The WISE Trip begins

Troop 3 scouts at the Derby train station yesterday afternoon waiting to depart for the WISE trip.

WISE Trip Equipment Shakedown

At our final WISE '07 Trip meeting on July 26 we conducted mandatory equipment shakedown inspections to ensure that all participants will BE PREPARED to have a great trip. From Class A Uniform to passport to 8 pairs of casual socks, everything was checked and approved by the trip chaperones.

In addition our group of 34 was broken into 5 chaperoned sub-groups and they each selected group names and cheers. They are: The A-Team, The Owls, Team America, The COSMOS and Team Freebird.

We depart at 6PM on July 28 from the Derby Train Station. Everyone is invited to come down and see us off. We hope to update this blog with scout diary entries and photos on a regular basis while on the trip.

WISE Trip update - Final meeting July 26

The WISE trip is finally here!

Our final meeting will take place Thursday, July 26, 7PM at the 2nd Congregational Church.
In addition to participating Scouts, at least one parent must be in attendance for this meeting.

Please email me your home emergency contact phone number so the phone tree can be assembled and distributed on Thursday.

All participants must wear their Class A uniforms to the meeting and bring all of the mandatory items on the attached check list. We will have an inspection of your items similar to the Jamboree and if anything is missing you will have to go out and get it that night so we can sign you off as having all of your mandatory items.

Plan to be at the Derby Train Station no later than 6PM on Saturday, July 28 for our departure. Friends and family are encouraged to come down and see us off.  We plan to provide regular updates on our adventure via this blog.

Be Prepared to have a Great Adventure.

Randy

WISE 07 Gear required list

Handed in by end of May:

* Copy of passport
* Copy of insurance card
* Copy of physical
* Parental consent form

Draft version Equipment check list  (label all clothes with your initials
using a permanent marker)

* Class A uniform (wearing) shirt, red troop neckerchief, neckerchief slide,
pants or shorts, knee socks (if shorts), belt, neat sneakers.
* Watch
* Passport
* Paper copy of Passport
* Second scout uniform shirt
* Merit badge sash & OA sash
* Blue blazer jacket
* Dress shirt
* Tie
* Gray slacks
* Shoes
* Dress socks
* Trip windbreaker
* Rain poncho or rain jacket (waterproof)
* Sweatshirt, sweater or hooded sweatshirt
* at least 8 pair underwear
* at least 8 pair casual socks
* at least 4 pair casual shorts
* at least 4 pair casual pants/jeans
* 2 troop t-shirts
* at least 8 casual t-shirts (scouting appropriate)
* dirty clothes bag
* bathing suit
* p.j. pants or gym shorts
* Carry on day pack - NO LIQUIDS OR KNIVES
* Suitcase - labeled with your name
* Personal hygiene kit in suitcase (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant,
shampoo, shaving supplies)
* Prescription medication
* Wallet and Spending money/ATM card/traveler's checks
* Your trip itinerary research information
* Water bottle
* Friendship gift (we will distribute on shake down night)
* Trip itinerary packet

Optional items you should also consider bringing (not required for
shakedown inspection): Camera, batteries, extra memory card, Notebook, pens,
money belt, travel pillow for bus, paperback book, hand sanitizers &
tissues, playing cards, travel games, UK outlet adapter, extra perscription
glasses, sunglasses, umbrella, family mail and email addresses for postcards
and emails, UK & Ireland travel books & maps, snack & water for trip to
airport,
Also patches, extra neckerchiefs & slides to trade at the World Jamboree and
when we meet English & Irish Scouts.

Troop 3 to travel to the National BSA Florida Sea Base in 2008

Troop 3 Super Trip to Florida National High Adventure Sea Base

Through the Sea Exploring Program we will serve as the crew aboard a 100 ft two-masted schooner, where we will sail, swim, snorkel, and fish among the most beautiful coral reefs in the northern hemisphere. More information can be found here: http://www.bsaseabase.org

Location: The Sea Base is on Lower Matecumbe Key , located 75 miles south of Miami
Dates: Aug 16-24, 2008
Costs: Approx. $1,200 (includes airfare, meals, transportation, lodging and sailing program).

Deposit of $100 will secure your spot (can use funds in your troop account). The ship is limited to 15 scouts and 5 adults.  Monthly payments of $100 from Sept '07 to July '08, offset by any fundraising beginning with the Summer Concerts. Deposit can be mailed to: BSA Troop 3, PO Box 8, Derby, CT 06418
Requirements: MUST be 14 by Sept 1, 2008 (no exceptions can be made to this BSA policy). Must be at least 1st Class Rank. Must attend 1 week at Ed Strang Scout Reservation in 2008. Must pass  the swimmer's test. Must be a scout in good standing with Scoutmaster's approval.

2008 Troop 3  Sea Base Trip Deposit Form

Name:  _______________________        Birthdate: _______________________

__ Attached is my $100 deposit (check made to BSA Troop 3 Derby)
__ Deduct $100  from my Troop account as my Sea Base Deposit

Final Troop meeting - Derby History Scavenger Hunt & 2008 Super Trip Presentation this Wednesday

The final Troop 3 meeting until September will take place this Wednesday 7-8:30PM at the Derby 2nd Congregational Church.

The merit badge library will be open for scouts to check out merit badge books they would like to borrow for summer camp (or you can purchase them at the camp trading post).  Camp tent mates will be finalized and MANDATORY medical forms and permission slips will be collected.

The annual Derby History Patrol Scavenger Hunt will take place and a prize will be awarded to the winning patrol. Class A uniforms required.

There will also be a brief presentation highlighting Troop 3's 2008 summer trip. Hint: Captain Jack Sparrow. A $100 deposit (can be taken from your troop account) will reserve your spot and signups with deposit will be first come first serve beginning Wed. night. The cost will be approx $1200. You must be 14 by Sept. 1, 2008 to qualify for this trip (more than 75% of the troop qualifies) and attend a week at Strang Scout Reservation in 2008.

Don't miss out on the final troop meeting. Patrol leaders, please remind your patrol members.

Other upcoming events:
June 17 - Housatonic Council's Father's Day Pancake Breakfast at Paugassett Hook & Ladder Co. on Route 34.
June 19 - First Summer Concert on the Derby Green. Working scouts must wear troop 3 t-shirts. Concerts continue every Tuesday (Wed. if it rains) throughout the summer. Scouts who work will funds.
June 24 - Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jim Blaskewicz, 1PM at Hilltop Hose Fire House, Puluski Highway, Ansonia.

Randy

Exchange Scout Application

Two Troop 3 Scouts will be selected to be Scouting Ambassadors to Peterborough, England and two for Limerick, Ireland.  They will speak to the public during and after the event and will participate in sightseeing, Scouting activities and camping events.

Qualifications: Must be 14 years old and not yet 18 by July 1, 2006, attend 1 week of Summer Camp at Strang Scout Reservation, obtain a valid passport, be available July 16 through Aug 13, and obtain approval from parents and Scoutmaster . 

Application deadline: 7PM February 1, 2006

Click Here To Download The Application