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Carousel Cakes Fundraiser / Wabanaki Hike

All,

Please note the following as discussed at last night’s meeting: Please download the Carousel Cakes Fundraiser Order Package.

All scouts are asked to sell three cakes each. Anything sold above the minimum will go towards your account for future camp-outs, etc.

  • Cakes marked with an asterisk (*) contains nuts.
  • No cupcakes are available at this time.
  • All paid order forms are due on Tuesday, November 8. Since there is no school that day due to Election Day, we will be at Museum Village on November 8 to collect order forms. Please drop off the forms only between 7:30-8:30pm.

Harriman / Wabanaki hike – Saturday, October 29, 2016, from 8:30am to 12:30pm

  • Meet at Elk Pen parking lot at 8:30am
  • Parents to pick-up at Elk Pen at 12:30pm
  • Please wear warm clothes / hat / layers / gloves
  • Please be prepared to hike a few miles round-trip
  • Please bring snack / water
  • No water / food will be provided by the troop
  • Please bring fishing gear, etc.
  • Directions:
    • Head south on Rt. 17 toward Red Apple Rest.
    • Take Arden Valley Rd. Southfields, NY “over” NY State Thruway.
    • Elk Pen parking lot is located on the right after crossing over highway.
  • If you need to contact us:
    • Mr. Ramos cell – (845) 248-0550
    • Mr. Hess cell – (845) 480-4391
    • Mr. Kohrs cell – (914) 450-8521

Yours in scouting,

Ken Kohrs

Sincerely,

Hiram Ramos – Scoutmaster, Troop 540
845 248-0550

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Summer Camp

Troop 540,

We’re all set for Ranachqua! Here is a link with a checklist for what you should bring to camp: http://www.tenmileriver.org/ra/forms/equipmentlist.pdf

PLEASE DO NOT BRING PHONES to the camp. If there are any issues that may develop during the week, I will be sure to contact the parents.

You should all arrive at camp by 12:00pm tomorrow. One thing that is not on this list is mosquito netting. You should pick that up as they really help cut down on bug bites.

For those scouts that didn’t make it to the pre-camp meeting, please make sure your medical forms (two copies) are filled out COMPLETELY, along with a copy of your parents medical id card, have you merit badge schedules ready to hand in tomorrow.

Here is a link with directions in a PDF file: http://www.tenmileriver.org/ra/forms/parentsletter2013.pdf

Finally, make sure you all bring your class A uniforms. They will be taking pictures of the troop in the middle of the week.

See you all tomorrow at camp.

Thanks.

Sincerely,

Jon Hess – Scoutmaster, Troop 540
845-480-4391

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Goose Pond South Hike Details

Scouts and Parents,

We will be hiking a brand new section of the Highlands Trail located in what is currently referred to as Goose Pond South. The 389 acre parcel was slated to be developed with 222 homes. Thankfully it was rescued by the Open Space Institute and will eventually be part of Goose Pond Mountain State Park. The NY/NJ Trail Conference is in the process of re-routing the Highlands Trail through the property and into Goose Pond Mountain State Park. This document which goes into more detail and includes a map.

The hike is open to anyone that would like to join us. Please dress appropriately for a hike through the woods. The hike will be moderate, however there are steep sections and some rough terrain. I also recommend spaying an insecticide with DEET on your legs/socks because the ticks are out. We will meet at the trailhead at 6:00 pm on Tuesday 5/26/15 and return by 7:30pm.

Directions from Monroe Village:

  1. Take Lakes Road towards Greenwood Lake
  2. Turn right on Laroe Road (just past Walton Lake)
  3. Turn Right on Bull Mill Road (just past large curve in road)
  4. Parking area is on the right after you cross the small bridge over Trout Brook

Please e-mail me directly if you have any questions. My cell number is 845-313-7167.

Thanks.

Jim Donovan

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Camporee

Troop 540,

We are all set for the Camporee at Earl Reservoir in Highland Mills. For those that don’t know how to get to the site, here are directions.

Each scout needs to bring a non-perishable canned food item to the Camporee this Friday. Also, you need to come to the site in some sort of “PIG”-themed attire.

Please have your child eat dinner prior to getting to the camp site.

Also, please bring your own snacks on this trip and be prepared to put them in the trailer with your names on them.

Here is a map of where we will be staying on the grounds this weekend.

Drop off time is 6:00pm on Friday night and pick-up time is 10:00am on Sunday morning.

The following families need to copy and print both sides of their health insurance cards and hand them into Hiram Ramos on Friday night:

  • Struhar
  • Rodriquez
  • Wolownik
  • Ellis
  • Kohrs

Here is a list of items to pack for the trip below:

Camping Gear

MUST HAVE

  • SNACKS
  • WATER
  • DRINKS
  • SCOUT BOOKS
  • Sleeping bag
  • Head light with extra batteries
  • Extra sneakers or shoes
  • Mess kit (plate, bowl, and cup)
  • Utensil kit (knife, fork, and spoon)
  • Jacket and/or sweatshirt
  • Sweat suit for sleeping
  • Boy Scout Handbook
  • bathing suit
  • Pencils or pens
  • Rope
  • Blue jeans or other long pants
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Deodorant (NON-AEROSOL)
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand soap in container
  • Hand Warmer packets

OPTIONAL ITEMS

  • Pillow or air pillow
  • Wipes
  • Garbage bag, liner, blanket(s), and/or space blanket
  • Foam sleeping pad
  • Compass
  • Folding camp chair
  • Wooden matches in waterproof container
  • Fire starters
  • Pocket knife – NO sheath knives
  • Totin’ Chip card
  • Washcloth & Towel
  • Hiking boots or other sturdy shoes
  • Watch
  • Fishing pole & tackle

Consider clothing and outerwear made of synthetic fabrics (Polypropylene, Thermasilk, Thermax, etc.) which transport moisture and dry quickly, unlike cotton.

Put your scout handbook in a ziploc bag.. Keep it dry

Have fun everyone. Win those BACON BUCKS!!!

Sincerely,

Jon Hess – Scoutmaster, Troop 540
845-480-4391

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Tomorrow’s Overnight

Troop 540,

Here are more detailed directions from Mr. Ellis from last year to the Arden parking lot for tomorrow:

The parking lot area on the south side of Arden Valley Road. Arden Valley Road is off Route 17, approximately 2 miles south of the Harriman Train Station. Look for the big Brown Sign that says WELCOME TO HARRIMAN STATE PARK in white letters and the smaller street sign that says Arden Valley Road. Take Arden Valley Road east for about 1/3 to ½ mile to the parking area on the south side of the road. You will pass a stone park ranger station/home to your south about 200 yds along the road and then just after crossing over Route 87 parking lot is on the south side. From this parking lot we will be departing on an approximately 2.5 mile (one way) backpacking hike (low impact hike) along the Stahahe Brook Trail. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 11:00 AM We will leave for the hike into the camp by 11:15am SHARP (again for parents dropping off and picking up – PICK UP TIME IS 8:00AM SHARP on Sunday)

If you wish to fish please plan to have your fishing rod and secret weapon lures and all associated gear with you. bring adequate drinks about 3 – 12/16 oz drinks should be sufficient, but make sure you pack your bug repellent and sunscreen !!!

See you all at 11am tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Jon Hess – Scoutmaster, Troop 540
845-480-4391

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Reminder for Peter Walker’s Eagle Project

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that I will be working at Camp Wabenaki tomorrow and Sunday from 10:00am-3:00pm.

I have attached the directions below. Thanks.

Peter Walker

  1. Start out going south on Still Rd/County Hwy-19 toward Lois Ln. Continue to follow County Hwy-19 Orange Turnpike.
  2. Turn right onto Route 17/NY-17. Go 1.0 m
  3. Take the NY-17A ramp. Go 0.2m
  4. Turn left onto County Hwy-106/County Highway 106. Go 1.8m [If you reach Route 17 you’ve gone about 0.1 miles too far]
  5. Turn left onto Wabenaki Rd. Go 0.8m [Wabenaki Rd. is 0.6 miles past Stahahe Rd. If you reach Island Pound Rd. you’ve gone about 0.5 miles too far.]
  6. 228 WABENAKI RD is on the right. [If you reach the end of Harriman Private Level Rd you’ve gone about 2.9 miles too far]

 

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Alternate Route (I-80) To Rafting

Due to the construction traffic issues on I-84, here are alternate directions for our trip leaving from Monroe.

1. Continue onto NY-208 N.

2. Take the ramp onto NY-17 E/​US-6 E ( 0.2 mi )

3. Continue onto NY-17 E ( 3.0 mi)

4. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 87 S/​New York and merge onto I-87 S ( Partial toll road, 1.1 mi)

5. Take exit 15 for NY-17 S/​I-287 S toward New Jersey ( Partial toll road, 14.6 mi)

6. Merge onto I-287 S, entering New Jersey ( 0.8 mi)

7. Take exit 41B to merge ontoI-80 W, entering Pennsylvania (Partial toll road, 25.5 mi)

8. Take exit 304 to merge onto US-209 S toward PA-33 S/​Snydersville (49.5 mi )

9. Exit to stay on US-209  S toward Lehighton ( 6.6 mi)

10. Turn right onto E Bridge St (23.5 mi)

11. Turn right onto Bankway St (0.2 mi)

12. Continue onto Sgt Stanley Hoffman Blvd (495 ft)

13. Continue onto US-209 S/​N 1st St.
Continue to follow US-209 S (0.6 mi)

14. Turn left onto Broadway (3.1 mi)

15. Continue onto Lentz Trail. Destination will be on the left (1.9 mi)

625 Lentz Trail
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229