiser chair 
Web supervisor 
Additional ASMs

    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Sunday, May 20, 2012 9:48 AM | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
Thanks for the memories 

    	

    		
As you should know...our scoutmaster Jeff Pitcher is stepping down.  We are working on a memory book for him. So please email me, your Jeff/Troop 55 stories, memories, thanks, words of congratulations. well wishes  to jdavitt1@hotmail.com.
Also, email any pictures you have of Jeff.

The deadline for the memories, words of thanks, etc is Tuesday, May 22nd.
 
Thanks !

    	

    	

    		Posted by John D. at Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:57 PM | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
Memorial Day Father/Son Canoe Trip 

    	

    		Hello all.  Memorial day weekend is the annual Father/ Son canoe trip on the Delaware river.  Everyone is encouraged to go. 

Please read the attached FAQ for more info.

Please RSVP to Nick Munson (
nickmunson@comcast.net  as soon as possible.  The cost of the trip is $70 per attendee, please make checks payable to Troop 55.  We need all checks by next meeting, Monday, May 21st.

We meet at the cabin on Friday the 25th. Directions will follow shortly. (it’s about a 2 hour drive.)  We canoe Saturday and Sunday:

Saturday (15 mi.)
Skinner’s Falls to Minisink with lunch at TMR Landing

Sunday (10 mi.)
Pond Eddy to Matamoros with lunch at Knight's eddy

On the first day we meet at Skinner’s around 10am and hit the river. The rental place shuttles us back to Skinners to get the cars. On day 2 we drop kids at Pond Eddy for breakfast while drivers take the cars to Matamoros and get shuttled back to Pond Eddy and we start canoeing. At the end of the trip we leave for home from Matamoros.

We have lunch on the shore of the river both days, dinner will be provided on Saturday.  

Other details, such as directions and packing list will be distributed at the next meeting. 

    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Tuesday, May 15, 2012 3:28 PM | View Comments  (2) | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
Save The Date!! 

    	

    		All,
We will be holding an Eagle Court of Honor on June 20, 2012. It will be held at the Women's Club in Glen Ridge and will consist of coffee and desserts. This year it will be FREE so we're hoping to have all of the Scouts and former Scouts attend. It will be at 7:30 pm. More to come soon.

Jeff

    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:01 AM | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
Tomorrow's Meeting 5/7 

    	

    		"Tomorrow's meeting will be participating in the Cubs' cross-over ceremony. All scouts should arrive in the Glen at 5:15 -- full Class A uniforms, squared away (the Cubs really appreciate seeing boy scouts fully uniformed correctly). The crossover will be followed by a reception at the train station for Cubs, Boy Scouts and parents of both. The reception (which will include refreshments) will be over by 7. We won't be going on to Linden from there. 

Any scouts who can't make it, please let Mrs. Agarwal know for planning purposes (especially with the food). Also, please invite your parents to the reception (starting at 6) -- we'll be making a short presentation about the Troop and our programming over the next few months; and even parents of current boy scouts might like to attend in order to stay current. Any scout parents who plan to come to the reception should RSVP to Mrs. Agarwal. Her email is Jennifer_agarwal@yahoo.com."

Thanks, Jeff. 
    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Sunday, May 06, 2012 10:10 PM | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
IMPORTANT: Canoe trip waiver for Philly-4-day 

    	

    		To participate in the Canoe trip this week, you must bring a completed release form signed by a parent or guardian. You can download the form here. 
http://www.mickscanoerental.com/media/release.pdf

If you are not yet 18 years of age, you must have a parents signature.

The boys have a detailed safety plan and will take every precaution to stay safe. Leaders are Safety Afloat certified.

    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Sunday, April 22, 2012 1:45 PM | Add Comment
    	

    

    	
Packing List for Philly-4-Day 

    	

    		
Packing list
Gear
  • Backpack
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Canteen (nalgenes or liter bottles) for water
  • Flashlight
  • Pocket knife (if you have token chip)
  • Matches (if you have Fireman badge)
  • Toiletries
  • Towel
Food
  • Thursday Lunch (Non-perishables, like Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches)
  • Snacks for 4 days
  • $15 Cash for Souvenirs and other items
  • Signed Canoe Waiver 
Clothes
  • Hiking Boots
  • Water shoes, Tevas, or old sneakers
  • 4 clean underwear and clothing (avoid Jeans, Nylon hiking pants are best)
  • Jacket (for temps in the 50's)
  • Poncho or rain gear
  • Swim trunks or pants you can get wet
  • Hat, Sun screen!
Don't Bring:
  • Cell phones or valuables
  • Video games
  • Sheath Knives
  • (use your common sense!)

    	

    	

    		Posted by Jeff P. at Saturday, April 21, 2012 4:18 PM | Add Comment
    	

    
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