Scout Volunteer from Fir Tree or Pedro Patrol needed to Lead this and all other Scouts welcome to participate, Details will be posted on Troop Website. Mr. Hardman

Troop 129 will conduct a make up swim test on 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Chinquappin Rec Center Pool. The cost is $3.00 per Scout.

Scouts participating in the Troop Canoe expedition on 9-10 June on the Rappahannock River that have not completed the BSA swim test within the last year need to attend.

Three Items from Mr. Hardman

1) Canoeing Merit Badge instruction opportunity at Troop Meeting Tues. night - Scouts Interested need to speak to Scoutmaster Mr. Patacsil for his approval to pursue this Merit Badge and need to Print the Merit Badge Work Sheets from MeritBadge.org. Only Canoeing Merit Badge holders will be allowed to paddle the more challenging white water section on the Rappahanock outing.

2) Canoeing Merit Badge Safety and Skills Demo session Sunday 5/20 1:00-4:00 - Details on Troop Web Site....

There are several opportunities for Troop 129 service projects in May. More details for each project are on the troop calendar.

May 5 at 5:30 p.m. Clean up at Barrett Bazaar. Ryan Apigian is the service project leader.

Select Scouts from Troop 129 will have the opportunity to attend the National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) course at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia.

NYLT, also known as Impeesa, will take place on the weekends of July 27-29 and August 3-5 (you must attend both weekends) or the week of July 16-21, 2012. Both training options are at Camp Snyder in Haymarket, VA. If you are interested and are eligible, (see below), please notify the SPL and Scoutmaster. Cost is $200.00.

Troop 129 will reimburse the cost for up to five Scouts who successfully complete the course. This is a terrific course in leadership training, especially for Scouts who desire to serve in troop leadership positions.

Many of you have expressed interest in becoming Merit Badge Counselors. Thank you for supporting the boys and the goals of scouting.

A link has been added in the MENU pane, Merit Badge Counselor **NEW**, with the process to become a Badge Counselor.