Troop 5, Middlebury, CT

There will be a committee meeting next Thursday,
October 4th from 7-8:30 P.M. at the church. All are
welcome to attend.

Hello all,

Hope you are doing well selling popcorn. This is the
only fundraiser that helps pay for district facilities
and programs like Camp Mattatuck, Camporees, and that
awesome Scout Show you went to in June. Once you
reach $150, you also start earning money to help your
parents pay for summer camp.

You can achieve the requested goal of $150 in about an
hour and a half of door-to-door selling. So, set
aside a couple hours (book it on your calendar), and
see how quickly you achieve your goal. It is usually
so quick that boys keep going in order to start
earning money to pay for summer camp and Trails’ End
prizes. If you have any questions or need a form,
please contact Jackie Mulhall or Maureen Marcucci

Thanks very much,

Maureen Marcucci

From Jackie Mulhall, Popcorn Chairman:

“Last month, Trails End became the first microwave
popcorn to eliminate the Diacetyl flavorings from its
microwave popcorn products. This is the product that
has been in the media that causes “popcorn lung”. I
will be handing out stickers and flyers about this at
the Court of Honor.”

From Chris and Linda Way, Uniform Swap Coordinators:

“The uniform swap inventory is getting low and a
number of folks have inquired about available uniforms
(there isn’t much). Therefore, we would appreciate it
if scouts and parents would take a look at existing
uniforms and see if they can be donated to the swap.
If you choose to donate, please wash and fold what you
donate and place the size of the pants, shirt, etc. on
a piece of masking tape and affix it to the piece of
clothing. It saves us from having to unfold
everything, mark it, and then refold. If you donate,
we’d like to have everything gathered in the next two
weeks. We’ll then get an updated inventory listing out
to everyone shortly thereafter. You can either drop
the clothes off on our front porch, or bring them to a weekly meeting.
Also, please do not send used footwear. We don’t have the room for them.
Thanks in advance.” Chris and Linda Way

Troop 5:

Thursday, September 27th is our Court of Honors at
which the Scouts receive recognition for advancing in
rank, earning merit badges, and other special awards.
It will take place at the Middlebury Congregational
Church at 7:00 P.M. in the Social Room (where the
committee meets).

Special announcements will also be made and the Troop
calendar for the year will be distributed.

***This is a family event.***

We ask that each family bring a dessert or drink,
based on the following breakdown:

1 – If your last name begins with A-H, please bring
soda, juice, or water.

2 – If your last name begins with I-Z, please bring a
dessert.

Families with more than one Scout do NOT need to bring
extra, but it doesn’t hurt.

Hope to see you then!

Maureen Marcucci, Committee Chairman

Hello Troop 5:If your son is attending the campout of October
12th-14th, the permission slip should be returned by
Thursday, September 27th to Mr. Redline, Scoutmaster.

Please do the following:

I) Print the permission slip found here.
II) Complete and sign the form.
III) Return the completed form with your $30 cash
payment by Thursday, September 27th.

Thank you,

Maureen Marcucci, Committee Chairman

Hello Troop 5:

Thank you to the following Scouts who helped with our
September 8th bottle drive:

Chris M. Toby A. Nathan B. Jon W. Eric D.
Frank K. Nick K. Jack S. Adam B. Eli P.
John D. Pat M. Nick M. Erik R. Kevin R.
Steven Z. Joe P. Tom C.

Thank you to the following adults who assisted:

Chris Way Frank Koskelowski
Tom Curry Robin Redline

Thank you to the following Scouts who assisted in
loading the truck today, Monday, September 17th:

Joe P. Jon W. Nick M. Pat M. Eric D.
Andrew B. Matt M. Chris M. Mike J.
Justin Z.

Thank you to the adults:

Chris Way Dave Jones Jackie Mulhall

As always, thank you to Mr. DeAngelis for running a
great bottle drive. Looks like close to $600 coming
our way!!!

Hello Troop 5:

***1 – Do you have a digital projector we could use on
10/4 for our summer camp slideshow??? Please e-mail
Jeff Lukens at jeff@troop5middlebury.org ***

2 – Ads are going quickly for our Troop 5 Pasta Supper
on October 27th. Denise Black and Shelley Pille have
sold over $500 already! So, if you are interested in
advertising your business, please contact Shelley or
Denise ASAP
Silent Auction items are also needed!

3 – I spoke with several of you at summer camp
regarding serving as a Troop 5 merit badge counselor.
I have received ONE application. Please let me know
ASAP if interested.

Thanks very much,

Maureen Marcucci, Committee Chairman

Hello all,

On Monday, September 17th from 4:30-5:30 P.M. we will
be loading the redemption center truck with all our
cans and bottles. This will take place at Vashukas
Farm stand in Middlebury.

Scouts are needed to assist for this one hour period.
Mr. DeAngelis and I will provide the adult coverage so
you may drop your Scout off. Please e-mail Tom if you
can help. We need five more Scouts to assist.

Thanks very much,

Maureen Marcucci

Troop 5:

Please sign up for this Saturday, September 8th’s
bottle drive. We need more Scouts for BOTH the 9-11
and 11-1 shifts. This is always one of our biggest
bottle drives, so much help will be needed.

Please e-mail Tom DeAngelis

Hope to see you there!

Maureen Marcucci

RE: September Campout Permission SlipIf your son is attending the campout of September
21st-23rd, the permission slip should be returned by
Thursday, September 13th to Mr. Redline, Scoutmaster.

Please do the following:

I) Print this Permission Slip.
II) Complete and sign the form.
III) Return the completed form with your $20 cash
payment by Thursday, September 13th.

Thank you,

Maureen Marcucci, Committee Chairman

RE: BSA Logo Contest

Once-in-a-Lifetime Design Contest Celebrates Boy
Scouts of America ‘s Coming 2010 Milestone

DALLAS, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ — Calling all Scouts!
Nearly three million Scouting youth from every corner
of the country are invited to participate in a special
contest launched today by the Boy Scouts of America to
design the new logo that will showcase BSA’s upcoming
100th anniversary.

Centered on the theme “Celebrating the Adventure.
Continuing the Journey,” the winning logo design will
be chosen by a select panel of judges for use as the
official symbol of the 100th anniversary beginning in
2008 and for the duration of BSA’s widespread
celebration culminating in 2010.

“As we approach this important organizational
milestone we’ll be working hard to inspire, engage,
and empower the entire Scouting community,” said
incoming Chief Scout Executive Bob Mazzuca. “What
better way to create a logo that signifies the true
spirit of Scouting than to go directly to the source-
our talented youth? We are inviting every Scout to
help us develop a design that truly captures
Scouting’s rich heritage and the promise of our
journey ahead.”

The overall winner will work side-by-side with
nationally recognized graphic artist and Eagle Scout
Kit Hinrichs in his San Francisco office to prepare
the design for the variety of formats required for its
widespread national use.

Entries are due by midnight, November 30, 2007. In
addition to a best overall design winner, judges will
select winners in four other categories: best design
by a Webelos Scout or Cub Scout, a Boy Scout, an Eagle
Scout, and a Venturer.

Winners in each of the five categories will be chosen
in January 2008 and will be honored at a special BSA
leadership meeting in May 2008. Every registered Scout
who enters the contest will receive a special patch
and certificate. Additionally, participation in this
contest fulfills one of the requirements for a
Graphics Arts Merit Badge.

Members of the selection panel have been chosen for
their experience and expertise in graphic arts,
culture, history, and Scouting volunteerism and
achievement. In addition to Hinrichs, panel members
include:

– Elaine Didier, director, President Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Library and Museum
– Ann B. N’Gadi, BSA volunteer and technical
information specialist with the Smithsonian
Institution’s Museum Conservation Institute
– John Gottschalk, BSA executive vice president and
chairman and CEO of the Omaha World-Herald Company
– Joe Csatari, renowned Scouting artist
– Christian Tobler, Eagle Scout and graphic arts
student
– Stephen Medlicott, director, BSA Marketing and
Communications Division
– Jim Wilson, associate publisher and director of BSA
Custom Communications Division
– Larry Knapp, director, BSA Merchandising Division
– Ethan Draddy, Scout executive, Jersey Shore
Council, Toms River, N.J.
– Kent York, director of marketing, Northern Star
Council, St. Paul , Minn.

First incorporated in February 1910, BSA is known for
the motto “Be Prepared.” In keeping with that spirit
of preparation, the organization is planning a broad,
purpose-driven 100th anniversary celebration over the
next few years to “reintroduce” Scouting in America
-to celebrate the organization’s past and to reinforce
the important role Scouting will play in shaping the
country’s future, Mazzuca said. The goal of the 100th
anniversary logo contest is to create a memorable
design that captures and embodies that message for the
nation.

“Scouting has been and continues to be an important
part of my life,” Hinrichs said. “I am very excited to
have been asked to be part of this celebration and
contest, but I am even more excited to see what comes
from the talent, creativity and teamwork from Scouts
throughout this great country.”

Submissions may be entered through the BSA’s new 100th
anniversary Web site,
http://www.scouting.org/100years, or by mail to: Boy
Scouts of America; P.O. Box 152079 ; Irving , Texas
75015-2079 ; ATTN: Anniversary Logo Contest.

All contest rules will be included on the Web site,
and additional contest information will be packaged
and sent to Boy Scout leaders and volunteers in
councils, packs, troops, and crews across the country.