Goshen Update

We will leave for camp on Sunday, July 20.

Meet at the Scout House at 8am.

I just sent out a reminder note to all - please read it, there's lots of good information, including driving assignments.

Getting the Boys Together Prior to Goshen

All,

I'll send out a date in the next few days for this event. It will be pretty laid back with hot dogs, safety discussion, and deciding tent-mates. We finalize who's driving with whom.

A few of us had discussed the date of 6/15; however, this doesn't work for a number of the families, including Bob and I. I apologize if this throws off your schedule.

Happy Father's Day and we'll talk soon.

Goshen Planning Meeting - Update

Today I emailed a follow up message to our Goshen Planning Meeting. Thanks to all those who attended, participated, and listened so patiently. I attached the following items:

Goshen Prep Meeting Agenda / Outline
Attendee List (including payment and form information - if it's not checked off, you need to get it to me)
Summer Camp Essentials (packing list)
Supply Volunteer Sign-up (with volunteer names)
Waiver form (please sign and return if you have not already; only fill out insurance information if you are driving)
Quick checklist


Immediate updates: Please get all forms and payments to me by Saturday, June 7. You can mail the forms to:


Victor Bieniek
3430 Reedy Dr
Annandale, VA 22003-1136

Payment is now:
Youth: 270
Adult: 175

Forms are:
Heath forms for adults AND youth
State forms for adults and youth
Permission / waiver form

If you cannot get forms and payments to me by June 7, please let me know when you will get them to me. After June 7 I will begin the painful process of pestering you until I receive your information. Please spare us both!

The following folks who could not attend should call me so that we can review key points from the meeting:
Tom Conroy
Martin Johnson
Frank Vasquez
Chuck Stolze

We have 15 scouts and 11 adults attending - great turnout! We have a great bunch of boys attending.

For all those attending remember to get in shape! Walking and swimming are the best. If you work in a building that has stairs, walk 'em. Remember that both you and your scout must pass the swim test to take part in waterfront activities. That includes a stretch of elementary back stroke. The swim test is explained here:
http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/GSS/gss02.aspx

Again, you don't need to buy much gear. The boys do need water shoes. I recommend mosquito netting. Some boys drink more with the novelty of a Camelback or something similar.

As always, please feel free to call me anytime with any questions or concerns.

Goshen Parent Meeting - May 20, 7:30pm

Goshen is July 20 - 26

 

We will have a Goshen Parent Meeting next Tuesday, May 20, 7:30pm at the Scout House.  This meeting is for parents only and is mandatory for all parents attending Goshen and at least one parent for each scout when the parent is not attending.  We will have a separate meeting in the future for the boys to get aquainted. 

 

Topics to be covered include:

 

Current status of registration and fees

Health forms

Driving plans

Youth protection

Scout safety

Individual scout concerns (allergies, phobias, health, etc.)

Goshen program

Drivers / driving plans

Packing list

To do's

 

All parents attending should read the Goshen Summer Camp Leader's Guide for 2008 in its entirety.  See the below link:

http://www.boyscouts-ncac.org/openrosters/DocDownload.asp?orgkey=1933&id=33229

 

 

Please bring to this meeting:

- Payments if you have not already paid

- Health forms if you have not already provided them (you have more time if necessary)

- If you are driving or considering driving, please bring your automobile and  insurance information (liability each person, each accident, and property damage)

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Victor Bieniek at vbieniek@gmail.com or 703-855-8428 (cell)

 

"To spend a week, one-on-one, with your son and his fellow scouts in the outdoors is invaluable" - Jeff Donahoe

 

"Your scout will remember this week at Goshen for the rest of his life." - Robert Cobert

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New Form and Registration Information Needed

All,

1. There is a new health form requirement that I just learned of. It's a state requirement. I've added the link below. This is needed for each youth and adult. Sorry to hit you with another form. It's important since it lists over the counter medications that can be provided by the health lodge.
Medication Form

2. Please send health forms to me. Keep a copy - trust me, keep a copy. This form is good for three years.

3. If you need to schedule an annual check-up prior to Goshen for your health form, schedule it now! You will not be allowed to stay at camp without a completed health form.

4. If you have not already, please get the following information to me for each youth and adult:

Name, age on June 1, 2008, days staying at camp (if not all)

5. We will soon be scheduling an information session for all those attending.

Goshen Week

Goshen Week is July 20 - 26

Reminder - Early Fee Discount Cutoff

As we discussed at our informational meeting, the fees for Goshen are as follows:

By 4/25/08 - After 4/28/08 - At Camp

Youth $245.00 - $270.00 - $295.00
Adult $165.00 - $175.00 - $200.00

If you are interested in recieving the 4/25 discounted rate, please send me your check. Please make payable to BSA Pack 681. My address is as follows:

Victor Bieniek
3430 Reedy Dr
Annandale, VA 22003-1136

Also, please let me know by email at vbieniek@gmail.com. I'll get a check to council on 4/25 for anyone who sends me a check and also emails me. Call me if you have any questions.

Only about 3 months away from Goshen adventure!