A short video and a long explanation of layering in preparation for winter camping.
Barrowed from Northern Tier BSA high adventure bases.
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Happy New Year from Troop and Pack 157
Scouts, Parents, families, and Scouters we at Troop and Pack 157 hope everyone has a safe and happy new year.
Happy Holidays from Troop and Pack 157
Troop and Pack 157 Hope everyone had an enjoyable Holiday, stay safe and see you after the New Year.
Meetings for both the Pack and the Troop will resume January 6th 2014 at regular time.
Reminder for the Troop and the Pack: No Scouts 12/23/13
As the Holidays draw ever closer we will not be meeting again until January 6th 2014. The Leaders of the Troop and Pack look forward to seeing everyone in 2014, Have a safe and happy holidays scouts and their families.
Annual Troop Holiday Party
Members of the Troop and their families are invited to join us for our annual pot luck Holiday party on December 16, at 6:30 PM
Father & Son Campout 2014
Our annual father and son campout approaches
Dates: 1/24/2014 @ 5:00 pm to 1/26/2014 @ 10:00 am
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/RyFuW
Fathers and sons only permitted to this once a year event.
Weblos I&II’s invited to stay for weekend with their fathers (must be accompanied by father,uncle,grandpa).
More info will be added later so check back soon for details
Troop assignment for Communication meritbadge
Part 7
Do one of the following.
- Write to the editor of a magazine or your local newspaper to express your opinion or share information on any subject you choose.
Send your message by fax, e-mail, or regular mail. (retain a copy for us to go over.) - Create a web page or blog of special interest to you (for instance, your troop or crew, a hobby, or a sport). Include at least three articles or entries and one photograph or illustration and one link to some other Web page or blog that would be helpful to someone who visits the Web page or blog you have created. It is not necessary to post your Web page or blog to the Internet, but if you decide to do so, you must first share it with your parents and counselor and get their permission.(must either be actually posted online or files saved to a flash drive and brought to meeting for review)
- Use desktop publishing to produce a newsletter, brochure, flier, or other printed material for your Scout troop, class at school, or other group. Include at least one article and one photograph or illustration. (must be printed out and turned in)
Troop: Veterans Day at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill in Middletown
Steve and his team at Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill in Middletown have once again asked our troop to assist them for veterans day. Members of the troop are to be there in class-A uniform acting as greeters and door holders, and help to thank veterans and active servicemen and women.
Pack Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast Success
Cub Scout Pack 157 had a very successful Pancake Breakfast at Applebees in Middletown NY. Thanks to all our leaders and parent volunteers for their help. A special thanks to all our scouts who worked very hard to make this event a success! We raised over $600 towards our future awards and events, including our holiday party, pinewood derby and blue & gold dinner.
Reminder: Pack Applebee’s Flapjack Breakfast Tomorrow the 19th.
Hosted at Applebees in Middletown NY on October 19th. 
Tickets are 5$ and were pre-sold, and are also available at the door, so remind your friends, family and neighbors to come show their support!
Proceeds from this fundraiser go towards funding the years activities.
Money for pre-sales should have been turned into Jeff on the 14th