We had a great time at Mattatuck!

 For those interested......  July 21st at Mattatuck is Citizenship Day from 8:30am to 5:00pm.  They are offering all three citizenship badges and communications.  You may select 2.

For more information check the council website at ctrivers.org, or call Camp Mattatuck directly at (860) 283-9577  

Troop 44 is having an Apparel fundraiser Sale.  Proceeds go to Troop events.

Or download the order form and bring it to the next Troop Meeting.  

We are challenging each scout and each adult leader to bring in one (1) item from the food list below each week that we have a meeting  through the end of our scouting year in June.

 Very Specific Food Items needed are:

Mac and Cheese Instant Oatmeal packets Small jars of peanut butter (plastic) Cans of Tuna Boxes of rice Canned beans Granola Bars Shelf stable rice or soymilk

 It is helpful if food is smaller, not oversized cereal and peanut butter as it has to fit in a back pack.

Also, needs to be in date, and not expired.  

  How do I know what requirements I need to advance? 

This is a question we like to hear from scouts, because it means that they are taking an active role in their scouting.  Let me provide the answer to that question.

In the top left of your screen, you should see the USER section.  Please click on "My Profile" When that opens up, your current rank will appear in parentheses next to your name.  Click on your current rank.  This will take you to the screen that shows what is completed, and what still needs to be done.  This page is updated after every Troop meeting.  Any questions or problems, please reach out to an adult leader. 

The FIRST requirement for the upper ranks, Star, Life & Eagle states "Be active in your troop for at least ... months"  This means attending Troop meetings, going on camping trips, and fulfilling the responsibilities of your Position of Responsibility.  The Troop expectation is that you attend at minimum 50% of monthly meetings and camping trips.

   Lord Baden Powell had a way with words.  He said, “Scouting is a game for boys under the leadership of boys under the direction of men.”  It’s true!  Providing boys with the opportunities to learn, have fun and demonstrate leadership is what Scouting is all about.  Along the way, boys learn and grow, develop mental, physical and emotional fitness, learn about good citizenship, and learn how to become independent and capable young men.

There is no “Scouting” without “outing”:   we base our program on monthly camping trips.  Much of the initial focus for new Scouts is on learning outdoor skills and the ability to take care of oneself.  It is a growth opportunity for both boys and parents… one that can only be achieved if the boys (and parents) are present to take advantage of those opportunities.  Regular participation in outings is critically important to overall success in Scouting.

For Troop events it is important to know who is attending. That's why you must sign-up on the website before registration for the event ends and attend the Troop Meeting prior to the event.

If you cannot make the troop meeting prior to the event you must notify the Senior Patrol Leader.

These items are required for Planning and Logistic purposes. So sign up now and be an active member of Troop 44.