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Scouts BSATroop 308 January 13, 2020
A-Words
Curated by Adam A. KochOmaha Troop 308
OA Dues The following Scouts/adults need to contact Nancy Carlson, Treasurer, by the end of the day, Monday, January 13, regarding payment for Order of the Arrow (OA) dues. Dues are $20.
Service Projects
Scout Sunday at St. Andrew’s Sunday, February 9
8:15 - 9:30 AM
9:30 - 11:00 AM
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
We will be helping with greeting, ushering and handing out programs. Scouts should sign up on the attendance sheets.
Pack 308 Derby Impound Thursday, January 16 · 4:30 - 7 PM
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church
Arrive at 4:30 PM to help set up. Should be done by 7.
Pack 308 Pinewood Derby Friday, January 24 · 5:00 - 8 PM
Buffett Middle School · 14101 Larimore Avenue
Scouts needed to be there at 5 PM to help set up.
Adult help is also needed and would be appreciated.
Volunteers will be assigned to help with the track and races, concessions and bean sales.
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January Theme
Citizenship
Meetings
January 20
Troop Meeting 7 PM ....................
Theme: Citizenship Requirements
January 27
Troop Meeting 7 PM ....................
Theme: Speaker?
February 3
PLC 6 PM .......................................
Troop Meeting 7 PM ....................
Theme: Physical Health and Nutrition
Campouts
This Friday! January 17 - 19
Wagon Wheel Winter Camporee
Cost: $25
February TBD
Lock-in Skills Day
March 27 - 29
DeBoer Farm
Camp Cedars
Save the dates!
June 7 - 13
Last Name First Name
Brown Keegan
Cresto Riley
DeBoer John
DeBoer Owen
Deprez Randy
Duncan Carter
Feldman Todd
Harrison Connor
Last Name First Name
Monroe Gage
Monroe Mark
Nielsen Michael
Orlich Alex
Orlich Nico
Schalley William
Vukson Ashton
Vukson Robyn
Scouts BSATroop 308 January 13, 2020
A-Words
Curated by Adam A. KochOmaha Troop 308
Pack 308 Blue and Gold Celebration Sunday, February 9 · 1:30 - 4 PM
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Sanctuary
- Help with the Pack 308 Blue and Gold Celebration
- Flag ceremonies
- Crossover ceremony
Merit Badges Medicine
Saturday, February 8 · 8 AM - Noon
Sunday, February 23 · 4 - 5 PM
Methodist Cancer Center Auditorium
Think that the first aid merit badge was interesting? Well, this merit badge is the introduction to the full capabilities and the associated careers in the field of medicine.
There are two scheduled sessions for the medicine merit badge course:
The primary session is on February 8th from 8 AM to noon and will be held at the Methodist Cancer Center Auditorium. This session will include 4 guest physicians representing different fields in medicine and finalize with a tour of the medical laboratory.
The second session is scheduled for February 23rd from 4 to 5 PM and will be held at a physician office site. More information will be provided at the first session.
There is no cost for the course. The class size is limited due to the tour portions of the course. Please RSVP to the Google form forms.gle/sbZs8ZFohbq9gk7H6
Citizenship in the Nation Saturday, January 18 · 9 AM - Noon
Durham Museum · 801 S 10th Street
What is being a citizen all about? Requirement #2 of this badge suggests that Scouts visit a National Historic Landmark or a location listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Why not visit an amazing local landmark that is both and have the opportunity to complete all of the requirements for this badge? Join us as we explore citizenship in the nation!
Cost: $8/members and $10/non-members ($5 per chaperone)
More information on this event at durhammuseum.org/event/scout-workshop-citizenship-in-the-nation-3/?instance_id=13518
Registration and more program's offered by the Durham museum at durhammuseum.org/education/scout-programs/
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Scouts BSATroop 308 January 13, 2020
A-Words
Curated by Adam A. KochOmaha Troop 308
American Heritage Saturday, January 18 · 1 - 4 PM
Durham Museum · 801 S 10th Street
American Heritage is all about knowing the past and how it connects to the present. The Durham Museum is the perfect combination of past and present. Housed in Omaha’s former Union Station, The Durham Museum is offering Scouts a chance to meet all of the requirements of the American Heritage badge in a one-of-a-kind historic setting!
Cost: $8/members and $10/non-members ($5 per chaperone)
More information on this event at durhammuseum.org/event/scout-workshop-american-heritage-3/?instance_id=13522
Registration and more program's offered by the Durham museum at durhammuseum.org/education/scout-programs/
Coin Collecting Saturday, February 22 or April 25 · 9 AM - Noon
Durham Museum · 801 S 10th Street
The Durham Museum is home to the Byron Reed Coin Collection, considered to be one of the best coin collections in the country! Hear from coin experts about this amazing collection along with all of the other requirements for this special badge.
Cost: $8/members and $10/non-members ($5 per chaperone)
More information on this event at durhammuseum.org/event/scout-workshop-coin-collecting-5/?instance_id=13524
Registration and more program's offered by the Durham museum at durhammuseum.org/education/scout-programs/
Indian Lore Saturday, February 22 or April 25 · 1 - 4 PM
Durham Museum · 801 S 10th Street
Visit The Durham Museum’s earth lodge and tipi to learn all about Indian Lore! In this workshop Scouts will explore Native American games, storytelling, and artifacts from the museum’s Native American collection and exhibits. *Please note the workshop fee covers the cost of special supplies for this badge requirement.
Cost: $13/members and $15/non-members ($5 per chaperone)
More information on this event at durhammuseum.org/event/scout-workshop-indian-lore-5/?instance_id=13511
Registration and more program's offered by the Durham museum at durhammuseum.org/education/scout-programs/
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Scouts BSATroop 308 January 13, 2020
A-Words
Curated by Adam A. KochOmaha Troop 308
Railroading Saturday, March 21 · 9 AM - Noon
Durham Museum · 801 S 10th Street
Complete your Railroading Merit Badge at Omaha’s own Union Station! During the peak of train travel in Omaha, this building welcomed over 10,000 people a day traveling by train. Scouts will explore the ins and outs of both historic and modern train travel while completing all of the requirements for this unique merit badge.
Cost: $8/members and $10/non-members ($5 per chaperone)
More information on this event at durhammuseum.org/event/scout-workshop-railroading-4/?instance_id=13531
Registration and more program's offered by the Durham museum at durhammuseum.org/education/scout-programs/
Textiles Saturday, March 21 · 1 - 4 PM
Durham Museum · 801 S 10th Street
Did you know that The Durham Museum is home to an incredible collection of historic textiles? Our collection, in addition to modern textiles, will be used to show Scouts amazing examples of real-life textiles and how they can be used. *Please note the workshop fee covers the cost of special supplies for this badge requirement.
Cost: $13/members and $15/non-members ($5 per chaperone)
More information on this event at durhammuseum.org/event/scout-workshop-textiles-4/?instance_id=13535
Registration and more program's offered by the Durham museum at durhammuseum.org/education/scout-programs/
Music Sunday, February 23 · 2 - 5 PM
Holland Performing Arts Center · 1200 Douglas Street
Scouts BSA Day at the Omaha Symphony is designed to provide an opportunity for Scouts to earn their Music Merit Badge through attending a live concert, participating in a workshop with Omaha Symphony staff and musicians, and completing a little work at home prior to attending.
Cost: $10 per person
To register and purchase tickets, visit www.omahasymphony.org/community-programs
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, February 10, 2020
More information at
• scoutingevent.com/?OrgKey=BSA326&calendarID=182666
• www.omahasymphony.org/uploads/uploads/boy-scout-day-2019-registration-packet.pdf
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Scouts BSATroop 308 January 13, 2020
A-Words
Curated by Adam A. KochOmaha Troop 308
National Events
2021 National Jamboree Registration Is Open! You’ll join more than 30,000 Scouts from all over the country, as they enjoy 10,600 acres of wild, wonderful West Virginia at the Summit. Whitewater rafting and kayaking, rock climbing and bouldering, and mountain biking are just a few of the activities offered at the Summit. There’s also skateboarding, BMX, shooting sports, and zip-line challenge courses. And that’s just the beginning...
July 14 - July 30, 2021
Summit Bechtel Reserve · Mount Hope, West Virginia
Registration for youth is open. Scouts must be of First Class rank and twelve years old by the beginning of the trip. To pay your $250 deposit visit www.scoutingevent.com/326-jambo
Cost is $2,300 per person and includes the Jamboree fee, transportation, shirts, patches, patrol and troop equipment, training camp outs before the Jamboree and contingent mementos.
More information at mac.ihubapp.org/posts/23125/jamboree-registration-open
MAC High Adventure Contingent Schedule The Mid-America Council is dedicated to ensuring that every youth has an opportunity to attend a BSA High Adventure Base. Some are provided through a “contingent” experience, which means that the trip is organized through a committee of volunteers in the Mid-America Council and may contain Scouts and adults from all over the council. Contingents are offered to 3 of the 4 bases each year.
Join the Barnes at Philmont!
Interested in attending Philmont Scout Ranch, Northern Tier, The Summit and Florida Sea Base? Visit mac-bsa.org/camping-outdoors/high-adventure/ to view the dates and for more information.
High Adventure Opportunities for Order of the Arrow Members Imagine hiking through some of the same territories as Waite Phillips, Dr. Goodman and other noteworthy Scouting figures. Imagine forming a team, coming into an experience as strangers, but leaving as friends for a lifetime. Few people get to experience the world’s natural beauty and understand what true fellowship is all about. This summer, the Order of the Arrow invites you to this rare occasion and to participate in the OA High Adventure program.
More information at oa-bsa.org/high-adventure
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"Face the Challenge" is the theme for the
2021 National Jamboree
There are still 3 spots open on the crew! Anthony Barnes and Mr. Barnes will both be attending from Troop 308 and invites anyone else wanting to attend Philmont next year to join the crew. They are going 6/19-7/3. Mr. Barnes would be happy to answer any questions about the trip for anyone interested in a MAC sponsored high adventures trip to Philmont next year.
June 19 - July 3
Philmont Scout Ranch
Scouts BSATroop 308 January 13, 2020
A-Words
Curated by Adam A. KochOmaha Troop 308
Summer Jobs
Summer Camp Staff Camp staff provides opportunities to learn leadership skills, explore outdoor activities, meet new friends, and get paid for the summer! The Mid-America Council employs more than 150 Camp Staff each summer. Live and work in a FUN camp environment with great people, complete an internship if applicable for your degree and make a positive influence on Scouts and leaders.
Staff training for all camps begins May 31st and employment continues through the end of July.
Camp Amikaro in Little Sioux, IA
Camp Cedars in Cedar Bluffs, NE
Who Can Apply: Youth at least 15 years old by June 1st are paid staff. Youth 14 years old by June 1 are volunteer staff.
Salary: Based on experience, responsibility, and trainings required. Meals and housing are provided. *Scholarships available for college students
Apply online at GoScoutCamping.org
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