Troop 160 Lexington

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I wanted to make sure that the efforts of the SPL and his Scouts were recognized. As a Scout-led troop, we expect the SPL to handle all of the Scouts. Wilson did an excellent job in getting the work assigned and done. The Scouts are really important because they are the reason […]

Dear Scouts and Scout Parents,
As the subject of this email suggests, we had a very successful Pancake Breakfast yesterday, probably surpassing anything we had in previous years. So, let’s first congratulate each other that we have done a very good job in many respects: setting up on Thurs, Sat. and Sun, and carrying out […]

A veterans group called me just a bit ago requesting help for the Patriots Day Parade. They are the WW II Submarine Veterans. They have always carried their own banner in the parade, but this year they have finally reached the point where they need help. They need two or three Scouts […]

As most of you are aware, our plans for a Hudson Rod and Gun Glub campout fell thru this year due to renovation/construction at the club. We have however replaced it with a camping trip to Camp Split Rock with a hike up Mt Monadnock.
Please download the flyer/permission slip for the May 17-18 […]

Just a quick reminder that the summer camp payment is due the week after vacation (May 1st). You can pay early if you want. Just print the form, fill it out, write the check and send it to me. My address is on the form.
Thanks,
Jeff Shorter

Please congratulate Hank Manz on being awarded the Silver Beaver Award. This is the highest award given to a scout leader, and is for outstanding long-term service to youth. Service is measured in tens of years for this award. This is a council level award and is a very big deal. It will be awarded […]

A SCOUTMASTER MINUTE
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Cyber-Safety
The new Boy Scout rank requirements are starting to focus on this issue. As part of Youth Protection we need to start following the guideline that says that any e-mail communication involving a Scout and an adult should include at least one more adult in the communication. A good second […]

Troop 119 Gini Shevrin brought us this news…
The Boston Minuteman Council’s Flintlock District honors several scouters each year in the spring. This year’s honorees include several people with ties to Troop 119 and Troop 160.
Bernie Gunther, Scoutmaster of Troop 119, is the Flintlock Boy Scout Leader of the Year
Troop 119’s Gini Shevrin and Craig […]