LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS
Posted By: Mr. Koh     Feb 03, 2010
Destination (semi)Unknown  
Starts: March 19, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Ends: March 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Cost: $95
Details: This year the senior patrol will be helping with the planning of our annual mystery trip, so you know its going to be a fun one.

All Scouts, Parents, and Leaders that are planning to attend should please bring check for $95 each made out to Troop 8 to the meeting on Monday February 8th.

-- Mr. Koh
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Jan 24, 2010
* Klondike *
Some Klondike photos have been posted to our web site. Click on the "PAST TRIPS" link and scroll down to Klondike 2010. A fine job was done by all, and our patrol did very well on the challenges. Thanks to all who helped Brokfield successfuly host the event this year.
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Jan 24, 2010
** Eagle Scout Project Update **
Alex thanks everyone who helped out with his project. Except for some very minor touching up to the landscaping (waiting for a good thaw), the project is essentially done.
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Jan 15, 2010
David W. passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review on January 4th. Congratulations to our latest Eagle Scout.
Posted By: Mr. Koh     Jan 11, 2010
Ski Okemo  
Starts: Febuary 19, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Ends: Febuary 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Cost: $210 per person
Details: Weekend Ski Trip sponsored by the Green Mountain Council.
This is the weekend when we will do our annual ski trip.
All Scouts, Parents, and Leaders that are planning to attend should please bring check for $210 each made out to Troop 8 to the meeting on Monday January 25th.

The cost of the trip covers lift tickets for 2 days of skiing, all meals for Saturday and Sunday (bring bag dinner for Friday night), accomodations at the Green Mountain High School, and transportation.

If you have any friends that are potential Scouts and are interested in Skiing, please invite them to join us for this trip.

-- Mr. Koh

Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Nov 27, 2009
*** Eagle Scout Service Project Details ***
(from Alex)
What I am doing:
I am building a deer exclosure to help showcase the problems presented by the local deer population. At an estimate of 63 per square mile, the deer have caused significant problems for the understory of the park. Native plants have been disappearing, but invasive species have been able to thrive based on what the deer choose to eat. The exclosure will only be 30-ft x 30-ft, but its value will be great in allowing native species to recover and to educate the public about the issues related to deer.

Where:
My exclosure will be located in Williams Park. We will meet at the main entrance across from the library. The exact site is the red block on a map that can be downloaded at the following url (copy and paste the following into your browser)
http://groups.google.com/group/troop-8-bsa---brookfield/web/EagleHandout-Alex.doc

When:
The weekend of 11/28 and 29 will cover prep work for the installation of the fencing.
11/28: 8-4
11/29: 8-12, depending on how much work still needs to be done.

What everyone should bring or wear:
Work boots, work gloves, long pants.

Equipment to bring if you have it:
Post hole diggers
Digging bars
Shovels

Agenda for 11/28 and 11/29
• Remove invasive plants: Japanese barberry and Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus)
• Dig 2-ft holes in preparation for posts
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Oct 25, 2009
* Pictures have been posted *
Some photos from the block island trip have been posted. Click on the above link for "past trips" and scroll down. A great time was had by all. Thank you Mr. Koh for organizing the tour.
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Oct 19, 2009
** Day Hike - Bear Mountain **
Some photos of the hike are now online. Visit the "PAST TRIPS" tab and click on the link
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Oct 04, 2009
**** Troop 8 has another Eagle Scout ****
Congratulations to Sean Flynn - he passed his Eagle Board of Review on Tuesday, 9/29.
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Sep 21, 2009
The presentation given on (9/21), addresssing high adventure scouting opportunities for summer 2010, can be repeated for anyone who missed it. This will specifically cover details of the Virgin Islands sailing trip and discuss other ideas for those who might prefer an alternative summer trip.
Posted By: Mr. Cappiello     Nov 13, 2008
Please remember to check the web site often, at least weekly and more frequently if neccessary.
Information will be updated as soon as practicable, as it becomes available. Note: not every posting will be emailed out, especially minor revisions or additional details for previous postings.
- Follow the link for -UPCOMING TRIPS- for campout information.
- Check the -CALENDAR- for other events and related information
Posted By: Mr. Dew     Jan 22, 2008
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Posted By: Mr. Morris     Oct 12, 2005
All parents who wish to go on any outtings with the troop will have to do the following: go to www.ctyankee.org go to training and scroll down to youth protection. Please take the time (1hour) and take this test. After you have passed the test please print your certificate and give it to me. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me. thank you, John Morris 7756302

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