T17 - WR Final Day Reminders posted 06/21/14

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Less than 24 hours to go Some last minutes notes and reminders - PLEASE READ THEM ALL... Plan on meeting at WR at noon at these coordinates: 32.817506, -98.325858 (32 49 03.0N 98 1933.1W) We will direct you to the campsite from there. (for you GPS buffs, 17.000000, 17.000000 or 17 deg N, 17 deg E is in the middle of the desert in the South African nation of Chad this is NOT where we will be having summer camp any time soon) Please make sure you have turned in or are bringing a permission slip - http://www.troop17.net/docs_public/current_info.pdf This is a no electronics campout. Have them leave them in your car there are no facilities to lock them up at camp. If you need an alarm clock, bring a watchor an actual alarm clock! No fancy watches (iPhones) this week. Parents, please help us out here. While I was packing yesterday, I noticed that the mosquitos were out in force at my house. This link (http://forms.troop17.net/forms/Summer_Camp_Bug_Net_Directions.pdf) provides directions to build a mosquito net frame that can go over your cot. Get the PVC at Home Depot and the bug net at Academy (or your own favorite home improvement and sporting goods stores). This is easy to build. If you need PVC glue, I will have a can with me at camp. Anyone planning on working on the Cooking Merit Badge should have already discussed this with the Cooking MB counselor, Mr. Goldthwaite to review the requirements to complete this while at WR. This is not the normal method to complete the MB and you need Mr. Goldthwaites permission to proceed. Please call him today if you are unsure of the requirements (817) 929-3525. Final statements were published earlier today. Looks like everyone is paid which is a first for us! Just a few medical form stragglers left. You should have received an individual email from me on those. Parents, the poop sheet includes the mailing address for camp send your Scout a letter TODAY to ensure that it gets there in time. If you are planning on working on our pioneering project in camp, please be sure to bring gloves. OF staying with us - please bring your in person YPT card (preferably a copy to leave with the camp) DO NOT BRING...Fireworks, weapons, sheath knives, axes, pets, bows and arrows, Nintendos, Game Boys, X-Box 360s, Commodore 64s, iPods or CELL PHONES (they will be confiscated) All 3rd year (or longer) WR campers should see me to discuss earning the Worth Ranch Scout Award so we can discuss this with the Program Director at camp. If you have a family emergency during the week, I will have my cell phone (817-239-0166) or you can contact the camp office at 940-659-2195. Once again, for emergencies only. Scouts may not leave camp with anyone but their parent or legal guardian. If you want to have someone else pick them up on Saturday, please bring me a note with stating that you grant permission for your Scout to leave with Mr. or Mrs. X. Prescription medication must be in the original bottle from the pharmacy and must include the name of the Scout, the date, the name of the prescribing doctor, and the correct dosage. They will be taken to the Health Lodge for proper storage. Scouts should know what to take and when to take it. For medications for life threatening conditions (inhalers, allergy kits, etc), Scouts should carry these themselves, just like they would outside of camp. Over the counter medication will be maintained in the Troop first aid kit. The name of the Scout should be on the package. For those wanting to eat in the dining hall on parents night (THURSDAY), I need a count before you leave on Sunday. Please plan on being at WR at 6:00pm to eat in the dining hall. Adults are $8 and siblings under 10 are $5. By Thursday, your Scout may want food from the "outside world" so be sure to check with them now. Please make sure that your Scout knows if you are coming out on Thursday or not. We will ask you that question at check in too. No persons under the age of 18 are permitted to drive on Scout property. Dont forget your patrols assigned items to bring Flaming Arrow - Watermelons Unknown - Drink mixes Hawk - Cookies Panther - Ice Staff - Fruit...lots... Call your patrol leader or my cell if you have any final questions. Thanks, Mr. Turner

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