OCTOBER LEADER MEETING NOTES

Hey Troop 720,
I thought we should share some information from the Contingent Leader Meeting.
Here is the latest and greatest news on UNIFORMS:
First, wear what you have. If you have old uniforms wear them completely (with the New Boy Scout Green tabs). If you have the New Centennial Uniform, wear it completely.
DO NOT MIX and MATCH. Old pants can not be worn with New shirts etc.
The Jamboree committee is requiring that every Scout have 2 Complete sets of uniforms. I would suggest 3 complete sets. But 2 is the minimum.
THINGS NOT TO WORRY ABOUT AT THIS TIME.. in other words.. don't spend money on the following items:
Hats, it is still yet to be determined which hat we are going to wear.
Jackets, we will be wearing the "Official BSA Wind breaker style" jacket. It is currently red, but it is supposed to be changing to Green. We are waiting to see which one we will be wearing... so just wait on this.

It was suggested, and I think it is a fantastic idea, that if you or family members were or are planning on buying uniform items as Christmas gifts etc... to get Scout Shop gift cards instead. That way, when we do get the final word.. you can purchase the right stuff.

MEDICAL FORMS and NATIONAL REGISTRATION.
You all are doing a great job of getting this done. There are still a handful of youth that are not registered with National. Please get this completed in the next week or so. Your medical form is generated from this registration.
ONCE you get the Medical form, please get the physical completed. The physicals all need to be turned in No later than FEBRUARY 1st to the Scoutmaster. I have got to get them into Council in February and they need to be checked.

ALL CONTINGENT MEETING
Don't forget, we have the mandatory All contingent meeting on November 7th. We ask that every one check in at 9:00 AM. Look for our Troop and check in there. One of the Troop leaders from 720 will be there to check you in. So just look for us. We will all be sitting together and will be together all day.
Be sure to be in your FULL Scout uniform on the 7th. Bring your lunch too.

PATCHES
We got to see all the patches tonight at the meeting. They look fantastic!!! You all will be getting an order form at the All Contingent meeting!

FUNDRAISING ALL NIGHT GAME PARTY
November 20th there will be an all night "lock in" fundraiser. I will give more information about this at the All contingent meeting.

I am soooooo pumped up to go to Jamboree!!! I am glad to have all of you in our Troop and promise you the best time you have ever had in Scouting!!!


Have a Great Scouting Day!
Mr. Schleining
Scoutmaster

First Troop gathering

Thanks to everyone that showed up for the first Troop 720 gathering! It was great to meet all of you.
Like I said.. we are in for one cool adventure. I look forward to getting to know all of you and becoming life long friends.
This adventure will be one that we will all have to share for the rest of our lives.

A couple reminders from today's super long talk..
Please complete the online National registration. You can do that here .
Once that is done, and they email you the medical form. See your Doctor and turn in the Med form to me.
November 7th is the All contingent meeting. It is mandatory. Look for me and the Assistants. We will be together all day for that. Don't forget to bring your lunch.

Again.. It was great to meet all of you, I look forward to meeting the rest of the Troop.

Have a Great Scouting Day!
Mr. Schleining
Scoutmaster

Pee Wee Harris Jamboree Video

First Troop Gathering

TROOP 720 will be holding its first Troop gathering on OCTOBER 4th, 2009 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Gresham.  The Gathering will start at 1:00 PM and last about an hour and half to two hours.
The Address to the hall is:
233 NW 1st St.  Gresham, OR 97030.
At this meeting we will be getting to know one another and presenting a lot of information about where we are on the journey of a life time.
We will have plenty of time to answer any questions that you may have.
We would love to see all of the Scouts that are assigned to Troop 720 at the gathering along with their parents.
We look forward to meeting all of you and taking this next step closer to Virginia and the National Jamboree.
Get Pumped up.. we are in for the time of our lives!

Have a Great Scouting Day!
Mr. Schleining
Scoutmaster

Troop 720

The Troop has a full Roster!!!  YEEEHAAWW!

And so it really begins.  

We will be having an informal gathering coming up real soon.  We have lots of answers to the questions that I know you all have.

Stay tuned and come back to this site for updates and information.

WELCOME TO TROOP 720... We are going to have a Ball at JAMBO!!!

Have a Great Scouting Day!

Jerry Schleining Jr.

Scoutmaster

Special Fundraising Opportunity

Popcorn Fundraising Opportunity for Jamboree Scouts!
Any Scout signed up to attend the 2010 National Jamboree can receive an additional 15% commission on their fall popcorn sale.
To qualify, Jamboree Scouts must do the following:
1. Notify the council of your intent to sell popcorn. Please send an e-mail to jarvis@cpcbsa.org or give Dave Jarvis a call at 503-225-5721
2. Participate in the fall 2009 Popcorn Sale.
3. At the conclusion of the sale you must send to Dave Jarvis the following.
A. A record of your sales for the 2009 Popcorn Sale

B. Complete the “Jamboree Popcorn Sale Commission Bonus” information sheet. (this form will be sent to you after you declare your intent to participate)

The 15% bonus commission will apply to the sales in the Show-N-Sell, Take Order and Online Popcorn, sales programs.
If your troop is not selling popcorn this year, individual Jamboree Scouts can still participate. Please contact me so we can get you set up.
It is the hope of the council that this will give Scouts attending Jamboree a better chance at raising the funds required to attend this once-in-a-lifetime Scouting experience.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give me a call or drop me an e-mail.

Dave Jarvis
Development Director
Popcorn Advisor
Cascade Pacific Council, B.S.A.
503-225-5721
djarvis@cpcbsa.org

National Applications

Please, if you have not already done so visit the National Website and fill out the National Jamboree application.  You all should have received a letter with instructions to do so and how to do it.  This needs to be done as soon as possible.   There are many Jamboree functions that count on this application being completed.

The new Jamboree medical forms will be sent to the individual Scouts.  These forms will be generated from the application.  

Once your application is completed you must turn it in to one of the Scout leaders from the Jamboree Troop.

We need to turn it in the council for you.

Thanks for your cooperation in this matter.

Have a great Scouting Day!