Posted By: Mr. Soyland May 16, 2013
Hi all,
Matt Soyland here again. Just wanted to let you all know that my next work day for my Eagle Scout project will be on May 25th. Arrive at 8:30 am at 12 Murphy's Lane with hammers, screw guns, work gloves, safety goggles, and water. We will likely work until 2:00 pm. Thank you! |
Posted By: Mr. Koh May 16, 2013
For those of you attending this weekend's Catamount Aerial Adventure Park Campout, we will be meeting leaving on Friday at 5pm from St. Joe's parking lot. Please arrive as early as possible.
We will be returning on Saturday at 5pm to the Center School Parking Lot.
Thanks everyone and get ready for a great outing!
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Posted By: Mr. Koh May 15, 2013
Hi all Troop 8 Parents and Leaders:
We need 1 additional Adult Volunteer/Driver for this weekend's campout. Please let us know if there is any way that you can make it (Moms included!). If you can make it, please let Mr. Danetiu know by phone (917-923-9785) or email (cc21jd@gmail.com). Or you can contact me (at 203-775-0399 or fkoh@earthlink.net).
Hopefully one of you can step forward... thanks alot!
-- Mr. Koh
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Posted By: Mr. Koh May 13, 2013
***Reminder***:
Please return any unsold First Aid Kit Samples to me at tonight's meeting unless you plan to continue selling beyond this week. If you have sold your samples or decided to keep them for your family, then bring the payments you have collected so I can credit them to your Scout Account.
Thanks,
-- Mr. Koh |
Posted By: Mr. Gibney May 13, 2013
This coming weekend we will be going to Catamount for our May campout. If you have not already done so please be sure to bring $40 to this evenings meeting.
Reminder, we will be leaving from St Joe's late Friday afternoon (exact time TBD) and camping out near scenic Bash Bish Falls where we will do a short hike up to the falls in the morning and then head over to the Catamount for an exciting aerial forest adventure that provides a variety of zip lines and ropes courses for all ability levels: http://www.catamounttrees.com/home
We will be returning to Center School late Saturday afternoon, sometime around 5:30pm (exact time TBD).
If you have any questions, you can contact Mr. Danetiu by email at cc21jd@gmail.com. |
Posted By: Mr. Gibney May 13, 2013
This coming weekend we will be going to Catamount for our May campout. If you have not already done so please be sure to bring $40 to this evenings meeting.
Reminder, we will be leaving from St Joe's late Friday afternoon (exact time TBD) and camping out near scenic Bash Bish Falls where we will do a short hike up to the falls in the morning and then head over to the Catamount for an exciting aerial forest adventure that provides a variety of zip lines and ropes courses for all ability levels: http://www.catamounttrees.com/home
We will be returning to Center School late Saturday afternoon, sometime around 5:30pm (exact time TBD).
If you have any questions, you can contact Mr. Danetiu by email at cc21jd@gmail.com. |
Posted By: Mr. Coogle May 11, 2013
Brookfield Boy Scout Troop 8
Annual Memorial Day Parade Food Stand
Sunday, May 26, 2013
It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is almost here.
That means it’s time for picnics and some summer fun.
One of our two annual fund raisers is selling hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks in front of St. Joseph Church, just where the Brookfield Memorial Day Parade ends.
We could certainly use your help for set up (10am – 12 noon), grilling and selling (12 noon – 3pm) and for clean up (3pm – 4pm).
Please e-mail (dmvlczc@earthlink.net) or call (203.775.4882) Ginger Coogle and let her know when you would like to support the Troop by helping out at the Memorial Day Parade Food Stand.
Thanks for all you do to support your son and his Scout Troop.
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Posted By: Mr. Soyland May 08, 2013
Hi all Matt Soyland again,
Just a reminder for those helping at my Eagle Project on Saturday, May 11th. Bring your own water, work gloves, bug spray, and rain gear. If you have them you can bring shovels, post hole diggers, and pry bars. It will start at 8:30 a.m. at 12 Murphy's Lane. Thanks again!
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Posted By: Mr. Koh May 06, 2013
***Reminder***:
Please return any unsold First Aid Kit Samples to me at tonight's meeting unless you plan to continue selling beyond this week. If you have sold your samples or decided to keep them for your family, then bring the payments you have collected so I can credit them to your Scout Account.
Thanks,
-- Mr. Koh
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Posted By: Mr. Cappiello May 05, 2013
** Community Service Opportunity **
- Brookfield Mother's Day 5K -
Volunteers are being sought to help out with this annual event, between 8-10am Next Sunday (5/12).
If you can help, please let Mr. Cappiello know at the meeting Monday night. |
Posted By: Mr. Soyland May 04, 2013
Hello Troop 8,
This is Matt Soyland and I just wanted to let you all know that I will be starting work on my Eagle Project next weekend on Saturday, May 11th. I will be needing help so I would greatly appreciate any of you that could come and assist. This is a good opportunity for community service hours as well. If you are available please go to 12 Murphy's Lane at 9:00 A.M. with work gloves, shovels, and wrecking bars to pry out rocks. Remember to bring water and prepare for heavy lifting. Please email me at mattsoy64@aol.com if you will be there. Rain date will be Sunday, May 12th at around 2:00 P.M. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Matt Soyland |
Posted By: Mr. Koh Apr 21, 2013
Corrected Link for the White Water Rafting Release Form:
http://wildwaters.net/assets/pdf_files/release.pdf
(Sorry about that!)
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Posted By: Mr. Koh Apr 21, 2013
White Water Rafting Trip is this coming weekend and we still need a few Release Forms and Payment Balances:
-- Still Need Release Forms: Max, Jeffrey, Lex, MattN.
You can download them from here:
http://wildwaters.net/assets/pdf_files/release.pdf
-- Remaining Payments Owed:
-- Lex: $ 48.50
-- Jeffrey $ 20
-- MattN: $ 1.50
Mr. Cappiello will be collecting Forms and Payments at tonight's meeting.
We will be leaving from St. Joe's at 5:30 pm. Please plan to arrive by 5:15 pm.
Thanks,
-- Mr. Koh |
Posted By: Mr. Koh Apr 08, 2013
One more thing for those attending this month's White Water Rafting Trip: Please download and fill out the following Release Form and bring it to tonight's meeting:
http://wildwaters.net/assets/pdf_files/release.pdf/
Thanks,
Mr. Koh
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Posted By: Mr. Koh Apr 07, 2013
For those planning to attend April's Whitewater Rafting Trip: If you have not already paid, you MUST bring your check for $85 to this Monday evening's Scout meeting.
Thanks,
-- Mr. Koh
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Posted By: Mr. Koh Apr 06, 2013
***Reminder***:
Please Submit any remaining First Aid Kit Fundraiser Order Forms at this week's meeting so we can get those orders placed. If you want to fulfill any of your orders using your own sample kits, please indicate that on your form, otherwise, please return your samples to me at Monday's meeting, unless you plan to continue selling beyond this week.
Thanks,
-- Mr. Koh
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Posted By: Mr. Soyland Apr 05, 2013
Reminder, early bird Summer Camp payments are due this Monday April 8. The cost is $360. After April 8 the cost is $385. Don't miss out on one week of fun and excitement and the opportunity to earn 3 to 4 merit badges. Any questions can be directed to Ken Soyland at 203-740-2655 or svenyadust@aol.com |
Posted By: Mr. Koh Mar 31, 2013
For those planning to attend April's Whitewater Rafting Trip, please bring your check for $85 to this Monday evening's Scout meeting.
If you are planning to use funds from your Troop Account to pay for all or part of the trip, please send me an email (fkoh@earthlink.net) and I will let you know how much of the balance you need to bring a check for.
Here are the details of the trip if you missed the prior posting:
Starts: April 26, 2013 at 4:00 PM
Ends: April 28, 2013 at 1:00 PM
Cost: $85.00
Details: Whitewater Rafting Trip in the majestic Adirondack Mountains with Wild Waters Outdoor Center down the Hudson River Gorge, a beautiful 17-mile stretch of pristine wilderness with Class III-V Rapids.
The Rafting company, staffed with NYS-licensed professional guides, provides all equipment, including Helmets, Wetsuits, Booties, and also Lunch on the river, and Barbecue Dinner afterwards.
http://wildwaters.net/whitewater-rafting/hudson-river-rafting/
We will be staying in a winterized cabin at the Camp Wakpominee Boy Scout Camp in Fort Ann, NY.
Be sure to bring the following clothing for the trip:
- Wool/Fleece sweater/sweatshirt
- Neoprene/Wool/Fleece gloves and hat
- Wool/Polypropylene underwear and socks
- Bathing suit
- Nylon spray top and pants (optional)
Wear NO COTTON while on the river.
It is recommended that you bring Wetsuit Gloves if you have them. In addition, if you happen to own a "shorty wetsuit", you may want to wear this under the full wetsuit that they supply.
Also be sure to bring a Towel for showering afterwards.
Should you have any questions, please call or email Mr. Koh at 203-313-4680 / fkoh@earthlink.net.
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Posted By: Mr. Soyland Mar 26, 2013
Great opportunity for service hours this Friday 3/29 at St. Joe's Fish Fry. Hours are from 5-7:30 pm. |
Posted By: Mr. Koh Mar 21, 2013
Reminder for those attending this weekend’s trip to Historic Philadelphia:
Friday Departure time is at 5:30 pm from St. Joe’s Parking Lot. Please arrive by 5:15 pm. Be sure to bring a bag dinner for Friday night.
We will be camping indoors in a cabin at Delmont Scout Camp Friday night and at the Franklin Institute on Saturday night. Be sure to bring your sleeping bag, sleeping pad, mess kit, water bottles, and money for snacks. Bring clothes warm enough for walking around outdoors during the day on Saturday.
We will be returning to Center School between 1pm and 2pm Sunday afternoon and will call with specific arrival time once we are on the road.
See you all tomorrow.
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Posted By: Mr. Gibney Mar 18, 2013
We have some very important things to get done tonight at our meeting. We also have a possible impending snow/rain event. Currently the weather event is not forecast to start until about 10PM.
We will be starting our meeting at 7pm this evening however we will keep the meeting short, about 30 minutes. It is important for each scout to attend and participate.
Reminder, we do start at 7PM. At 7PM you should be lined up and ready to go. There are events that may make a late arrival necessary but please be on time, especially tonight.
Parents are welcome to wait for their scout or return at about 7:30. Please stay flexible, we have a short time to do many things. |
Posted By: Mr. Soyland Mar 06, 2013
It is that time of year again to start planning for summer camp at Camp Sequassen. We will be attending week 3 which is July 14-20. The cost is $385 or $360 if paid in full by April 8. Any questions can be directed to Ken Soyland at 740-2655 or svenyadust@aol.com. |
Posted By: Mr. Koh Mar 05, 2013
Hi all,
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the initial round of orders for the First Aid Kit Fundraiser. You sold over $1,600 worth of first aid kits, resulting in over $800 for your Troop Accounts.
I have placed the initial order and will have the kits available for distribution at either the March 18th or 25th meeting, depending on shipping time.
I encourage you to continue selling in the meantime, and we will place another round of orders in a few weeks. Those who need a new order form can download it from the following web site:
http://www.responsiblefundraising.org/files/4069050/uploaded/Form%20A%20With%20New%20Products%20BL.pdf
Great work everyone!
-- Mr. Koh
fkoh@earthlink.net
home) 203-775-0399
cell) 203-313-4680
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Posted By: Mr. Gibney Mar 04, 2013
Scouts (parents please be sure to relay if necessary)
Great meeting planned for tonight. Reminder, we are having the cub scouts join us so please:
1. Be sure to attend tonights meeting
2. Be in your best class A uniform
3. Be prepared to educate, inform and smile!
4. Be on time and, as the old saying goes, "To be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late and to be late is unthinkable"
5. And of course if that is not enticing enough we will have milkshakes for you and the cub scouts
In Calebs absence Max will be running the meeting as our SPL and Matt S has offered to temporarily assist as ASPL.
Get excited!
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Posted By: Mr. Koh Mar 03, 2013
Hi all,
I hope everyone has had lots of success with the First Aid Kit Fundraiser. I will be collecting your Order Forms and Payments at tonight's meeting (Monday, March 4th). Make sure that all information is clearly marked and legible and that you make an extra copy of your order form to keep for your own records.
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions.
See you all tonight,
-- Mr. Koh
fkoh@earthlink.net
home) 203-775-0399
cell) 203-313-4680
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Posted By: Mr. Gibney Feb 25, 2013
Reminder from your SPL to bring your scout books to the meeting.
We will see everyone there at 7PM. |
Posted By: Mr. Koh Feb 24, 2013
Hi all,
I hope everyone has been having lots of success with the First Aid Kit Fundraiser. We have decided to extend the initial sale period an extra week to give everyone more opportunity to make some additional sales.
Therefore, instead of turning in your order forms this Monday, February 25th as originally planned, you should now continue to sell and we will be collecting your order forms and payments one week from Monday, at the March 4th Scout Meeting.
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email if you have any questions.
Good Luck everyone!
-- Mr. Koh
fkoh@earthlink.net
home) 203-775-0399
cell) 203-313-4680
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Posted By: Mr. Koh Feb 04, 2013
Hi all,
Due to last week's meeting cancellation, we will hold the First Aid Kit Fundraiser Kickoff during tonight's Court of Honor meeting. This campaign will give you the opportunity to raise money for your Scout Account that can be used for the upcoming Monthly Trips such as the Philadelphia Historic Trip, the White Water Rafting Trip, the Catamount Adventure Park Trip, or Summer Camp.
Looking forward to seeing you all this evening... Be sure to attend!!!
-- Mr. Koh
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Posted By: Mr. Coogle Jan 22, 2013
Historic Philadelphia Trip
March 22-24, 2013
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Final Cost $90.00 per person
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Deposits of $20 are required at Monday Meeting 1/28/13
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Please see Mr. Koh |
Posted By: Mr. Koh Sep 25, 2012
Pictures from last season's Hudson River Valley Bike Trip and Rock Climbing Day Trip can now be viewed at:
http://photobucket.com/t8HudsonValleyBikeTripOct2011
and
http://photobucket.com/t8RockClimbingOct2011
Enjoy!
-- Mr. Koh
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Posted By: Mr. Gibney May 13, 2012
Photo's have been posted from the ConnJam campout this weekend here:
http://s1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii564/Troop8Brookfield/ConnJam/
I was able to get photo's of our scouts scuba diving, watching fireworks, the band, and the trampoline stage show. Also have photo's of the some of the demo's including the police dog and encampment where over 2,000 scouts had setup tents.
It was a great 2-days, thank you to the scouts that attended for making it so much fun. |
Posted By: Mr. Koh May 08, 2012
More pictures from the whitewater rafting trip (from Mr. Koh's camera) can now be found here:
http://photobucket.com/t8whitewaterplus
The original pictures(professional shots from WildWaters CD) can still be found here:
http://photobucket.com/t8whitewater
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Posted By: Mr. Gibney Apr 29, 2012
Pictures of the Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge group working with the police K9 units can be found here:
http://photobucket.com/EmergencyPrep
Some pictures from the whitewater rafting trip can be found here, more pictures will be posted to the same link soon: http://photobucket.com/t8whitewater
See you all Monday night! |
Posted By: Mr. Gibney May 21, 2011
Parents of scouts: If you are interested in attending campouts or other scouting events, please complete the following online e-learning courses: Youth Protection Training and Fast Start: Boy Scouting. Each course takes about 20 minutes. YP is required to attend campouts but both are invaluable resources. You can access the courses by creating an account using the link below. Once completed, please print the certificate and provide to Mr. Cappiello. For those who took the courses in the past, be reminded YP must be renewed every two years.
Thank you to the volunteers for putting in the extra time and helping to make the program a success. Special kudos this month to Mac Dew for coordinating a GREAT canoe trip.
https://myscouting.scouting.org
The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. |
