News and updates for 4/22 meeting and for 4/26 caving trip
News & Update
4/22/08
Meeting
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Class “A” Uniform
6:30 to 8:00
Change of Location Ceremony will be at the Church
PLC, Joe, Neal, Ray need to be at the Church by 6:00 pm
to set up.
After Flags Meeting with Mrs. Seim on Merit Badges
Caving Details
4/26/08
Departure Time: leaving VPC @ 7:30 a.m. sharp - class “C”
This means be at the church by 7:00 AM
Return Time: Sunday 4/27/08 around 1:00 p.m. - class “C”
Food Saturday
Breakfast
Eat breakfast before you come on Saturday Morning
Lunch
Stopping on the way - $ 5.00
Dinner $ 10.00
Chili or bean soup & corn bread with Kool-Aid
Scouts bring a snack that you would like to share with the group at dinner
Food Sunday
Breakfast
Stopping on the way home - $ 5.00
Caving
Bring water & something small you can snack on in the cave
Anything brought into the cave comes out of the cave
Sleeping
We are going to sleep in the cave, you need to bring a pad and your sleeping bag
Gear & Permission Slip
ALL SCOUTS & ADULTS NEED THIS TO GO INTO THE CAVE
Equipment needs for in the caves are as follow:
Required Suggested
At least 2 flashlights Gloves
3rd light source (candles are good) Water
Matches or lighter Knee pads
Hard hat or helmet (it WILL get scratched up) Snack (ALL trash will be carried out by you)
Long pants Small pack to carry supplies
Permission slip Camera (one-use with flash works great)
Plenty of extra batteries (your lights will be on for 5-10 hours) Eye glass strap
Sturdy shoes/boots Head light
Sweatshirt
Keep in mind that the caves are about 60 degrees year round, so clothing should be appropriate. The caves are also damp, with standing water in some places, plan on getting at least a little wet. Clothing will definitely get a little dirty. OK, REALLY FILTHY! I believe we will be camping in the entrance to one of the caves, so be prepared. If time permits, we may go back into the cave Sunday morning for a brief spell. Please plan on dry clothes for after you come out and a spare change of clean clothes and shoes for the drive home.
Contact Glenn Dria with any questions.
738-3953 (home)
238-0578 (cell)
Troop 923 2008 Cave Trip
Permission Form
My child ___________________________________ has permission to enter caves near Burnside Kentucky the weekend of March 8, 2008, with Troop 923. I have supplied my child with all of the required items (listed on the previous page) or have contacted Glenn Dria prior to the trip to make allowances.
______________________________________________ ___________________________
Parent signature Date
(Please turn in to Glenn Dria)