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Orders must be received by March 10. Free delivery to your door in the Town of Chevy Chase on Sunday March 21. Others must pick up their mulch at the Leland Center on March 21. For details and order form click here.

------>NOTE: 02/17/10 Date for Summer camp has been changed to 27 June – 3 July 2010

¨ --> Citation from the Honorable Martin O’Malley Governor of the State of Maryland

¨ posted 02/03/10: Sign Up for Camp Shenandoah Scout Merit Badge Summer Camp now!

-->$40 deposit needed by February 23 (make check to Troop 255 BSA).

------>NOTE: 02/17/10 Date for Summer camp has been changed to 27 June – 3 July 2010

-->Balance of $235 due by May 1.

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/100202_Sign-up_Flyer_Camp_Shenandoah.pdf NEW

¨ posted 02/22/10: Coming Attractions:

· Tuesday March 2, 7:30 pm – Troop Meeting/Trip Planning.

· Saturday & Sunday 03/06-03/07: CAMPOUT/HIKE. Old Rag Mountain. One of the best hikes on the East Coast-not to be missed. http://www.t255.com/100306_OldRagFlyer.pdf

· Monday March 8, 7:30 pm – Committee Meeting. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is the opportunity to voice ideas and concerns and offer assistance. The mission of the Committee is to support the Troop youth leadership in running the Troop. Meet in the Church Library or nearby room in the lower level next to the Shepherd Street entrance.

· Tuesday March 9, 7:30 pm – Troop Meeting/PLC/Court of Honor Prep.

· Tuesday March 16, 7:30 pm – Troop Meeting/Court of Honor.

· Sunday March 21 – MULCH DELIVERY. Meet at the Leland Center (4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD) - 8:30 am until done. In past years we have finished a little after lunch. Donuts, drinks, and pizza are provided. All Scouts are needed. Parents are desperately needed to provide transportation for the mulch delivery. IMPORTANT-Each hour worked by Scouts translates directly to dollar credits for summer camp. Parent help is very important for this event.

Mulch Flyer

Leland Center Map

· Tuesday March 23, 7:30 pm – Troop Meeting.

· Tuesday March 30 – No Troop Meeting – Public School Break.

· Tuesday April 6 – No Troop Meeting – Public School Break.

· Monday April 12, 7:30 pm – Committee Meeting. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. This is the opportunity to voice ideas and concerns and offer assistance. The mission of the Committee is to support the Troop youth leadership in running the Troop. Meet in the Church Library or nearby room in the lower level next to the Shepherd Street entrance.

· Tuesday April 13, 7:30 pm – Troop Meeting/PLC/Trip Planning.

¨ posted 12/28/09 – updated 02/25/10: Information on the 7/21-8/03/10 Yellowstone-Absaroka High-Adventure trek. Reservation deadline is January 5, 2010. Click here for details:

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/091226_SM_Email_T-255_Yellowstone-Absaroka_High_Adventure.pdf

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/091226_YAB_Sign-up_v1.1.pdf

February 25 Meeting Information & Update NEW

¨ posted 12/28/09: Troop 255 won lottery for 2011 Philmont Trek.

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/091217_Scoutmaster_Email_Announcing_Selection.pdf

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/091217_Initial_Flyer_Philmont_2011.pdf

¨ posted 12/14/09: Congratulations to Aidan and Michael E. who successfully completed their Eagle Boards of Review 12/11/09. Click Photos at left.

¨ posted 12/02/09: Click on “Photos” at left for pictures of recent events:

Pancake Supper

Klondike Derby

Holiday Party

December AT Backpacking

November Gettysburg Remembrance Day campout

George’s Eagle Project

Covey’s Eagle Project

Eagle Court of Honor

Aidan’s Eagle Project

October 2009 Bike Trek on the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail

September St Clements Island campout

and full coverage of our last 7 years of events

¨ posted 09/08/09: Nice article from the Congressional Cemetery publication, Heritage Gazette, Summer 2009, regarding the Eagle projects done by Michael and Douglas this past summer. Posted under Photos. Here is a direct link, but you will need the webpage username and password because names are mentioned.

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/090800_Congressional_Cemetery_Heritage_Gazette_Summer_2009.pdf

¨ posted 08/24/09: Philmont photos for Crew 808-B2 have been posted:

http://www.t255.com/2009_Philmont_808-B2_97K.pdf

¨ posted 08/22/09: Andrew S. successfully passed his Eagle Board of Review on 21AUG2009. Click “Photos” at left or go here for a direct link:

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/Index_090821_Andrew_EBOR.html

http://www.t255.com/passwordprotected/090822_Eagle_Announcement.pdf

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