**Please be aware that the original order form under "Flats" and "Alyssum" it was listed as "Purple Mix", but the picture represented for this was actually "White". The intent was to offer only the "White", but was not fixed before the forms were distributed. I apologize for this error. If you have already sold any "Alyssum" as the "Purple Mix", don't panic as we can get both the colors. The form attached now will show only the "White" variety.

The 2nd deposit of $150 for Summer Camp will be due on March 12.
Total cost for Summer Camp at Camp Friedlander 2024 is $475.

All 19 Scouts have been registered and their schedules made. Please make sure to check the prerequisites for your selected Merit Badges. We will have extra copies available at the meetings if needed.

In an effort to keep our camp outs and our scouts safe and secure, we wanted to remind parents (and scouts) that having decent camping gear (better quality) such as tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and backpacks is EXTREMELY important when dealing with weather conditions such as lots of rain, wind, snow, or very cold temperatures.

The Merit Badge Counselor list has been updated and is attached below. When you go into the spreadsheet, the tabs at the bottom are labeled "WhitewaterTrails MB's" and "Troop 857 MB's". The Whitewater Trails MB's are those counselors in our District and the Troop 857 MB's has listed all our very own MB counselors! (Remember a Scout is Trustworthy, please do not share this list with anyone to protect the privacy of these volunteers.)

If your scout is very interested in cooking, we will have several opportunities over the next few weeks at Tuesday meetings and upcoming campouts to work on some requirements for this Cooking Merit Badge.

With this new policy in place, any adult (18+) who wishes to attend any overnight campout needs to a registered adult with the BSA. Please see Jeff Haber or Mike Brooks with any questions.